Flood Waters Won’t Stop Bandits

The Mississippi River is rising again this spring in Davenport (IA), as crews worked Friday to build an elevated pedestrian walkway into Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League).  Like last year, the completed path will take visitors over the temporary flood wall, which has been built to 22 feet above flood stage outside the stadium.  Read more and view news clip here.

Bandits Adding Amusement Rides for 2013

PRESS RELEASE – The Modern Woodmen Park experience is about family-friendly fun, and this season Main Street Amusements is enhancing the ballpark to a whole new level. The Quad Cities River Bandits are set to become the first team in Minor League Baseball to bring a Ferris wheel inside its ballpark. But they are not stopping there. The River Bandits will also be adding a dual

River Bandits Pondering Addition of 4-D Theater

Dave Heller, owner of the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League), wants to add a small 4-D theater to the menagerie of attractions at Modern Woodmen Park that will, by the end of the current season,  include a Ferris wheel, two 300-foot zip lines, a carousel and a Froghopper ride for children.  Read more here.

Loan for New Ferris Wheel Signed with THE National Bank

PRESS RELEASE – The new Ferris wheel coming to Modern Woodmen Park is a step closer to its new home in the Quad Cities, as the Quad Cities River Bandits announced approval of a five-year loan from THE National Bank to fund the project that will bring an iconic addition to the ballpark and riverfront.

River Bandits Unveil Monster Promotional Schedule

PRESS RELEASE – Quad Cities River Bandits fans last season set the highest attendance for the franchise in 17 years, and the club is rewarding its record-setting fans with the most packed promotional schedule in team history. The River Bandits announced at a press conference Monday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park that they will have the most fireworks shows, family entertainment, theme nights

River Bandits Introduce Newly Renovated Business Center Powered by Bradfield’s

PRESS RELEASE – In recent years, Modern Woodmen Park has rapidly transformed into a versatile venue for hundreds of events year-round, and the ballpark will soon open another unique space for groups and businesses in the Quad Cities community. The Quad Cities River Bandits will host a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 14, to unveil the newly renovated Bandits Business Center powered by

Bandits Cut Food Prices, Expand Lineup for 2013

As baseball fans in the Quad Cities await the new sights, sounds and experiences that will highlight the 2013 River Bandits season, they can now anticipate new and more affordable tastes of summer at Modern Woodmen Park. The team is cutting the prices on a wide menu of food items and giving fans several new options at the ballpark concession stands for the upcoming season.

Council Approves Ballpark Ferris Wheel

The Davenport (IA) City Council has approved an agreement with the Single-A Quad-Cities River Bandits (Midwest League) for construction of a Ferris wheel on the riverfront outside Modern Woodmen Park.  Read more here.  View renderings gallery here.

River Bandits Name Craw New GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits announced they have named Harold Craw the new general manager of the Midwest League club in a press conference with team owner Dave Heller Tuesday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park. Craw has worked the past 11 years in Minor League Baseball and was previously the assistant general manager with the Charleston (S.C.) RiverDogs of the

Brown Steps Down as River Bandits GM

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits announced on Tuesday that Stefanie Brown has stepped down from her role as general manager of the Class-A Midwest League club, and Main Street Baseball is immediately beginning a search for a new River Bandits general manager.

Amusement Rides for Riverfront, Modern Woodmen Park?

The owner of the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League) is exploring the idea of adding a Ferris wheel and carousel to the city’s waterfront next to Modern Woodmen Park.  There are obstacles, not the least of which would be protecting the new rides from potential flood waters.  Read more here.

Bandits Hold First-Ever Miss Snowflake and Mr. Frost Contests

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits announced and congratulated the winners of the first-ever Miss Snowflake and Mr. Frost contests that took place at the annual indoor Frost Fest Dec. 16 at Modern Woodmen Park.

River Bandits, Astros Sign New PDC

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits and Houston Astros signed a two-year Player Development Contract on Monday, as River Bandits General Manager Stefanie Brown and Astros Director of Player Development Fred Nelson announced the new affiliation at an afternoon press conference at Modern Woodmen Park.

Cardinals Renew PDC With Redbirds, Ditch River Bandits and Muckdogs

The St. Louis Cardinals have extended their player development contract (PDC) with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds (Pacific Coast League) through 2014.  The Cardinals are also expected to announce that they will not be renewing their PDC’s with the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest League) and Single-A Batavia Muckdogs (New York-Penn League).  Read more here.

River Bandits Set Attendance Record

PRESS RELEASE – With 6,082 fans at Modern Woodmen Park for the River Bandits’ game with the Kane County Cougars Friday night, a total of 240,008 attended River Bandits games this season, setting the single-season attendance record for the Quad Cities River Bandits under the five-year ownership of Main Street Baseball.

River Bandits to Sport First-Ever Fan Photo Jerseys

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits are offering fans the chance to purchase and put their photographs in small squares in the team’s jersey numbers for the first-ever U.S. professional sports photo jersey auction.

