Bettendorf, IA – Stress management, health improvement, and other benefits are all associated with the practice of Yoga. On Wednesday, July 21st, the Bettendorf Public Library will host a virtual Yoga session led by the owner of Sunlight Yoga Center at 5:00 p.m. The online, live Hatha class will be appropriate for all levels of ability for teens through adults. Registration is required to attend this free program and can be made by visiting http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/5133869 or by calling the Bettendorf Public Library at 563-344-4179. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the... Read More

Summer is in full swing and there are so many things to feel sunny about in the Quad-Cities! There’s always lots of positive news out there and we highlight some of the awesome things going on every month in this column, What’s The Good News, featured here on QuadCities.com and on KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live!” So, what’s the good news for July 2021? Here are some of the headlines… Quad-Cities Podcast Hub Debuts! Looking for your new favorite podcast? Shop local! With the Quad-Cities Podcast Hub! The site, located on QuadCities.com at quadcities.com/podcasts, offers over 50 podcasts... Read More

Stress management, health improvement, and other benefits are all associated with the practice of Yoga. On Wednesday, July 21st, the Bettendorf Public Library will host a virtual Yoga session led by the owner of Sunlight Yoga Center at 5:00 p.m. The online, live Hatha class will be appropriate for all levels of ability for teens through adults. Registration is required to attend this free program and can be made by visiting http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/5133869 or by calling the Bettendorf Public Library at 563-344-4179. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – The Bettendorf Public Library’s popular Brown Bag Lunch series is offering the community a month-long virtual opportunity to enjoy local music. Running through the entirety of July, a performance by Rebecca Casad and Alan Morrison will be available via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. No registration is required to access this online concert and viewing is free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Brown Bag Lunch concerts are part of the Bettendorf Public Library’s rich history in highlighting local musicians. Rebecca Casad’s... Read More

Tomfoolery On Tremont is presenting JEANIE DOOGAN at 8 p.m. July 18! A table for 2 is $24; a table for 4 is $48. Jeanie Doogan has entertained audiences at colleges, casinos, and corporate events, and is a regular at venues such as Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar. She was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents, and was featured on Nick Jr.’s Moms’ Night Out debut stand up special. Jeanie has set herself apart with her quick observations and no-apology take on teaching, parenthood, and American culture. Her sharp... Read More

Women in the Quad-Cities can now take advantage of no-cost breast cancer screening through UnityPoint Health – Trinity. Appointments are being accepted by calling 309-779-5870. Funding for the breast cancer screening program is possible thanks to the generosity of Riverboat Development Authority and Trinity Health Foundation. “We are committed to our mission of improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We recognize the ongoing need and importance of ensuring our community has access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic services and are providing financial assistance to... Read More

Looking for one of the best bargains for a hometown? Looking for a place with the most affordable cost of living? Looking for a spot to get a great home for a cheap price? You’re living in a place where you can find all of the above — the Quad-Cities. US News and World Report has ranked the Quad-Cities number three overall in the cheapest places to live in the United States. The ranking was based on the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying homeowners of each metro area, and these are the cities with the lowest cost of living in the country. For more information... Read More

Trivia Night Live is rolling into The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It’s Free To Play, with up to eight people per team playing in various categories. What is Trivia Night Live? Trivia Night Live is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more…. Trivia Night Live is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the... Read More

For three hours on a Sunday afternoon, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stevieseatz to chew the fat. (Pun intended). Across the nation there is a movement known in some circles as the “Ghost Kitchen.” A Ghost Kitchen, for those of you not in the know, is a professional kitchen with a time share where several businesses or chefs stir up their creativity and desperately try to fill your plates. Stephen Dearborn is one of these up and coming Ghost Chefs if you will, providing tasty dishes on a time share and sharing them with appreciative diners. The dream is lofty, the goal... Read More

The three-year-old Crawford Brew Works (CBW) is literally raising the bar on mixing community partnerships, fundraising, volunteerism and the time-honored traditions of local live music and craft beer into a delicious, hearty whole. The brewery and bar, at 3659 Devils Glen Road, has served up a new initiative called “Crawford’s Culture of Care” and it involves a more focused amount of time and energy to local non-profit organizations and getting the brewery’s culture involved in the community. Phase one of this culture is a new guest bartending series, which for two months will benefit... Read More