28 books by local authors to read this summer. Here’s a roundup of summer reads for kids and adults to accompany your beach trips, holiday getaways and culinary adventures.

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Devon Spreen, 13, of Bettendorf, does a 540 spin at Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park in Taylor Ridge, Ill., during Saturday's Sports Illustrated for Kids Next Snow Search competition.

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Continuing with the much-loved traditions, the 2011 Moomba Festival is jam packed with actions and performances from the spectacular Moomba Parade, carnival rides, the madcap Birdman Rally and Moomba ...