Photographer Louis Brems: Best Images of 2015
Photographer Louis Brems: Best images of 2015.
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Saukenuk Paddlers head up river at the canoe and kayak “First In” paddle in the Mississippi River at Marquette Street landing, Davenport.
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David Porth, owner of Rock Island Livestock Auction poses for a portrait inside the livestock auction house.
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Eagles fly around Lock and Dam 14 as seen from the Davenport riverfront. Visitors will have plenty of chances to view the majestic birds, from river front, to this weekends Bald Eagle Days at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island.
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A traveler at the Quad City International Airport, looks at "Navel Gazing" by William Butler in the Quad City Arts display
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Sevan Spooner, 16, of Blue Grass, shows his support for the LBGT community and joins the masses in a rally against the Westboro Baptist Church, across the street from Davenport West High School.
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A sculpture in Vander Veer park's Children's Sculpture Garden is covered in a thin layer of ice after an ice storm moved through the Quad Cities late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
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Aaron Henderson holds his hand to his forehead after the jury found him guilty on one count of first degree murder in the death of Derek Jackson.
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Aaron Henderson looks back at a family member reaching out to him after the jury found him guilty on one count of first degree murder in the death of Derek Jackson.
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Alleman's Kourtney Johannes, heads the ball back up field in action Tuesday, against Geneseo.
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The Bandits Kristian Trompiz and Mott Hyde stand for the National Anthem prior to their game against Clinton Tuesday, at Modern Woodmen Park.
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Ian Forslund and Hannah Harris, pick salad mix in preparation for Saturday's Farmer's Market in Davenport, at the "Mad Farmer" farm in Coal Valley, IL.
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Viven, holds eggs gathered from the hen house at "Mad Farmer" Ian Forsland's farm in Coal Valley, IL.
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Cassie Engels, 11, of Rock Island, is all smiles as former San Francisco 49er great Roger Craig signs a 49er football for her at Dick's Sporting Goods in Southpark Mall, Satruday, in Moline.
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Ken Croken announces the arrival of Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, at his home in Davenport, IA., Saturday, July, 18th, 2015.
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New Jersey Governor & 2016 Presidential candidate Chris Christie, and Fried What owner Norma Bowers, pick out a Bacon Wrapped Oreo for Christie to try at Bix Street Fest Friday, July, 24, 2015 in Davenport, IA.
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Runners flood their way up Brady Street at the start of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 Saturday, July, 25, 2015.
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Brett Grimes, of Martin Masonry, moves cinder blocks while working on the $2.6 Million renovation and expansion at Bridgeview Elementary School in LeClaire.
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Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU, tells attendants at the Quad-Cities Chamber of Commerce annual meeting "My mom told me, Poverty is a temporary situation, Poverty of the mind is forever". at the iWireless Center in Moline.
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Retired United States Army Veteran Josh Kerber, of West Chicago, Ill., attempts to clean 175-pounds at a community CrossFit work out at Abeerrant CrossFit in Eldridge, at a fundraiser for Counterstrike Fitness in East Moline, Ill., a gym designed to reduce veteran suicide rate and call attention to post-traumatic-stress-disorder.
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Alana Peitscher of Bettendorf, rubs under the chin of a painted box turtle at the Family Fun and Discovery Fair in 2015 at Bettendorf Public Library. This year's Discovery Fair will be held Saturday at the Family Museum.
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Hannah Howard, of The Nature Conservancy, will explain how regular gardeners can provide habitat for insects, butterflies, birds and other creatures with native plants, such as this compass plant.
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Iowa Hawkeyes fullback Macon Plewa (42) and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end Nate Meier (34) carry the Cy-Hawk trophy back to the band after their win in an NCAA football between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames, Iowa., on Saturday, September, 12, 2015.
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Davenport West junior Tyler Gerdts and Hugo pick up the pace at the Rock Island Cross Country Invitational at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve.
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People help shape out the balloon "Knot A Balloon" during inflation at the Quad Cities Balloon Festival. The Balloon Festival continues Saturday, with Balloon Launch at 5PM and Balloon Glow at dusk.
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North Texas Mean Green running back Jeffrey Wilson (26) hauls in a pass over the top of an official just in front of Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Cole Fisher (36) in an NCAA Football game between the North Texas Mean Green and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa., September, 26, 2015.
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Iowa tight end Henry Krieger Coble (80) hopes to hear his name called during this weekend's NFL Draft.
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Bo, a Lab mix, 5, sits up for a treat from his owner Gwendolyn Lee, of Davenport, at Dogtoberfest, at the Bierstube in LeClaire, the event helps raise money for Crow Creek Dog Park.
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An Assistant Fire Chief lost his helmet while battling flames and now lays in the smoldering field at fire just north of the train tracks at S. 1st Street and E. Trail Rd. in Eldridge.
