Craig’s List – 4 Things to Know – 8/2
Day two of the fair, and the middle of the week already.
1 - One more pretty nice day until we get some rain and cooler temps. A sun and cloud mix could contain an isolated shower today. Rain Thursday leads to cooler temps for the weekend. The National Weather Service office in Davenport has your forecast details here.
2 - Southern rock pioneers Lynyrd Skynyrd were scheduled to take the grandstand at the Mississippi Valley Fair tomorrow night, but a family medical emergency resulted in the band cancelling the performance. Vince Neal from the band Motley Crue will perform in their place. More entertainment news when we do That Hollywood Thing at around 8:40am.
3 - The Quad Cities River Bandits open a 7-game home-stand tonight against Burlington. After a three-game series with the Bees, Beloit comes to town for four games. Scores and more when we do That Sports Thing at around 7:40am.
4 - Just in time for back to school, Tax-Free Weekend returns this weekend in Iowa. Tami Seitz writes about how parents shopping for back to school can enjoy valuable savings as the state waves the sales tax.
Have a great Wednesday.
- Craig