The 20th annual Lighting Ceremony on the Commons took off tonight. The cold couldn't stop the families from missing out on the fun and especially from seeing Santa. Some attractions include Santa and Ms.Claus, horse draw wagon rides, live music and a children's craft area. Cookies and hot cocoa were also provided to keep visitors warm and full. But of course, the main attraction was Santa and Ms.Claus. The line to see them got long in a matter of seconds.
The festival of Trees Parade got many Quad Citians out of their homes today, despite the snowy weather Hundreds of spectators were greeted with Christmas carols, and lots of entertainment. It was down third, and second streets, in Davenport. Among the fun,the big balloons. Shrek and Kermit the frog were big hits. The parade has become an annual tradition for many.
Many areas north of the Quad Cities woke up under an inch or two of snow on Saturday morning. Some roads around the QC, especially on the Iowa side of the river, were partially to mostly snow-covered during the early morning hours.
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It was all good just three weeks ago. People were talking about the 2018 Hawkeyes like they were the second coming of the 2002, 2009 or 2015 teams. Now fans are hearing the echoes of 2006, 2010 and 2014.
It won't be the biggest snow of the season, but it could cause some problems Saturday morning so a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for areas along and North of HWY 30.
Care packages for troops serving overseas are being put together by members of the Black Hawk College Military Students and Veterans Club. They're collecting cash and items for those packages. They started taking those donations 10 days ago.
There's more to learning a new language than just memorizing words. You also have to learn about the culture. That's why one Rock Island group invited some of the Quad Cities' newest residents to celebrate one of the country's oldest traditions: Thanksgiving.
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