We have some stunning shots of the island known as Modern Woodmen Park, as the home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League) was largely unaffected by Mississippi River flooding over the Independence Day weekend. The images are by Rich Guill, the official photographer for the River Bandits. RELATED STORIES: Spring […]
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Spring rains bring July flooding to Modern Woodmen Park
This has been one of the wettest seasons on record, and all that rain is causing some serious Mississippi River flooding — with Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), prepped for the water. In and of itself, Modern Woodmen Park is very protected from the rising […]
River Bandits add another amusement to ballpark: Space Camp
The ballpark amusement area at Modern Woodmen Park — which already includes an awesome Ferris wheel — expanded last night with the addition of a “Space Camp” ride by the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). “Space Camp” is an electrically-powered four-seat gyroscope manufactured by Amusements International. “Space Camp” will spin its […]
Ferris wheel installation starts this week at Quad Cities
This will certainly be a unique addition to the downtown Davenport skyline: the installation of a Ferris wheel at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League), begins today. A six-person crew from Chance Rides, the Ferris wheel manufacturer based in Wichita, Kan., will be on hand for […]
Improvements approved for Modern Woodmen Park
In the end, the vote wasn’t close: the Davenport (Ia.) City Council voted 9-1 to fund improvements at Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low Class A; Midwest League). The improvements, as part of a new Modern Woodmen Park lease, would spruce up the left-field area of the ballpark with a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]