17 Jun 2025

Downtown Davenport Comes Alive with Entertainment During Bix Weekend

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — As the iconic Quad-City Times Bix 7 race returns to the streets of Davenport, downtown will be buzzing with live music, family fun, food, and festive energy. The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), with support from The Bechtel Trusts and community partners, is proud to help amplify the celebration with vibrant entertainment offerings for all ages.

11 Jun 2025

Downtown Davenport Partnership Celebrates Annual Investments, Eyes New Market Priorities and Goals

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2025) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated eleven completed projects totaling $29.1 million with eight projects currently under construction totaling $36.7 million and key developments in the project pipeline.

09 Jun 2025

Artist Chosen for Downtown Bettendorf Mural

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is pleased to announce that local artist William Gustafson has been chosen to paint a new mural located on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St, across from City Hall.

Titled Arches, the concept of the mural is to show the viewer the time periods through the arches. Gustafson will paint the mural in June with an unveiling planned in early July.

06 Jun 2025

Call for Artists: Alternating Currents Mural Fest Returns with $5,000 Artist Stipends and Five New Downtown Walls

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2025) — Alternating Currents (AC) and Quad City Arts are now accepting qualifications from artists and muralists for the 2025 Alternating Currents Mural Fest, a vibrant public-art initiative bringing large-scale murals to downtown Davenport, Bettendorf, and Rock Island this August. Five artists or artist teams will be selected to create murals on five separate walls, each receiving a $5,000 stipend for their work.

05 Jun 2025

Second Saturdays on Second Ave Brings New Vibe to Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to announce plans for 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave during QC Farmers’ Market hours (8AM-12PM) on the second Saturday of each month, June through October.

04 Jun 2025

Be Downtown Event Saturday, June 7, in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free, family-friendly outdoor event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, 11AM-10PM, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St.).

02 Jun 2025

Red, White and Boom Fireworks Display Set to Return July 3

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2025) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom! will be held on July 3, 2025. Family-friendly activities will take place that evening in downtown Davenport and Rock Island. At 9:30PM, fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

30 May 2025

Quad Cities Chamber’s Q1 Market Report Asks If a Strong Economy Can Withstand the Unpredictable Winds of Tariffs

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber’s Market Report for Q1 2025 dives into how sudden changes in tariffs, especially those with a broad scope, can impact everything from supply chains and inventory levels to GDP growth and inflation.

29 May 2025

Downtown Davenport Partnership Celebrates Completion of Emerson Place Alley Beautification

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley featuring decorative lighting and permanent steel archways, knitting the neighborhood together and recognizing its historic roots as Motor Row and Bucktown.

20 May 2025

QC Farmers’ Market moving to Downtown Rock Island; City’s New “Festival Street” Will Host Event Every Saturday May 31-October 25

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are excited to welcome the QC Farmers’ Market to the heart of Downtown Rock Island this season.

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