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Smoke masks the sun as a Scott County Sheriff directs traffic at a field fire just north of the train tracks at S. 1st Street and E. Trail Rd. in Eldridge.
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Illinois Wesleyan running back Maurice Shoemaker-Gilmore slips the tackle of Augustana's Frank Kalble on a 55-yard touchdown run in a NCCA Division III football game between the Augustana Vikings and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans at Charles D. Lindberg Stadium, in Rock Island, Ill.
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Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley, chases his donut down as it dangles from string. Department leaders and City of Rock Island Employees took part in a Donut dangle eating contest with money raised benefiting the United Way.
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Senator Bernie Sanders says: " Enough is enough" at the Adler Theatre during his campaign stop in Davenport, part of the #RockinTheBern Concert to showcase Iowa musicians and Bernie's All-Star Band
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Iowa Hawkeyes tight end George Kittle (46) makes a one handed catch against the Maryland Terrapins in an NCAA Football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa., Saturday, October, 31, 2015.
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Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Josey Jewell (43) grabs the facemask of Maryland Terrapins quarterback Perry Hills (11) while sacking him in an NCAA Football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa., Saturday, October, 31, 2015.
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The Mallards Ryan Tesink (16), watches his shot deflect off the stick of Missouri goalie Josh Robinson (30), in a ECHL match-up between the Quad-City Mallards and the Missouri Mavericks at the i-Wireless Center, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Moline, Ill.
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Serenity Davis, 5, points towards the families burning apartment at 903 1/2 22nd Street Rock Island, as fire crews from Rock Island and the Rock Island Arsenal battle the blaze.
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Rock Island Arsenal firefighters use a tower truck at 903 1/2 22nd Street Rock Island to battle flames coming from the roof.
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Iowa's Patrick Rhodes and Oklahoma State's Alex Dieringer battle at Grapple on the Gridiron in front of a record crowd of 42,287 in an NCAA Wrestling match-up between the #4 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the #1 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa., November, 14, 2015.
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Iowa's Patrick Rhoads, wrestles Oklahoma State's Alex Dieringer, in an NCAA Wrestling match-up between the #4 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the #1 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa., November, 14, 2015.
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A young Hawkeye fan clears snow from seats prior to kick off of the #5 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the Purdue Boilermakers at Kinnick Stadium, Saturday, November, 20th, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Jim Thorpe Award winner Desmond King will lock up on Iowa State star receiver Allen Lazard on Saturday night.
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Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Austin Appleby (12) has a bad snap tip off his hands in the Iowa Hawkeyes 40-20 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Kinnick Stadium, Saturday, November, 20th, 2015, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Jeff Mores, of Rock Island, waits outside the front door at Christian Care in Rock Island. The homeless shelter Monday provided coats, hats, gloves, hygiene products, blankets and food to the Quad Cities less fortunate.
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Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz, opens his town hall meeting with a few jokes at Tanglewood Hills Pavilion, in Bettendorf, Iowa.
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Iowa running back Akrum Wadley (25) returns as the Hawkeyes' No. 2 tailback after running for 496 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
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Iowa Hawkeyes running back Akrum Wadley (25) is tripped up short of the goal line by Michigan State Spartans safety Montae Nicholson (9) in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium Between the Michigan State Spartans and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Indianapolis, In., Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2015.
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Michigan State Spartans cornerback Arjen Colquhoun (36) holds up the Big Ten Championship Trophy after Michigan State's 16-13 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium Between in Indianapolis, In., Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2015.
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Bettendorf's J. Michael Young (13) is fouled on his way to the basket by North Scott's Drew Boffeli (24) in a MAC conference match-up between the Bettendorf Bulldogs and the North Scott Lancers in Eldridge, Iowa, Tuesday, December, 15, 2015.
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A tree took the shed and back portion of this house at 920 54th Street Moline. Mid-American Energy says: 4000 Quad-City customers still without power.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Mike Gesell (10) glides to the basket for two past Michigan State Spartans forward Matt Costello (10) in the Big Ten opener between the Michigan State Spartans and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa., Tuesday, December, 29, 2015.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Mike Gesell (10) has his shot blocked by Michigan State Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) in the Big Ten opener between the Michigan State Spartans and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa., Tuesday, December, 29, 2015.
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Mike Gesell (10) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Peter Jok (14) celebrate with the fans after the Iowa Hawkeyes 83-70 upset over the #1 ranked Michigan State Spartans at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa., Tuesday, December, 29, 2015.
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Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) fights for a loose ball rebound in the Hawkeyes 83-70 upset of No. 1-ranked Michigan State last season.
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Lee Roseland, of Davenport, speed walks through Vander Veer Park, saying: " I speed walk everyday for health, wellness and piece of mind."
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Addison Williamson, 5, of Rock Island, mixes home made pink slime made from glue, borax, water, and food coloring at Pumpkin Extravaganza, at the Quad City Botanical Center, Sunday.
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