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ILLINOIS POLITICS
In Chicago, “CTA” Means “Can’t Travel Any-
where.” Can a State Service Tax Change That?
G
overnor JB Pritzker unexpect-
edly moved away last week from
his long-standing opposition to
taxing services, saying he didn’t want to
start taking ideas off the table as lawmakers
search for ways to fund and reform the Chi-
cago region’s mass-transit system. A major
business group predictably pushed back.
As you may know, Chicagoland’s mass-
transit agencies are facing a $730 million
“fiscal cliff” in 2026. The federal govern-
ment’s COVID-era subsidies will expire
that year. Also, ridership has declined
as service worsens, operating costs have
increased, and average fare prices have
fallen.
According to a report last year from the
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Plan-
ning (CMAP), imposing a service tax
could be part of the solution. The CMAP
report claimed adding a service tax to the
state’s existing 6.25 percent state tax rate
could generate $1.1 to $1.9 billion in 2026.
Some legislators are proposing a $1.5 bil-
lion annual funding increase for transit, as
part of a consolidation effort.
So my associate Isabel Miller (who con-
tributed to this column) asked Governor
Pritzker during an unrelated event if he
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wanted to take any state taxes off the table
before the talks heat up, including the
service tax.
“I have never been in favor of that
before,” Pritzker said of the service tax.
He has indeed opposed the tax all the way
back to his first 2018 gubernatorial cam-
paign, often calling it regressive.
“There may need to be a source of rev-
enue here,” Pritzker said, “but that’s not
something that I have favored in the past.”
As far as specifically ruling out a service
tax, however, the governor said: “I really
don’t want to start saying, ‘We’re not going
to do this, we’re not going to do that.’ At
this point, there are just so many pieces
of this that we have to look at before we’re
going to pay for what’s necessary here as
we come off of support from the federal
government and making sure we’re restor-
ing transit services.”
Some legislative Democrats pushing
transit-agency consolidation and reform
welcomed the news of the governor’s new
openness to a service tax, which seems to
be evidence that the governor is serious
about finding a fix.
“I appreciate the governor being open to
it, and I appreciate him recognizing this
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is a complicated matter,” Representative
Eva Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) told me.
Representative Delgado introduced legis-
lation (HB5828) last week to provide the
systems an annual $1.5 billion state appro-
priation once the mass-transit system is
consolidated.
Representative Kam Buckner (D-Chi-
cago), whose House Bill 5823 would create
a consolidated transit agency, told me he’s
also opposed a service tax in the past. But
Representative Buckner said he is open
to it now and said he appreciates that the
governor is keeping an open mind.
Pritzker also reiterated last week that
he’s not yet endorsing any particular mass-
transit reform proposal, but insisted that
“change is going to have to come.”
“We just know that we’re going to have
to upgrade service, make sure that we’re
dealing with the transit funding challenge
that’s coming up,” Pritzker said. “I hope
to see several proposals so that we can
consider what direction to take.”
That change in direction will be a com-
plex endeavor, the governor said.
“We’ve got to look at cuts that need to
be made, along with, you know, are there
changes in fares for certain types of riders
that need to be made,” Pritzker said.
A Pritzker spokesperson later explained
that when the governor said “cuts,” he
meant efficiencies to save money, like
consolidating the regional transit system,
but not service cuts.
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Most transit agencies hotly oppose con-
solidation, including the Chicago Transit
Authority.
A spokesperson for the Illinois Cham-
ber told me the organization hopes the
governor remains ambivalent about a
service tax.
“From our position, taxing Illinois’ ser-
vice businesses – especially our smallest
businesses – to close a budget gap is a non-
starter. The tax would negatively impact
the smallest of businesses: service-based
small businesses and startups – especially
businesses in counties that border other
states as customers can save just by cross-
ing the state line,” the Chamber spokes-
person said.
One issue with a service tax is that
implementing it would take time. Many of
the businesses that would be covered are
not currently set up to pay sales taxes, for
example. The Chamber predicted it could
take “several years” to implement a service
tax, so it won’t solve “short-term gaps.”
“As the voice of Illinois business, we
would welcome sitting down with the gov-
ernor’s team to discuss pragmatic ways to
address the budget gap, but taxing services
is not one of them,” the Chamber spokes-
person said.
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax,
a daily political newsletter, and Capitol-
Fax.com.
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Buried Stories: Louie Bellson
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By Bruce Walters abilities as a drummer, because he gave him
the drum set. A few years later, my dad recalls
seeing Jan play before a crowd at the Bet-
tendorf High School – fearful that Jan’s heart

(1924-2009) would burst as he played, surrounded by

Vol. 31 · No. 1022 Dorsey placed Bellson on
a revolving platform so the
JUNE 2024 audience could better watch his
virtuoso drumming, especially
his pioneering use of double bass
drums.
RIVER CITIES’ READER He left Dorey’s band in 1949 to
532 W. 3rd St. study composition. His analy-
Davenport IA 52801 sis of scores by Ravel, Bartok,
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(563)323-3101 (fax) modernists enabled him to pen
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and “Skin Deep,” jazz clas-
PUBLISHING SINCE 1993 sics that became integral to his
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next band, the Duke Ellington
and members the “keys to the Quad Cities’ culture.” Orchestra.
As Bellson said, “Duke’s band
PRINTED MONTHLY was different than all the others.
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been with him for years. When I
joined, the band members treated
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cian in his band. During our first
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and photo by Bruce Walters he said ‘We’re going down South, so we’re
EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER going to make you a Haitian.’ That’s how
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they described me so we wouldn’t wind up in
“Not only is Louie Bellson the world’s great-
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est drummer … he’s the world’s greatest musi-
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cian.” – Duke Ellington
Bellson also met his future wife, singer/
students shouting out encouragement.
Tragically, Jan died from an epileptic
seizure on Valentine’s Day in 1956. He had
just turned 18. The drum kit given to him by
Bellson just a few years before was, in turn,
given to Davenport High School.
Bellson died 53 years later, also on Valen-
tine’s Day, from complications from Parkin-
son’s disease and a broken hip. When I visited
his grave in Riverside Cemetery (Section 12,
Lot 748CG, Grave 13) in Moline, I saw that
someone had left behind a drum stick. Louie
is buried next to his father.
This year marks the 100th anniversary
of Louie Bellson’s birthday on July 6, 1924.
Rock Falls, Illinois, will host a centennial
celebration on Saturday, June 8, featuring a
great lineup of acts that includes Davenport’s
Josh Duffee & His Orchestra and the Jerry
Criss Band, the Yorkville Big Band, the Rock
River Jazz Band, and Steve Smith & Vital
Information.
I have tried to carry forward my uncle’s
love of the arts throughout my life. In that, I
hold Louie Bellson’s kindness and desire to
inspire in the highest regard, as important as
his many accolades.
Bruce Walters is a Professor Emeritus in Art
conferred by Western Illinois University.
The Reader regrets to announce that this will
be Bruce Walters’ final “Buried Stories” article
for the foreseeable future, as he is currently
working on a book and additional projects. We
thank Bruce for his wonderful work over the

