It already was one of the most unique team initiatives in MiLB, and now the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) have brought in a new partner to expand the Bandit Scholars Program. The Quad Cities River Bandits and the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend are new partners in supporting […]
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More upgrades proposed for Modern Woodmen Park
More upgrades at Modern Woodmen Park have been pitched to Davenport politicos by Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) ownership. If you’ve been to a River Bandits game recently, you know the team has been working on a amusement-park-style addition to the ballpark past the left-field ballpark boundary. The improvements, as part […]
River Bandits unveil new logos for 2014
The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) unveiled new logos for the 2014, updating the team’s look for a coming season with plenty of change at Modern Woodmen Park. The updated primary logo, largely similar to the team’s leading mark of the past six years, now has two arches of the iconic […]
2013 Ballpark Renovations Under $1M: Centennial Field, Modern Woodmen Park
We have another set of 2013 Ballpark Digest Awards to announce: the best renovations (under $1 million) go to Centennial Field, home of the Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) and Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). In both cases, the improvements were multiyear efforts, […]
River Bandits adding more carnival rides to ballpark
More improvements at Modern Woodmen Park next season, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are adding more carnival rides and fan amenities. The area beyond left field at Modern Woodmen Park is set to host a set of carnival rides and attractions, including a Ferris wheel and a carousel. Also […]
River Bandits lower ticket prices for 2014
This is not something most teams do: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are lowering ticket prices for the 2014 season. The team is lowering prices for nearly all ticket plans while offering many flexible packages – from seven games to a full season of 70 games. “Our fans are the […]
Chesser new GM of River Bandits
Another promotion to pass along: Andrew Chesser is the new GM of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), replacing the departing Stefanie Brown. The River Bandits have continuity with Chesser, who has 10 years of experience in Minor League Baseball and has been the River Bandits’ assistant general manager the past […]
Brown leaving River Bandits, Modern Woodmen Park
A sad goodbye to one of our favorite people in baseball: Executive Director of Modern Woodmen Park Stefanie Brown is leaving the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). Following her 10th season in Minor League Baseball — including each of the first six years of the new River Bandits under the ownership […]
River Bandits expand front office for 2014
Though the regular season ended yesterday, teams are already prepping for next year — like the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), who are adding two new front-office members today. The additions: new Assistant General Manager of Special Events Bridget Otten and new Finance Manager Dustin Miller. “The River Bandits make outstanding […]
Modern Woodmen Park named top minor-league ballpark by USA Today
Can’t really disagree here: Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), was voted the top minor-league ballpark in a national contest. Modern Woodmen Park received the most votes from readers, fans and the general public nationwide among 20 nominated ballparks. The nominees were chosen by a panel […]
Construction begins on new Quad Cities Ferris wheel
Construction of a new Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), is finally underway after being delayed this spring and summer. Flooding and unseasonably heavy rains this spring and summer forced a delay of construction of a Ferris wheel past the left-field concourse at […]
Brown back as River Bandits GM
A front-office change with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League): Stefanie Brown is back as GM after taking a leave of absence. Former General Manager Harold Craw is leaving to pursue other opportunities outside the organization. “The River Bandits and Main Street Baseball thank Harold Craw for his great work on […]
Springtime showers bring River Bandits flooding UPDATED!
With the Mississippi River cresting in Davenport, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) are bringing out their bridge system for fan access to Modern Woodmen Park Thursday night. UPDATED! The River Bandits have been on the road this week; good thing, because the Mississippi River hit flood levels — 18 feet […]