My spotlight today is for my good friend Stephen. For three hours on a Sunday afternoon 2 years ago, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stevies Eatz to chew the fat. (Pun intended). Tonight I will spend a few more hours hanging out with Stephen Dearborn, BBQ’er, Chef and most of all good […]
Looking for a new fuzzy friend? QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! This week’s Pet of the Week is… Bowie! Introducing Bowie to the adoption stage! This adorable boy is ready […]
Whereas Christmas is like the silver Cadillac of holidays, Halloween is like a jacked up Camaro with flames on the side. You can have some fun with it, you can get a little wild, you can take some chances, and that’s why it’s a good time. In the food and drink biz, Halloween always offers […]
Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Cheri Bustos will host the Jointless Hull Large Format Tool Update Celebration at Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) to commemorate the site of what will be the world’s largest 3D metal printer. There will be a media availability on Monday, October 24 at 12:00 p.m. […]
The Blue Cat Brewery in Rock Island will celebrate their first anniversary of reviving the classic Quad City beer brand this November. The original owners ran the second oldest operating craft brew pub in Illinois from 1993 to 2017 before brewmaster Charlie Cole and partners brought the brand back to life with the original beer […]
The Quad City Chamber has launched a Black Business Council and a Women’s Business Council. Now, we are launching two more: an Immigrant/Refugee Business Council and a LGBTQ+ Business Council. We are actively recruiting business owners and leaders from across the region to join a council. Tell us about your business challenges and guide us […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The word CEO usually conjures images of high-powered executives at Fortune 500 companies; but in McDonough County and rural counties all over the Midwest, it may look like a high school student selling homemade ice cream or automotive detailing services. The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program was developed in Fall 2008 […]
Rhythm City Casino and Visit Quad Cities are hosting a panel on the future of the gaming industry at 3:30 p.m. TODAY at Rhythm City, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. PANELISTS: Nancy Ballenger – Senior Vice President & General Manager, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf / Caesars Entertainment Travis Hankins – Vice President & General Manager, Bally’s […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve roads, bridges and tunnels across the state. “Thanks to President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law, we’re making historic investments to build safer, stronger and smarter roadways right here in Illinois,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “This investment in […]
The Quad Cities Veteran Network, in partnership with IowaWORKS, will celebrate its 4th Anniversary of connecting veterans to local jobs. The networking group meets the third Thursday of each month to bring together veterans looking for work and top employers in the Quad Cities who are seeking employees. “We understand the power networking has in finding […]