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afterward to become her musical director.
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Louie later said, “My dad had taught me practi-
perform on more
cally every aria from every Italian opera.” He
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & ARTISTS than 200 albums, 60
added, “It’s all music, whether it’s opera or jazz,
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and maybe you can hear a little of both in what
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By the time he was 14, Bellson was playing
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drums at a local nightclub, the Rendezvous.
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was three, when he watched a parade with
a Reader pick up spot. than a dozen books on
his father. When the drums passed by, Louie
drums and percussion
told his father that’s what he wanted to learn
– even a book of poetry.
to play.
ALIVE AND FREE While still in high school, Bellson won a
His numerous honors
included the NEA Jazz
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Gene Krupa, beating out some 40,000 com-
Masters Award from
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When my uncle Jan
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Island to play with other
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with the world’s top Big Bands – outfits led
© 2024 River Cities’ Reader son, already a legendary
by Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Harry
drummer in 1952, must
James, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie –
have seen something
and even squeezed in several years in the
in his enthusiasm and
military during World War II.
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COVER STORY
What We Know Now a Year After the
324 Main Street Disaster
O
n May 28, 2023, my wife and I were
celebrating our wedding anniver-
sary at our home in Davenport
with family and friends when we began to
hear police and ambulance sirens racing
downtown. News reports soon made it clear
that there had been a horrific disaster: 324
Main Street, a 116-year-old, six-story build-
ing housing numerous low-income tenants
partially collapsed from top to bottom.
Eventually we would learn that three people
had died and a fourth had been terribly
maimed. By the next morning a crowd had
gathered protesting the immediate demoli-
tion of the building and was being held back
by Davenport police. The protestors were
insisting that survivors were still alive in
the building.
What we know now: 12:46 p.m., May
29, 2023, former city administrator Corri
Spiegel sent out an email to elected officials
stating, “We have authorized the emer-
gency demolition contract with Valley
Construction, who is mobilized on- site.”
In fact, no contract with Valley Construc-
tion was ever even drawn up. Nonetheless,
city aldermen at 12:59 a.m. and 2:07 PM
sent out emails repeating this fiction; also
that there were “no known fatalities” and,
“demolition will likely begin tomorrow
morning.” However, the protestors were
right: Lisa Brooks was still alive in the col-
lapsed building. She would be rescued later
that day.
What we know now: On May 27, at
2:51 p.m., 26 hours before 324 Main Street
will collapse, Davenport Fire Department
“E1C was dispatched to... [324 Main Street]
for a passer-by who called in 911 in regards
to large multi-story building with bricks
‘bulging’ out... Chief 1 also arrived on
scene and stated this matter has already
been addressed and there was no further
action needed from E1C.” Davenport Fire
Department was on scene for four minutes
and then they left. The next day people
would die.
What we know now: On the day that
324 Main Street collapsed killing three
and maiming a fourth there were 74 open
housing violations including reports going
back years about the crumbling south wall
that would collapse. There were open viola-
tions for, “life safety equipment,” cited by
Fire Marshal Morris. Tenants had reported
to the city that they had not had heat for
months during the winter. Specific units in
324 Main Street were tagged as uninhabit-
able without an inspection. There were
no inspections, but they were occupied,
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anyway.
What we know now: On August 2,
2021, Rich Oswald, Director of Develop-
ment & Neighborhood Services, ordered
all, “re-inspections on existing violations
[at 324 Main Street] on hold.”
What we know now: There were at
least two “Official Notice to Vacate” orders
for 324 Main Street. Both were ignored.
Neither was enforced.
What we know now: On February
2, 115 days before the collapse, a Notice of
Public Hazard was issued that stated, “Part
of the south-west wall has been gradually
failing. This failure is seen to continue
on the inside whythes of brick masonry
as well. There is visible crumbling of this
exterior load bearing wall under the sup-
port beam.”
What we know now: That some
of the victims of 324 Main Street were
placed there by Davenport city
officials. Davenport’s Community and
Economic Development department
is paid by HUD and VASH (Veteran’s
Administration Supplemental Housing)
to administer low income housing. At
least five tenants at 324 Main Street were
there because they were placed in the
building by the city of Davenport. HUD
requires that all rental units in the Sec-
tion 8 program be inspected. Davenport’s
Community and Economic Development
department paid inspectors who passed
324 Main Street as safe and noted that both
the “exterior walls” and “mobile home
tie-downs” of 324 Main Street as “passed.”
Needless to say, 324 Main Street did not
have “mobile home tie-downs” so why
were they checked off as “passed” on the
HUD inspections? A recent HUD report
found 18 areas where the city of Davenport
was failing and required the city to file a
“Corrective Action Plan” within 30 days.
What we know now: The tragedy
of 324 Main Street was a human tragedy
caused by human failure. It exposed a
dysfunctional city of Davenport incapable
of protecting its citizens or enforcing
rental regulations against unscrupulous
slumlords. The city of Davenport had two
departments, Neighborhood Services
and Community and Economic Develop-
ment, that worked against each other. One
department placed Section 8 and veterans
in need into 324 Main Street while another
city department repeatedly cited the build-
ing as unsafe, dangerous, and as a public
Know More. Do More.
hazard. One department sent Orders to
Vacate to the owner of 324 Main Street.
The other department literally sent rent
checks to the slumlord. By the way, the city
continues to send rent checks every month
to the same slumlord for other HUD and
Veterans in need that the city has placed in
his properties.
The 324 Main Street disaster did not
have to happen. It was entirely prevent-
able. It was caused by human greed, human
incompetence, and lack of leadership.
Hopefully, it will never happen again. But,
I am not optimistic.
What we know now: Former Dav-
enport City Administrator (who was paid
over $337,000 annually by tax payers in
2023) Corrin Spiegel, hired the department
heads that mismanaged two of the city's
biggest disasters in modern history – the
2019 flood wall failure and the 324 Main
St. building collapse – secured a $1.6MM
payment for emotional damages and lost
wages in secret without a city council vote
until after the 2023 municipal elections.
This secret pay-off was after two of Spiegel's
staffers secured their own payoffs of over
$297,000, each citing similar emotional
damages. After much obfuscation, delay-
ing tactics and law fare to keep Spiegel's
demand letter undisclosed (including at
one point attorneys for the City who filed a
lawsuit to ask the State to determine if the
demand letter can remain confidential stat-
ing in a court hearing that they can't find
a copy of said letter) plaintiff Dr. Allen L.
Diercks' counsel Mike Meloy subpoenaed
Spiegel on April 30, 2024 demanding the
hush-hush demand letter and released it to
the public upon receipt.
Readers can read the letter for them-
selves and determine if Spiegel's recounting
of her eight years as City Administrator
warranted a secret $1.6MM settlement
so that she would not sue the City. Given
the gravitas of what had transpired in
2019 with the flood wall disaster and in
2023 with 324 Main St. disaster – both of
which occurred on Spiegel's watch as the
top paid city official – compared to the
school-age-girl-thin-skinned complaints in
the demand letter, one could say Spiegel's
demand letter is a “nothing burger.” We
also now know from numerous FOIA
requests that Spiegel, Thorndike, or Torres,
filed zero complaints with HR, the EEOC
or their superiors during all these years of
suffering.
See excerpts of the letter below and read
the entire letter online at www.rcreader.
com/y/spiegel2. Thankfully Dr. Diercks is
pursuing a path to potentially claw back
the over $2MM that was paid out under
dubious circumstances at best.
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Excerpt From Corrin Spiegel’s
Letter to City Attorney Tom
Warner September 15, 2023
Unfortunately, I find myself in the same
position as my dedicated employees, Tiffany and
Samantha. Toe persistent violation of my rights
has gone unabated for the past eight years. Over
time, some faces have changed, and the types of
egregious behaviors have ebbed and flowed, but
they have never stopped, and at this point, I have
no hope that they ever will. In the past year, there
has been a dramatic shill in my well-being with
significant negative impacts on my health, which
is now requiring oversight by multiple medical
professionals. The rapid decline in my health has
shone a light on the inescapable reality that the
actions and inactions of my employer necessitate
the conclusion of this chapter. I shouldn’t have to
leave a professional position and work that I love,
or leave behind so many wonderful employees
that I respect and care for, but the failure of my
supervisors to maintain a work environment free
of harassment and illegal behavior has led to this
juncture.
The aforementioned narrative is not intended
to outline every illegal experience, cause of
action, specific applicable legal theory, or ele-
ments of damage. What is in our mutual interest,
but realistically more your individual and col-
lective interests, is that we pursue an amicable,
professional separation that compensates me
for the damage to my health, reputation, and
livelihood. Should an amicable separation not be
achievable, the attorneys can pursue all attribut-
able actions and damages through a very public
litigation process.
In exchange for an amicable transition, I
request the following:
• Two years of total compensation
• Two years of health insurance at my cur-
rent coverage level
• The right to enroll as a retiree on the
City’s insw·ancc plan after my cwTent/
negotiated coverage concludes
• $1 million compensation for the damage
to my physical health
• $1 million compensation for the damage
to my emotional well-being
• $500,000 compensation for the damage
to my professional reputation
• One year of City-covered ICMA and
rEDC membership dues
• The ability to complete my doctoral
program under the City’s ‘Learning
Partner’ status with Columbia Southern
University
Scan this to read the entire Corrin Spiegel
September 15, 2023 demand letter.
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Do You Support a WHO Coup?
All Eyes on the World Health Assembly:
May 27 - June 1, 2024
T
he World Health Organization’s
(WHO’s) attempted global coup is
mere days away. If you ever thought
of calling your legislators, now would be
an ideal time to express your objection to
assigning emergency management to a for-
eign entity. For everyone’s sake, leave poli-
tics out of it. Even though 49 Republican
Senators and 22 State Attorney Generals
enacted state legislation and/or signed a
letter “strongly urging” President Biden to
reject the WHO’s Pandemic Preparedness
and Response Treaty to be voted on next
week, during the 77th World Health Assem-
bly in Geneva, Switzerland, it doesn’t mean
Democrats must automatically line up in
support of foreign control. At a minimum,
demand that Congress must first ratify such
a sweeping, not to mention illegal, give-
away of U.S. sovereign national and state
authority.
States are the constitutional authority for
health issues, not the federal government.
States can resist all such foreign interven-
tions as intended by the WHO’s Pandemic
Treaty with specific legislation that denies,
yea forbids, any claim by the WHO or
any other entity jurisdictional authority.
Louisiana’s forthright legislation SB133,
passed by the Louisiana Senate, supplies
a template for all 50 states to adopt to end
this existential threat to America’s Repub-
lic. Legis.la.gov/legis/ViewDocument.
aspx?d=1376456.
America’s political ethos has become
so poisonously partisan, crushing criti-
cal discernment on either side of the aisle.
The WHO Coup depends on this collec-
tive obtuseness for its success, knowing
centralized control of this magnitude will
massively advantage the already rich and
powerful, the Precious, while dangerously
disadvantaging member nations to fulfill
the “equity” promise of Globalization.
The Precious know in order for social
justice and/or economic equity to pre-
vail worldwide, standards of living must
dramatically decrease for the majority of
inhabitants of developed countries to bring
economies into parity across the globe.
“You will own nothing and like it,” accord-
ing to World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s)
Klaus Schwab, the Great Resetter, who
managed to secure $200 million for himself
while at the WEF.
I wonder how someone who amasses
such a tidy fortune (on top of inheritance)
can possibly envision “equity” for the
planet knowing it means a severe, often
extreme downgrade in standards of living
worldwide for everyone but himself and
his elite complotters? Schwab is retiring,
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passing his fiefdom (wealth and globaliza-
tion mission) to his family to secure his
legacy and ensure the circle is not broken.
Which begs the question: How are glo-
balists’ goals meaningfully different from
Marxists, Socialists, Fascists, Communists,
Progressives, Monarchists, Colonists,
Imperialists, et al? Chinese president Xi
is not living in apartment G3 on the 18th
floor of an indistinguishable high rise,
and Russian president Putin isn’t, either.
In fact, most of these centrally controlled
governance models are vastly inequitable,
with a precious few mega “Haves,” and
exponentially more equitable “Have-nots,”
dispelling any notion of true equity when it
doesn’t apply to leadership.
Face it: Globalism plotting and planning
is nothing more than the latest, greatest
mass fleecing, mostly of regular people,
transferring whatever wealth is still avail-
able to fleece. Creative juices that flow
from pure greed know no bounds thanks
to unaccountable collaborations between
oligarchs (mega corporations) and bureau-
cracies. This is perfectly evidenced by the
newest nefarious public/private scheme
known as Natural Asset Companies,
specifically structured entities to monetize
natural resources, not unlike the blossom-
ing carbon credit market that proceeded
them.
Make no mistake: Progressive permis-
sion to support the WHO’s Pandemic
Treaty means Democrats go the distance,
all the way to the cliff’s edge and over.
This agreement is measures-of-magnitude
bigger than the trivial ‘arena politics’ we
the electorate so incuriously indulge in, so
don’t treat it as such. Not this time.
How Will You Preserve Your Own
Rights to Choose?
Open your mind and ask yourself: In
what world would an international organi-
zation completely dependent operationally
on other people’s money, with a uniquely
twisted sociopath such as Tedros Adha-
nom Ghebreyesus, himself enslaved to
the world’s wealthiest and most corrupt
oligarchs imaginable, be a more trusted
agency/manager of Earth’s resources to
solve the complex problems that arise from
global emergencies than national brain
trusts whose grasp of national needs is
infinitely more robust? One-size-fits-the-
planet solutions fail as a concept, let alone
as an active management style.
And yes, this Pandemic Treaty is about
life and death and all that entails. More
concerning, it is about iron-fisted central
control of Earth’s most valuable resource
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– human labor (until robotics improve) via
relentless, penetrating, intrusive surveil-
lance; mandatory imposition of a program-
mable digital currency; directed censorship
via collaborations between governments
with all forms of media; unhinged lawfare;
regulation of all food/farm production,
energy consumption, water access, health
protocols, and communications; including
regulation of nature, animals, and pets.
Sound over the top?
Oh wait … didn’t I mention that the
mission of the WHO Coup has expanded
to include not only health emergen-
cies, but emergencies relative to climate,
plants, animals, and Earth’s ecosystem?
Perhaps the better query would be: what
emergency scenario won’t the WHO be in
charge of, including “suspected” potential
emergencies?
But mostly this unacceptable Pandemic
Treaty it is about choices, or the absence
of choices. And one such choice demands
your attention now: Are you ultimately
in charge of your life, your body, and the
risks you are willing and unwilling to take?
Otherwise, your self-determination and
personal authority to choose is forfeited to
a megalomaniacal complot of succubi who
will suck your life from you. The choice is
currently yours, but not forever if and when
the WHO Coup is realized.
The WHO is (still) secretly negotiating
amendments to the International Health
Regulations (IHR). And as James Roguski
and Merryl Nass, both experts in the WHO
Coup, jointly conclude, these proposed
amendments have almost nothing to do
with health. “The International Health
Regulations really should be renamed
‘The International Surveillance, Monitor-
ing, Reporting and Compliance Regula-
tions.’” More detailed explanations and
analysis can be found at the following
links: JamesRoguski.com; JamesRoguski.
substack.com/p/exit-the-who; JamesRo-
guski.substack.com/archive; MerylNass.
substack.com/p/urgent-pandemic-messag-
ing-of-who; MerylNass.substack.com/p/
we-did-it-22-attorneys-general-in.
Roguski has catalogued examples of what
the WHO has made public to date, demon-
strating its emphasis on regulating logistics
versus improved health outcomes (i.e. early
treatments, preventative care). Below are
some of the amendments that were publicly
submitted prior to the members going dark
to submit additional changes in secret.
The Member States of the European
Union, India, Indonesia and the Member
States of the Eurasian Economic Union
have submitted proposals to amend Article
23: Health measures on arrival and
departure. India and Japan have submit-
ted proposals to amend Article 28: Ships
and aircraft at points of entry. Indonesia
has submitted a proposal to amend Article
31: Health measures relating to entry
of travelers. Brazil, the Member States of
the European Union and Mercosur have
7
submitted proposals to amend Article 35:
General rules regarding health docu-
ments. The Member States of the European
Union have submitted proposals to amend
Article 36: Certificates of vaccination or
other prophylaxis. The Member States of
the European Union and the WHO Africa
Region Member States have submitted
proposals to amend Article 43: Additional
health measures. The WHO Africa Region
Member States, Indonesia and Japan have
submitted proposals to amend Article 45:
Treatment of personal data. Brazil, the
Member States of the European Union,
Indonesia and MERCOSUR have sub-
mitted proposals to amend Annex 6:
VACCINATION, PROPHYLAXIS AND
RELATED CERTIFICATES - MODEL
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
VACCINATION OR PROPHYLAXIS.
These submissions occurred in 2022-23.
Since then, negotiations by the Work-
ing Group on Amendments to the 2005
International Health Regulations (WGIHR)
have become increasingly covert, officially
going dark after April 2024. WGIHR
finally shared its work product as of May
10, 2024, but not within the four months
required for review by January 27, 2024,
for acceptance prior to a separate vote on
the companion Pandemic Preparedness
and Response Treaty by all 196 member
countries. Regardless, approval of both the
amendments and the Pandemic Treaty is
being hailed as the signature event of the
77th World Health Assembly in Geneva,
Switzerland, May 27-June 1, 2024.
Not surprisingly, the WHO has stepped
all over it’s own process, invalidating
acceptance of IHR amendments, and
delegitimizing potential approval of the
Pandemic Treaty because it failed to submit
the proposed amendments four months
prior to the official vote as required by law.
Yet the WHO is behaving as if it hasn’t
noticed this pesky detail, instead plodding
ahead using the Pelosi policy of ignoring
what’s in these two agreements until after
they’ve been agreed to. After which they
will hobble together a largely authoritarian
agreement without public input that will be
much more difficult to oppose. MG.co.za/
thought-leader/opinion/2024-05-17-plea-
to-african-union-halt-votes-on-who-
pandemic-agreement-and-international-
health-regulations-amendments.
The good news is that the witlessness
of using the Pelosi policy for such an epic
transfer of global governance and power
has provided perfect justification for
marching out the hook and yanking the
WHO off the world emergency manage-
ment stage with a resounding gong! Okay,
that isn’t likely. But at least there is also
no legal transfer of authority, ergo no
legitimate WHO Coup. But then again,
when have pesky, arbitrary administrative
missteps derailed the any economic engine
fueled by unimpeded greed?
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WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
Scott County Primary Elections June 4,
2024, Require Our Renewed Vigilance
C
ounty Primary Elections on June 4,
2024, are especially important due to the
importance of counties in the American
Republic pecking order of authorities. Arguably
the most important election for any county is
its sheriff. Globalization has the elimination of
elected county sheriff’s as one of its stated goals
because this office represents a systemic threat
to its central control model.
Sheriffs are immensely important in uphold-
ing the U.S. and State Constitutions, defending
and enforcing constitutionally protected rights
enshrined as bedrock law of our land. County
sheriffs’ authorities present as a mighty thorn in
the side of globalization, inspiring county voters to
defend and protect our county sheriffs, their offices
and authorities, from extinction from foreign
interlopers.
Which begs the question: Do the candidates
for sheriff understand their importance to the foun-
dational rule of law, to their primary mandate as
the defenders-in-chief of constitutionally protected
rights, and are they committed to serving the inter-
ests of the people versus the insulation and bidding
of the bureaucracies?
Personally, where the choice exists, I believe it is
prudent to elect candidates who are native Quad
FREE ASSANGE, FREE THE WORLD.
By Kathleen McCarthy
Citians if they operate as constitutional versus
administrative sheriffs. Globalization strategy
intends to replace local law enforcement with
imports because the loyalty to residents factor is
much lower and therefore easier to deploy against
communities when necessary.
Please consider the questions and answers
from the various candidates for sheriff, as well as
for auditor, because we need to trust our elections
and transparency is the best way to restore this
confidence. County supervisors are also critically
important because they are the taxpayers’ liaisons
and with government. Supervisors too often
abandon voters’ interests in favor of representing
and advancing the interests of the county bureau-
cracy, abdicating their primary purpose to county
residents while arguably violating their oaths.
Instead of supervising, they too often rubber stamp
policies and expenditures that ignore constituents.
Meaningful difference comes from doing things
differently. Read the questions and answers starting
on page 9 and determine for yourself which candi-
dates will protect your rights, protect your vote, and
protect your pocketbook. Then be sure to vote in
the June 4 primary election.
Know More. Do More.
LETTERS@RCREADER.COM
Former County Supervisor Endorses
Challengers to Supervisor &
Auditor Incumbents
T
ake a closer look at the candidates.
At times it’s necessary to look at
the negatives in order to change
direction. In ten years, the population of
Scott County has gone from 170,206 to
173,924, a 2.2% increase. The FY23/24
budget grew to $108,938,195.00 from
$78,205,265.00 in 2013, a 39.3% increase.
County employee numbers for the same
period grew 12.4%. I don’t want people
to lose sight of the fact that Federal grant
dollars ARE funded by us. Ask our
children and grandchildren when they
have to pay for our generation’s waste-
ful spending. ARPA dollars, debt ser-
vice, all f low in and out of the county.
Ten year appropriations went from
$71,562,812.00 in FY15 to $123,095,760
.00 in FY23, a $51,689,948.00 increase.
(Source: Scott County Annual Compre-
hensive Financial Report 2023.) It’s time
for tighter control of spending and elect-
ing individuals that will best represent
us. I will be casting my vote for Jennifer
McAndrew Lane and Thomas Nelson in
the June 4th Primary.
Scott County was in the spotlight
following the November 2022 general
election when the Secretary of State’s
office alerted our election commis-
sion of a discrepancy in the number
of absentee ballots that were reported
on election night requiring multiple
"In ten years, the population
of Scott County has gone
from 170,206 to 173,924,
a 2.2% increase. The
FY23/24 budget grew to
$108,938,195.00 from
$78,205,265.00 in 2013, a
39.3% increase."
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administrative recounts, and resulting
in an official demand for documents
issued to the State Commissioner. The
state’s competitive bidding code was
not followed when failure to publish
required the project to be rebid. Four
vendors bid the project in November
of 2023, and Tenex won the contract.
The three bidders not selected took
the rebid opportunity to sharpen
their pencils and come in with a lower
price, with the Tenex bid remaining
the same. It was unfortunate for the
Supervisors that were asked to again
give their approval following the rebid,
as the auditor made no mention of the
three bidders dropping their price and
told the Supervisors, “Everything is the
same”. A promise to “follow the law”
has fallen short. I will be voting for
Mark Nelson for Auditor on June 4th.
Some may recall my term on the
Board of Supervisors when my goal was
to control spending, protect our rights
and always be direct, so you know that
I do not take an endorsement lightly.
Use the power of the ballot box, and
vote for Tom, Jenn and Mark.
Diane Holst
Former Scott County, Iowa
Supervisor
Eldridge, Iowa
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SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA PRIMARY ELECTION JUNE 4
Supervisor, Auditor, Sheriff Q&A
COUNTY SUPERVISOR -
Vote for up to 2 Per Party
Republican Party Candidates:
Ken Beck (Incumbent), Jeff Bloemker,
Jennifer McAndrew Lane, Thomas
Nelson, Rita Rawson (Incumbent)
Democrat Party Candidate: Maria
Bribriesco (no responses)
Question 1: Do you support the
practice of select Supervisor private
pre-meetings regarding Board agenda
items with the County Administrator
that are not publicly announced and
not publicly accessible? If yes, why? If
no, why not? Please be specific.
Beck: Yes. I have been on the board
of supervisors for over 7 years and
selected by my peers to chair the board
since 2021. Based on my experience
and the comments we hear from new
supervisors, the County is a com-
plex operation with a steep learning
curve. Communication is important
to exchange ideas between staff and
the supervisors, build rapport and to
provide opportunities for supervisors
to tap the knowledge of staff members
who are professionals in their field.
This is a component in the research and
education process supervisors do to
understand the issue and to determine
what is best for Scott County. In the
end all items are voted on and dis-
cussed in our public meetings.
Bloemker: Yes. Any management
team needs to have the ability to
discuss issues, ask questions, make
suppositions, receive corrections, and
generally gain understanding of issues
without the pressure and judgement
of external influences. To inhibit this
ability is only inhibiting the capacity
to think creatively and thoroughly to
reach the best solution. Initial research
and and discovery by elected officials
through staff should not be a spectator
sport. There is an official time and place
for that. Elected officials are obli-
gated to make their official positions
and logic known at prescribed public
meetings.
McAndrew Lane: I do not sup-
port Private meetings unless it is for
employee negotiations, personnel
issues, and possibly to avoid a bidding
war regarding real estate. In today’s
environment and lack of trust in
governing bodies, we need to be more
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circumstances, if at all, will you sup- axes to grind or causes to take up. I
port Scott County enforcing medi- am fortunate in that I don’t carry those
cal intervention (masking, vaccines,
boosters, etc.) mandates as a condition
biases into this role. I will judge the
efficacy of policies and practices as we
for employment within the County deploy them to do the people’s work.
government? Please be specific. That being said, there has recently
been light shed on issues regarding
transparent. I would intend on tweet-
Beck: No one can predict every pos- voter registration software and county
ing out matters to the public that would
sible circumstance that could occur official appointments that indicates
definitely be of interest, i.e. intentions
in the future. A good example is how “cooking,” collusion, and dysfunction.
re: the CO2 pipeline or CASI funding.
anyone could have predicted the night This behavior will be examined and put
It broke my heart to listen to an entire
of civil unrest in the Quad Cities after in check on my watch.
room full of people; knowing the Board
the George Floyd incident and the McAndrew Lane: I want to run
passed the budget the year prior.
efforts it took to regain control. In because I believe there is too much
Nelson: In interest of transparency, I
general, this condition of employment control by “Czars” over county matters.
support closed meetings only in event
would only occur if mandated by state I am saddened to learn how much of
of Possible county purchase of specific
or federal law. a Deep State we have in Scott County.
property or discussion involving spe-
Bloemker: I will not support the Elected Officials need to do the jobs
cific personnel.
enforcement of medical intervention as people elected them to do. Chairman
Rawson: I am neutral on this topic.
a general rule of governance. There may Beck and Treasurer Knobbe have
I read the agenda and supporting docu-
be specific health circumstances that essentially appointed positions to be
mentation in its entirety. The agenda
do require employer engagement but their lackeys. The Auditor was hand-
review time is for me to ask questions
those should be managed as isolated picked by Knobbe and Beck. We were
from my study of the agenda and
instances. not allowed to know her name at first.
supporting documentation. Having
McAndrew Lane: Absolutely, Not!!!! Then Knobbe, Tomkins, and Beck (from
served 2 terms on city council, I am
Citizens, and not government need behind the scenes) selected the appoint-
very familiar with these types of docu-
to be involved in personal, medical ment of supervisor from an anonymous
ments and, when I do have a question,
matters. I protested the the wearing of list; no less! Citizens should not have
it is usually related to the budget and I
masks at the board meeting; discussing to work that hard or spend thousands
could just as easily call staff.
it. There are no Constitutional grounds in legal fees just to have transparency!
for such imposition! People should We are Civil Servants and not work-
Question 2: If such meetings are
not have to choose between getting an ing for personal gain. I believe we
proven or determined to be critical to
experimental vaccine and supporting have a few board members who have
the county government and its staff’s
their family. forgotten that. I would also want to
efficient and timely functioning, do
Nelson: Under no circumstances will have more involvement in department
you support making such Supervi-
I support enforced masking, vaccines, head meetings; there should be a Board
sor meetings with management staff
boosters as condition of employment. I Member there, and not an Administra-
public along with agenda items and
do support employees being sent home tor. I would also promote office hours.
minutes, similar to the City of Daven-
if exhibiting obvious symptoms. I would like to see continued fiscal
port’s practice? If yes, why? If no, why
Rawson: Only in the case of the responsibility and recordings/web
not? Please be specific.
Federal government and/or the CDC access of meetings.
issuing a mandate to use a mask due Nelson: Things to change: 1. Use of
Beck: No. Government is not a pure
to a pandemic, such as COVID, would Consent Items. I understand “stream-
democracy but a representative repub-
I strongly encourage employees to ling” procedures, but it becomes dif-
lic. Supervisors are elected to represent
participate. I would not make a medical ficult for interested taxpayers to follow
their constituents’ interest and deci-
intervention a condition of employment specific votes. 2. Freedom of Informa-
sions are made for what is best for the
and would seek out alternate solutions tion questions should be published
overall benefit of the county. Although
that would benefit all (such as working on county website. Things to keep.
all agenda items are discussed in our
from home or having alternate shifts on 1. County checkbook on website. 2.
open meetings, there are exceptions
site). Video record of meetings Available on
where some emerging items require
county website.
confidentiality such as employee per-
Question 4: What are the top two Rawson: The County and Board
formance and pending legal action.
current standard practices by the are very well-run entities with high
Bloemker: No. For the reason posited
Board of Supervisors that you would communication and transparency; at
in the response to Question 1.
strive to change should you be elected this point I cannot think of any specific
McAndrew Lane: I want as much
in the General Election in November? items I would change. County staff and
transparency as possible.
And, likewise what are the top two Supervisors are focused on a balanced
Nelson: All Supervisor meetings
current standard practices that you budget and delivering excellent service
along with agendas and minutes
would strive to maintain should you to the citizens of Scott County.
should be public, barring instances in
join the Board in 2025?
question 1
Question 5: In 2020, then County
Rawson: I refer back to question
Beck: Practices change as the need Auditor Moritz applied for and
#1. The County staff does an excel-
arises as occurred during the pan- accepted grants from a private foun-
lent job in providing a comprehensive
demic. If there were any current prac- dation funded by Facebook’s Mark
agenda packet which the public can
tices that needed to be changed, I would Zuckerberg’s foundation under the
view online. Items in the packet are
be working with the other supervisors auspices of providing safer elections
discussed at Committee of the Whole,
to do so. during a pandemic. The practice was
which is a public meeting.
Bloemker: At a high level I believe so controversial that lawsuits were
the Scott County Board of Supervisors
Question 3: Under what
is doing a good job and I don’t have any Continued On Page 10
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filed in several Iowa counties and
across other states trying to limit
private funding of public elections.
In June 2022, Iowa state government
updated Iowa Code 49.17 restricting
funding of public elections to only
public funds. In August, 2022 the
Scott County Board of Supervisors
updated General Policy 30 “Grants
and Funding Assistance” and due
to Iowa Code 49.17’s restriction on
private funding of public elections
did not include language in the policy
restricting this practice at the county
level. Should the Board of Supervisors
further update Policy 30 to restrict pri-
vate funding of all public county office
and department functions, without
Board approval? If yes why and if no,
why not? https://www.legis.iowa.gov/
docs/code/49.17.pdf. 30 Grants and
Funding Assistance (183.3 KB)
Beck: No. Iowa Code 49.17 suffi-
ciently covers the issue of restricting
private funding of elections. Generally
state and federal grants require board
approval and signature of the chair.
Bloemker: At this juncture it would
appear the blanket application of State
Code 49.17 sets an appropriate tone and
is sufficient in this matter until proven
otherwise.
McAndrew Lane: The Policy abso-
lutely should be revised! No private
money should be involved in our elec-
tions! People insisted the Board close
that Loophole; and it did not do so.
Nelson: Policy 30 should be updated
to restrict private funding of all county
and department functions. Board
approval is irrelevant.
Rawson: If the County code is not
specific, State law would govern, which
it would do in this scenario. Policy 30
does not need to be updated as this is
not an issue within the County as staff
handles grants appropriately per cur-
rent code and state law; and the Board
of Supervisors does receive a quarterly
report of grants, amounts, and status.
COUNTY AUDITOR -
Vote for 1 Per Party
Republican Party Candidates: D.
Mark Nelson, Kerri Tompkins (Incum-
bent)
Democrat Party Candidate:
Matt Trimble (no responses)
Election Integrity
Since 2020, one of the most legally
contested rights, especially in “purple”
counties where the Democrat or
Republican party as the dominant
player is not a foregone conclusion, has
been public access to publicly funded
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and locally governed election system
documentation – especially when the
investigating party is “trusting, but ver-
ifying” elements for which the county
auditor is ultimately responsible.
Question 1: On a scale of 0 to 10,
with 10 being the most open and 0
being the least open, what is your
current stance on the following local
voter registration and local election
best practices?
NOTE: If a best practice is in place
currently, please score 11 and tell our
readers how to best access the informa-
tion. Also, additional comments up to
100 words per answer are welcome if
you wish.
A) Publish at the Auditor’s site the
Voter Pre-Registration and Absentee
Ballot ledgers within two days of the
May 20, 2024 deadline. https://elections.
scottcountyiowa.gov/elections/info/
primary_election_2024_06_04/
Nelson: 10, so long as state law per-
mits such transparency, which it cur-
rently does not. I would work with our
state legislators to help ensure Iowa’s
election laws eliminate opportunities
for fraud. The Auditor does announce
how many absentee ballots were issued
prior to election day, and prudent elec-
tion integrity would ensure that the
final absentee count does not exceed
those issued.
Tompkins: As the current Scott
County Auditor, I follow the law and
will continue to do so if I am elected for
another term.
B) Publish at the Auditor’s website the
current Chain of Custody Policy for all
voter registration, ballot procurement,
ballot recording and counting equip-
ment including peripherals and associ-
ated firmware and software currently
in place and/or being implemented.
Nelson: 10, so long as state law
permits such transparency. There is
no reason the public should not have
access to the chain of custody policy
around these election assets.
Tompkins: As the current Scott
County Auditor, I follow the law and
will continue to do so if I am elected for
another term.
C) Maintaining hand written ink
hard copy signature records for
voter registration procedures and
verification.
Nelson: 10, so long as state law
permits such activity. Currently state
law does not provide authorization for
“signature verification” while at the
same time poll workers are currently
trained on how to “compare” signa-
tures to assist in voter identification.
Regardless, all assets for each election
cycle should be maintained in a secure
fashion per the chain of custody policy,
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similar to how ballot retention require-
ments are met.
Tompkins: As the current Scott
County Auditor, I follow the law and
will continue to do so if I am elected for
another term.
D) Migrating to stylus digitized
screen signatures without ink hard
copy signature records for voter regis-
tration procedures and verification.
Nelson: 10, if this migration means
all functions of voter registration record
keeping become all digital, which pro-
vides no analog backup when any con-
troversy occurs. An all digital system
for anything is an open invitation for
hacking said system.
Tompkins: As the current Scott
County Auditor, I follow the law and
will continue to do so if I am elected for
another term.
E) Create a secure backup duplicate
record of the election results and all
associated data that is eventually sub-
mitted to the Secretary of State.
Nelson: 10 so long as state law
permits this common sense approach
to election security. If the secretary of
state is not interested in having each
Election Commissioner in each county
(which is also the County Auditor)
maintain secure backups of critical
election data that can be cross-checked
with the aggregated results, then there
is a bigger problem that needs solved
at the legislative level. Scott Countians
require the evidence their vote is secure
and counted accurately, every election
cycle. If there are procedures that are
currently not permitted by state code
that would improve said accuracy and
transparency, I will work with our leg-
islators to make improvements.
Tompkins: As the current Scott
County Auditor, I follow the law and
will continue to do so if I am elected for
another term.
Private Funding of Public Elections
Due in part to the controversial
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s
foundation funded Center for Techni-
cal and Civic Life private grants given
to counties such as Scott County in
2020 for over $400,000 for the purpose
of safer elections during a pandemic,
in June 2022, Iowa state government
updated Iowa Code 49.17 restricting
funding of public elections to only
public funds. https://www.legis.iowa.
gov/docs/code/49.17.pdf
Question 2: Why do you agree or
disagree with this new restriction
implemented by state code?
Nelson: I agree with this state law
because regardless of one’s party affilia-
tion, private funding of public elections
is a major risk to undue influence that
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hinders and does not help the public’s
confidence in accurate election results.
Tompkins: I agree with the law and
believe it is unethical to have private
funds for a public election.
The County Government’s Hub
The Iowa State Association of County
Auditors states at their website: “The
Institute of Public Affairs has labeled
the Auditor’s Office as the “Hub of
County Government.””
Beyond numerous election duties the
County Auditor’s responsibilities are
diverse and critical in numerous ways
to the business functions for all elected
offices and their respective departments
and staff.https://www.iowaauditors.
org/about/auditors_responsibilities/
Question 3: What private business,
not-for-profit organization, and/or
government sector leadership experi-
ence do you have that best translates
into enhancing efficiency and opera-
tions within the Auditor’s office?
Nelson: I have worked in the private
sector my entire life including owning
the full service commercial real estate
appraisal firm Roy R. Fisher since 2014,
after working there for 22 years. I have
achieved the highest professional des-
ignation (MAI) in the industry and have
specialized in complex assignments
focused on litigation support. Over
the years I have established a reputa-
tion for fairness and accuracy, so much
so that both private property owners
and municipal governments hire us to
research and assist with property tax
litigation. I am often testifying under
oath as an expert witness in mat-
ters ranging from local property tax
disputes to federal bankruptcy cases. If
elected, I would survey the work
products and employment records of
the leadership team inside the Audi-
tor’s office and encourage open dialog
about enhancements those who work
in the trenches every day would like to
see that would benefit the tax payers in
Scott County.
Tompkins: I earned a Master in
Social Work with a focus on administra-
tion from St. Ambrose University. -12
years in social work with 10 years in
management (not-for-profit). -4 years
as a human resources manager (private
business) -6 years on Davenport City
Council-served as Chair of Finance and
Mayor Pro-Tem (government) -8 years
as Business Manager (not-for-profit
and private) -3 years as Scott County
Auditor (government) This experience
includes payroll and accounts pay-
able (departments within the auditors
office).
Question 4: What are the top two
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current County Auditor’s standard
practices that you would strive to
change should you be elected in the
General Election in November? And,
likewise what are the top two current
standard practices that you would
strive to maintain should you start
serving as Auditor in 2025?
Nelson: Top current standard prac-
tices I would change: 1. Not following
state law when it comes to soliciting
bids for services and equipment for
which the Auditor’s office is respon-
sible for. 2. Sizably and inefficiently
increasing administrative expenses
well in excess of inflation. Top current
standard practices I would maintain: 1.
Publicizing at the county website the
checkbook, accounts payable, publicly
paid for salaries, liquor licenses, etc. 2.
Continuing to collaborate with Asses-
sor office to ensure property and GIS
records are secure, up to date and acces-
sible with functional data for all users.
Tompkins: In regards to change, as
the Scott County Auditor, it is my role
to follow the law via guidance from
the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office and
the Scott County Attorney’s Office. I
will continue to do so and implement
office procedures necessary as laws
change. However, I would continue
the accounting practices within the
office as they are instrumental in two
areas to support Scott County. 1-Protect
county assets from fraudulent expen-
ditures. 2-Commitment to financial
reporting, communication and trans-
parency. Scott County received the Cer-
tificate of Achievement for the 36th year
in a row and the Award for Outstand-
ing Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting for the seventh
year in a row. Both awards are from the
Government Finance Officers Asso-
ciation of the US and Canada (GFOA).
Additionally, the County qualified as
a “Triple Crown” winner based upon
recognition for budgeting and financial
reporting within the same fiscal year,
2022.
COUNTY SHERIFF -
Vote for 1 Per Party
Republican Party Candidates: Tim
Lane (Incumbent), Chris Laye
Democrat Party Candidates: Thomas
Gibbs, Gordon Morse
Personal Choice Regarding Poten-
tial Future Professed Health Crises
Question 1: If local, state, or federal
health officials decree that Americans
must comply with mandatory vaccina-
tions, would you support or oppose
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using the county sheriff’s resources
and personnel to enforce such a
mandate?
Gibbs: Absent the issuance of mar-
tial law, government authorities have
limited ability to compel vaccinations.
There are vaccinations required by
law for schools and some professions,
however, those usually achieve compli-
ance through cooperation. I would only
use resources to enforce compliance as
defined by law.
Lane: Unfortunately, as Sheriff I have
already faced this possibility. When Joe
Biden ordered all workers to be vac-
cinated and that he was going to use
the power of OSHA to make it happen
through heavy fines, I was reassuring
the employees of the Sheriff’s Office that
they would not be required to take the
vaccination. I assured them that there
would be no one fired or disciplined
for refusing. I also directed them to
avoid any lotteries that Scott County
Administration was putting on to trick
them into giving up their confidential
vaccination status. At that time, the
county was conducting lotteries where
employees would send a copy of their
vaccination card for a chance to win a
gift certificate if their name was drawn.
This was nothing more than a way to
identify unvaccinated employees and
I brought it to the attention of the Scott
County Board of supervisors and asked
that they reel in the Assistant County
Administrator who was behind it all.
Laye: The resources of the Sheriff’s
Office are used to enforce criminal law,
oversee jail operations and perform
the civil process. These responsibili-
ties are derived from legislative action
developing and implementing laws and
through the judicial process of court
orders. The Sheriff’s Office bears no
responsibility to other governmental
agencies such as health departments
to enforce their regulations. In Janu-
ary of 2022, the United States Supreme
Court struck down an overreach of the
Biden Administration attempting to
enforce vaccine and mask mandates as
unconstitutional. It is the Sheriff’s oath
to uphold the Constitutions of the state
and the country hence I would not use
resources to enforce an unconstitu-
tional action.
Morse: I would not support the use
of County Sheriff’s Office resources or
personnel to enforce a mandatory vac-
cination order. Though Iowa code 817.2
does allow the Governor or Attorney
General to call for the Sheriff to render
assistance in the enforcement of the law.
This also allows those officials to render
assistance from any peace officer in the
state thus giving them the same powers
throughout the state as the Sheriff of
that county. This does call attention
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to Bill IA HF 243. This would require
written permission from the Sheriff of
the County before any arrest, search
or seizure may be conducted within a
county under the County Sheriff’s juris-
diction by any Federal Agent or out-of-
state law enforcement officer or agent
and any Iowa law enforcement officer or
agent from outside the County Sheriff’s
jurisdiction, establishing private right
of action and making penalties appli-
cable. If passed, any resources used by
the Sheriff’s Office to enforce the order
would be a seizure of the person. This
in my opinion would make any enforce-
ment the decision of the Sheriff in each
county.
Question 2: If you do support a man-
datory vaccination or biological test
result for all or any specific segment
of the American populace, for which
Scott County citizens qualify, for any
reason or under a specified health
crisis, please share the source for such
constitutional and/or administrative
authority (e.g. county, state, federal)
to enforce such a mandate, and please
include under what type of order or
directive (e.g. county board policy,
state health department declaration,
federal agency guideline) you would
require in order to enforce any restric-
tions of citizens’ lawful activities,
commerce, education, or travel in Scott
County, Iowa, who do not comply with
said mandate.
Gibbs: I do not support mandated
vaccines or tests, though I personally
believe in the importance of getting
vaccinated. There are times when the
resources of the Sheriff’s Office may be
called upon to assist the Health Depart-
ment. The Health Department has the
authority to issue quarantine orders.
Those orders are enforceable and non-
compliance with isolation and quar-
antine orders have consequences. See
Iowa Administrative Code 641.1.12.
Lane: Such a mandate is not legal.
Laye: I do not support mandatory
vaccines or biological tests and believe
every citizen has the right to choose
which vaccines or testing they should
submit themselves or their children to
however; I would also say individuals
should take responsible actions to pro-
tect themselves, their families and the
public. If there is a vaccine or test which
is for the better good of public health
and they choose not to participate, then
they should take appropriate action to
ensure they do not place themselves or
other members of the public at risk. The
orders I would require to take enforce-
ment action would be a legislative
action signed into law by the Governor
of Iowa, a court order from a Judge or
an executive order by the Governor.
This is why the Sheriff is elected by the
11
people and not governed by a subdi-
vision of state government such as a
county board.
Morse: Answered in response to
question #1.
Question 3: Under what circum-
stances would you utilize the County
Sheriff’s resources to enforce certain
businesses must comply with so-
called “lock-down” order to cease
business operations due to not being
designated an “essential business” by
any government body?
Gibbs: If you are asking about
the COVID 19 pandemic “lock-
down” orders, it would not be appro-
priate to enforce the closure of any
business. However, there are circum-
stances in which law enforcement may
have to deem an area inaccessible due
to disaster proclamations resulting in
businesses not being able to open, for
example, the 2023 building collapse in
Davenport, or during flood operations.
Lane: Again, as Sheriff I faced that
situation. The state health department
was wanting to cite a business that was
in operation because the owner was not
wearing a mask on site. They showed
me photos of the unmasked business
owner which were taken covertly. I told
them that the Scott County Sheriff’s
Office would have no part of it. I then
directed deputies not to participate if
requested or to serve documents on any
business on behalf of the State Health
Agency. I then asked them to support
the business by having lunch there
while on duty.
Laye: Again I would require a leg-
islative action signed into law by the
Governor of Iowa, a court order from
a Judge or an executive order by the
Governor to take enforcement action.
While another agency within the state
government may have different rules,
regulations or laws which govern how
they operate, the Office of the Sher-
iff performs its function through the
criminal code thus the Constitutional
considerations are different for the
law enforcement profession as a long
history of landmark court opinions
have established case law which must
be followed. Until a court at the state
or federal level establishes a precedent
where a law enforcement agency can
lawfully perform a function within the
parameters of the Constitution then no
other agency has the authority to direct
the Sheriff’s Office to take action on
their behalf.
Morse: The only circumstances that
would require the utilization of Sheriff’s
Office resources would be a directive
from the Governor, Attorney General,
or the County Attorney to enforce the
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law. Iowa code 817.2
Governance & Authority
Background: In the 1977 Printz-Mack
v U.S. case, the Supreme Court ruled
that the two Sheriffs petitioning the
court had standing, and were consti-
tutionally compliant in their refusal to
enforce or administer a Federal direc-
tive. (RCReader.com/y/mack)
“We held in New York that Congress
cannot compel the States to enact or enforce
a federal regulatory program. Today we hold
that Congress cannot circumvent that pro-
hibition by conscripting the State’s officers
directly. The Federal Government may nei-
ther issue directives requiring the States to
address particular problems, nor command
the States’ officers, or those of their politi-
cal subdivisions, to administer or enforce
a federal regulatory program. It matters
not whether policymaking is involved, and
no case by case weighing of the burdens
or benefits is necessary; such commands
are fundamentally incompatible with our
constitutional system of dual sovereignty.
Accordingly, the judgment of the Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is reversed.”
Question 4: What office comprises
the chief law enforcement officer
(LEO) in Scott County, and why?
Gibbs: The Scott County Attorney
is the chief law enforcement officer in
Scott County, followed by the Scott
County Sheriff. Both are duly elected
officials by the citizens of Scott County.
The County Attorney’s duties and
responsibilities are found in Iowa Code
331.756. They are ultimately responsible
for enforcing or cause to be enforced in
the county, violations of state law and
county ordinances. The Sheriff has the
authority to keep the peace or prevent
the commitment of crime. Iowa Code
331.652.
Lane: The chief law enforcement
officer is the Sheriff. There is a long his-
tory of constitutional law establishing
that fact.
Laye: The Office of the Sheriff is the
chief law enforcement officer of Scott
County as the Sheriff is elected by the
people to carry out the duties of the
office as provided by the Constitu-
tions of the county and the state. The
first Sheriff was elected by the people
in 1836 in what was known then as
Dubuque County in the Wisconsin
Territory which then became the Iowa
Territory in 1838. Iowa was granted full
statehood by the United States Con-
gress in 1846 and continued to ensure
each county had a Sheriff elected by
the people to perform as the chief law
enforcement officer for the county. The
Office of Sheriff is not a department
of county government. The internal
operation of an Office of Sheriff is the
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sole responsibility of the elected Sheriff.
County department heads are subordi-
nate to a county governing body as the
department is a division of the county
government. The Office of Sheriff is a
statutory/constitutional office having
exclusive powers and authority under
state law and/or state constitution and
is not subordinate to the county gov-
erning body to maintain the ability to
enforce the law equally without conflict
of interest or coercion.
Morse: This question can be
addressed in 2 opinions. One argument
is made under Iowa Code 331.652(2).
This argument is used to establish
the County Sheriff as the Chief Law
Enforcement Officer of the County. This
is also brought up in the discussion of
HF243. The other opinion that is used
by many County Attorney Offices and
states this on web pages, the County
Attorney is the Chief Law Enforce-
ment Officer. Iowa Code 331.756 gives
some insight. Duties of The County
Attorney: Diligently enforce or cause
to be enforced state laws and County
Ordinances violations of which may be
commenced or prosecuted in the name
of the State, County, or County Attor-
ney. Whatever the opinion, it takes a
strong working relationship from both
to succeed.
Question 5: Given this 1997
Supreme Court decision, what agree-
ments currently exist between the
Scott County Sheriff’s office and any
of its vendors, suppliers, consul-
tants, grantors, and/or state or federal
agencies that waives, or suspends
temporarily or in perpetuity, the
County Sheriff’s authority as a State
officer upheld in Printz-Mack v U.S.
cited above? (For example: conditions
contained in “Certified Assurances” or
requirements for obtaining a Home-
land Security grant.
Gibbs: Until elected Sheriff I do not
know of what agreements currently
exist between the Sheriff’s Office and
any other entity. Certified Assurances
are utilized for grant compliance as
conditions set forth to receive fund-
ing. Funding should first be attempted
through the Board of Supervisors
and the budget process. If the Board
of Supervisors doesn’t fund the
request, grants are an option to achieve
funding for the requested project/ser-
vice. Those would have to be weighed
against the need/want for the service/
project and the assurances required
through the grant program to deter-
mine acceptability.
Lane: There are no contracts that
waive or suspend the authority of the
Scott County Sheriff.
Laye: This information is not readily
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accessible to all members of the Sheriff’s
Office outside of the current adminis-
tration and select other individuals.
Morse: I do not have any knowledge
of current agreements with the Scott
County Sheriff’s Office and any of the
listed entities. Any issues that sus-
pend temporarily or in perpetuity, the
County Sheriff’s authority as a State
Officer in regards to receiving any Fed-
eral grants with conditions of “Certified
Assurances” would have to be decided
with a legal opinion of the County
Attorney to determine what serves the
best interest of the public.
Question 6: Under what circum-
stances, if any, would you consider
ceding the County Sheriff’s authority
to a state or federal agency appropriate
and/or justified?
Gibbs: Without specific facts or cir-
cumstances this is difficult to answer.
There are absolutely times when outside
assistance might be needed to assist in
an investigation. But there are times for
significant events after consulting with
the County Attorney’s Office it might be
best to hand the case over to the federal
system for further investigation and/or
prosecution.
Lane: I cannot think of a circum-
stance, that is so extreme, that would
make it beneficial to the public to turn
over local authority to the State or Fed-
eral government.
Laye: I would not consider ceding
the County Sheriff’s authority to any
other agency. The Sheriff is the protec-
tion of the citizens of the county to their
constitutional rights and just as I swore
an oath for the first time in 1990 to sup-
port and defend the Constitution when
entering the military, my dedication to
upholding my oath has never wavered
and it never will.
Morse: I can not think of any circum-
stances I would consider ceding the
County Sheriff’s Authority to State or
Federal Authorities.
Scott County Grand Jury
Question 7: When a duly sworn
Scott County Grand Jury contacts the
Scott County Sheriff for assistance in
investigating alleged crimes or wrong-
doing by a publicly sworn officer, and
this investigation is independent of
the Scott County Attorney’s initiative
or participation, will you as County
Sheriff assist the Grand Jury with
such matters as serving and enforc-
ing subpoenas for the Grand Jury’s
investigation?
Gibbs: Convening a grand jury shall
be by order of a district court judge, at
the request of the County Attorney, or
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upon the request of a majority of the
grand jurors. A grand jury properly
convened by rule of law would have the
cooperation of the Sheriff’s Office.
Lane: I would consider it to be very
unusual for the Grand Jury to call
itself to a convention, initiate its own
investigation, or to request subpoenas
to gather facts for that investigation.
However, if I this situation arises, the
Sheriff’s Office will serve those subpoe-
nas without interference.
Laye: Yes. It is the duty and responsi-
bility of the Sheriff’s Office or any other
peace officer to immediately serve any
subpoena as requested by the Grand
Jury which are not served by other
persons as the Iowa Court Rules allow.
It is the responsibility to investigate
the indictable offense(s) by questioning
witnesses and examining evidence pre-
sented through the subpoena process.
Morse: Iowa Code 331.653 the Sher-
iff upon written order of the County
Attorney, makes a special investigation
of any alleged infraction of law within
the County and report the findings.
Without County Attorney involvement,
the Sheriff’s Office has no responsibility
to do so. Iowa Code 331.756(8) requires
the County Attorney to attend a Grand
Jury when necessary and shall procure
subpoenas and other processes for
witnesses and prepare all information
and indictments. This would lead to the
County Attorney utilizing the Sheriff’s
Office for service of such. Short of a
Grand Jury convened for the indictment
of someone in the County Attorney’s
Office or the Sheriff, I do not see this
happening.
Question 8: If no, why not? If yes,
and the Grand Jury’s subsequent
investigation results in probable cause
for an indictment and due process for
the accused, will you also enforce the
Grand Jury’s indictment or True Bill,
and arrest and incarcerate the accused,
so that due process can ensue?
Gibbs: A properly convened grand
jury issuing an indictment would be
supported by judicial orders which
would support the arrest of a subject,
and incarceration if necessary
Lane: If the Scott County Grand Jury
comes back with an indictment, an
arrest warrant will be issued, and the
Sheriff’s Office would serve that war-
rant. That does not mean that I would
allow such a warrant from another
jurisdiction to be served upon someone
in Scott County.
Laye: It is the duty and responsibil-
ity of the Sheriff’s Office or any other
peace officer to enforce a warrant for
the arrest of an individual based upon
probable cause and transport the
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Share Your Adventure Adult Photography Contest,
celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer…
Moline Public Library, Sat Jun 1 thru Sat Jun 29
MUSIC
Attila - Born of Osiris - Traitors - Extortionist - Not Enough
Space, concert with the metalcore band from Atlanta, Georgia,
with additional sets by Born of Osiris, Traitors, Extortionist, and Not
Enough Space; $30; Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third St., Davenport IA,
Facebook.com.CapitolTheatreQC, 5:30pm Thu May 23
Fair Warning, an event in the 2024 Summer Concert Series; a solo
or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu May 23
Musical Tour: KAS, the singer/songwriter will take guests on a
musical tour of… Figge Art Museum, 6:30pm Thu May 23
Rehab - Scotty Austin - Seventh Day Slumber - Magdalene
Rose - Endpass, concert with the iconic rockers on their “The
Fusion of… The Rust Belt, 6:30pm Thu May 23
Funktastic 5, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer
Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri May 24
10 of Soul - Night School, concert event in the 2024 Rock the
Wood Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 6pm Sat May 25
From Ashes to New - Point North - Ekoh - Phix - Elijah,
concert with the Pennsylvania-based rockers on their “Blackout
Tour Part 2” in support of their sophomore full-length “The
Future,” featuring sets by Point North, Ekoh, Phix, and Elijah; $35-50
Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third St., Davenport IA, Facebook.com.
CapitolTheatreQC, 6pm Sat May 25
Moonshine Run, outdoor event in the Big 9 Concert Series, a
collaboration… Veterans Memorial Park, noon Sat May 25
The Atomic Age - Thomas Dollbaum - Strange News, concert
with Nashville-based rocker JJ Schrick, featuring sets by Thomas
Dollbaum… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat May 25
Jonny Lyons & the Pride, combining Influences of Rock and
Roll, Country, Blues, Soul, Surf,… Timber Lake Playhouse, 7pm Sat
May 25
Doug Norris Celebration: Potential Spam - Got Your Six -
Rocktapuss - Mr.Tripod - Tripolar Xxxpress, please join Mary,
Doug’s family, friends and bandmates as we… Rascals Live, 2pm
Sun May 26
Jason Carl’s Tom Petty Tribute Band, concert event in the 2024
Rock the Wood Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sun
May 26
Charlie Parr Record-Release Show, the Minnesota-born
guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has…
Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sun May 26
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Blvck Hippie, concert with Josh Shaw’s “sad boy indie rock band”;
$15.88… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Mon May 27
Chicago, concert with one of the world’s best-selling rock groups
of all time; $49.50-149.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000; Adler
Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport IA, https://davenportlive.com/
the-adler-theatre, 7:30pm Tue May 28
Wheelwright - Hey, King!, concert with the solo project of Jason
& the Mill… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue May 28
Jenny Don’t & the Spurs - Iris Marlowe, concert with the
Oregon-based country/Western band, featuring a set by… Raccoon
Motel, 6pm Wed May 29
Solitary Man: A Tribute to the Songs of Neil Diamond, Circa
‘21’s own Brad Hauskins leads a talented cast of… Circa ’21 Dinner
Playhouse, 7:15pm Thu May 30
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, an event in the 2024 Summer
Concert Series; a solo or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu
May 30
Grupo Nuevo Estilo (7pm) – Banda Maguey (8pm), concerts
with the Quad Cities band fronted by Israel Quintana and the
Regional Mexican band from Jalisco, Mexico; $30; for tickets and
information, call 563-328-8000; Rhythm City Casino Resort Event
Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com.
8pm Fri May 31
Class of ’82, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer
Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri May 31
Michael Marcagi - Lily Fitts, concert with the native of Cincinnati,
Ohio, previously fronted the rock band… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri
May 31
Be Downtown: BTDT (Been There Done That) - Threat Level
Midnight - Heads in Motion, this family-friendly event will
feature live music, food trucks, multiple… 15th St. Landing, 11am
Sat Jun 1
Chrash Record-Release Show, Chrash’s new album “Music For
the Next Scene” drops today;… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jun 1
Radio Flyer Pilots, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood
Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jun 1
Spirit Possession - Obsidian Hammer, concert with the touring
rock and metal musicians, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat
Jun 1
Crooked Teeth - Unturned, concert with the touring musicians
who offer a unique blend of… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Sun Jun 2
Manny Lopez Big Band, the band will be performing all your
favorites from such… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 2pm Sun Jun 2
Gray Wolf Band, an event in the Summer Concert in the Park
Series;… Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jun 3
Spiter - Desolus, concert with the Philadelphia-based black metal
and punk rockers, featuring… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Mon Jun 3
The Eagle Dance with Rudy Vallejo, enjoy a Native American
performance at the library; free; for… East Moline Public Library,
11am Mon Jun 3
The High Curbs - Cough N Flop - Blist Her, concert with the
Southern California-based garage rockers, featuring sets by…
Raccoon Motel, 6pm Tue Jun 4
10 of Soul, an outdoor event in the Summer Concert Series; free;
for… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jun 6
Cody Canada & the Departed - Duke Oursler, concert with the
rock outfit composed of Canada, Jeremy Plato,… Raccoon Motel,
6pm Thu Jun 6
John Resch & Doggin’ Out, an event in the 2024 Summer
Concert Series; a solo or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu
Jun 6
Heavenly Harps with Lydia Olson, during this performance
not only will you be serenaded by… Moline Public Library, noon
Fri Jun 7
Live at 5: Summer Kickoff Block Party w/ Einstein’s Sister,
The Crew, & QC Rock Academy, with face painting, balloon
animals, and fun activities for the whole family… Common Chord
Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 7
Pit Lord - Bloodletter - Frontal Assault - The Gavel, concert
with the Davenport-based death-metal musicians, featuring sets by
Bloodletter,… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jun 7
Silent Disco: DJ Vamp - DJ TRiPENDiCULAR - DJ Buddha,
presented in partnership with Quad City Art; free; for information,…
Davenport SkyBridge, 8pm Fri Jun 7
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Tim Stop, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer
Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jun 7
Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild, outdoor event in
the Big 9 Concert Series, a collaboration… Quinlan Court, 6pm Sat
Jun 8
3rd Annual Bellson Music Fest: A Centennial Celebration
of Louie Bellson: Steve Smith and The Vital Information -
Jerry Criss Band - Yorkville Big Band - Rock River Jazz Band
- Josh Duffee & His Orchestra, featuring five bands performing
blues, jazz, and big band music;… RB&W Park, noon Sat Jun 8
Marshall Charloff & the Purple xPeRIeNCE, concert with the
greatest and most authentic production of Prince… Vibrant Arena
at the MARK, 8:30pm Sat Jun 8
The Shagadlics, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood
Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 2:30pm Sat Jun 8
Up Close with Dave Scholl, enjoy an intimate evening of music
with principal bass Scholl… Butterworth Center, 7:30pm Sat Jun 8
Them Coulee Boys - Long Mama - Cedar County Cobras,
concert with the folk rock-band from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, who
mix… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Jun 8
Sebastian Bach, concert with the Canadian-American singer who
achieved mainstream success as… The Rust Belt, 7pm Sun Jun 9
Free Throw - Slow Joy, concert with the emo band from
Nashville, Tennessee, featuring a set… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Mon
Jun 10
Troy Rangel & Friends, an event in the Summer Concert in the
Park Series;… Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jun 10
Lucinda Williams, concert with the Grammy-winning Americana,
alternative-country, and rock singer/songwriter; $60… Codfish
Hollow Barn, 8pm Tue Jun 11
Elle King - Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge, concert with
the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Grace
Bowers & the Hodge Podge; $45-105 Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third
St., Davenport IA, Facebook.com.CapitolTheatreQC, 7:30pm Thu
Jun 13
Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band, an event in the 2024
Summer Concert Series; a solo or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza,
7pm Thu Jun 13
The Night People, an event in the CASI Summer Concert Series;
we will have… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 6pm Thu Jun 13
The Tailfins, an outdoor event in the Summer Concert Series; free;
for… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jun 13
Dirt Road Rockers, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood
Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jun 14
Dustin Carlson, free concert with the Brooklyn-based guitarist,
composer, and improviser; for… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jun 14
Kidstock Session 1 Concert, concert with students, ages 8-18,
the opportunity who participated in… The Redstone Room, 7pm
Fri Jun 14
Lee Brice, concert with the multi-platinum-selling, chart-topping
country-music superstar; $60-100; for tickets and information,
call 563-328-8000; Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 7077
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com, 8pm Fri Jun 14
Live at Five: Tony Hoeppner & Friends - Jacob Hemenway,
an event in the Free Summer Concert Series; for information,…
Common Chord Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 14
My Posse in Effect, concert with the Beastie Boys tribute
musicians; $12.50-20… The Rust Belt, 8pm Sat Jun 15
Rhythm on the River: Ashley Dean - Jerry Johnson & the
Voices of the QC Gospel Choir - The Voices: Tribute to
Motown, concert event celebrating the contributions of Black
musicians and highlighting Black… LeClaire Park, 6pm Sat Jun 15
The Ben Schmidt Band, singer/songwriter Ben Schmidt, with the
help of the Power Plant… The Sound Conservatory - Moline, 7pm
Sat Jun 15
The Carl Acuff Jr. Show, an evening of New and Old Country,
Gospel, Comedy, Nostalgic Rock… LeClaire Park, 2pm Sat Jun 15
Without U2, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer
Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jun 15
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts - Erik Koskinen Trio -
Marques Morel, concert with the rock-folk ensemble, featuring
sets by the Erik… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Jun 15
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TOURS
River Action’s Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks
Channel Cat Talks, Tuesday, May 28, through Thursday, June 27
Riverbend Commons Dock, 2951 East River Drive, Moline IL
Riverine Walks: Wednesday, May 29, through Saturday, June 29
Various Quad Cities Locations
Lindsay Park in Davenport
D
elivering a blend of local history, envi-
ronmental issues, education, enter-
tainment, and fresh air, Davenport’s
River Action will again present a series of
outdoor presentations in the first month-plus
of the annual Channel Cat Talks and River-
ine Walks: weekly programs that, from May
28 through June 29, will address such topics
as local abolitionist freedom fighters, steam-
boating, birds of prey, infrastructure, and the
Quad City River Bandits.
Channel Cat Talk participants tour the
Mississippi River aboard the Channel Cat
Water Taxi, with boarding taking place
at Moline’s Riverbend Commons Dock.
Experts will provide narration on the
themed surroundings, with the Channel
Cat Talks for June including: “Lock & Dam
for Kids” May 28 and 30), with USACE civil
engineer Anthony Heddlesten describing
the functions and purpose of a lock and
dam for children and parents alike; “Steam-
boating on the Upper Mississippi River”
(June 4 and 6), in which historian Karen
Anderson will detail the rise of steamboats
to serve land acquired by in the Black Hawk
Purchase and how, by 1907, the Streckfus
family of Rock Island had amassed the larg-
est fleet of luxury steamboats in the world;
“Raptors Along the River” (June 11 and 13),
which will find Scott County Conservation
Naturalist Dave Mucia discussing birds of
prey in our area and offering participants
the chance to see a live raptor from the
Wapsi River Center up close; “Common
Chord RiverCurrents Tour” (June 18 and
20), with Ben Schwind, Education Manager
at Common Chord, using the Mississippi
River as a guide to detailing the history of
American Roots Music, and also offering a
live performance with musical examples and
the stories behind the songs; and “Fantastic
Voyage on the Mississippi” (June 25 and
27), with Guinness World Record holder
Dana Starkell sharing entertaining stories
from the time he and his father paddled a
canoe from central Canada to the mouth of
the Amazon River in an amazing Brazilian
adventure.
15
Riverine Walk participants explore the
Quad Cities through a series of guided
strolls through various area locales, with the
late-May through early-July Riverine Walks
series featuring: “The Past, Present, and
Future of Moline Centre’s Riverfront” (May
29 and June 1), in which Renew Moline’s
program manager Kirk Marske will explore
Moline Centre’s connection to the river front
from its rich history and vibrant present to
its exciting future, featuring the latest infor-
mation on the Spiegel Building, the Moline
River Front + Centre Plan, and other down-
town Moline projects; “Ballpark Backstage
Pass” (June 5 and 8), where Quad City River
Bandits owner Dave Heller provides an
inside look at the clubhouses, batting cages,
press box, suites, Quad City Sports Hall of
Fame, Champions Club, even the dugouts
while recounting behind-the-scenes stories
from 17 years at Modern Woodman Park;
“50 Years of Re-imagining the Riverfront”
(June 12 and 15), as Berklee College of Music
professor Gates Thomas places historical
events in their modern context, allow-
ing participants to imagine the changes in
Davenport’s riverfront over several genera-
tions; “Passion for Trees” (June 19 and 22),
with Scott Carlson, Lead Consultant &
Instructor with Iowa Arborist Consulting,
leading a casual walk around Lindsay Park
while touching on subjects including species
ID, structure, defects, disease, aesthetics,
function, and planting; and “Patriots of the
Prairie” (June 26 and 29), in which historian
Karen Anderson takes participants from
Dred Scott ‘s land-grant claim in Betten-
dorf to John Brown’s slave-train crossing in
Davenport, revealing how local abolition-
ist freedom fighters ignited the fuse that
sparked the Civil War.
Channel Cat Talks take place on Tuesdays
and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and are $20 per
person, while Riverine Walks are held on
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at
9 a.m., with admission $10 per person. For
more information on these “Explore the
River Series” presentations, call (563)322-
2969 and visit RiverAction.org.
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Music
Wonkzillaz Zombie Experience: Tribute to Rob Zombie -
11th hour: Tribute to Lamb of God, an evening with the touring
tribute rockers; $12-15; ages 21+… Rascals Live, 7:30pm Sat Jun 15
Ernst Otto Piano Recital w/ Marian Lee, the music of the locally
famous composer, musician and band… Schuetzen Park Historic
Site, 2pm Sun Jun 16
The Tailfins, an event in the Summer Concert in the Park Series;…
Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jun 17
Billy Allen + the Pollies, concert with the hybrid of four-piece
rock outfit The Pollies and fellow… Raccoon Motel, 6pm Wed Jun
19
For Those About to Yacht, an event in the 2024 Summer Concert
Series; a solo or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jun 20
Open Mic Night, special event hosted by the East Moline Public
Library; free;… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Jun 20
The Blackstones, an outdoor event in the Summer Concert Series;
free; for… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jun 20
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Vandoliers - Eli Howard & the Greater Good, concert with the
alternative country music group from Texas founded… Raccoon
Motel, 6pm Thu Jun 20
Charlie Otto + His Gear - Heads In Motion, concert event in the
2024 Rock the Wood Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 6pm
Fri Jun 21
Drake White, concert with the country singer/songwriter and
leader of Drake White &… The Rust Belt, 8pm Fri Jun 21
Hans Williams (5pm) - Rob Leines (7pm), 5pm concert with
the alternative/indie singer/songwriter and 7pm concert with…
Raccoon Motel, 7pm Fri Jun 21
Live at Five: Class of ’82 - Karl Beatty, an event in the Free
Summer Concert Series; for information,… Common Chord
Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 21
The Christmas Bride - Nonnie Parry - Cough N Flop, concert
with the Chicago-based punk outfit, featuring sets by Nonnie…
Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jun 21
Amateur Selectors: Love in Outer Space w/ Abstract Truth,
an evening of soul-jazz, jazz-funk, space-age, spiritual, afro-futurist,
cosmic, abstract,… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jun 22
Murder by Death - Wildermiss, concert with the six-piece indie
rock band from Bloomington, Indiana,… Codfish Hollow Barn, 7pm
Sat Jun 22
Know More. Do More.
Emily Elgin, concert in the Country Vibes Series with the artist
whose credits include “Tuesday” and “Should’ve Been Raining”;
$25; for information, call 563-328-8000; Rhythm City Casino Resort
Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.
com, 7pm Sat Jun 22
For Those About To Yacht, concert event in the 2024 Rock the
Wood Summer Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jun 22
Gasoline Lolliopos, 5pm concert with the touring roots and rock
musicians; $13.22… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jun 22
The Hotrods, an event in the Summer Concert in the Park Series;…
Stephens Square, 6:30pm Mon Jun 24
Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Concert, step back in time as Cherry
and Jerry bring you some hit… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 1pm Tue Jun 25
Lucero - The Shackletons, concert with the country-punk/
alternative country/alternative rock band based in Memphis,…
Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Tue Jun 25
The Rosies, 5pm concert with the Ohio-based indie rockers;
$15.88… Raccoon Motel, 10pm Wed Jun 26
Byobrass, outdoor event in the Big 9 Concert Series, a
collaboration… Ruby’s Davenport, 7pm Thu Jun 27
Fair Warning, an outdoor event in the Summer Concert Series;
free; for… Faye’s Field, 6:30pm Thu Jun 27
Totes McGotes, an event in the 2024 Summer Concert Series; a
solo or duo… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jun 27
28 Days, concert event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer
Lineup… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jun 28
Live at Five: Blues Rock-it - Paxton Sherbeyn, an event in the
Free Summer Concert Series; for information,… Common Chord
Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 28
Tree0ninE Fest, two days filled with amazing music, food, and
vendors; join us as we celebrate, educate and advocate for our local
tree culture; we have a smoking lineup of national touring artists as
well as some of your favorite local and regional musicians; $20-65
one-day passes, $100-120 two-day passes; The Rust Belt, 533 12th
Ave., East Moline IL, TheRusBbeltQC.com/events/tree0nine-festival;
The Rust Belt, Fri Jun 28 and Sat Jun 29
Electric Shock: The AC/DC Show - QC Rock Academy, concert
event in the 2024 Rock the Wood Summer Lineup… The Tangled
Wood, 7pm Sat Jun 29
The Scarlet Goodbye - Chrash - Tambourine, concert with
the alternative/indie outfit formed by Minnesota musicians Daniel
Murphy… The Redstone Room, 8pm Sat Jun 29
Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz Series: Yogev Shetrit Trio,
general admission for the concert is $20 (no reserved seating)…
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities, 5pm Sun
Jun 30
LITERARY ARTS
Readings & Discussions
Misty Urban, the author of multiple fantasy novels, entices us with
her… Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 1pm Sun May 26
Mexican Gothic, a discussion of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s book
with the Southwest Book… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Branch, 4:30pm Tue May 28
The Genius of Birds, a discussion of Jennifer Ackermans book
with the Environmental Book… River Action, 7pm Tue May 28
Adult Summer Reading Program, each book read or program
attended is… Moline Public Library, Sat Jun 1 thru Sun Jun 30
George, senior citizens and any interested adult library patrons
are invited… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm
Mon Jun 3
TV6 Book Club, join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on
KWQC TV6 for… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Mon
Jun 3
The Death of Mrs. Westaway, a discussion of Ruth Ware’s book
with the Adult Book… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon
Jun 3
A Fever in the Heartland, a discussion of Timothy Egan’s book
with the Pageturners discussion… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue
Jun 4
The Chaos of Stars, a discussion of Kiersten White’s book with the
See YA Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
6:30pm Wed Jun 5
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Chain-Gang All-Stars, discussion of Nana Kwame Adjei-
Brenyah’s book with the Coffee Break… Theo’s Java Cafe, 2:30pm
Sat Jun 8
Mine, discussion of Alexander Chee’s short story with the Short
&… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon
Jun 10
All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Event: Diane Wilson, a live
virtual event hosted by the State Library of… LeClaire Community
Library, 6:30pm Tue Jun 11
The Mother-in-Law, a discussion of Sally Hepworth’s book with
the West End… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch,
6:30pm Tue Jun 11
The Trees, join us for a Get Lit discussion of the Percival…
Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm Tue Jun 11
All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Event: Celia Perez and
Samira Ahmed, a live virtual event hosted by the State Library
of… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Wed Jun 12
All Iowa Reads: Tumble by Celia C. Pérez, join Mr. Joe for a
celebration of the All Iowa… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 1:30pm Wed Jun 12
Survival of the Prettiest, a discussion of Nancy Etcoff’s book with
the Between the Lines… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 6:30pm Wed Jun 12
Sneezing Coyotes: An Evening of Accessible Poetry,
with author Salvatore Marici; he will be performing his poetry…
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Mon
Jun 17
The Department of Sensitive Crimes, a discussion of
Alexander McCall Smith’s book with the Midtown… Rock Island
Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jun 18
The House in the Cerulean Sea, discussion of TJ Klune’s book
with the Read with Pride… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jun 18
The Housemaid, a discussion of Freida McFadden’s book with the
Book ’Em… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jun 18
Night of the Living Rez, a Contemporary Books Discussion
Group discussion of four stories in… Bettendorf Public Library,
6:30pm Wed Jun 19
Sunshine Nails, a discussion of Mai Nguyen’s book with the Novel
Naptime… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jun 19
Take My Hand, a discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s book with
the Overcooked Book… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jun 20
SRPR Poetry Road Show, free; for information, call 309-732-
7323… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, noon Sat
Jun 22
Celebrating History: Silvis History Book Launch and
Reception, join us for the launch of the second edition of… Silvis
Public Library, 6pm Mon Jun 24
Gift from the Sea, a discussion of Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s
book with the Southwest… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Branch, 4:30pm Tue Jun 25
Of Time & Place, a discussion of Sigurd Olson’s book with the
Environmental Book… River Action, 7pm Tue Jun 25
Rooting Out Poverty Book Club Meeting, free; for
information, call 309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed
Jun 26
The Circus Train, a discussion of Amkita Parikh’s book with the
Brown Bag Book… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 1pm Wed Jun 26
David R. Collins Writers Conference Keynote Event:
Community Conversation featuring Writers’ Conference
Faculty, Conference faculty will start a conversation that the
Midwest Writing… Figge Art Museum, 6pm Thu Jun 27
David R. Collins Writers Conference Faculty Reading and
Participant Open Mic, following a 6pm social, hear Conference
faculty reading their work… Rozz-Tox, 6pm Fri Jun 28
David R. Collins Writers Conference Concluding Luncheon,
Conference sponsors will be recognized, and the faculty will
reflect… Wilson Center - Augustana College, noon Sat Jun 29
Workshops & Classes
Balancing Tension: A Writing Workshop, led by author
Salvatore Marici; learn to create an ebb and… Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Sat Jun 15
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Fictional Forms: Short Fiction Workshop, thru June 29; led
by Chad Simpson; in this generative… Sorensen Hall, Augustana
College, 8:45am Thu Jun 27
Mining Memory with Lyricism: Crafting Memoir through
Lyric Essay, thru June 29; led by Darius Stewart; we will embrace…
Sorensen Hall, Augustana College, 10:30am Thu Jun 27
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Acting: Ages 9-10, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; this imaginative, high Junior Theatre Camp II: Art Exploration, thru June 28; uncover
Classes energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm the storytelling power of drawings, paintings,… Davenport Junior
Thu Jun 6 Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jun 24
Acting: Ages 9-10, Mondays thru Aug. 12; this imaginative, high
energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:30pm Broadway Beats!: Ages 3-4, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; designed K-3rd Disney Musical Theatre Camp, thru June 28; an intensive
Mon Jun 3 for our youngest performers, explore… Davenport Junior Theatre, session where kids get completely… The Spotlight Theatre, Mon
5:45pm Thu Jun 6 Jun 24
Broadway Beats!: Ages 3-4, Mondays thru Aug. 12; designed

