It s almost time for the Fourth of July, and communities across the Quad-Cities region are gearing up for fireworks, food and fun. Here s a roundup of local festivities:
Coal Valley Days is back after a year of Covid-cancellations
After being cancelled last year, and rained on back in 2019, the 2021 Coal Valley Days is back and says their Fourth Of July celebration is one of the best around. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 11:20 PM CDT July 2, 2021
COAL VALLEY, Ill. Normally, Coal Valley Days would take a year to prepare for. But, like most everything in 2021, organizers have had
two years for this celebration, after Covid cancelled their event last summer.
Now the event is back for a small-town feel that doesn t skimp on the fun. With a petting zoo, bouncy slides, carnival food, alcohol, concessions, live music, games, breakfast in the park, a Doggy Dash and more, there s a little bit of everything for anyone who comes out.
Coal Valley Days is back after a year of Covid-cancellations Shelby Kluver
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Normally, Coal Valley Days would take a year to prepare for. But, like most everything in 2021, organizers have had
two years for this celebration, after Covid cancelled their event last summer.
Now the event is back for a small-town feel that doesn t skimp on the fun. With a petting zoo, bouncy slides, carnival food, alcohol, concessions, live music, games, breakfast in the park, a Doggy Dash and more, there s a little bit of everything for anyone who comes out. We re just excited to get the community to come out and enjoy, said Toney Genova, Coal Valley Days President. We spent $6,000 on fireworks this year. So, I mean, we re gonna have a hell of a show.
2nd annual Kickoff To Christmas raises money for families in need
One Coal Valley family went all out on their holiday decorations this year. and it s all for a great cause. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 3:22 AM CST December 14, 2020
COAL VALLEY, Ill. Stephaine and Toney Genova are used to going all out on their yard decorations for the Christmas holiday, and this year is no exception.
The Coal Valley couple has been filling the front of their house with all sorts of inflatables - both familiar Christmas faces and some unexpected ones - since 2007, when they had a house fire. As Stephaine explains, it gave their kids something to look forward to.