
Paddlers take part in Floatzilla 2023 on Saturday, Aug. 19, in Rock Island. Floatzilla 2024 – the largest paddle event on the Mississippi River – is returning to the Quad Cities this week with hopes of breaking the world record and becoming the largest raft of canoes and kayaks. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON
Amy Roberts loved the sunny weather and mild temperatures on Saturday, Aug. 19, as she paddled her kayak during the Floatzilla 2023 event.
At least, she loved most of the weather. Saturday’s windy conditions topped many of the conservations held by people on the Mississippi River. Paddlers faced a…

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