We saw the installation for this earlier this season, and now it’s up and running, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) add a bumper-car amusement ride to Modern Woodmen Park. (more…)
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River Bandits add third scholarship
Some good news for the day: The Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) are expanding the Bandit Scholars Program with the addition of a third Bandit Scholarship, which will be open annually to Quad Cities-area students entering Augustana College. (more…)
Attendance news: Chihuahuas, River Bandits
Attendance milestones to note: the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the 1-millionth fan to Southwest University Park this weekend, while the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), set a modern single-game record. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks: Modern Woodmen Park
Over the next three days we’ll be announcing winners of our Best of the Ballparks competition and wrapping up voting in a few other categories. The winner at the Low A level: Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Rise of the Mega Candy Drop
Over the past several years, the Mega Candy Drop has become a promotional staple across MiLB. The prospect of hundreds, or even thousands, of kids sprinting onto the field for a free treat is one thing, but there is something about seeing candy fall out of helicopter that makes it all the more unique. (more…)
QC Sports Hall of Fame comes to Modern Woodmen Park
We’re seeing more of this across MiLB ballparks: the Quad Cities Sports Hall of Fame now has a permanent home at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
Wheelchair access on tap for Davenport Ferris wheel
The Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), will be upgraded for wheelchair access for the coming season. (more…)
Another Modern Woodmen Park upgrade planned for 2015
We’re going to see more changes at Modern Woodmen Park for 2015, as the Davenport City Council approved a concourse expansion proposed by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). (more…)
River Bandits donate $50K to Genesis Health Services Foundation
Fulfilling a pledge made for the inaugural season of the Ferris wheel and other amusements at Modern Woodmen Park, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Main Street Amusements today presented a $50,000 donation to the Genesis Health Services Foundation. (more…)
2014 Ballpark Improvement: Quad Cities River Bandits
Providing great views of the ballpark and one of the best Minor League Baseball experiences, a new Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) is our choice for Best Ballpark Improvement in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
Quad Cities joins attendance-record parade
Another attendance record to note: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) set a new mark for highest per-game average for a season in the 55-year history of the franchise, with 3,885 fans per game. The 2014 season also saw five of the 11 largest single-game home crowds – all 7,089 or larger […]
River Bandits team up with Genesis Health for charity
Nice charity drive here: the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Main Street Amusements are pledging at least a $50,000 donation this year to the Genesis Health Services Foundation from new Modern Woodmen Park amusements. For each ride of the new amusements at Modern Woodmen Park — including the 105-foot Ferris […]
Another River Bandits amusement unveiled tonight: Drop’N Twist
Another amusement makes its debut tonight at Modern Woodmen Park, as the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) and Main Street Amusements unveil the Mediacom Drop’N Twist in the ballpark’s Party Plaza. The Mediacom Drop’N Twist is a pneumatically powered, 30-foot tower manufactured by SBF Rides. The ride vertically bounces a gondola […]