Obscured Environments: A Generative Poetry Workshop,
thru June 29; led by Sara Lupita Olivares; we will… Sorensen Hall,
Augustana College, 1:45pm Thu Jun 27
Revising a Novel Draft by Draft, thru June 29; led by Rebecca
McKanna; learn how to… Sorensen Hall, Augustana College,
3:30pm Thu Jun 27
David R. Collins Writers Conference, thru the Midwest Writing
Center presents conference faculty Chad… Augustana College, Thu
Jun 27 thru Sat Jun 29
for our youngest performers, explore… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4pm Mon Jun 3
Improv: Ages 11+, Mondays thru Aug. 12; create a story with
others from… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:45pm Mon Jun 3
Improv: Ages 7-8, Mondays thru Aug. 12; create a story with
others from… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:15pm Mon Jun 3
Intro to Tech Design: Ages 9+, Mondays thru Aug. 12; this class
explores all the work… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm Mon
Jun 3
Musical Theatre: Ages 11+, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 6:30pm Thu Jun 6
Musical Theatre: Ages 7-8, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 5:15pm Thu Jun 6
4th-8th Grade Finding Nemo Jr., thru June 22; an intensive
session where kids get completely… The Spotlight Theatre, Mon
Jun 10
DANCE
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering classes
in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative… Ballet
Quad Cities School of Dance, thru Sun Jun 30
Beginning Ballet: Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Aug. 5; our tiniest
dancers learn ballet fundamentals… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5:30pm Mon Jun 10
Beginning Hip Hop: Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Aug. 5; students

