It isn’t often that you get to comment on the story of your own death, but we live in a time of unreality, rumor and the aptly and ironically named Artificial Intelligence, so, here we are, and here is Paula Sands, erstwhile retired local media personality, confirming that tales of her demise have been, to […]
In celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary this year, the Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library are launching a new podcast, Artifacts & Archives. The first episode premieres Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. This engaging series will take listeners on a journey through 250 years of American history—seen through the […]
DAVENPORT, IA. – TAG, a leading advertising, branding, and digital media agency in Davenport, Iowa, welcomes Mike Bawden as its new Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy. Bawden, the former president of Bawden & Associates, brings decades of experience working with clients nationwide on brand-building and marketing issues. “I’m excited to be working […]
Quad City Arts has announced that Brian Allen is no longer serving as Executive Director of the organization. The Board of Directors thanks Brian for his service and contributions during his time with Quad City Arts and wishes him well in his future endeavors, according to a statement from board president Sam McCullum. “Brian Allen […]
Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) announces that the annual Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport (421 W. River Drive). Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities. “This year’s ‘This is Iowa’ theme is a […]
Looking for fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s your guide to cool, fun things to do in and around the area, and it drops every week here on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com! This weekend you can get the lowdown on Icetravaganza, live […]
Vibrant Credit Union has launched a new Be The Good Foundation, a philanthropic initiative designed to power more kindness, more opportunity, and more “good stuff” in communities across the Midwest. For years, Vibrant has believed that doing good shouldn’t be a side project — it should be part of who we are, says a recent credit union release. The Be The Good Foundation brings that […]
Max Allan Collins will be hitting a very special milestone this year. The Muscatine-based writer will have his book, Quarry’s Reunion, published in November, marking his fifth decade writing the series. The announcement was released on social media today by the Hard Case Crime page: “Very excited to reveal the new Quarry novel, QUARRY’S REUNION […]
This spring catch The Black Dahlia Murder at Capitol Theatre! Featuring The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, & Corpse Pile on Friday, May 1st.Local presale code: BDMCAPCode valid Thursday, January 15th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.Tickets on sale Friday, January 16th at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/1286670/
Friends and family of Greg Hipskind are reeling from the sudden, shocking loss of the incredibly kind, gifted, giving Rock Island man who started and led QC Rock Academy and was the longtime backbone for the rock band Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls. Hipskind, 49, died on Friday, Jan. 3 (from a sudden heart attack), […]
