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A new museum in downtown Davenport is drawing attention for the way it’s preserving a part of American performance history.
American Pickers star and performer Danielle Colby is bringing the history of burlesque to downtown Davenport. At 322 Brady St., the new museum will feature exhibits from Colby’s collection, ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Danielle Colby, star of the series American Pickers, is opening a museum in downtown Davenport to highlight the history and artistry of Burlesque.
Burlesque is coming to Iowa in a new and exciting way — right in the heart of downtown Davenport. On Saturday, June 21, American Pickers star Danielle Colby will lift the velvet curtains at the ...
Others are lesser-known, such as Davenport resident Marion Crandell, who became the first American female military casualty of World War I. Iowa's history holds many diverse treasures.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and commemorates the abolition of slavery and freedom for Black and African Americans.
Always free! Even though, after the holiday, this seems like the most Monday of Friday’s, we still have a slew of events to ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A new exhibit honoring Mexican American history and culture will soon open at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. The public can view the temporary exhibit, "Indigenous Roots of ...
As he turns 88, LySanias A. Broyles looks back on the history of his life and involvement in Civil Rights efforts in Davenport. GARY L. KRAMBECK Facebook ...
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa man who gained fame from his role on a History Channel show has died. Frank Fritz died Monday night, according to his co-star Mike Wolfe.