THEATRE Junior Theatre Camp I: Masters of Magic, thru June 14; will explore popular basic hip… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4pm
Musical Theatre: Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Aug. 12; Musical campers will hone their theatrical skills while… Davenport Junior Mon Jun 10

Performances
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 5pm Mon Jun 3
To Kill a Mockingbird, the Mockingbird on Main presents Aaron Musical Theatre: Ages 7-8, Mondays thru Aug. 12; Musical
Sorkin’s Tony-winning adaptation of… The Black Box Theatre, thru Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Sun May 26 Theatre, 6:30pm Mon Jun 3
Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jun 10
ComedySportz Laugh Camp: Grades 7-12, thru June 22;
an intensive session where kids get completely… The Spotlight
Theatre, Mon Jun 17
Beginning Tumble: Ages 5-7, Mondays thru Aug. 5; floor
gymnastics for the beginning tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5:15pm Mon Jun 10

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about eccentric New Yorkers, directed by… Playcrafters Barn energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5pm
Theatre, Fri May 24 thru Sun May 26 Tue Jun 4

Jersey Boys, Tony-winning musical smash detailing the rise of Acting: Ages 13+, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; this imaginative, high
Frankie Valli &… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Fri May 24 thru Sun energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:45pm
Jun 30 Tue Jun 4

Laura, Vera Caspary and George Sklar’s mystery thriller about a Acting: Ages 7-8, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; this imaginative, high
detective… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu May 30 thru Sun energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:15pm
Jun 9 Tue Jun 4

The Nerd, Larry Shue’s slapstick classic about the ultimate Acting: Ages 9-10, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; this imaginative, high
awkward houseguest; Tue.-Sat.… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu May energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:30pm
30 thru Sun Jun 9 Tue Jun 4

A Little Night Music, Quad City Music Guild presents Stephen
Sondheim’s musical classic based on Ingmar Bergman’s comic
romance “Smiles of a Summer Night,” directed by Colleen Houlihan;
Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-20; for tickets and information, call
309-762-6610;
th Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium,
1584 34 Ave., Moline IL, QCMusicGuild.com, Fri Jun 7 thru Sun
Jun 16
Musical Theatre: Ages 5-6, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 4pm Tue Jun 4
Musical Theatre: Ages 9-10, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 4:15pm Tue Jun 4

Tarzan: The Musical, Tony-nominated stage version of Disney’s
animated jungle adventure; Fri. &… The Spotlight Theatre, Fri Jun
7 thru Sun Jun 16
Medea, Genesius Guild presents Euripides’ tragedy classic; Sat. &
Sun. 7pm; free,… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jun 8 thru Sun Jun 16
Footloose, Tony-nominated adaptation of the classic Kevin Bacon
dance musical; Tue.-Sat.… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jun 13 thru
Sun Jun 23
Million Dollar Quartet, Tony-winning jukebox musical about
the impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley,… Clinton Area
Showboat Theatre, Thu Jun 13 thru Sun Jun 23
Julius Caesar, Riverside Theatre presents Shakespeare’s historical
tragedy, directed by Adam Knight;… Riverside Theatre Festival
Stage, 7:30pm Fri Jun 14 thru Sun Jun 30
The Bad Seed, Maxwell Anderson’s thriller about a potentially
homicidal pre-teen, directed by… Playcrafters Barn Theatre, Fri Jun
14 thru Sun Jun 23
Eurydice, the Proscenium Players present Sarah Ruhl’s re-
imagining of the classic… The Black Box Theatre, 7pm Fri Jun 21
thru Sat Jun 22
La Boheme, Opera Quad Cities presents Puccini’s romantic
tragedy, directed by Michelle Crouch;… Bettendorf High School
Performing Arts Center, Fri Jun 21 thru Sun Jun 23
Julius Caesar, Genesius Guild presents Shakespeare’s tragic
historical drama; Sat. & Sun. 7pm;… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jun 22
thru Sun Jun 30
Anything Goes, Cole Porter’s Tony-winning musical-comedy
classic; Tue.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed.… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu
Jun 27 thru Sun Jun 30
Rock of Ages, Tony-nominated jukebox musical featuring the
songs of Journey, Bon Jovi,… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu
Jun 27 thru Sun Jun 30
In the Heights, Countryside Community Theatre’s production of
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical about… North Scott
High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Fri Jun 28 thru Sun Jun 30
Teen Acting, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; a great way to get theatrical…
Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:45pm Tue Jun 4
Theatre Fun!: Ages 3-4, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13; this high energy
class is full… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:30pm Tue Jun 4
Vocal Performance: Ages 10+, Tuesdays thru Aug. 13;
participants will work on breathing exercises,… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 5:45pm Tue Jun 4
Acting: Ages 11-12, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; this imaginative,
high energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5:30pm Wed Jun 5
Acting: Ages 5-6, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; this imaginative, high
energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5pm
Wed Jun 5
Acting: Ages 7-8, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; this imaginative, high
energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm
Wed Jun 5
Broadway Beats!: Ages 3-4, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; designed
for our youngest performers, explore… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4pm Wed Jun 5
Improv: Ages 13+, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; create a story with
others from… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6pm Wed Jun 5
Improv: Ages 9-10, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; create a story with
others from… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:45pm Wed Jun 5
Musical Theatre: Ages 11+, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 5:45pm Wed Jun 5
Musical Theatre: Ages 9-10, Wednesdays thru Aug. 14; Musical
Theatre class develops storytelling and… Davenport Junior
Theatre, 4:30pm Wed Jun 5
Acting: Ages 11-12, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; this imaginative, high
energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5pm
Thu Jun 6
Acting: Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Aug. 15; this imaginative, high
energy environment provides… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4pm
Thu Jun 6
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Dance
Budding Ballet: Ages 3-4, Mondays thru Aug. 5; our tiniest
dancers learn ballet fundamentals… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4:30pm Mon Jun 10
Tap: Ages 10+, Mondays thru Aug. 5; this class develops rhythm
and fine… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:15pm Mon Jun 10
Tap: Ages 7-9, Mondays thru Aug. 5; this class develops rhythm
and fine… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5pm Mon Jun 10
Tumble Tots: Ages 3-4, Mondays thru Aug. 5; our preschool floor
gymnastic classes teach… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm Mon
Jun 10
Ballet/Jazz: Ages 10+, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; jazz technique is
developed from ballet… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6pm Tue Jun
11
Ballet/Jazz: Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; jazz technique is
developed from ballet… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm Tue
Jun 11
Beginning Tumble: Ages 5-7, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; floor
gymnastics for the beginning tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5pm Tue Jun 11
Hip Hop: Ages 10+, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; students will explore
popular basic hip… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:45pm Tue Jun 11
Hip Hop: Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; students will explore
popular basic hip… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:30pm Tue Jun 11
Tumble Tots: Ages 3-4, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; our preschool floor
gymnastic classes teach… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4pm Tue
Jun 11
Tumble: Ages 8+, Tuesdays thru Aug. 6; floor gymnastics for the
beginning tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:15pm Tue Jun
11
Beginning Ballet: Ages 5-6, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; our tiniest
dancers learn ballet fundamentals… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4pm Wed Jun 12
Beginning Hip Hop: Ages 5-6, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7;
students will explore popular basic hip… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5:30pm Wed Jun 12
Beginning Tumble: Ages 5-7, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; floor
gymnastics for the beginning tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5:30pm Wed Jun 12
Budding Ballet: Ages 3-4, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; our tiniest
dancers learn ballet fundamentals… Davenport Junior Theatre,
5pm Wed Jun 12
Hip Hop: Ages 7-9, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; students will explore
popular basic hip… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:30pm Wed Jun 12
Lyrical Dance: Ages 9+, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; this free and
fluid style will… Davenport Junior Theatre, 6pm Wed Jun 12
Tumble Tots: Ages 3-4, Wednesdays thru Aug. 7; our preschool
floor gymnastic classes teach… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:30pm
Wed Jun 12
Ballet: Ages 7+, Thursdays thru Aug. 8; dancers learn ballet
fundamentals at the… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:30pm Thu
Jun 13
Beginning Pom Dance: Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Aug. 8;
dancers will learn basic arm positions… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4:30pm Thu Jun 13
Beginning Tumble: Ages 5-7, Thursdays thru Aug. 8; floor
gymnastics for the beginning tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4pm Thu Jun 13
Intermediate/Advanced Tumble: Teacher Recommended,
Thursdays thru Aug. 8; this class is for students who… Davenport
Junior Theatre, 6:30pm Thu Jun 13
Novice Tumble Ages 5-8: Teacher Recommended,
Thursdays thru Aug. 8; floor gymnastics for the beginning
tumbler;… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:15pm Thu Jun 13
Pom Dance: Ages 7+, Thursdays thru Aug. 8; dancers will learn
basic arm positions… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:45pm Thu Jun
13
Budding Ballet: Ages 3-4, Thursdays thru Aug. 8; our tiniest
dancers learn ballet fundamentals… Davenport Junior Theatre,
4:15pm Thu Jun 13
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COMEDY
Austin Goes to Austin Comedy Showcase, join local comedian
Austin Ingels in his farewell show to… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm
Fri May 24
Jimmie Walker, an evening with the comedian best known for
portraying James Evans Jr. (J. J.), on the CBS television series “Good
Times,” which originally ran from 1974–1979; $20; for information
and tickets, call 563-328-8000Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm
Room, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com,
7pm Fri May 24
ComedySportz Quad Cities, on Fridays and Saturdays; the
Quad Cities’ fast-paced, all-ages improvisational… The Spotlight
Theatre, 7pm Fri May 24 thru Sat Jun 29
Shots & Giggles, resented by The Nightcaps; improv comedy and
drinking crash together… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat May 25
The FAQ?! A Quiz Show, join host Andrew King as he quizzes
contestants on a… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat May 25
Jeanie Doogan, the comedian performs in the Tomfoolery on
Tremont series; $12… Renwick Mansion, 7pm Sun May 26
Big Room Open Mic, on Wednesdays; if you have jokes, we
wanna hear ’em… Village Theatre, 8pm Wed May 29 thru Wed
Jun 26
The Co-Producers: Fantastic Four, see Hollywood pariahs
Stan Clouzot (Stu) and Archie Cesaro (Andrew… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri
May 31
Improvmania, presented by The Nightcaps; four talented
improvisers take to the… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jun 8
ComedySportz on the Road, ComedySportz QC is bringing
their popular improv comedy show to… Front Street Brewery, 7pm
Thu Jun 13
Jim Breuer: Survival with Laughter, an evening with the New
York-bred comic storyteller who made the list of Comedy Central’s
“100 Greatest Standups of All Time,” featuring a set by Joe Sib; $45-
115 Capitol Theatre, 330 W. Third St., Davenport IA, Facebook.com.
CapitolTheatreQC, 8pm Fri Jun 14
Laugh Hard Stand-Up Comedy Show, featuring many hilarious
comedians from across the area; $3; for… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy,
8pm Fri Jun 14
GIT Improv, the improv team began in Rock Island in 1997 and…
The Black Box Theatre, 7:30pm Sat Jun 15
Jimmy Dore, at 7 & 9:30pm; the standup comedian is a certified
Youtube sensation with more than 1 million subscribers and over
600 million views; $25; for tickets and information, call 563-328-
8000; Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com, Fri Jun 28
MUSEUMS
Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts, this enchanting exhibit
features real animals from… Putnam Museum & Science Center,
thru Tue May 28
Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories, the permanent,
regional-history exhibit highlights the past,… Putnam Museum &
Science Center, thru Sun Jun 30
Quad City Innovators, the permanent exhibit shares the
incredible stories of… Putnam Museum & Science Center, thru Sun
Jun 30
Translating Tombstones: Eternal Memorials & Their
Meanings, find out what the different symbols on gravestones
mean during… German American Heritage Center, 2pm Sun May
26
Virtual Event: 5 Types of German Genealogy Documents
and What to Find in Each, learn what kind of documents are
available for your German… German American Heritage Center,
4pm Tue May 28
Immigration Then & Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad
Cities, thru Sept. 15; learn about current populations settling in
the… German American Heritage Center, Tue May 28 thru Fri
May 31
Free Family Day, MozBites will be on site selling food, and enjoy
live music… German American Heritage Center, noon Sat Jun 1
Immigration Then & Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad
Cities, learn about current populations settling in the… German
American Heritage Center, Sat Jun 1 thru Sun Jun 30
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Beer Beyond Germany: History of Brewing in the QC, thru The Rock Island Railroad Video Series #5: Live in the
Oct. 20; learn about historic breweries, how prohibition led… World of Rails Again, today’s video will take you back in time THEATRE
German American Heritage Center, Sun Jun 2 thru Sun Jun 30 as you… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Tue

Historic Summer Walking Tours, learn about where German

immigrants worked, lived, and created a community; the… German
Jun 18

The Way He Looks, a screening of the independent film in

American Heritage Center, 10am Sat Jun 8 thru Sat Jun 22
The Butterfly Effect: Who Do We Feel Empathy with the
Victims of War, Hunger, Terror, & Natural Disasters?, with
Dr. Danuta Hutchins; referring to her book “Torn Out… German
American Heritage Center, 2pm Sun Jun 9
Quad City Music Guild’s A Little Night Music
recognition and celebration… Figge Art Museum, 4pm Sun Jun 23 Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 16
Murder at City Hall: The Killing of Mayor George Moscone Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL
and Supervisor Harvey Milk, discover the details of this true
crime drama that rocked… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 2pm Mon Jun 24

History on Tap, this adult learning event serves up fascinating Out in the Dark, a screening of the independent film in
talks on a… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 7pm Thu Jun 20 recognition and celebration… Figge Art Museum, 4pm Sun Jun 30

SPORTS
The Best of the Wurst, annual celebration of German sausages
featuring brats, beer, and live… German American Heritage Center,
noon Sun Jun 30
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the Dayston Dragons,

MOVIES
Cultural Perspectives Film Series: Jewish American
Heritage Month, join us at the library throughout the year for a…
Silvis Public Library, 2pm Fri May 24
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Opening Reception, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse
narratives of the… The Last Picture House, 6pm Thu Jun 6
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
professional minor-league baseball game; Thu., Fri., & Mon. 6:30pm,
Sun. 6pm; $17; for tickets, call 563-324-3000; Modern Woodmen
Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities, Thu
May 23 thru Sun May 26
Quad Cities Kwik Star Criterium, the 57th Memorial Day
competition featuring cyclists from across the U.S.,… Village of East
Davenport, 9am Mon May 27
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the South Bend Cubs,
professional minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm,
Sat. 6pm, Sun. 1pm; $17; for tickets, call 563-324-3000; Modern Callen Sederquist in Quad City Music Guild's A Little Night Music

