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Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads

Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads
Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads

Democrats desperate to undermine Trump’s strong primary election polling leads The DNC tried to manipulate the primary election process that has been in place for the past 50 years to weaken Trump and strengthen his Republican rivals. It didn’t work By Ray Hanania Free/Sunday Jan. 28, 2024/ https://Hanania.substack.com In a vote on December 2, 2022,…

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Quad Cities Festival of Trees Ushers in the Holiday Season

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Festival of Trees Ushers in the Holiday Season
Quad Cities Festival of Trees Ushers in the Holiday Season

Quad Cities Festival of Trees Ushers in the Holiday Season Celebrating 37 years of holiday magic, this year’s Kwik Star Festival of Trees returns to the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport, Iowa, on November 19-27. Take a walk through the “Peppermint Forest” and experience over 150 designer displays and fun-filled attractions that will be sure to…

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Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles
Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles

Quad Cities Is a Winter Resort for Bald Eagles Each winter when the weather turns cold, the Quad Cities serves as host to a large majority of bald eagles making their annual southern migration from Canada to the unfrozen waters of the Mississippi River. The Quad Cities celebrates over 50 years of bald eagle education…

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“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 

Posted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 
“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities 

“Oh, What Fun” Festival of Trees is Back to Usher in the Holiday Season in the Quad Cities  “Oh, What Fun!” The Kwik Star Festival of Trees is BACK in person this year! Returning to the River Center in downtown Davenport, Iowa, on November 20-28, this year’s Festival brings the magic of the holiday season…

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Quad Cities Casinos Ready for New Sports Betting in Iowa

Posted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Casinos Ready for New Sports Betting in Iowa
Quad Cities Casinos Ready for New Sports Betting in Iowa

Quad Cities Casinos Ready for New Sports Betting in Iowa Quad Cities (August 15, 2019) – Starting at noon on August 15, 2019, sports betting is now legal in Iowa, including on mobile devices that have a registered account.  The two Iowa casinos in the Quad Cities are ready for people to start wagering. Both…

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Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa

Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa
Wolves seize Game 1 in Overtime over Iowa

The Wolves won the first game in the playoffs against the Iowa Wild, winning 3 to 2 on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at the Allstate Arena. This year the Wolves have been fighting hard to take the lead in the American Hockey League.

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Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals
Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals

Chicago Wolves face Iowa Wild in second-round finals The Central Division champion Chicago Wolves will meet the third-seeded Iowa Wild in the second round of the 2019 Calder Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven Central Division Finals begins Wednesday, May 1, at Allstate Arena. Head coach Rocky Thompson‘s Wolves, who dispatched the Grand Rapids Griffins during the…

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Quad Cities plans fireworks and celebrations for this year’s 4th of July

Posted on June 16, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities plans fireworks and celebrations for this year’s 4th of July

Quad Cities plans fireworks and celebrations for this year’s 4th of July Quad Cities – It’s going to be a Red, White, and Blue long weekend in the Quad Cities.  There is a plethora of activities to put you in the patriotic mood. Celebrate America’s birthday on the Mississippi riverfront Tuesday, July 3, 2018, during…

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