For 35 years, Tug Fest has been a staple for the Quad Cities, Iowans and Illinoisians alike to get together and compete to see which state's riverbanks have the strongest residents, but this year may look vastly different than previous years.
Negotiations between the LeClaire and Port Byron Tug Fest committees have stalled. Iowa reps say "vastly different currents" give the Illinois side an advantage.