River Bandits Celebrate 7 Million Fans (Since 1960)

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities minor league baseball franchise on Saturday night surpassed an all-time attendance of seven million fans since the franchise began playing in the Midwest League in 1960, and the River Bandits marked the milestone with a package of seven prizes for the seven millionth fan.

River Bandits to Give Away Replica World Series Rings

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits will join the St. Louis Cardinals and two other minor league affiliates in giving away replica World Series Championship rings this season. The Cardinals’ Class-A affiliate and the defending Midwest League Champions, the River Bandits, will give out the replica rings on a pair of Pay Your Bill Wednesdays presented by Mix 96 on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22.

Bandits Promotions Will Make History in 2012

PRESS RELEASE – The Quad Cities River Bandits made history with their fifth Midwest League Championship in 2011. The team will make more history in its 2012 promotions lineup, which was announced at a press conference earlier today. This season’s schedule will include an Opening Day tribute to the man verified as the oldest living in the United States, a promotion that will take place for the

River Bandits Announce Front Office Moves

PRESS RELEASE – While baseball took its winter hibernation following a Midwest League championship season at Modern Woodmen Park, the River Bandits front office has been full of activity, with the hiring and promotions of several staff members, including the hiring of a new assistant general manager, Andrew Chesser, who brings eight years of experience in minor league baseball.

Brown Again Named Female Executive of the Year

PRESS RELEASE – On the heels of getting named the new general manager of the Quad Cities River Bandits, Stefanie Brown has been named the Midwest League Female Executive of the Year as voted on by league executives. This is the third time in four years the league has recognized Brown with such an award.

Goodman Steps Down, Brown Moves Up

PRESS RELEASE – After four years of service, River Bandits general manager Kirk Goodman is stepping down and will be replaced by current assistant general manager Stefanie Brown. At the age of 28, Brown becomes the youngest general manager (and only the second female general manager) in the Midwest League and one of the youngest in all of Minor League Baseball. The transfer of

Bandits Open New Sky Deck Lounge

PRESS RELEASE – Construction crews have completed work on the latest improvement at Modern Woodmen Park – a new glass-enclosed upscale lounge for the popular group area on the third level of the ballpark. The “Sky Deck Lounge,” as it will be known, offers Quad Cities residents a terrific view of the field from above the third-base dugout along with all of the modern amenities currently

River Bandits Unveil All-Star Week Events

PRESS RELEASE – The River Bandits today announced one of the most jam-packed entertainment and promotion schedules ever seen for a Midwest League All-Star Game. This year’s event, to be held in the Quad Cities on June 20 and 21, promises to be one of the highlights of the summer.

Youth Art Contest Winners to Have Artwork Diplayed Inside Modern Woodmen

PRESS RELEASE – Six young students from around the Quad Cities will have their artwork prominently displayed inside Modern Woodmen Park this season for winning the River Bandits’ Art Contest held this spring with area students.

Bridge Over Troubled Waters at Woodmen

Modern Woodmen Park, home of the Single-A Quad Cities River Bandits, is surrounded by Mississippi River flood waters, but a temporary bridge to get fans in and out of the stadium are keeping Woodmen open for business.  Read more and view photo here.

Modern Woodmen Park Flood Protection Update

PRESS RELEASE – The City of Davenport will be providing fans with safe and easy access into Modern Woodmen Park during the current Mississippi River flood. Currently, flood panels are in place around the front plaza of Modern Woodmen Park. The upcoming homestand, April 15-20, will still take place as scheduled. A pedestrian walkway will be in place allowing fans to safely and easily pass over

Hawkeyes, Leathernecks to Play at Modern Woodmen Park

PRESS RELEASE – NCAA Division I baseball returns to Modern Woodmen Park this month when the Iowa Hawkeyes and Western Illinois Leathernecks take to the field on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30pm.

New Videoboard Coming to Modern Woodmen Park

PRESS RELEASE – The River Bandits have collaborated with the City of Davenport to provide their fans one of the biggest and highest quality pictures in all of Single-A Baseball.

River Bandits to Hold Mock Reception to Showcase Ballpark Banquet Area, Lounge

PRESS RELEASE – Every year, hundreds of parties, receptions, fund-raisers, charitable events and corporate meetings are held in the Mediacom Sports Lounge and/or the banquet area of Modern Woodmen Park’s suite level. The River Bandits are putting these areas on display during a mock reception on Sunday, February 20.

2011 Midwest League All-Star Logo Unveiled

PRESS RELEASE – The River Bandits have unveiled the logo for the 2011 Midwest League All-Star Game being held at Modern Woodmen Park on Tuesday, June 21.

River Bandits Announce Changes to Front Office

PRESS RELEASE – With physical upgrades taking place both outside and inside Modern Woodmen Park, improvements to the River Bandits front office staff have been made to accommodate the rapid growth of the organization.