Screening Block #1, celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of
the Black Diaspora… Lincoln Center - TMBC, 1pm Thu Jun 6
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #2, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse
narratives of the… The Last Picture House, 7:30pm Thu Jun 6
Jimmy in Saigon, a screening of the independent film in
recognition and celebration… Figge Art Museum, 6:30pm Thu
Jun 6
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #3, celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of
the Black Diaspora… Lincoln Center - TMBC, 1pm Fri Jun 7
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #4, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse
narratives of the… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 6pm Fri
Jun 7
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Interview/Artist Talk with Felicia D. Henderson, venue TBA;
celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of the… Figge Art Museum,
6:30pm Sat Jun 8
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival: Panel
Discussion, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of
the… Figge Art Museum, 1:30pm Sat Jun 8
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #5 (Out-of-Competition Showcase), venue
TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of the… Figge Art
Museum, 11:10am Sat Jun 8
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #6, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse
narratives of the… Figge Art Museum, 3:30pm Sat Jun 8
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival: VIP/
Filmmaker’s Mixer/Reception, venue TBA; celebrate the rich
and diverse narratives of the… Figge Art Museum, 5:30pm Sat
Jun 8
We’re Still Here: The Past and Present of HIV in Our Country
and Community, the documentary captures the history of HIV
both in this… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch,
3pm Sat Jun 8
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival:
Screening Block #7 (Reel Impact Film & Discussion), venue
TBA; celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of the… 12:30pm
Sun Jun 9
2024 Pulling Focus African American Film Festival: Closing
and Awards Ceremony, venue TBA; celebrate the rich and
diverse narratives of the… The Last Picture House, 3pm Sun Jun 9
The Meaning of Juneteenth: Enslavement to
Emancipation, this documentary, created by the KHOU TV11 Staff,
originally aired… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library,
4:30pm Wed Jun 12
The Little Mermaid, a screening in the Downtown Movie Club
series; ight refreshments… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 1pm Thu Jun 13
Ammonite, a screening of the independent film in recognition
and celebration… Figge Art Museum, 4pm Sun Jun 16
Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-
cities, Tue May 28 thru Sun Jun 2
Quad City Steamwheelers vs Frisco Fighters, indoor-football
game with the Quad Cities athletes; for information, call 309-517-
2019… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7:05pm Sat Jun 8
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the Beloit Sky Carp,
professional minor-league baseball game; Tue.-Fri. 6:30pm,
Sat. 6pm, Sun. 1pm; $17; for tickets, call 563-324-3000; Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-
cities, TTue Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 16
Quad City Steamwheelers vs Green Bay Blizzard, indoor-
football game with the Quad Cities athletes; for information, call
309-517-2019… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7:05pm Sat Jun 22
5th Annual Ridgecrest Foundation Golf Outing, $309/team
for a 4-person preferred ball tournament; cost includes: 18… Palmer
Hills Golf Course, 9am Fri Jun 28
OTHER EVENTS
Ribbon-Cutting Event in Davenport Park, Davenport Public
Library and Davenport Parks and Recreation invite you… Lafayette
Park, 3pm Thu May 23
Seeking Volunteers: Flag Placement Day, seeking volunteers
to place American flags at the headstones of… Rock Island National
Cemetery, 4pm Thu May 23
Bettendorf Farmers’ Market, open Mondays and Thursdays
from 2:30 to 5:30pm… Bettendorf Farmers’ Market, 2:30pm thru
Thu Thu Jun 27
Open Stage Night, on Thursdays; a weekly open-mic event; we
will also be… Theo’s Java Cafe, 6pm thru Thu Jun 27
PALS Downtown Beautification Day, volunteers from the Rock
Island Public Library Foundation will plant… Rock Island Public
Library - Downtown Library, 10am Fri May 24
Carriage Haus Bar and Hauberg Stables Gift Shop Event, on
Fridays; free event with a cash bar, unique merchandise,… Hauberg
Civic Center Mansion, 1pm Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Mansion and Carriage House Tours, on Fridays; $10/person,
free for ages 12 & under; for… Hauberg Civic Center Mansion, 3pm
Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Augustana 2024 Commencement Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 2pm Sat May 25
Free Clothing Giveaway, we have men’s, women’s, kid’s, coats
and sweatshirts, and plus-size… 15th Avenue Christian Church,
10am Sat May 25
Free Lunch, we will be serving hamburger vegetable soup, sides,
and dessert;… 15th Avenue Christian Church, 11am Sat May 25
Davenport Farmers’ Market @ Northpark Mall, open
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am to noon… Davenport
Farmers’ Market, 8am Sat May 25 thru Sat Jun 29
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auded by Entertainment Weekly as
“a dizzyingly romantic operetta
and a farcical commentary on the
fools that love and desire make of us all,”
legendary composer Stephen Sondheim’s
masterpiece A Little Night Music opens
Quad City Music Guild’s summer season
at Moline’s Prospect Park Auditorium.
Running June 7 through 16, this tune-
filled adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s
film classic Smiles of a Summer Night
is the winner of four Tony Awards, and
its iconic score includes “A Weekend in
the Country,” “Every Day a Little Death,”
and the timeless “Send in the Clowns.”
In A Little Night Music’s turn-
of-the-20th-century Sweden, trysts
abound. Lawyer Fredrik Egerman has
married the virginal 18-year-old Anne,
with whom Fredrik’s son, the melan-
choly academic Henrik, has fallen in
love. Desiree Armfeldt, a stage actress of
great beauty and a reputation for taking
on as many lovers as she does theatrical
roles, is involved with the buffoonish
Count Carl Magnus Malcolm, the hus-
band of the cynical and wryly comedic
Countess Charlotte Malcolm. When
Desiree spots her old f lame Fredrik in
the audience of her most recent pro-
duction, however, her interest in him
is immediately rekindled. All parties
consequently meet for a weekend at the
estate of Desiree’s mother Madam Arm-
feldt, where the tangled web of romantic
involvements continues to surprise with
its twists and turns. Originally pro-
duced in 1973 and boasting Sondheim’s
beautiful, lush score and a delightful
book by Hugh Wheeler, A Little Night
Music is a story of love, nostalgia,
regret, and the magic of music on a
summer’s night.
Directing A Little Night Music for
Music Guild is Colleen Houlihan, a
castmate in last fall’s Sweeney Todd who
also helmed the theatre’s productions
of Mamma Mia! in 2021 and Into the
Woods in 2017, with Bob Manasco serv-
ing as music director and Troy Stark as
assistant director. Olivia Lyman acts as
the show’s stage manager, with addi-
tional members of Houlihan’s creative
team including: choreographer Beth
Marsoun; set designer Roger Pavey Jr.;
assistant set designer Aaron Deneckere,
costume designer Cathy Marsoun;
lighting designer Steve Parmley; sound
designer Kayla Lee; props master Matt
Swanson; and producer Deb Swift.
Featured in the A Little Music Cast are
Rachel C. Vickers as Desiree Armfeldt,
Kevin Pieper as Fredrik Egerman,
Callen Sederquist as AnneEgerman,
Michael VanBelle as Count Carl-
Magnus Malcolm, Sarah Lounsberry as
Countess Charlotte Malcolm, Noah Hill
as Henrik Egerman, and Pam Cantrell
as Madam Armfeldt. Houlihan’s gifted
cast is completed by Brent Behrens,
Amelia Fischer, Paulla Houston, Noel
Jean Huntley, Lucy Petersen, Joshua
Ramseyer, and Rochelle Schrader. And
15 area talents make up music director
Masasco’s pit orchestra: Justin Lebo;
Lisa Crews; Isabella Haney; Connor
Coleman; Madyline Fox; Ben McKay;
Hannah Johnson; Quinne Weinzierl;
Claudia Dlugosz; Set Morales-Espinosa;
Grant McBride; Miles Etheridge;
Fletcher Stiers; Michael Wahlmann; and
Anna McVay.
A Little Night Music runs from June 7
through 16, with performances Thurs-
days through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and
Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is $15-20,
and more information and tickets are
available by calling (309)762-6610 and
visiting QCMusicGuild.com.
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IF
Written, produced, and directed by co-
star John Krasinski, the comedy fantasy
IF concerns a bunch of imaginary friends
(hence the acronym) eager to feel needed
again, and when I first scanned the list of
those voicing these beings, I practically
needed an overnight bag and a canteen to get
through it.
Take a deep breath, because here’s who’s
on board. Krasinski’s Office-mate Steve
Carell. Krasinski’s real-life wife Emily Blunt,
as well as Blake Lively, the real-life wife of IF
second banana Ryan Reynolds. Ocean’s 11
schemers George Clooney, Matt Damon, and
Brad Pitt – the latter’s participation itself
imaginary. (Pitt is credited as portraying
“Keith,” an invisible IF who never speaks.)
Academy Award nominees Bradley Cooper
and Richard Jenkins. Academy Award win-
ners Sam Rockwell and the late, great Louis
Gossett Jr. Emmy nominees and winners
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Keegan-Michael Key,
Christopher Meloni, and Matthew Rhys.
Saturday Night Live veterans Bill Hader and
Maya Rudolph. Standup-comic actors Amy
Schumer, Awkwafina, and Sebastian Manas-
calo. Oh yeah, and Jon Stewart. Taking all
this in, I immediately feared the worst, pre-
suming there was no way Krasinski’s family
fare would survive the inevitable, distracting
games of “Guess that celebrity!” that would
ensue. Turns out I was wrong. The star
voices are the only things that make IF even
remotely fun.
Generally speaking, you should always be
wary of kids’ movies that are less interested
in entertaining children than in awakening
the inner child in grown-ups – to misquote
Lear, that way treacle lies. And Krasinksi
doesn’t waste any time telegraphing his
mawkish intent, opening with a (suspi-
ciously artful) home-video montage of a
playful father, mother, and young daugh-
ter as they goof around, make each other
laugh, and visit Mom in the hospital. Yes,
Krasinski is absolutely trying to one-Up us
here – the score is by that film’s composer
Michael Giacchino – and before you can say
“blatant Pixar appropriation,” Mom is dead,
several years have passed, and now it’s Dad
(Krasinksi) who’s hospitalized, suffering
as he is from a literal broken heart. Mean-
while, his 12-year-old daughter Bea (Cailey
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Cailey Fleming and Steve Carell in IF
Fleming) has been scooted off to the New
York apartment of her grandmother (Fiona
Shaw), and it’s there that the tween discovers
her unusual gift: She has the ability to see the
IFs of long-since-grown children. Maybe not
for long, though, because as Carell’s gigan-
tic, furry, purple monster Blue (his human
Aggressively sentimen-
tal without being moving,
lumbering when it should
be ticklish, an outing that’ll
likely irritate adults while
mostly boring their kids,
this thing would be a near-
complete debacle were it
not for Krasinski’s insane
Rolodex of pals who signed
up for vocal duties.
was color-blind) informs Bea, if they don’t
find ways to be seen by others again, they’re
gonna disappear.
Yet here’s the thing: They’re not. Within
minutes of Blue relaying this informa-
tion, Bea and her upstairs neighbor Cal
– the Reynolds character who can also see
imaginary friends – are escorted to Coney
Island, where, beneath one of the rides,
a whole realm of IFs live in an expansive
retirement community. So these things
don’t vanish when forgotten. They simply
go to the underground equivalent of Fort
Meyers, Florida, and from what I could
tell, they seemed okay with it. They have
art classes and pool parties and nightclub
entertainment, and beyond a few grumps in
the group-therapy session, everyone appears
to be having a ball. So the middling stakes
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essentially dissolve before the film is half-
over, and when Bea and Cal decide to help
the lonely (but are they?) IFs reunite with
their “creators,” it becomes obvious that
Krasinski will push any buttons necessary
for an emotional response, coherence and
consistency be damned.
We’re told that the IFs won’t disappear if
their human pals from long ago remember
them, and those memories evidently need to
be rekindled through effects from the physi-
cal world – listening to a decades-old record
album, say, or smelling fresh croissants. But
when the Spartacus LP does the trick for
Grandma and Waller-Bridge’s humanoid
butterfly Blossom, nothing much happens.
Gran smiles and dances, Blossom radiates
E.T.-heartlight luminescence, and the two
never once make eye contact. The crois-
sant bit is weirder, because apparently, yes,
all it takes for Bobby Moynihan’s sad-sack
businessman to remember Blue is the scent
of fresh French pastries. The man-child
beams (but still can’t see his IF), Blue glows,
and with Giacchino’s über-pushy score soar-
ing, we’re left to wonder: Did Moynihan’s
character really spend decades not once
setting foot in a bakery? This doesn’t make
a lick of sense, but then again, none of the
“rules” do. By the final minutes, humans are
not only remembering but seeing their past
IFs, and without any sensory prompting. A
couple of the reunited friends are even able
to hug. IF is like a cinematic Etch-a-Sketch
that Krasinski can’t stop shaking.
I do applaud the guy for spearheading
a big-budget ($110 million) family enter-
prise that isn’t based on preexisting IP, and
happily, the movie doesn’t feel cynical – or
rather, it doesn’t when Ryan Reynolds is out
of sight. Does this man even enjoy acting
anymore? Hopefully, July’s Deadpool &
21
Wolverine will suggest that he occasionally
does. But Reynolds has spent his last five
years in movies looking like the planet’s
most miserable A-lister, and his sardonic
mopiness leaves Cal a constant, massively
unappealing wet blanket. Reynolds is as
wrong for the film’s tone as the exquisitely
handsome, supremely misapplied Jasusz
Kaminski cinematography that turns pur-
ported wistfulness into heavy-handed melo-
drama; somehow, here, cascading beams of
cleansing light pour through the windows
even at night.
Aggressively sentimental without being
moving, lumbering when it should be tick-
lish, an outing that’ll likely irritate adults
while mostly boring their kids, this thing
would be a near-complete debacle were it not
for Krasinski’s insane Rolodex of pals who
signed up for vocal duties. And in a welcome
surprise, most of them aren’t employed, as
I expected, for one-and-done punchlines
– there are legitimate characters here. I
would’ve preferred it if Gossett’s every line
as an elderly Teddy bear didn’t sound like
the inside of a fortune cookie, and a little of
Carell’s mania, here, goes a long way. But
Waller-Bridge delivers aural delight with
Blossom’s glass-half-full vigor, and while I
never laughed out loud at IF, I did grin, and
pretty widely, at the unmistakable comic
cadences of nearly all of our off-screen
participants, particularly Blunt, Stewart,
Rockwell, and Cooper, the latter voicing an
ambulatory glass of ice water. “What kind of
kid has an imaginary friend who’s water?!”
he’s asked. “I dunno,” Cooper replies. “He
was from Arizona. Always thirsty.”
For reviews of Kingdom of the Planet of
the Apes, The Fall Guy, Challengers, The
Strangers: Chapter 1, Back to Black, Unsung
Hero, Tarot, I Saw the TV Glow, and other
recent releases, visit RCReader.com/movies.
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TLPalooza, dive into summer fun with face painting, barrel train
rides,… Timber Lake Playhouse, 11am Sat May 25
Flea Market, featuring antiques, jewelry, collectibles, and more
in an air-conditioned venue; $3… Expo Building - Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds, 8am Sun May 26
North Scott High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, noon Sun May 26
Pleasant Valley High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 3:30pm Sun May
26
Moline High School Graduation Ceremony, all graduations/
commencement ceremonies will require guests and attendees to
enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 7:30pm Sat Jun 1
Rock Island High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 10am Sat Jun 1
United Township High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 2:30pm Sat Jun 1
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, an all-ages and skill
levels chess club; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library,
1:30pm Sat Jun 1
River Action’s Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt, this year’s
hunt allows participants to bike,… River Action, Sat Jun 1 thru Sun
Jun 30
Davenport Central High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 10am Sun Jun 2
Davenport North High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 1:30pm Sun Jun 2
Davenport West High School Graduation Ceremony, all
graduations/commencement ceremonies will require guests and
attendees to enter… Vibrant Arena at the MARK, 5pm Sun Jun 2
Prayer Service at the Prairie, for information and to register,
e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092… Our Lady
of the Prairie Retreat, 10am Wed Jun 5
Great River Brewery Grand Opening Event, the event is open
to the public and will feature… Great River Brewery, 4pm Fri Jun 7
Puzzle Group, meet other puzzlers and enjoy different kinds of
puzzles every… East Moline Public Library, noon Fri Jun 7
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers’ Market, cool off
in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s
Market, 8am Sat Jun 8
Welcome Home Block Party, sponsored by Humility Homes &
Services, Inc.; indulge in delicious offerings from… Jubilee Campus,
11am Sat Jun 8
Chess Club, come to the East Moline Library and play chess
every… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Tue Jun 11
Lawn Game League: Kan Jam, join us every other Tuesday in
June and July to… East Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Jun 11 thru
Tue Jun 25
2024 Annual Juneteenth Festival, this festival is complete with
food and retail vendors; local… LeClaire Park, 11am Sat Jun 15
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, an all-ages and skill
levels chess club; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library,
1:30pm Sat Jun 15
Adult Knitting Circle, whether you are in the middle of a project
or… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm Mon Jun
17
The Spice Is Right!, families can c’mon down for some groovy
game show fun… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 6pm Mon Jun 17
A Taste on the River 2024, sponsored by the American Red Cross
serving the Quad Cities… Bend XPO, 6pm Thu Jun 20
Viva La Divas, the premiere drag show in the area showcasing the
best… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jun 21
FREE ASSANGE, FREE THE WORLD.
Summer Solstice & Sound Labyrinth Walk, led by Carrie
Mahoney; take a journey around the Labyrinth… Our Lady of the
Prairie Retreat, 6pm Fri Jun 21
Taboo Burlesque, enjoy an evening filled with the sultry sounds
of classic… Village Theatre, 8pm Fri Jun 21
Broadway Historic District Walking Tour, this guided walk, led
by members of the Broadway Historic… Rock Island Public Library -
Downtown Library, 10am Sat Jun 22
Dark Desires Burlesque, the newest burlesque troupe in town is
making their Speakeasy… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jun 22
2024 Quad City Air Show, two days of spectacular aerial feats,…
Davenport Municipal Airport, Sat Jun 22 thru Sun Jun 23
Garage Sale Bingo, help us reduce, reuse, and recycle while
winning some cool… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu Jun 27
Planet Funk Con, the biggest comic convention the Quad
Cities… Davenport RiverCenter, Fri Jun 28 thru Sun Jun 30
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, an all-ages and skill
levels chess club; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library,
1:30pm Sat Jun 29
LECTURES
Cooking Class: Turn 5 Ingredients into 5 Meals, held in the
Theatre Kitchen; learn how to get more healthy,… The Spotlight
Theatre, 6:30pm Tue May 28
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/
Goodwill of the Heartland, receive one-on-one assistance
from a representative from Goodwill… Rock Island Public Library -
Downtown Library, 4:30pm Tue May 28
Lock & Dam for Kids, a presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat
Talks series; presented by… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue
May 28 and Thu May 30
Somm Class with Marlisa Wiley, for information, call 309-762-
4700… Bass Street Chop House, 6pm Wed May 29
The Past, Present, and Future of Moline Centre’s Riverfront, a
presentation in River Action’s Riverine Walks series… River Action,
6:30pm Wed May 29
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Introduction to
Military Records with Anne Thomas, Thomas will share with
us an introduction to military records;… Davenport Public Library -
Main Branch, 1pm Sat Jun 1
The Past, Present, and Future of Moline Centre’s Riverfront, a
presentation in River Action’s Riverine Walks series… River Action,
9am Sat Jun 1
Practicing the Art of Compassion and Forgiveness, led by
Marcia Flory; forgiving does not mean forgetting; it… Our Lady of
the Prairie Retreat, 10am Sat Jun 1
National Cancer Survivor Day Group Presentation, this
retreat is for anyone who has been diagnosed with… Our Lady of
the Prairie Retreat, 10am Sun Jun 2
Small Business Development Workshop #1: From Ideas
to Success, learn about new tools and processes for business
development with… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Mon
Jun 3
What’s the Stigma?, an educational speaker series focused on
breaking the barriers of… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jun 3
Culinary Herbs: How to Grow Them and Use Them, led by
Deb Monroe; get excited and inspired about your… Our Lady of the
Prairie Retreat, 10am Tue Jun 4
Dementia Conversations, the workshop offers tips on how to
have honest and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jun 4
Illinois Libraries Present – Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden
Gifts of Visual Thinkers, a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of
the world’s… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 7pm
Tue Jun 4
Illinois Libraries Present: Virtual Visit with Dr. Temple
Grandin, Dr. Temple Grandin will share on the gifts of
neurodiversity;… Silvis Public Library, 7pm Tue Jun 4
Steamboating on the Upper Mississippi River, a presentation
in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; presented by… Riverbend
Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jun 4 and Thu Jun 6
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/
Goodwill of the Heartland, on Tuesdays; receive one-on-one
assistance from a representative from Goodwill… Rock Island Public
Library - Downtown Library, 4:30pm Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
Know More. Do More.
QC History Hop: Palmer Family Residence, join us in visiting
local cultural and historical institutions and… The Palmer Family
Residence, 6pm Wed Jun 5
Ballpark Backstage Pass, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a
presentation in River Action’s Riverine Walks series… River Action,
Wed Jun 5 and Sat Jun 8
Scott County Recycling, learn what bin it goes in with the Waste
Commission… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
2pm Fri Jun 7
Victorian Nightgowns & the Stories They Tell, a “Women in
History” program presented by Carol Kenealy... Holiday Inn Express
in LeClaire on the Riverfront, 3pm Sat Jun 8
Composting Workshop, learn about the benefits of composting
with Amy Kay, Clean… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 6pm Mon Jun 10
Genealogy Tools of the Trade, you will have opportunity to
learn how to use the… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 2pm Mon Jun 10
Introduction to Spanish, join Catalina for some basics in
speaking Spanish; free; for… East Moline Public Library, 11am Mon
Jun 10
Introduction to the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Program, this presentation will provide an overview of the many
services… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 3pm Tue
Jun 11
Leveraging AI for Business Growth, we cover everything from
the basics of AI to its… The Stardust, 3pm Tue Jun 11
QCMade: Mississippi Spoon Gallery, the Mississippi Spoon
Gallery showcases the world’s largest collection of… Mississippi
Spoon Gallery, 4pm Tue Jun 11
Raptors Along the River, a presentation in River Action’s Channel
Cat Talks series; presented by… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am
Tue Jun 11 and Thu Jun 13
50 Years of Re-imagining the Riverfront, Wed. 6:30pm and
Sat. 9am; a presentation in River Action’s Riverine Walks series…
River Action, Wed Jun 12 and Sat Jun 15
Reducing Food Waste Workshop, embrace the age-old
wisdom of ‘Waste not, want not’ as… East Moline Public Library,
5:30pm Thu Jun 13
Heartland Rooted Quad Cities, a community resource
advocating for a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle to… Grace
Technologies, 11am Sat Jun 15
How to Fix It: Window Screens, Edd Schnell from QC Window
Screen will teach us how… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jun
15
The Sacred Medicine Wheel, led by Kathleen Collins; ou will
learn the ancient and… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 9am Sat
Jun 15
Pathways to the Divine: The Episcopal Church, led by Rev.
Christopher Potter; online option available; free-will offerings
encouraged;… Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 6pm Mon Jun 17
Cooking Class: Simple Smoothie Bowls, held in the Theatre
Kitchen; learn how to make a variety… The Spotlight Theatre,
6:30pm Tue Jun 18
Common Chord RiverCurrents Tour, a presentation in River
Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; presented by… Riverbend
Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jun 18 and Thu Jun 20
Passion for Trees, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a presentation in
River Action’s Riverine Walks series… River Action, Wed Jun 19 and
Sat Jun 22
Hidden History: A Conversation, join Eudell Watts III in a
conversation about the parts… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 2pm Thu Jun 20
The Heart of Downtown Davenport Walking Tour:
Architectural Styles and Stories, join architectural historian and
guide Ellen Shapley for this informative and fun… Davenport Public
Library - Main Branch, 10am Thu Jun 20
Guitar Workshop: Introduction to Guitar with Guided
Instruction, with Andre Garcia of Quad Cities Music Therapy;
through hands-on… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 10am Sat Jun 22
Joy March Workshop, in preparation for our July 20 Joy March,
we invite… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm
Sat Jun 22
Be Your Own Boss. Entrepreneur Tools, Tricks and Tips
from SBDC & SCORE, free; for information, call 563-326-7832…
RCReader.com/Calendar.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5pm Mon Jun
24
Rain Barrel Workshop, capturing and harvesting rain conserves
our water resources and prevents… Davenport Public Library -
Eastern Avenue Branch, 6pm Mon Jun 24
Handy at Home: Connect That Wire, learn basic electrical skills
to identify electrical problems and safely… Butterworth Center,
6pm Mon Jun 24
Pronouns 101 with The Project of the Quad Cities, staff
members from The Project of the Quad Cities will… Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jun 25
Fantastic Voyage on the Mississippi, a presentation in River
Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; presented by… Riverbend
Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jun 25 and Thu Jun 27
Patriots of the Prairie, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a presentation
in River Action’s Riverine Walks series… River Action, Wed Jun 26
and Sat Jun 29
Pause and Refresh: You Deserve Time Just for Yourself!, led
by Pat Shea; isten to the whispers of your… Our Lady of the Prairie
Retreat, 10am Wed Jun 26
Score Business Program Lunch and Learn, bring your lunch
and meet representatives from SCORE and SBDC… Bettendorf
Public Library, noon Fri Jun 28
MEETINGS
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board
Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Thu May 23
Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting,
activities may include voting on actions and conducting public
hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm Thu May 23
Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is held at
the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall, 6:45pm Mon
May 27
Midwest Writing Center Annual Meeting, learn about the
center, hear some great prose, and enjoy… Rock Island Public
Library - Downtown Library, 4pm Tue May 28
Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting /
Regular Meeting, meets in Council Chambers; the formal City
Council meeting is… Moline City Hall, 6pm Tue May 28
Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue May 28
Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting,
recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable…
Bettendorf City Hall, 5pm Mon Jun 3 and Mon Jun 17
East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / Committee of
the Whole Meeting, meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every
month;… East Moline Council Chambers at City Hall, 6:30pm Mon
Jun 3 and Mon Jun 17
Bend of the River Quad Cities Pilot Club, on the 1st Tue. of the
month; Pilot International transforms… Hickory Gardens Family
Restaurant, Tue Jun 4
Midwest Corvettes Club Monthly Meeting, join us to discuss
Corvettes, friends, and community … Eriksen Chevrolet - Milan,
6:30pm Tue Jun 4
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can be
seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 7pm
Tue Jun 4 and Tue Jun 18
Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the
Whole Meeting, the board will review legislative actions,
administrative items, and contracts; for… Scott County
Administrative Center, 8pm Tue Jun 4 and Tue Jun 18
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of
each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Jun 4 and Tue Jun 18
Coal Valley City Hall Meeting, held on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed
Jun 5
Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting,
the Davenport City Council meets on the first and third…
Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jun 5 and Wed Jun 19
Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting,
activities may include voting on actions and conducting public
hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm Thu Jun 6
and Thu Jun 20
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Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is held at
the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall, 6:45pm Mon
Jun 10 and Mon Jun 24
Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting /
Regular Meeting, meets in Council Chambers; the formal City
Council meeting is… Moline City Hall, 6pm Tue Jun 11 and Tue
Jun 25
Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Jun 11 and
Tue Jun 25
Historical Society Meeting, meeting upstairs, all welcome; free;
for information, call 309-523-3440… River Valley District Library,
7pm Wed Jun 12
Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on the
2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to… Rock Island County
Office Building, 5:30pm Wed Jun 12
Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City Council
meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jun
12 and Wed Jun 26
Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, free;
for information, call 563-344-4175… Bettendorf Public Library, 5pm
Thu Jun 13
Moline Public Library Board Meeting, agendas are available
prior to the meetings, minutes are available… Moline Public Library,
noon Thu Jun 13
Let’s Talk About Death: Death Cafe, we gather, we eat cake,
and we talk; discussions include… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 11am Sat Jun 15
Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting, all meetings
are open to the public, but may be… Rock Island County Office
Building, 5:30pm Tue Jun 18
Rock Island Public Library Monthly Board of Trustees
Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island
Public Library - Downtown Library, 5pm Tue Jun 18
Coal Valley City Council Meeting, held on the first and third
Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm Wed
Jun 19
Friends of the East Moline Library Monthly Meeting, free; for
information, call 309-755-9614… East Moline Public Library, 10am
Thu Jun 20
Death Cafe, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death;
our… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm
Wed Jun 26
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board
Meeting, free; for information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 4pm Thu Jun 27
HEALTH
Bends & Brews on the Rooftop, at noon & 1:30pm; all ages (21+
for beverages), all levels… The Last Picture House, Sun May 26
Monday Morning Yoga, on Mondays; Marybeth studied at the
Davenport School of Yoga… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am
Mon Jun 3 thru Mon Jun 17
Chair Yoga, on Wednesdays; enjoy a relaxing yoga class at the
library… East Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jun 12 thru Wed
Jun 26
What is QPR? Suicide Prevention First Aide Training, QPR
stands for Question, Persuade, Refer, and is a framework… Rock
Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 4:30pm Thu Jun 13
Mobile Vet Clinic, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center mobile
clinic will be… East Moline Public Library, noon Fri Jun 14
SENIORS
Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays;
membership is $160 a year or $15 every month;… CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 12:30pm thru Thu Jun 27
Card Embroidery, on Thursdays; learn how to create fun
embroidery greeting cards; membership… CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), 9am thru Thu Jun 27
Hand and Foot, on Thursdays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm thru Thu
Jun 27
Line Dancing, on Thursdays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am thru Thu Jun 27
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Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every
month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am thru Fri Jun 28
Milestones AAA Meal Site, Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved
24 to 48 hours in… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am thru
Fri Jun 28
Adult Coloring, on Fridays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Fri May 24 thru Fri
Jun 28
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; membership is $160 a year or… CASI
(Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
CASI Walking Club, on Mon., Wed., and Fri.; membership is $160
a year… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am Fri May 24 thru Fri
Jun 28
Euchre, on Wed. & Fri.; membership is $160 a year or… CASI (Center
for Active Seniors), 12:45pm Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Friday Bingo, on Fridays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every
month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Fri May 24 thru Fri
Jun 28
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; sing along to some
classical memories; membership is $160… CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), 9am Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Low Impact Exercise, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. 11am-2pm,
Thu. 11am-noon; membership… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Fri
May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Second Avenue Players Senior Theatre, on Fridays; bring your
theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater… CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), 10:30am Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Zumba Gold, on Fridays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every…
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Fri May 24 thru Fri Jun 28
Bell Choir, on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every…
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Mon May 27 thru Mon Jun
24
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon May 27
thru Mon Jun 24
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience
necessary; membership is $160… CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
9am Mon May 27 thru Mon Jun 24
Zumba Toning, on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Mon May
27 thru Mon Jun 24
Canasta, on Tuesdays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every…
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue May 28 thru Tue Jun 25
Chair-Based Exercise, on Tuesdays; membership is $160 a year or
$15 every… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue May 28 thru
Tue Jun 25
Knitting & Crocheting, on Tuesdays; volunteer group;
membership is $160 a year or… CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
12:30pm Tue May 28 thru Tue Jun 25
Memory Circle, join us for crafts, games, activities, conversation,
and more; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 10:30am Tue May 28
thru Tue Jun 25
Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; with expert Mike
Shinbori; bring your Apple and… CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
noon Tue May 28 thru Tue Jun 25
Step into Balance: Balance & Strength, on Tuesdays; half-hour
exercise class with Logan Anderson, owner of… CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1pm Tue May 28 thru Tue Jun 25
Therapeutic Movement with Logan Anderson, on Tuesdays;
membership is $160 a year or $15 every… CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), 2pm Tue May 28 thru Tue Jun 25
Zumba Gold, on Tuesdays and Thursdays; membership is $160
a year or… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue May 28 thru
Tue Jun 25
The Art of Aging Gracefully: Workshop for Seniors, on
Wednesdays; we will gather to discuss the physical, social,… East
Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed May 29
Bunco, on Wednesdays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every…
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Wed May 29 thru Wed Jun 26
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Support
Group), on Wednesdays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every
month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Wed May 29
thru Wed Jun 26
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COMEDY
Jimmy Dore
Friday, June 28, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport IA
A
certified YouTube sensation with
in excess of one million subscribers
and over 600 million views. award-
winning comedian, podcaster, and politi-
cal commentator Jimmy Dore headlines
a pair of June 28 standup sets at Daven-
port’s Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm
Room, his numerous Comedy Central spe-
cials including 2008’s Citizen Jimmy, which
was named “Best of the Year” by iTunes &
Punchline magazine.
Born in Chicago in 1965, Dore started
as a comedian in 1989 and made several
appearances on late-night talk shows early
in his comedy career, his performances
from 2005 onward featuring increasingly
political commentary. Dore was affiliated
with the progressive-news commentary
show The Young Turks from 2009 to
2019, and from 2010 to 2021 The Jimmy
Dore Show was broadcast on public radio
station KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles,
California. From 2021 onward, Dore’s
program became entirely independent
and streams live, as well as posts, via You-
Tube regularly, where the host has gained
a reputation for presenting a positive per-
spective on established political and soci-
etal narratives. Employing his platform
to bridge political divides in an attempt
to bring Americans of different political
persuasions together against empire, Dore
covers some of the most important topics
of our day, advocating for issues that
matter to him that include free speech,
T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; membership is $160 a year or $15
every month;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Wed May
29 thru Wed Jun 26
Wednesday Bingo, on Wednesdays; 5pm doors, $10 card pack
minimum purchase; cash prizes… CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
6pm Wed May 29 thru Wed Jun 26
Coffee & Conversations, senior citizens of retirement ages are
invited to stop in… Bettendorf Public Library, 9am Tue Jun 4
Red Hat Ladies Club, meeting locations vary; for information, call
563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11am Tue Jun 4
Senior Bingo, play some rounds of Bingo for a chance to win…
East Moline Public Library, 2pm Tue Jun 4
Caregivers Support Group, on the 1st & 3rd Thu. of the month;
membership is… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 4:30pm Thu Jun 6
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press freedom, and Julian Assange.
Over the course of his career, Dore has
made appearances as a standup comic on
late-night television shows such as Jimmy
Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with
Craig Kilborn, and Late Friday. He was
the lead performer in a Comedy Central
Presents half-hour special in April of
2004, and was also a writer/performer
for the off-Broadway show The Mari-
juana-Logues, which ran at the Actor’s
Playhouse in New York City. Dore has
performed at the Tropicana Comedy Stop
in Las Vegas, the Palms’ Playboy Comedy
Club, Catch a Rising Star in Reno, and
Harrah’s on the Las Vegas Strip, and has
brought his standup to numerous comedy
festivals, including Just for Laughs in
Montreal, the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival,
the Melbourne International Comedy
Festival, and the Amsterdam Comedy
Festival. Additionally, Dore has per-
formed for U.S. troops in Afghanistan,
and his act was described in 2006 by The
Central New Jersey Home News Tribune
as “incendiary,” as well as “based on
what makes most in the States angry and
uncomfortable.”
Jimmy Dore brings his national tour to
Davenport’s Rhythm Room on June 28,
admission to the 7 and 9:30 p.m. sets is
$25, and more information and tickets are
available by calling (563)328-8000 and
visiting RhythmCityCasino.com.
Rules of the Road Review, this AARP review course led by Nancy
Johnson, will help… Silvis Public Library, 10am Fri Jun 7
Senior Social Hour, seniors in the LeClaire area are invited for
socializing, activities,… LeClaire Community Library, 10am Tue
Jun 11
Rules of the Road Class, Nancy Johnson, volunteer with the
Office of the Illinois Secretary… Moline Public Library, 1:30pm Thu
Jun 20
KIDS’ STUFF
EMPL Gray Matters Chapter Meeting, the Gray Matters
Collective is a non-profit that strives to change… East Moline Public
Library, 4pm Thu May 23
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Summer Reading Party Kick Off with Magician Rick

