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PHOTOS: 11 images of people celebrating Fourth of July at TPC Deere Run

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Throwback Thursday: Quad-City Times archive revisits Fourth of July celebrations of the 1830s

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Davenport’s first Fourth of July in 1837 featured barbecue, cannon salutes and a grand ball. Take a trip through this week’s Quad-City Times archive.

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The story behind Iowa’s military appreciation helmet decals, a program staple since 2011

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The Iowa football program rarely strays from its standard black and gold look, but one alternate uniform variant has endured and made 10 appearances since its introduction in 2011.

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Photos: 95 images from round two of the John Deere Classic

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Scenes from round two of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run on Friday, July 3, in Silvis. 

'Like coming home again': 10 quotes that capture the John Deere Classic

'Like coming home again': 10 quotes that capture the John Deere Classic

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Ten fans, 10 perspectives. Here's what spectators from across the country said makes the John Deere Classic worth the trip every year.

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Stormy start to July comes after rainy June in the Quad-Cities

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The storms that rolled through the Quad-Cities on Thursday and Friday continued a wet weather pattern begun in June. The storms forced the cancelation of Red, White and Boom. 

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Read our stories of Iowa History to commemorate 250 years of America here

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Eric Cole discusses his second round at the John Deere Classic

Eric Cole discusses his second round at the John Deere Classic

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Lee Hodges putts way into second place at the John Deere Classic

Lee Hodges putts way into second place at the John Deere Classic

Lee Hodges sat alone in second after Friday's second round thanks to his putter.

John Deere Classic Round 3 delayed, restructuring to split tees and preferred lies

John Deere Classic Round 3 delayed, restructuring to split tees and preferred lies

Lightning and thunderstorms delayed the start of the third round of the John Deere Classic on Saturday morning .PGA Tour communications announced restructured split tees off holes 1 and 10.

Scenes from the first hole at TPC Deere Run on day one of the John Deere Classic

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Scenes from the first hole at TPC Deere Run on day one of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Silvis, IL. 

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