Kinetic is the word that comes to mind when speaking with Chef Laken. It’s a Wednesday night and I am sitting down to share a meal and a conversation with another incredible Chef. The restaurant, The Kitchen Brigade, 210 E. River Drive, Davenport. The food, Wings and Cakes (Double fried chicken wings, sticky honey chow chow with Alabama white sauce and lattice corn cakes) and Chicken & Grits (Pan seared thigh, green chile grits, chorizo cream, cilantro salad, with roasted tomatoes) Quite possibly the best grits I’ve ever had. These Chef made meals by the QC and maybe world famous... Read More

BREAKING  NEWS: Theo’s Java Club, which has been one of the most fertile hangouts for the Quad-Cities creative scene and one of the most unique coffeehouses in the area for almost three decades, will close its doors for the last time as Theo’s on Wednesday, Oct. 6. As previously reported on QuadCities.com, owner Theo Grevas had mentioned Oct. 2 as a potential closing date for the quirky and unique spot for coffee, sandwiches, tea and more which has been a haven for a wide variety of folks from creatives to tourists at 213 17th St., Rock Island since 1994. Instead, the closing will... Read More

Nikulski Financial, Inc., a fee only Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm located in Bettendorf, is excited to announce the construction of their new corporate headquarters in the Shops of the Woodlands business development. The new site will be conveniently located off of 53rd Street, between Devils Glen and the roundabout at Middle Road, just behind the Genesis Family Practice on Ontario Drive. “It’s exciting for us to be able to invest back into this great community who have been trusting us with their financial planning since we opened back in 2006,” said Brian Nikulski, CFP® and... Read More

The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting to discuss the Interstate 80 corridor study in Scott County. The I-80 study includes evaluation of potential capacity expansion options on I-80 and related improvements at the interchanges along the corridor. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input and discuss alternatives along the corridor from approximately 3.5 miles west of the I-280 interchange, east to the Southwest 35th Street overpass. The Iowa DOT is providing two meeting formats for the public meeting: in-person and an at your own pace virtual meeting. In-person... Read More

Genesis Health System announced today a new collaboration with Premier Inc. (NASDAQ: PINC), a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, and Exela® Pharma Sciences, LLC to secure vital supply of pharmaceutical products and support domestic production. Genesis, along with Premier and 10 other U.S. health systems, acquired a minority stake in Exela Holdings, Inc., the holding company of Exela® Pharma Sciences, LLC. Via the collaboration, Genesis and its partners will gain expanded access to 19 pharmaceutical products, including several generic injectables that frequently appear... Read More

Jumer’s has rolled the dice for the last time on its old name and has officially drawn a new moniker — Bally’s Quad-Cities Casino. The casino announced the following on its Facebook page: Our name has changed and we are officially part of the Bally’s Corporation family! We would like to present to you Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel, formerly known as Jumer’s Casino & Hotel. Welcome to the Ballyverse…we can’t wait for all the exciting things to come! #BallysQuadCities #jumpintothethrill #welcometotheballyverse  Read More

During its 2021 International Conference & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Association for Talent Development recognized organizations and individuals for their excellence in talent development during a virtual awards recognition celebration. ATD honored Genesis Medical Center – Davenport with an Excellence in Practice Award for its practice, Pathway for Positive Change, in the Change Management category. The award recognizes the positive culture created at Genesis Medical Center-Davenport by introducing the Orange Frog initiative. Orange Frog workshops are based on the study of positive... Read More

KIIK-FM (104.9) is returning to familiar territory — going back to a country format as The River starting Monday, according to sources inside the station who asked not to be named. The station, owned by Townsquare Media, has been bounced around from format to format in the past two decades. From 2000 to 2007, it was known as KBOB-FM, which, as the name may suggest, was a country station. It failed to make much of a dent in country king WLLR-FM’s ratings, despite high profile hirings of on-air staff in Mike Kenneally and Jack Carey, and, despite a fairly long tenure at country during... Read More

There have not been many constants that have stood the test of time in downtown Rock Island, through the passing of several eras, over the last three decades. Theo’s Java Club has been one of the few. The unique, quirky, fantastic java and performance space at 213 17th St. has been a haven for local creatives and characters, blending with area lawyers and courthouse types, business folks, and tourists popping over from the hotel across the street. Theo’s has long been a magnet for the Quad-Cities, drawing a broad range of people because it was a singular destination. Sure, you could... Read More

A new solar initiative providing solar-covered parking was unveiled today at Quad Cities International Airport – MLI. The positive news announcement demonstrated a commitment to clean and renewable energy and an enhancement for the customer experience, as part of a broader direction helping to jump start QCIA’s Gateway vision and plans for the future. Keep up the great work!  Read More