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Silvis Public Library for this… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Thu May 23
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PNG Fetal Pig Dissection, learn about animal biology, behavior,
and habitats through the dissection… Moline Public Library,
6:30pm Thu May 23
Brammer, sign up for our summer reading program and enjoy a…
Silvis Public Library, noon Sat Jun 1
Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest, take and edit a
photograph that captures… Moline Public Library, Sat Jun 1 thru
Sat Jun 29

Movers & Shakers Storytime, on Thursdays; preschoolers and
their grownup can join us in… Moline Public Library, 9:30am thru
Thu May 30
Spring Toddler Playgroup, on Thursdays; relaxing and casual
fun for kids 5 and… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library,
10am thru Thu May 30
Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party, help get
the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading… Moline Public
Library, 4:30pm Fri May 24
Mini Movers: Color Scavenger Hunt, stop into the Main Library,
Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch… Davenport Public Library -
Main Branch, 10am Sat May 25
Fantasy Castle Art Contest, for grades preK-6 and families;
create a castle… Moline Public Library, Sat Jun 1 thru Sat Jun 29
Teen Summer Reading Program, teens and tweens going into
grades 6-12,… Moline Public Library, Sat Jun 1 thru Sun Jun 30
Build Your Own Fairy House, bring the magic of nature to your
garden by making… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jun 3
Kids Grab-and-Go: Paper Plate Earth, pick up supplies to
make the planet Earth using a… Bettendorf Public Library, 9am
Mon Jun 3
Teen Activity Kit, pick up a fun activity you take home; free; for…
Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Jun 3

Royal Tea Party!, come in your best dressed for our Royal Tea The Nest Book Club, we’ll not only take part in a storytime and
Party;… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Sat May 25 activity,… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm
Mon Jun 3
Touch-a-Truck, kids can interact with different trucks and enjoy a
nice… Silvis Public Library, 11am Sat May 25 Tween Boba Tea Slime, make boba tea slime; all supplies will be
provided; this… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Mon Jun 3
Family Storytime: Plants, using a Storytime Kit given to us by
PBS Kids,… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Tue May 28 Yoga and Stories, experience your favorite stories told along with
Yoga poses; best… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Jun 3
Storytime - ‘T’ is for…, join us for stories, songs, and a craft as
we… East Moline Public Library, 10:30am Tue May 28 Zoo Camp for Ages 4-5: Movement of Life, Session #1, thru
June 7; join your camper and discover how different animals… Niabi
Teen Tuesday: Shrinky Dink Keychains, join us at the library as Zoo, 9:30am & 1pm Mon Jun 3
we make Shrinky Dink… Silvis Public Library, 6:30pm Tue May 28
Lapsit Storytime, on Mondays; a special storytime for babies who
Tired Parents with Babies, on Tuesdays; join other new parents are not… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am
to talk about daily… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Mon Jun 3 thru Mon Jun 24
Branch, 6pm Tue May 28
Tales for Tots, on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Tuesdays; ages ages birth through… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Jun 3
0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - thru Mon Jun 24
Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Tue May 28
Cardboard Creations: Puzzles, let your creativity loose while
Tween Tuesday: Perler Beads, come use your imagination to creating a puzzle out of… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
create a cool design with… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Tue Avenue Branch, 1pm Tue Jun 4
May 28
Kids’ Advisory Board, for ages 7-10; KAB members will meet
ACROSS 76. Cheese variety 10. Venues 65. Baedeker Weekly Teen Book Talk, on Tuesdays; go to the library’s once a month… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
1. First 4 of 26 77. "M*A*S*H" actor 11. Deliver a speech 66. Complication Facebook page and check… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch, 5pm Tue Jun 4
5. Collect Alan _ 12. Less fat, less sugar 67. Bend Library, 3:45pm Tue May 28
10. Alone on stage 78. "The Confessions of 13. Secondhand 68. Long-term jailbird Math Series, six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages…
15. Conceal _ Turner" 14. Smarten: 2 wds. 69. Cave Teen Anime Club, join us as we watch Japanese Animation, have Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3:15pm Tue Jun 4
19. Withered 79. Part 4 of quip: 15. Skilled chess 70. Nine days' wonder snacks, and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch,
20. Countrified 6 wds. enthusiast 71. Ice masses 6pm Wed May 29 Teen Tuesday: Watermelon Sugar Scrub, join us at the library
21. Potato chip, 85. Poetic preposition 16. Exchange cost 72. Scoundrel as we make watermelon sugar… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Tue Jun 4
London style 86. Seep 17. Service tree 73. Housetop part Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; enjoy gaming on the Switch,
22. Ancient Greek 87. Medicinal plants 18. Genu 74. Artery insert playing Roblox on… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Weekly Teen Book Talk, on Tuesdays; go to the library’s
contest 88. Interlaced 28. Great Florentine 76. Loutish fellow Branch, 4pm Wed May 29 Facebook page and check… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
23. Group of workers 89. Coerce poet 77. Like a missing GI Library, 3:45pm Tue Jun 4
24. Disgraceful thing 92. Aquatic birds 30. "Jetsons" pet 80. Mouse alternative Teen Time: Gaming, ou can bring your own device and use our
25. Trencherman 93. Most rational 31. California's Big _ for laptops Xbox,… Moline Public Library, 2:30pm Wed May 29 Pre-K Prep Storytime, on Tuesdays; designed especially to
26. Your majesty 94. _ jacet 35. Promised 81. Favorite place give children access to opportunities… Davenport Public Library -
27. Start of a quip by 95. Favorite _ 36. In the future 82. Annex Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch, on Wednesdays; ages 0-5 Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
Dave Barry: 3 wds. 96. Irrational number 37. Blurred with tears 83. Overshadow and their caregivers are invited to enjoy… Rock Island Public Library
29. Part 2 of quip: 97. Part 5 of quip: 38. Appends 84. Guatemala neighbor - Southwest Branch, 11am Wed May 29 Tales and Trails, on Tuesdays; attendees will meet for a storytime
4 wds. 3 wds. 39. Game official 90. Scabbard near the… Sunderbruch Park, 10am Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
32. Fastener 103. End of the quip: 40. Patient's complaint 91. Command for a Young Adult Role Playing-Club, on Wednesdays; bring your
33. Witness 2 wds. 41. Hemorrhaged pooch party members and dice; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Tuesdays; ages
34. Snooker stick 107. Olive genus 42. Noble gas 92. Hard rind fruits Wed May 29 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library -
35. Do very well 108. Earlier arrest 43. India's first PM 93. Meteoric Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
37. Starr and Simpson 109. Lukewarm 44. Big bags 95. Quick bread Doki Doki Anime Club: Kawaii Coloring Books, a club where
40. Deviant 111. Regrets 45. "Begone!" 96. Game bird of we nerd out over all things Japanese,… LeClaire Community Trash to Treasure, on Tuesdays; make some upcycled and
45. Sudor 112. Dryer filter buildup 46. Queen _ lace marshy areas Library, 5pm Thu May 30 recycled crafts; we’ll have… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch,
46. Tree with catkins 113. Improve 47. Fighting: 2 wds. 97. Mobster's girl 2:30pm Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
47. Rights org. 114. Standing wide 50. Stormed 98. Inter _ Family Storytime: Paper Bag Kites, join Mrs. Katelynn at the
48. Rock's _ Speed open 51. Star-crossed lover 99. Dimple Silvis Public Library for this… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Thu May 30 Tween Role Playing Club, on Tuesdays; a role-playing
wagon 115. Status quo _ 52. _ and penates 100. Humorist _ experience for new players; free; for… Bettendorf Public Library,
49. Part 3 of quip: 116. Wood strip 53. Fallacies, in Bombeck Rock Island Public Library Summer Reading Kickoff, kick off 1pm Tue Jun 4 thru Tue Jun 25
4 wds. 117. Scandinavians philosophy 101. Comportment summer and register for our reading challenge with… Quad City
54. Pop fly's path 118. Actress Sophia _ 59. Cut in a belt 102. Abbr. In citations Botanical Center, 4pm Thu May 30 Preschool Storytime, Tue.-Fri.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend
55. Genus of ducks 119. Brit. Money 60. Sharp ridge among 103. Three-banded these 30-minute sessions… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Tue
56. Not yet settled mountains armadillo Summer Reading Kick-Off, free; for information, call 309-755- Jun 4 thru Fri Jun 28
57. Love DOWN 61. Social norms 104. Smallest puppy 9614… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Thu May 30
58. Juvenile 1. Wine city 62. Cuckoo 105. Solar plexus Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch, families are
61. The _ & the Papas 2. Complaint 63. Pinkish shade 106. River in France Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Fridays; ages 0-5 invited to enjoy story time full of books,… Rock Island Public Library
63. Father of Zeus 3. Rocky outcrop 110. Kind of ideal and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library - - Watts-Midtown Branch, 6pm Wed Jun 5
64. Minerals 4. Resembling a devil Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri May 31
65. Dead duck 5. "All in the Family" Summer Reading Program Presentation: Science Center of
66. Sir _ Pierce Coward dad New Crossword Puzzles Father’s Day Craft, make your Dad or someone special a gift for Iowa presents BOOM!, we’ll explore the interactions of pressure,
67. Scheduled 6. Outdoor art and Answer Keys Father’s… East Moline Public Library, 11am Sat Jun 1 temperature and states of… McGehee Center in Schadt Park, 10am
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the
coming weeks, you will experience
uncomfortable weirdness if you do the
following: (1) Meander without focus or
purpose; (2) give yourself permission to postpone,
procrastinate, and engage in avoidance behavior;
(3) ignore the interesting though challenging
truths that are right in front of you; (4) hang out
with people with mediocre ambitions. But you
will experience healthy, uplifting oddness if you
do the following: (1) Trust your instincts and intu-
itions; (2) authorize your spontaneity to invigorate
and guide you; (3) take the straightforward path
that gets you to the destination most efficiently; (4)
be crisp and nimble.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Mysteri-
ous energies will soon begin healing at
least some of the wounds in your finan-
cial genius. As a result, I predict new
powers of attraction will awaken in you, making
it likely you will add to your wealth in the coming
months. To synergize these happy developments,
I recommend you give yourself permission to have
joyous fun as you lust for more cash. More good
news: I will supplement your good fortune by cast-
ing a benevolent spell to boost the flow of riches
into your bank account.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When I first
got my job writing a horoscope column,
I wasn’t looking for it. It found me. My
bike had been stolen, and I was looking
for a new one in the classified ads of the Good
Times, the local Santa Cruz newspaper. There I
serendipitously spied a “Help Wanted” ad. The
publisher of the Good Times was hiring a new
astrology writer to replace Robert Cole, who had
just quit. I quickly applied for the gig and got it.
Ever since, Robert Cole has been a symbol for me
of an accidental and unexpected opportunity
appearing out of nowhere. I mention this, Gemini,
because when I meditate on you lately, I see the
face of Robert Cole.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In myths
and legends, the consummate spiritual
goal has various names: the Holy Grail,
philosopher’s stone, pearl of great price,
nirvana, alchemical gold, key of life, and many
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others. I appreciate this profusion of sacred sym-
bols. It encourages us to not be too literal about
identifying the highest reward. The old fables are
equally equivocal about where the prize can be
found. Is it in an empty desert or dark forest? In
the deepest abyss, on a mountaintop, or in the
backyard? I bring these thoughts to your atten-
tion, Cancerian, because the coming months will
be an excellent time to conduct a quest for the
marvelous treasure. What do you need most right
now? What’s the best way to begin your search?
LEO (July 23-August 22): I have good
news for any Leos who are devoted to
pragmatism and rational analysis. Just
this once, my horoscope will offer no
lyrical teasers or mystical riddles. Your pressing
need for no-nonsense grit has moved me to offer
straightforward, un-embellished counsel. Here it
is, dear: Cultivate connections that will serve your
passionate ambitions. Make vigorous use of your
network and community to gather information
that will serve your passionate ambitions. Medi-
tate on what course corrections might be neces-
sary to serve your passionate ambitions.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22): For
many of you Virgos, your health seems
chronically unsettled. You may be con-
stantly hyper-vigilant about the next
glitch that could possible affect your well-being.
There’s a problem with that approach: It may
intensify your fear of frailty, which in turn saps
your vigor. But I’m happy to report that in the
coming months, you will have an enhanced power
to break out of this pattern. To get started, try this:
Every morning for four minutes, picture yourself
overflowing with vitality. Visualize every part of
your body working with joyful heartiness. Send
streams of love and gratitude to all your organs.
Do this for the next 21 days.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22):
Many people regard the word “faith” as
referring to delusional hope or wishful
thinking. But I ask you to rethink its
meaning – and consider the possibility that it
could be an empowering force in the coming
months. How? Imagine a faith that’s earthy and
robust. You actually feel it vibrating in your heart
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and gut. It literally alters your brain chemistry,
fortifying your natural talents and attracting
needed resources. It liberates you to feel pragmati-
cally excited as you pursue your goal of fulfilling
your soul’s code.
SCORPIO (October 23-November 21):
When I was born, my parents gave me
the name “Robert.” It’s derived from an
Old North French word meaning “shin-
ing” and “bright with glory.” In Middle English,
though, “robert” was a designation for “a wastrel,
a marauder, a good-for-nothing.” I use this dichot-
omy as a reminder that my own nature is a mix of
brightness and darkness. A lot of me is shining
and inspirational, but there’s also a part that’s
ignorant and confused. And what’s true about me
is true about everyone else, including you: We are
blends of the best and the not-so-best. Now is a
good time to draw strength and wisdom from
meditating on this reality. Your shadowy aspects
have important and interesting truths to reveal to
your brilliant aspects – and vice versa.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 22-Decem-
ber 21): Here are some meditations on
emotions. They are as key to our intelli-
gence as our thoughts! But it’s crucial
that we distinguish between emotions generated
by delusions and emotions that are responses to
true perceptions. Let’s say I get angry because I
imagine a friend stole money from my room while
visiting, but then later I put on my vest and find
the supposedly stolen cash in the vest pocket. That
is a delusional emotion. But if I am sad because my
friend’s beloved dog is sick, that is emotion based
on an accurate perception. I bring this to your
attention, Sagittarius, because I believe it is essen-
tial that in the coming weeks you discern between
the two types.
CAPRICORN (December 22-January
19): As an adjunct to the Ten Command-
ments, I have formulated the Ten Sugges-
tions. Here’s Suggestion #1: Wash your
own brain at least three times a year. I’m speaking
metaphorically, of course. What I mean is that like
me and everyone else, you are always accumulat-
ing junky thoughts and useless feelings. Some are
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generated by our old, conditioned responses, and
some pour into us from the media and entertain-
ment industries. And it’s best to be proactive
about the toxic build-up – not allow it to become
monumental. In my astrological opinion, now is
an excellent time for a regular mind cleanse.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18):
So many writers have said terrible things
about our existence on planet Earth.
“Life is a disease,” wrote George Bernard Shaw.
“Life is a bad dream,” declared Eugene O’Neill.
Life is “a vast cold junkpile,” according to Stephen
King. There are thousands more of these un-
nuanced disparagements. Why? Here are the
facts, as I see them: As tough as it can be to navi-
gate through problems and pain, being alive in
our miraculous bodies with our dazzling aware-
ness is a sublime gift. We are all blessed with a
mysterious and fascinating destiny. In accordance
with the astrological omens, Aquarius, I invite
you to celebrate being alive with extra gratitude
and ebullience. Begin the jubilee by feeling amaze-
ment and awe for your mysterious and fascinating
destiny. Second step: Identify five sublime gifts in
your life.
PISCES (February 19-March 20):
In the coming weeks, I ask you to refrain
from indulging in extreme nostalgia. On
the other hand, I encourage you to explore the past
and sift through memories with the intention of
clarifying what really happened back then. Pluck
new lessons from the old days that will help you
forge smart decisions in the near future. Use your
history as a resource while you redefine the mean-
ings of pivotal events. For extra credit, create a
new title for the book you may someday write
about your life story.
Homework:Read and hear free excerpts from
my book at TinyURL.com/BraveBliss and visit
FreeWillAstrology.com.
Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s
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individual to a place of confinement to
begin due process.
Morse: Depending on the circum-
stances, I would enforce the indictment
and make the arrest.
Property Rights & Privacy
Question 9: Do you consider an
individual’s body his/her own private
property?
Gibbs: I believe an individual is their
own person, but they are not property.
Lane: I consider that a person has an
even higher constitutional right over
their body than their property.
Laye: Article I Section 8 of the Iowa
Constitution and the 4th Amendment of
the United States Constitution guaran-
tee the right of the people to be secure
in their persons, houses, papers and
effects against unreasonable searches
and seizures but upon probable cause.
Key word here is “persons” which
means their individual body which
belongs only to them.
Morse: A person’s body is their per-
sonal property.
Question 10: What is the probable
cause standard for obtaining a war-
rant to search constitutionally pro-
tected private property of a resident of
Scott County, Iowa, as defined by the
U.S. and Iowa Constitutions?
Gibbs: The Constitutional Amend-
ment governing searches arises from
the 4th Amendment of both the US
Constitution and the Iowa Constitution.
The application and issuance of a search
warrant in Iowa is outlined in Iowa
Code 808
Lane: A reasonable belief that a crime
has been committed and that the fruits
of the crime could be located at the
specific location to be searched.
Laye: The Constitutions do not define
probable cause but only establish the
standard of probable cause in order to
obtain a warrant for arrest, search or
seizure. Through the judicial construct,
The U.S. Supreme Court has established
probable cause exists when a peace
officer has knowledge, evidence or facts
of circumstance which would lead a
reasonable person to believe a crime has
been, is currently or will be committed.
Morse: Probable Cause for obtain-
ing a search warrant is information
supporting the facts of a crime having
been committed. This information links
a person, place, or item to the crime
and the need for the search or seizure.
This can include supporting witnesses,
videos, documents, and physical
evidence.
Question 11: Under what
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circumstances is it appropriate and
legal to conduct warrantless surveil-
lances or searches, whether physi-
cally or virtually upon a Scott County
citizen’s private property?
Gibbs: The right of the people to be
free from unreasonable searches is very
important and much debated through
the courts. There are times as outlined
by the Supreme Court that law enforce-
ment may conduct warrantless searches
which are recognized exceptions to the
warrant requirement. Some examples
are the Carroll Doctrine governing
the warrantless searches of automo-
biles. Exigency or emergencies which
require immediate action (destruction
of evidence, to render emergency aid,
etc.). Community Caretaking is also an
exception to the warrant requirement,
although it does not apply to the home.
Consent of the person to be searched or
who has authority over the item to be
searched is also an exception.
Lane: It is not appropriate to conduct
warrantless searches upon constitution-
ally protected private property even
with the use of advancing technology.
Laye: Only by consent or a recog-
nized exception as established by the
U.S. Supreme Court.
Morse: It is appropriate and no war-
rant is needed to conduct surveillance
in any public space, area, or building
openly available to the public. A war-
rantless search is appropriate when
the search of a vehicle, person, or item
incident to arrest or in certain instances
the officer has an articulable suspicion
crime is afoot.
Question 12: Approximately what
dollar amount of the County Sheriff
Office’s annual budget is allocated
to deputies serving notification to
employers to enforce court orders for
garnishment of wages, specifically
associated with unsecured credit card
debt collection?
Gibbs: The Scott County Sheriff’s
budget is a public document, and
monies are allocated to our Civil Divi-
sion to perform those related duties.
However, garnishment and debt col-
lection are a small portion of the duties
they perform.
Lane: The budget amount is difficult
to calculate due to it being only a por-
tion of the responsibility of multiple
employees and the fact that if it was
no longer part of the Sheriff’s Office
responsibilities it would not change the
annual budget.
Laye: The budget is not broken down
to this specificity and would be dif-
ficult to project as there is fluctuation
based upon the economical status
and employment rates of society. The
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projected budget for the Civil Service
by Deputies for the current fiscal year
for serving notification of all papers is
$392,100.
Morse: I can give no knowledgeable
answer.
Question 13: Do you support or
oppose asset forfeiture only upon a
conviction and not before a convic-
tion? If yes, why, and if no, why not?
Gibbs: I support asset forfeiture upon
conviction. I also support asset forfei-
ture through civil forfeiture proceed-
ings as allowed by Iowa law.
Lane: Asset forfeiture typically is
part of a conviction of a serious crime.
However, often times a defendant
makes no claim to the assets seized.
Based on some of the cases that I have
seen, the defendant often does not have
legitimate claim to the assets seized
and the true owner will not come for-
ward because it would draw attention
to the criminal enterprise that they are
involved in. Proving that assets should
be forfeited is not easy.
Laye: I support seizing property
used in the commission of an indictable
crime for evidentiary purposes or safe
keeping until due process is complete
and then upon conviction proceed-
ing with the asset forfeiture process in
compliance with the U.S. Department
of Justice’s Asset Forfeiture Program to
disrupt, dismantle and deter criminal
enterprises from continued criminal
activity.
Morse: I don’t believe asset forfeiture
is proper until a conviction is rendered
by the court. If the state is unable to
prove the item is linked to criminal
acts, those items are linked to the defen-
dant and the defendant is guilty of
those crimes, there is no legal argument
for the continued seizure of the assets.
Question 14: What issue or issues
within the sheriff’s office/department
are the most pressing that voters
should be concerned about, and what
is your stance on such? (please limit
response to 200 words or less)
Gibbs: At issue for citizens of Scott
County is the path and direction of
their Sheriff’s Office. I want to move the
Sheriff’s Office forward in a positive
direction through effective and col-
laborative leadership to ensure equal
enforcement of the laws while ensuring
constitutional rights. I have a passion
and unwavering commitment to public
safety. I believe in building relation-
ships with our communities and other
law enforcement agencies. Building
these positive relationships will help
to work collaboratively to solve our
diverse community’s needs. Working
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closely with our Emergency Manage-
ment Agency to ensure our commu-
nities are prepared for emergencies
through training and collaboration. I
want to continue and enhance train-
ing topics and opportunities for the
Sheriff’s Office. I will to work with our
Board of Supervisors on ways to ensure
adequate staffing and salaries of both
law enforcement and jail personnel. I
will work diligently for our community,
understanding the depth of responsibil-
ity which rests upon the Office of the
Sheriff.
Lane: The most pressing issues with
the Sheriff’s Office right now involve
the inability to properly staff the Scott
County Jail. The constant rapid turn-
over of employees has caused a burnout
due to long work hours and mandatory
overtime. The potential of a temporary
or long term emergency due to the
inability to maintain minimum staff
is always an issue. There is a cost to
the taxpayer due to housing inmates
in other counties and related transport
costs.
Laye: Ineffective leadership; I would
develop and implement a leadership
development program to mentor and
train the future leaders of the Sheriff’s
Office and ensure every member of the
Sheriff’s Office is a leader in the commu-
nity. You have to be present to lead and
cannot lead from behind a desk. Ineffec-
tive communication; I would ensure
all members of the Sheriff’s Office are
engaged in ongoing communication
to ensure the current lack of transpar-
ency is abolished amongst all members
of the Sheriff”s Office as well as the
lack of transparency with information
provided to the public. I would finally
ensure there was a change in the work
environment where staff are not contin-
uously overworked and their physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual health
of themselves and their families are
prioritized by implementing a robust
mental health support program with
adequate support services to assist in
the retention and recruitment of quality
employees. Ethical and moral standards
would be established and adhered
too. We will not place ourselves into a
situation in which our ethical or moral
character will be questioned.
Morse: I believe the current views of
the Sheriff are outdated and the future
demands of the citizens are not and
will not be met. The Business of Law
Enforcement and how it is done must
evolve. We must take action in the area
of mental health, its effect on drug
abuse, and the burden it puts on the
court system. A mental health initiative
needs to be implemented and a mental
health unit created with a combination
of law enforcement, mental health pro-
fessionals, and social services.
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Teen Anime Club, join us as we watch Japanese Animation, have
snacks, and… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch,
6pm Wed Jun 5
Teen Coffee & Convos, njoy good conversations and a variety of
yummy drinks in… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Wed Jun 5
Lego Club, we bring the Legos, you bring your imagination; free;
for… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 19
Nature Crafts, on Wednesdays; get back to nature with a nature-
inspired art… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
2pm Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 26
Sunshine and Stories, on Wednesdays; come outside and dance
your wiggles out; we’ll… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 10am Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 26
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; pop in for gaming on the Switch,
playing… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 4pm
Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 26
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch, young children and their
caregivers are invited to enjoy this… Rock Island Public Library -
Southwest Branch, 11am Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 26
Young Adult Role Playing, on Wednesdays; play your favorite
role-playing games with us; whether… Bettendorf Public Library,
1pm Wed Jun 5 thru Wed Jun 26
2024 Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party!, celebrate
the start of summer with Laura Ernst’s Headline Circus… LeClaire
Community Library, 5pm Thu Jun 6
Big/Little Book Club, a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through
5th grade)… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
6:30pm Thu Jun 6
Monster Society Presents: Mythical Creatures of Korea,
an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about… Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4pm Thu Jun 6
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the opportunity to read
aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 6
Summer Reading Program Storytime with the AOK
Network, join us for a special storytime and craft with the… Silvis
Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 6
Take Home Workshop: Embossed Paper Pin, we’ll emboss
paper to make an easy and pretty pin… Bettendorf Public Library,
10am Thu Jun 6
Teen DIY: Read with Pride Rainbow Needlepoint, join Miss
Amber as we use yarn and plastic canvas… Davenport Public
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 1pm Thu Jun 6
Tween Gaming, on Thursdays; enjoy different games each week
at the library,… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Thu Jun 6 thru Thu
Jun 20
Walkers and Wigglers Storytime, we’ll sing songs, dance,
and read fun stories; all ages… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, 10am Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Jun 27
Family Storytime: Birds, this week at Small Fry Friday, where
there’s always fun… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Fri Jun 7
Godzilla Paint Along, for teens; paint your own monster
masterpiece to take home;… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 4pm Fri Jun 7
Laura Ernst: Kinetic Artist, this one-woman variety show will
have everyone on the edge… Moline Public Library, 3pm Fri Jun 7
Picnic in the Park, join the Outreach Wheeled Library (OWL) as
our community comes… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 11am Fri Jun 7
Teen DIY: Recycled Book Mushroom, add some forest vibes to
your space by turning some… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, 1pm Fri Jun 7
Teen Library Council, come to a meeting to discuss upcoming
events, play games… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Fri Jun 7
WQPT Summer of Adventure, your family will have the
opportunity to watch a PBS… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri Jun 7
Crafts in the Garden, on Fridays; enjoy the fresh air and the
sounds of… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch,
2pm Fri Jun 7 thru Fri Jun 28
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; plan on grooving down to Main for
dancing,… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Jun 7
thru Fri Jun 28
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Yoga and Stories in the Park, on Fridays; bring your yoga mat
or a towel and… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 10am Fri Jun 7 thru
Fri Jun 28
Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Sun and Rainbow, join Mrs.
Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library where your baby,… Silvis Public
Library, 10am Sat Jun 8
Book Page Collage, make a collage using pages from books and
magazines; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jun 8
Kids Book Club, join our Kids Book Club and discuss a new book…
Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Sat Jun 8
Krafty Kids: Rainbow Spinners, join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis
Public Library for this… Silvis Public Library, 2pm Sat Jun 8
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers’ Market, cool off
in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House Farmer’s
Market, 8am Sat Jun 8
Pokémon Club, an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages
6-12) to battle, share,… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 10am Sat Jun 8
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially
trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
Branch, 3pm Sat Jun 8
Teen Leadership Committee, create your library experience
by joining our Teen Leadership Committee;… Bettendorf Public
Library, 11am Sat Jun 8
Toons at Noons with Bowls and Spoons, grab a spoon and
some cereal as we sit down… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, noon Sat Jun 8
Vander Veer Follow Your Roots Storytime, join Miss Brittany
at Vander Veer Park in the hasta… Vander Veer Botanical Center,
10am Sat Jun 8
Lego Club, enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information,
call… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Jun 8 thru Sat Jun 22
Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, on Saturdays;
a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and…
Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Jun 8 thru Sat Jun 29
Kidstock Session 1, thru June 14, with a 7pm concert on Fri.; the…
Common Chord, noon Mon Jun 10
STEAM, this program is designed for children and accompanying
adults; plan… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Mon Jun 10
Storytime in the Park, enjoy an outdoor storytime at Veterans
Memorial Park; in the… Veterans Memorial Park, 11am Mon Jun 10
Storytime with a Splash, share stories and songs in the summer
sun and then… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Jun 10
Terrarium Craft, make a terrarium out of recycled items; this is
for… East Moline Public Library, 11am Mon Jun 10
The Nest Book Club: Toddler, we’ll not only take part in a
storytime and activity,… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 10am Mon Jun 10
Upcycled Puzzle Crafts, teens can make earrings, bracelets,
collages, and more; stop by… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 4pm Mon Jun 10
Zoo Camp for Ages 6-7: Abstract Adaptations, Session #2,
thru June 14; your camper will learn all the special characteristics…
Niabi Zoo, 9am & 1pm Mon Jun 10
Alabama Max and the Last Book Dragon, Brent Allan presents
a fun program of magic, puppets and… Moline Public Library, 1pm
Tue Jun 11
Art of Drawing Series: Drawing Edges, on Tuesdays; grades
6-12 learn how to see and draw… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue
Jun 11
Creation Studio Tools Training: Silhouette Cameo, learn
how to use the Library’s Silhouette Cameo with an… Bettendorf
Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Jun 11
June SW Family Craft: Decorate a Treat Box, families can
decorate their own treat box; free; for information,… Rock Island
Public Library - Southwest Branch, 6pm Tue Jun 11
Mario Kart Tournament, compete in a Mario Kart Tournament
with prizes and snacks;… LeClaire Community Library, 3pm Tue
Jun 11
Sensitive Storytime, a storytime especially for children and
families who are looking… Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jun 11
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, members volunteer, organize,
and participate in teen programming, and give their opinions…
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Jun 11
Teen Cringe Bingo, ages 11-19 are invited to roll their eyes at
Miss… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 5pm
Tue Jun 11
Teen Tuesday: Macramé Mini Rainbows, join us at the library
as we celebrate pride month… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Tue Jun 11
Fonziba Drums: African Drumming and Culture, discover
African music with an interactive program from Fonziba Drums;…
LeClaire Community Library, 5:30pm Wed Jun 12
Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch, toddlers can use all of
their senses with hands on… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Branch, 11am Wed Jun 12
Summer Reading Program Presentation: Butterfly
Encounters with Absolute Science, experience butterflies up
close and personal in one of three… McGehee Center in Schadt
Park, 1pm Wed Jun 12
Teen Fandom Club: Sushi Candles, join us at the library for this
sushi candle making… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Wed Jun 12
Teen Pride Party, celebrate Pride Month together with crafts,
activities and fun; free; for… Moline Public Library, 1pm Wed Jun 12
Library in the Park, on Wednesdays; families are welcome to
attend storytime under a… Emeis Park, 2pm Wed Jun 12 thru Wed
Jun 26
Library in the Park, on Wednesdays; families are welcome to
attend storytime under a… Fejervary Learning Center, 10am Wed
Jun 12 thru Wed Jun 26
Creativity Lab: Dream Castles, families can create their dream
castle; all craft supplies will… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 13
OWLT and About Party in the Park, enjoy free food,
entertainment, and a variety of activities for… Whalen Park, 5:30pm
Thu Jun 13
Summer Reading Program Storytime with QCCan R.E.A.D,
join us at the library for a Summer Reading Program… Silvis Public
Library, 6pm Thu Jun 13
Tea Party Sensory Bins, jump into a messy sensory experience
for your little one;… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
Branch, 2pm Thu Jun 13
Teen Henna, learn about the history, cultural significance and
application techniques of… Moline Public Library, 5:30pm Thu
Jun 13
Tween Gaming, enjoy different games each week at the library,
board games,… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Thu Jun 13
Wish, a screening of the family movie in the Thursday Theater…
Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jun 13
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish), a bilingual storytime where will
read stories, sing songs, and… East Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu
Jun 13
Library in the Park, on Thursdays; families are welcome to attend
storytime under a… Lindsay Park, 10am Thu Jun 13 thru Thu Jun
27
Magic the Gathering, ages 11-18 can hone critical thinking skills,
math abilities, reading… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 3pm Thu Jun 13
Family Storytime: Creepy Crawlies, on Small Fry Friday this
week, we’re exploring creepy crawly… LeClaire Community Library,
11am Fri Jun 14
Framed LED Light Art, for teens; by drawing on the surface at
the center of… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch,
5pm Fri Jun 14
Teen Library Lock-in, spend hours camping out in the dim,
locked, and empty Davenport… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, 4:30pm Fri Jun 14
Teen Pop Tabs, make a bracelet using recycled pop tabs; free; for
information,… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Fri Jun 14
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch, on Fridays; ages 0-5
and their caregivers are invited to… Rock Island Public Library -
Watts-Midtown Branch, 10:30am Fri Jun 14 thru Fri Jun 28
Edible Dirt Cups, learn about layers of soil by making edible cups
of… LeClaire Community Library, 11am Sat Jun 15
Fejervary Family Fun Day, Davenport Public Library staff will
bring items to check out,… Fejervary Learning Center, noon Sat
Jun 15
27
Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead Takeaway Saturday: Emoji Slime, ages
6-11 can ick up an emoji slime kit to… Silvis Public Library, 2pm Sat
Jun 15
Tween Magazine Art, make your own creative art piece using old
magazines; free;… East Moline Public Library, noon Sat Jun 15
Duke Otherwise, performance with the family musician; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-
Midtown Branch, 10:30am Mon Jun 17
Eco Kids Camp, thru June 21; ages 5-9 are invited to a weeklong…
Quad City Botanical Center, 9am Mon Jun 17
Magician Jonathan May, May will entertain and amaze you with
his feats of… Bettendorf Public Library, Mon Jun 17
PJ Party Storytime: The Ocean!, put on your PJ’s and join us in
the Children’s… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jun 17
Stories in the Park: Browning Park, join us during the summer
in a different park around… Moline Browning Field, 10am Mon
Jun 17
Tween Nature Bookmarks, design your own acrylic floral
bookmark; this is for kids… East Moline Public Library, 2pm Mon
Jun 17
Anime & Homemade Ramen, we’re spicing up Anime Club by
learning how to make… LeClaire Community Library, 5pm Tue
Jun 18
Art of Drawing Series: Drawing Spaces, on Tuesdays; grades
6-12 learn how to see and draw… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue
Jun 18
Cat Kid Comic Club, create and share your own comics, just like
Li’l Petey;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm
Tue Jun 18
Graffiti Art with Nick Meumann, egister today and explore
the world of graffiti art; free;… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Tue
Jun 18
STEAM on Wheels, teens join us for an afternoon with STEAM on
Wheels;… Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch, 4pm
Tue Jun 18
Summer Reading Program Presentation: Snake Science
with Nahant Marsh, learning about how snakes live can help
people feel more… McGehee Center in Schadt Park, 1pm Tue Jun
18
Colbrese Farms Petting Zoo, meet the numerous animals from
Colbrese Farms; pet animals ranging… Moline Public Library, 10am
Wed Jun 19
Incredible Bats: Animals Around the World, learn about
species around the world with guest animals including… LeClaire
Community Library, 1pm Wed Jun 19
Paper Quilling with Ranjani, learn quilling, creating a decorative
design from rolling, shaping, and… LeClaire Community Library,
5:30pm Thu Jun 20
Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially
trained, along with… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jun 20
Summer Reading Program Storytime with WQPT PBS, join
WQPT as we read a story and participate in… Silvis Public Library,
6pm Thu Jun 20
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a screening of the family movie in
the Thursday Theater… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Thu Jun 20
You Can Draw Better Than Me, show off your drawing skills
against our resident non-artist, Mr.… Davenport Public Library -
Fairmount Street Branch, 3pm Thu Jun 20
STEAM on Wheels, we’ll be exploring laser-cut projects, printing
with 3-D pens, and… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library,
4pm Fri Jun 21
Teen DIY: Haunted Art, use paint to make old boring things into
new creepy… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
1pm Fri Jun 21
Teen Pride Party, celebrate each other and what you’re proud of;
enjoy crafts,… East Moline Public Library, 4pm Fri Jun 21
Toddler Color Celebration, this Small Fry Friday, grab your
messy clothes, because we’re… LeClaire Community Library, 11am
Fri Jun 21
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THURSDAY (23) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct

