More than a match: Eastern Iowa Special Needs Tennis Tournament serves up a day of joy | Local News

The Eastern Iowa Special Needs Tennis Tournament held its annual event on Saturday, July 11,  with this year’s competition taking place outdoors.

The River Cities Tennis and Pickleball Association Big River Pickleball Tournament used to take place in Eldridge and North Scott. When the person in charge retired, the new director, Cindy Rasche, became concerned.

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