Attila – Born of Osiris – Traitors –
Extortionist – Not Enough Space
(5:30pm) – Capitol Theatre, 330 W.
3rd St., Davenport IA
Don Gustofson Jazz – The Grape Life
Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
Fair Warning – Bass Street Landing
Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL
Lewis Knudsen (6pm) – Twin Span
Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
Marty Raymon (5pm) – The Crooked
Roof, 109 E Carroll St., Lanark IL
Musical Tour: KAS (6:30pm) –
Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport IA
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
Pat Foley (6:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Rehab – Scotty Austin – Seventh
Day Slumber – Magdalene Rose
– Endpass – The Rust Belt, 533 12th
Ave., East Moline IL
The War & Treaty – Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St., Iowa City
IA
Rd, Savanna IL
Fair Warning – The Gypsy Highway
Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
Freddy Allen 2&4 Swing Trio – The
Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge,
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Funktastic 5 – The Tangled Wood,
3636 Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf
IA
Got Your Six (8:45pm) – Big Hair
(10:30pm) – Rhythm City Casino
Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo – Oak
Grove Tavern, 4371 53rd Ave.,
Bettendorf IA
John Resch & Doggin Out’ (6pm) –
Firehouse Bar & Grill, 2006 Hickory
Grove Rd., Davenport IA
Jordan Danielsen (6pm) –
Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd,
LeClaire IA
Midnight Rodeo – Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Mirabilia – Super Brick – Driftless
Witches – The V’ue, 137 5th Ave. S.,
Clinton IA
Rob and Gary of the Night People
(6pm) – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads,
321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
West High and City High Jazz
Ensembles (6:30pm) – Iowa City
Ped Mall, 14 S. Clinton St, Iowa City
IA
SATURDAY (25)
Ave., East Moline IL
The Diplomats of Solid Sound
(6:30pm) – Riverfront Crossings
Park, 1001 S. Clinton St., Iowa City IA
From Ashes to New – Point North
– Ekoh – Phix – Elijah (6pm) –
Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St.,
Davenport IA
FunkDaddes – Amana Performing
Arts Center, 39 38th Ave., Amana IA
Gray Wolf Band – Len Brown’s North
Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline
IL
Hairbanger’s Ball – Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40,
Langley IL
James Gang Karaoke (6pm) – The
Crooked Roof, 109 E Carroll St.,
Lanark IL
Jonny Lyons & the Pride – Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak
Road, Mt. Carroll IL
Karaoke at the Village – Village
Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Davenport
IA
Kontra–Band – Hawkeye Tap Sports
Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
Davenport IA
Krista Lynn Meadow – Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside IA
LowdenStein – Bootleg Hill Honey
Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
Midnight Rodeo – Rhythm City
Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Moonshine Run (noon) – Veterans
Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St.,
Bettendorf IA
The Old School (1pm) – Horns Up
Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
Tony Hoeppner & Friends – The
Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge,
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
SUNDAY (26)
Angela Meyer (noon) – Tilted Silo Bar
& Grill, 169 Obrian St., Goose Lake IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
Cale Bowe (2pm) – Olathea Creek
Vineyard & Winery, 23456 Great
River Rd., LeClaire IA
Charlie Parr Record–Release Show
– Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th
Ave., Maquoketa IA
Doug Norris Celebration: Potential
Spam – Got Your Six – Rocktapuss
– Mr.Tripod – Tripolar Xxxpress
(2:30pm) – Rascals Live, 1414 15th
St., Moline IL
Jacob Hemenway (1pm) – Bass
Street Chop House, 1601 River Dr,
Moline IL
Jason Carl’s Tom Petty Tribute
Band – The Tangled Wood, 3636
Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Mark Hestness (1:30pm) – Pour Bros.
Craft Taproom Moline, 1209 4th
Ave. Suite 2, Moline IL
Mike Wheeler Band – Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside IA
Monica Austin (2pm) – Contrary
Brewing Co., 411 W Mississippi Dr.,
(8:30pm) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub,
1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Soultru – Sturtz (6pm) – Wiley Park,
SE 6th St., Galva IL
MONDAY (27)
The 4 County Band (1pm) – Psycho
Silo Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt.
40, Langley IL
Blvck Hippie – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
Second St., Davenport IA
Dirty Fishnet Stockings (1pm) –
Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct
Rd, Savanna IL
Sean Easton (6pm) – Steventon’s,
1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire IA
TUESDAY (28)
Alex Fischbach – Oak Grove Tavern,
4371 53rd Ave., Bettendorf IA
Chicago – Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third
St., Davenport IA
Jazz Night at 2nd & Main (6pm) –
Zeke’s Island Cafe, 1509 N Harrison
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Frost – Kavanaugh’s
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
Nashville Comes to Clinton (6pm) –
The V’ue, 137 5th Ave. S., Clinton IA
Wheelwright – Hey, King! (6pm) –
Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Davenport IA
WEDNESDAY (29)
THURSDAY (30)
Icon for Hire – Discrepancies (6pm)
– Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City IA
Jerry Wells (5pm) – The Crooked
Roof, 109 E Carroll St., Lanark IL
Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (6:30pm)
– The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill,
2606 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
Karaoke w/ Sarah – Oak Grove
Tavern, 4371 53rd Ave., Bettendorf
IA
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night & Karaoke Night –
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse, 1 E
3rd St., Sterling IL
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Mic w/ David & Paul (5:30pm)
– Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House,
201 N. Main St., Port Byron IL
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
Shaun Easton (6pm) – Twin Span
Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
Solitary Man: A Tribute to the
Songs of Neil Diamond – Circa ’21
Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave.,
Rock Island IL
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls – Bass
Street Landing Plaza, 17th St.,
Moline IL

FRIDAY (24) 10 of Soul – Night School (6pm)

Amateur Selectors: I Knew I Should
Have Taken That Left Turn at
Albuquerque w/ Lucas Berns –
Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock
Island IL
Bocephus Wayne – Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40,
Langley IL
Electric Shock: The AC/DC Show
– The Tangled Wood, 3636
Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA
The Atomic Age – Thomas
Dollbaum – Strange News –
Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Davenport IA
The Blackstones – Edje Nightclub at
Bally’s Casino, 777 Bally Blvd., Rock
Island IL
Code 415 – Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th
(8pm) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030
Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Phyllis & One Shark (6pm) – The
Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium, 1802
2nd Ave., Rapids City IL
Scott Stowe Duo – Pour Bros.Craft
Taproom Moline, 1209 4th Ave.
Suite 2, Moline IL
Seth Cocquit (6pm) – Downtown
Iowa City, , Iowa City IA
Soul Storm – The Gypsy Highway
Muscatine IA
Nora Marks – Two Canes – New
Neighbors – Gabe’s, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Patrick N Swayne Band – Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40,
Langley IL
Rhett & Rich Acoustic Duo (2:30pm)
– Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, 700
N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Sadistic Cowboys (1pm) – Kapow
Angela Meyer – Swirl Wine Bar, 4832
Forest Grove Dr., Bettendorf IA
Jef Spradley (6pm) – Steventon’s,
1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire IA
Jenny Don’t & the Spurs – Iris
Marlowe (6pm) – Raccoon Motel,
315 E. Second St., Davenport IA
Wednesday Night Blues Jam (6pm)
– Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar & Grill,
1228 30th St., Rock Island IL
FRIDAY (31)
Angela Meyer – Rams Riverhouse,
102 South Main Street, Port Byron IL
Bad Cop Bad Cop – Rodeo Boys –
Lipstick Homicide – Rational
Anthem – Gabe’s, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Beth Lizano & Sam Barnhouse
(6pm) – Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle
Ridge Rd, LeClaire IA

MUSIC By Loren Thacher

and hilariously) as “hateful blues rock.” The
Hunting Grounds Death Cult mix noise,
Live Music for June: Metal, Indie Rock, grindcore, powerviolence, and other nasty
and Things Between odds and ends into an oppressive and at
times terrifying wall of racket. This is, of
has recently taken over at Ragged Records,
some excellent selections are guaranteed.
The doors to 2108 Third Avenue open at 7
p.m., the show starts at 8, and $10 advance

B
lack metal was born in Scandinavia
more than three decades ago, the dev-
ilish creation of bored, angry, and mis-
anthropic teenagers who sought to take the
rawness of thrash and carry it to faster and
more sinister extremes. Thirty-plus years
later, the style is more popular than ever, but
many bands have realized that reinventing
the diabolical wheel is not enough. While
bands such as Emperor were adding sophis-
ticated and symphonic elements to grim and
frostbitten riffs in the early ‘90s, there’s been
a growing trend of bands who, while deeply
steeped in black metal, have attempted to take
the style in new directions. All too often, these
bands can get lost in their own pretensions,
and at worst can incur boredom with ham-
fisted attempts at “fusion” or “progression.”
Spirit Possession are not one of those
bands. 2023’s ...Of the Sign is a jarring,
hyperactive, and downright terrifying
piece of work, aptly described in its promo
blurb as “Erratic musical madness with
improbable entrances, and impossible
exits.” It’s twisted and ambitious, but most
importantly, it kicks serious ass, and fails to
bore even on repeated listens. The Portland
band are taking their chaotic yet fiendishly
organized black metal mutation on the road,
and are stopping at Davenport’s Raccoon
Motel on June 1.
The Spirit Possession show is yet another
in a seemingly endless parade of nationally
rated underground artists from a variety of
genres, ranging from metal and indie rock
to country-folk singer/songwriters, who
will pack rooms in more fashion-conscious
cities but still deign to stop in the sticks. The
Raccoon Motel is notorious for such under-
the-radar-but-not-for-long shows, and is
truly a jewel of the Quad Cities’ music com-
munity. Bolstering this is the opportunities
the venue affords to local musicians, who
more often than not can find themselves
opening for national touring bands. Both of
the opening bands on June 1 are local, and
each adds its own take on sonic brutality to
make for a diverse bill. Obsidian Hammer
channel rage and groove into a swinging,
doomed sludge rumble self-described (aptly
course, a compliment. Doors are at 7 p.m.,
the show is at 8, and advance tickets are $15.
Napoleon Dynamite’s Uncle Rico prob-
ably could’ve hit Rozz-Tox with a football
back in ‘82, if he were standing behind the
Raccoon Motel. The proximity of the venues
has led show organizers to occasionally stag-
ger set times to allow people to hit shows at
both spots on the same night. This isn’t likely
on June 1, but those less interested in metal
have a fine option in Rock Island.
Chrash (pronounced “crash”) are drop-
ping their first new album in six years,
and celebrating its release with a live
performance at Rozz-Tox. They play spare,
economical indie rock (self-described as
“phantom rock”), delivering pointed, topi-
cal lyrics sweetly and briskly. Music for the
Next Scene picks off where 2017 The Music
left off, taking on scene and national politics
as well as poignant, personal reflections.
Chrash will be the only live band perform-
ing, but members of Running Man will be
spinning records before and after their set.
Given that RM drummer Dennis Hockaday
tickets can be found through at RozzTox.
com. Admission will be $13 at the door –
cash only.
June 15 sees Davenport’s Stompbox
Brewing celebrating its fourth anniversary.
I expounded at length last year about their
pretension-free approach to craft beer,
instrument effects pedals, and music, with
the unstated goal of bringing all of those
things to the uninitiated without gatekeep-
ing. While some lineup additions were in
progress at press time, this year’s lineup is an
eclectic mix of rock and metal styles. Rezi-
nator return with some sticky-icky sludge;
Marmot are rolling out from Des Moines
with a basket of crunchy riffs and emotional
melodies; Pink Frost are flanking from
Chicago with some energetic shoegazin’; and
Strange News are tumbling down from the
Northwest Illinois hill country with acid-
fried heavy rock, laden with Skynyrd and
Scorpions-style guitar harmonies and deliv-
ered with bluster and sass. Music is planned
outdoors at 210 East River Drive from 4:30 to
11 p.m.; there is no cover charge.
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LIVE MUSIC
The Bomb.Com Band – Hawkeye Tap
Sports Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne
Ave., Davenport IA
Choral Dynamics: Rolling in the
Deep – Orpheum Theatre, 57 S.
Kellogg St., Galesburg IL
Class of ’82 – The Tangled Wood,
3636 Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf
IA
Dietz Soliz – Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Grupo Fantasia (4pm) – Rhythm City
Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Grupo Nuevo Estilo (7pm) – Banda
Maguey (8pm) – Rhythm City
Casino Resort Event Center, 7077
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Hap Hazard – Elipse Square
Memorial Park, 301 Washington St.,
Prophetstown IL
The Holdouts – Psycho Silo Saloon,
intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40, Langley IL
Jef Spradley – The Grape Life Wine
Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Jordan Danielsen – Oak Grove
Tavern, 4371 53rd Ave., Bettendorf
IA
LynSkynyrd – Poopy’s Pub & Grub,
1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Marques Morel – Savanna Museum
and Cultural Center, 406 Main St.,
Savanna IL
Michael Marcagi – Lily Fitts –
Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Davenport IA
Murphy Fisher Quartet and Beauty
& the Beats (6:30pm) – Iowa City
Ped Mall, 14 S. Clinton St, Iowa City
IA
Rabbit Hole – The Gypsy Highway
Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
SATURDAY (1)
Austin Wells – The Rusty Fox Wine &
Alehouse, 1 E 3rd St., Sterling IL
BS Express – Pour Bros.Craft Taproom
Moline, 1209 4th Ave. Suite 2,
Moline IL
BanD Acoustic – Bootleg Hill Honey
Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
Be Downtown: BTDT (Been There
Done That) – Threat Level
Midnight – Heads in Motion
(11am) – 15th St. Landing, 15th
St.and State St., Bettendorf IA
Choral Dynamics: Rolling in the
Deep – Orpheum Theatre, 57 S.
Kellogg St., Galesburg IL
Chrash Record–Release Show –
Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock
Island IL
Ecotones (6pm) – Downtown Iowa
City, , Iowa City IA
Fair Warning (1pm) – Cowboy: Kid
Rock Tribute (8:30pm) – Poopy’s
Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct Rd,
Savanna IL
For Those About to Yacht – The
Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W.
Locust St., Davenport IA
Karaoke at the Village – Village
Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Davenport
IA
King Jeremy – Psycho Silo Saloon,
intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40, Langley IL
Moonroof – Soup Riot – Dirty
Blonde – The Strangers – Gabe’s,
330 E. Washington St., Iowa City IA
Radio Flyer Pilots – The Tangled
Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd.,
Bettendorf IA
Spirit Possession – Obsidian
Hammer – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
Second St., Davenport IA
TriTones Jazz Ensemble – The Grape
Life Wine Store & Lounge, 3402
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
SUNDAY (2)
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
Choral Dynamics: Rolling in the
Deep (2pm) – Orpheum Theatre,
57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg IL
Crooked Teeth – Unturned (6pm)
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– Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St., Bodybox – Cursed Existence – Die Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., 201 E. 2nd St., Rock Falls IL (noon) – Subatlantic (1:30pm) –
Davenport IA First – Hate Division (6pm) – Davenport IA Ace Jones (6pm) – Downtown Iowa Joe & Vicki Price (4pm) – Alysha
Delta Sleep – Macseal – Spilly Cave Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa Pit Lord – Bloodletter – Frontal City, , Iowa City IA Brilla (6pm) – Terrance Simien
– Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., City IA Assault – The Gavel – Raccoon Beer 30 Boyz (1pm) – The Lounge & the Zydeco Experience (8pm)
Iowa City IA Cody Calkins – Psycho Silo Saloon, Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport Puppets (8:30pm) – Poopy’s Pub – University of Iowa Pentacrest,
Jaxx (1pm) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40, Langley IL IA & Grub, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL Danger Zone – The Gypsy Highway Silent Disco: DJ Vamp – DJ The Carefree Highwaymen – The John Elvis Lyons & the Jailhouse
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub, Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., TRiPENDiCULAR – DJ Buddha Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge, Hound Dogs – Grace Theater, 316
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA Davenport IA – Davenport SkyBridge, Second 3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA S. Main St., Princeton IL
Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm) – The Heavenly Harps with Lydia Olson Street between Brady & Main, The Crane Wives – Hannah Laine Logan Springer & the Wonderfully
Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third (noon) – Moline Public Library, Davenport IA – Englert Theatre, 221 East Wild (6pm) – Quinlan Court, 101
Ave., Rock Island IL 3210 41st St., Moline IL Tim Stop – The Tangled Wood, 3636 Washington St., Iowa City IA East River Dr., Davenport IA
Marques Morel (2pm) – Wide River Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage: Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA DJ Part Mixx Master – 11th Marshall Charloff & the Purple
Winery - Clinton, 1776 East Deer Weary Ramblers (6pm) – Pert Victor Dean – The Grape Life Wine Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St., xPeRIeNCE – Vibrant Arena at the
Creek Rd., Clinton IA Near Sandstone (8pm) – Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA MARK, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL
Moonshine Run (1pm) – Psycho Silo University of Iowa Pentacrest, Davenport IA DJ Summer Poolside Series (noon) Monica Austin – Pour Bros.Craft
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40, University of Iowa, Iowa City IA – Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, Taproom Moline, 1209 4th Ave.
Langley IL
Rachel Brooke – Rye Davis (6pm) –
Live at 5: Summer Kickoff Block
Party w/ Einstein’s Sister, The SATURDAY (8) 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA
The Girlfriend Experience – Bootleg
Suite 2, Moline IL
The Shagadlics (2:30pm) – The
Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL Crew, & QC Rock Academy (5pm) 3rd Annual Bellson Music Fest: A Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., Tangled Wood, 3636 Tanglewood
Robbie Fulks – Marc Janssen – Common Chord Courtyard, 129 Centennial Celebration of Louie Davenport IA Rd., Bettendorf IA
– Englert Theatre, 221 East Main St., Davenport IA Bellson: Steve Smith & the Vital Identity Crisis – The Gypsy Highway Them Coulee Boys – Long Mama –
Washington St., Iowa City IA Maiden Chicago: Iron Maiden Information – Jerry Criss Band – Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Cedar County Cobras – Codfish
West Side Reggae Festival: Sublime Tribute – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Yorkville Big Band – Rock River Davenport IA Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave.,
(1pm) – FireSale (2pm) – Bob Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL Jazz Band – Josh Duffee & His Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage: Maquoketa IA
Marley Tribute Set (3pm) – The Pickled Beats (6:30pm) – Bootleg Orchestra (noon) – RB&W Park, Iowa City Community Band
Wontu Trees (4pm) – Peter Tosh Continued On Page 30
Tribute Set (5:30pm) – Rude
Punch (6:30pm) – Stick Figure
Tribute Set (8pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
MONDAY (3)
The Eagle Dance with Rudy Vallejo
(11am) – East Moline Public Library,
745 16th Ave., East Moline IL
Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm) – Stephens
Square, 620 18th St., Moline IL
Pat Willis – O’Keefe’s Pub & Grub,
1331 5th Ave, Moline IL
Spiter – Desolus – Raccoon Motel,
315 E. Second St., Davenport IA
TUESDAY (4)
The High Curbs – Cough N Flop –
Blist Her (6pm) – Raccoon Motel,
315 E. Second St., Davenport IA
Jazz Night at 2nd & Main (6pm) –
Zeke’s Island Cafe, 1509 N Harrison
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Frost – Kavanaugh’s
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
Natural Habits (6:30pm) – Terry
Trueblood Recreation Area, 4213 SE
Sand Rd., Iowa City IA
WEDNESDAY (5)
The Matt Fuller Band (6pm) – The
Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W.
Locust St., Davenport IA
THURSDAY (6)
10 of Soul (6:30pm) – Faye’s Field,
2850 Learning Campus Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
Cody Canada & the Departed –
Duke Oursler (6pm) – Raccoon
Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport
IA
John Resch & Doggin’ Out – Bass
Street Landing Plaza, 17th St.,
Moline IL
Levi Craft Trio (6pm) – The Edge
Eatery & Drinkatorium, 1802 2nd
Ave., Rapids City IL
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
Press Record (6pm) – Twin Span
Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
FRIDAY (7)
3 on the Tree – Elipse Square
Memorial Park, 301 Washington St.,
Prophetstown IL
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LIVE MUSIC
Toni Romiti – DJ Caleeb – Alyx Rush
– Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City IA
Up Close with Dave Scholl –
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th
Street, Moline IL
SUNDAY (9)
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
Iowa Arts Festival Main Stage:
Annie Savage & the Lorch
Sisters (noon) – Gimenez Voice
Academy (1pm) – Iowa City Flute
Choir (2pm) – Forró fo Sho (3pm)
– University of Iowa Pentacrest,
University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
Jammer (1pm) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub,
1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Rhett & Rich Acoustic Duo (2:30pm)
– Len brown’s North Shore Inn, 700
N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Sarah & the Underground (2pm) –
Carl Sandburg State Historic Site,
313 E 3rd St, Galesburg IL
Sebastian Bach – The Rust Belt, 533
12th Ave., East Moline IL
Sweet Lizzy Project – Gallivant
(6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva
IL
MONDAY (10)
Free Throw – Slow Joy (6pm) –
Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Davenport IA
Troy Rangel & Friends (6:30pm)
– Stephens Square, 620 18th St.,
Moline IL
TUESDAY (11)
Jazz Night at 2nd & Main (6pm) –
Zeke’s Island Cafe, 1509 N Harrison
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Frost – Kavanaugh’s
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
Kevin Burt (6:30pm) – Mercer Park, ,
Iowa City IA
Lucinda Williams – Codfish Hollow
Barn, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa
IA
WEDNESDAY (12)
True Day (6:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
THURSDAY (13)
Elle King – Grace Bowers & the
Hodge Podge – Capitol Theatre,
330 W. 3rd St., Davenport IA
Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band
– Bass Street Landing Plaza, 17th St.,
Moline IL
Music on the Avenue: Brooke Byam
(6pm) – Downtown Clinton, ,
Clinton IA
The Night People (6pm) – CASI
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
The Tailfins (6:30pm) – Faye’s
Field, 2850 Learning Campus Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
The Way Back Machine (6:30pm) –
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill, 2606
W. Locust St., Davenport IA
FRIDAY (14)
Air Supply – Riverside Casino Event
Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside
IA
Blake Shaw with Alyx Rush
and Juneteenth Celebration
Celebration (6:30pm) – Iowa City
Ped Mall, 14 S. Clinton St, Iowa City
IA
Blues Rock–it – Elipse Square
Memorial Park, 301 Washington St.,
Prophetstown IL
Dirt Road Rockers – The Tangled
Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd.,
Bettendorf IA
Dustin Carlson – Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Fivefold – Hang Your Hate – Worst
Impressions – Critical Mass –
Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA
Flag Day w/ Rob & Rita – Bootleg
Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport IA
Johnny & June Special (12:30pm) –
Psycho Silo Saloon, intersection Rt.
6 & Rt. 40, Langley IL
Jordan Danielsen – The Grape Life
Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
Kidstock Session 1 Concert – The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA
Lee Brice – Rhythm City Casino Resort
Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Live at Five: Tony Hoeppner &
Friends – Jacob Hemenway (5pm)
– Common Chord Courtyard, 129
Main St., Davenport IA
Pat Willis – Harrington’s Pub, 2321
Cumberland Square Dr., Bettendorf
IA
Voodoo Shivoo –– A Psychedelic
Music Exotica: Flabbergastor –
Lady Igraine – Bauss – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Voodoo: Creed & Godsmack
Tributes – Poopy’s Pub & Grub,
1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
SATURDAY (15)
The Ben Schmidt Band – The Sound
Conservatory - Moline, 504 17th St.,
Moline IL
Brooke Byam (1pm) – CRÜE Ü
Mötley Crüe Tribute (8:30pm) –
Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct
Rd, Savanna IL
The Carl Acuff Jr.Show (2pm) –
LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr.,
Davenport IA
Code 415 – The Gypsy Highway Bar &
Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
IA
DJ Summer Poolside Series (noon)
– Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA
The Feralings (6pm) – Downtown
Iowa City, , Iowa City IA
Freddy Allen Swing Quartet – The
Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge,
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Mark Hestness (10am) – Freight
House Farmer’s Market, 421 W River
Dr, Davenport IA
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts
– Erik Koskinen Trio – Marques
Morel – Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013
288th Ave., Maquoketa IA
My Posse in Effect – The Rust Belt,
533 12th Ave., East Moline IL
Rhythm on the River: Ashley Dean
– Jerry Johnson & the Voices
of the QC Gospel Choir – The
Voices: Tribute to Motown (6pm)
– LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke
Dr., Davenport IA
Ryan Daniel – Tyler Garrett (6pm) –
Psycho Silo Saloon, intersection Rt.
6 & Rt. 40, Langley IL
Sleepyhead – 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Tony Hoeppner & Friends – Pour
Bros.Craft Taproom Moline, 1209
4th Ave. Suite 2, Moline IL
Without U2 – The Tangled Wood,
3636 Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf
IA
SUNDAY (16)
BanD Acoustic (3:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
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St., Davenport IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
C.J. Parker (2pm) – Olathea Creek
Vineyard & Winery, 23456 Great
River Rd., LeClaire IA
Ernst Otto Piano Recital w/ Marian
Lee (2pm) – Schuetzen Park
Historic Site, 700 Waverly Rd,
Davenport IA
Hughes Taylor Band (4pm) – Moline
Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline IL
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Robbie LeBlanc (1pm) – Poopy’s Pub
& Grub, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Shanna in a Dress – Emily the Band
(6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva
IL
Trip Hazard (1pm) – Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40,
Langley IL
MONDAY (17)
The Tailfins (6:30pm) – Stephens
Square, 620 18th St., Moline IL
TUESDAY (18)
James Tutson (6:30pm) – Penn
Meadows Park, 170, 310 N Dubuque
St., North Liberty IA
Jazz Night at 2nd & Main (6pm) –
Zeke’s Island Cafe, 1509 N Harrison
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Frost – Kavanaugh’s
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
WEDNESDAY (19)
3 Door Coupe (6:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Billy Allen + the Pollies (6pm) –
Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Davenport IA
THURSDAY (20)
The Blackstones (6:30pm) – Faye’s
Field, 2850 Learning Campus Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
For Those About to Yacht – Bass
Street Landing Plaza, 17th St.,
Moline IL
Levi Craft (6:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Music on the Avenue: 3 on the
Tree (6pm) – Downtown Clinton, ,
Clinton IA
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night (5pm) – East Moline
Public Library, 745 16th Ave., East
Moline IL
Open Mic Night (6pm) – Green Tree
Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire
IA
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
Vandoliers – Eli Howard & the
Greater Good (6pm) – Raccoon
Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport
IA
FRIDAY (21)
Charlie Otto + His Gear – Heads
In Motion (6pm) – The Tangled
Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd.,
Bettendorf IA
The Christmas Bride – Nonnie Parry
– Cough N Flop – Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
CraZy eX – The Gypsy Highway Bar &
Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
IA
Creed Fisher (6pm) – Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40,
Langley IL
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Dan Bern – Trumpet Blossom Cafe,
310 E. Prentiss St., Iowa City IA
Drake White – The Rust Belt, 533 12th
Ave., East Moline IL
Gray Wolf Band – Elipse Square
Memorial Park, 301 Washington St.,
Prophetstown IL
Hans Williams (5pm) – Rob Leines
(7pm) – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
Second St., Davenport IA
Jon and Sam Barnhouse – Bootleg
Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport IA
Jordan Danielsen (6pm) – Firehouse
Bar & Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd.,
Davenport IA
Levi Craft – The Grape Life Wine
Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Live at Five: Class of ’82 – Karl
Beatty (5pm) – Common Chord
Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport
IA
Mockstar – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030
Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Swampland Jewels (6:30pm) – Iowa
City Ped Mall, 14 S. Clinton St, Iowa
City IA
Taylor Nation – Riverside Casino
Event Center, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
SATURDAY (22)
2024 Gypsy Blues Festival: Jason
Wells Band (1pm) – Ivy Ford Band
(4:30pm) – Avey Grouws Band
(8pm) – The Gypsy Highway Bar &
Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
IA
Amateur Selectors: Love in Outer
Space w/ Abstract Truth – Rozz-
Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Barn Ratz (1pm) – Keep the Faith:
Bon Jovi Tribute (8:30pm) –
Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct
Rd, Savanna IL
Beers w/ Bands 5–Year Anniversary
Show: Obratacc – Big City – Rips
Jayce – Nguyen – New Neighbors
– Five AM – Eugene Levy – Tv Cop
(5pm) – Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington
St., Iowa City IA
DJ Summer Poolside Series (noon)
– Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA
Dave Zollo (6pm) – Downtown Iowa
City, , Iowa City IA
Emily Elgin – Rhythm City Casino
Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
For Those About To Yacht – The
Tangled Wood, 3636 Tanglewood
Rd., Bettendorf IA
Gasoline Lolliopos – Raccoon Motel,
315 E. Second St., Davenport IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo Reunion
– FINN’S GRILL, 580 First St.W., Milan
IL
Mark Hestness (3pm) – Devon’s
Complaint Department, 304 E 3rd
St,, Davenport IA
Murder by Death – Wildermiss –
Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th
Ave., Maquoketa IA
QCA KnightZ – 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Quad City Air Show: Hap Hazard
(11am) – Electric Shock: The AC/
DC Tribute (4:15pm) – Aaron
Tippin (6:15pm) – Davenport
Municipal Airport, 9010 North
Harrison Street, Davenport IA
Tony Hoeppner & Friends – The
Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge,
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Troy Rangel & Friends – Pour Bros.
Craft Taproom Moline, 1209 4th
Ave. Suite 2, Moline IL
True Day – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads,
321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
SUNDAY (23)
3Way Radio (2pm) – Rams
Riverhouse, 102 South Main Street,
Port Byron IL
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
Creole Stomp with Dennis
Stroughmatt – Black Cat Zydeco
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ft. Dwight Carrier (6pm) – Wiley
Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL
Doug Brundies (4pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Pistol Pete (1pm) – Poopy’s Pub &
Grub, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Summer Ladies Day (noon) –
Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils
Glen Rd., Bettendorf IA
MONDAY (24)
The Hotrods (6:30pm) – Stephens
Square, 620 18th St., Moline IL
TUESDAY (25)
Cedar County Cobra (6:30pm) –
S.T. Morrison Park, 1513 7th St.,
Coralville IA
Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Concert
(1pm) – Rock Island Public Library
- Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th
St., Rock Island IL
Jazz Night at 2nd & Main (6pm) –
Zeke’s Island Cafe, 1509 N Harrison
St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Frost – Kavanaugh’s
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
Lucero – The Shackletons – Codfish
Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave.,
Maquoketa IA
PACKS – Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington
St., Iowa City IA
WEDNESDAY (26)
Chrome Cowboy – Renegade
(6:30pm) – The Gypsy Highway
Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
The Rosies – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
Second St., Davenport IA
THURSDAY (27)
Byobrass – Ruby’s Davenport, 429 E.
3rd St., Davenport IA
Fair Warning (6:30pm) – Faye’s
Field, 2850 Learning Campus Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
Music on the Avenue: Crooked
Cactus (6pm) – Downtown
Clinton, , Clinton IA
Open Jam Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Open Mic Night – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night & Karaoke Night –
The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse, 1 E
3rd St., Sterling IL
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
– Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E.
2nd St., Davenport IA
Open Stage Night (6pm) – Theo’s
Java Cafe, 213 17th St., Rock Island IL
QCA KnightZ (6:30pm) – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Sean Easton (6pm) – Steventon’s,
1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire IA
Totes McGotes – Bass Street Landing
Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL
FRIDAY (28)
28 Days – The Tangled Wood, 3636
Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA
Avey Grouws Band (6:30pm) – Iowa
City Ped Mall, 14 S. Clinton St, Iowa
City IA
Dressed to Kill: KISS Tribute –
Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030 Viaduct
Rd, Savanna IL
Just Cuz – The Gypsy Highway Bar &
Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
IA
Live at Five: Blues Rock–it – Paxton
Sherbeyn (5pm) – Common Chord
Courtyard, 129 Main St., Davenport
IA
Sam Bush – Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Songbird Bethann – The Grape Life
Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore
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Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport IA
The Timothy Morris Band – Elipse
Square Memorial Park, 301
Washington St., Prophetstown IL
Tree0ninE Fest: Flabbergastor –
The Tripp Brothers – The Dawn –
Jon Wayne & the Pain – Tropidelic
– Girl Talk – The Rust Belt, 533 12th
Ave., East Moline IL
SATURDAY (29)
Barefoot Free for All – 11th
Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
Bell & Field – Pour Bros.Craft
Taproom Moline, 1209 4th Ave.
Suite 2, Moline IL
The Born This Way Dragball 2.0 –
The V’ue, 137 5th Ave. S., Clinton IA
Carol Jean & Jera – The Grape Life
Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
Code 415 – Len Brown’s North Shore
Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Crooked Cactus – The Gypsy
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
DJ Summer Poolside Series (noon)
– Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA
Electric Shock: The AC/DC Show –
QC Rock Academy – The Tangled
Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd.,
Bettendorf IA
Hap Hazard (1pm) – Whiskey Road
(8pm) – Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030
Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
High Jinx – Edje Nightclub at Bally’s
Casino, 777 Bally Blvd., Rock Island
IL
Jeepers Creepers (11am) – Psycho
Silo Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt.
40, Langley IL
Kevin Burt & Big Medicine (6:30pm)
– Riverfront Crossings Park, 1001 S.
Clinton St., Iowa City IA
Quad City Karaoke Championship
Qualifier – The Edge Eatery &
Drinkatorium, 1802 2nd Ave.,
Rapids City IL
Rob and Gary of The Night People
(6pm) – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads,
321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
The Scarlet Goodbye – Chrash
– Tambourine – The Redstone
Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA
Tree0ninE Fest: DJ Buddha – The
Crew – Rude Punch – Wontu
Trees – Ryan Jeter’s Mind at
Large – Kris Lager Band – Sir
Woman – The Pimps of Joytime –
Waka Flocka Flame – Chromeo DJ
Set – The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave.,
East Moline IL
Yogev Shetrit (6pm) – Downtown
Iowa City, , Iowa City IA
SUNDAY (30)
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s
Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor
Ridge IL
Dyer Davis – David Rosales (6pm) –
Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL
Inside Out (1pm) – Poopy’s Pub &
Grub, 1030 Viaduct Rd, Savanna IL
Karaoke Night – My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Polyrhy thms’ Third Sunday
Jazz Series: Yogev Shetrit Trio
(5pm) – Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of the Quad Cities,
3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA
The Jason and John Experience
(2pm) – Olathea Creek Vineyard
& Winery, 23456 Great River Rd.,
LeClaire IA
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