The following guest column is from Ezra Sidran, who has done intensive investigative reporting on the City of Davenport, in particular regarding the collapse of the Davenport building downtown. In Greek mythology Cassandra was cursed, “to utter true prophecies but never to be believed. In contemporary usage, her name is employed as a rhetorical device […]
A well-known downtown Davenport restaurant is closing its doors forever. This weekend, the spot known for its baked goods and lunches will say goodbye and close its doors for the last time. Tiphanie’s, which has been a downtown Davenport fixture for over a decade, and whose owner was once on the Food Network, is saying […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Oct. 15, 2025) — The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Quad Cities Chapter invites the community to celebrate National Philanthropy Day on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 8:30 a.m., followed by a keynote presentation and awards program. The event recognizes […]
The River Bend Food Bank, Figge Art Museum, and a Davenport church, students and food pantry are among local organizations stepping up to help combat hunger as the federal government shutdown (now in its second month) has cut food assistance. The regional food bank is urgently raising $145,000 in cash donations as part of Gov. […]
DAVENPORT, IA. – Quad-Cities advertising agency TAG has won two prestigious Davey Awards for their work on websites for Visit Quad Cities and Experience Galesburg. Winners of the 21st Annual Davey Awards were announced this week by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) in New York City. The Davey Awards honors the best […]
After roughly two years in downtown Moline, Sound Conservatory is preparing to pack up and close at the landmark Carnegie library building at the end of this month. Andrzej Kozlowski sold the business (at 504 17th St.) to Ben Tinsman of Bettendorf as of July 1, 2025, and Tinsman (who has taught piano at Sound […]
True to the class and quality it’s brought to countless projects across the Quad Cities, Streamline Architects has unleashed its unerring design skills to transform its elegant new home. Andrew Dasso, owner and principal architect of his 10-year-old firm, has bought the 115-year-old former U.S. post office at 1800 River Drive, Moline, which now houses […]
Quad City Animal Welfare Center is offering its Paws Forward Program that helps shelter pets go from stress to success through enrichment, training, and post-adoption support. With the guidance of our trainer and dedicated volunteers, animals build confidence, learn new skills, and find lasting homes. You can help by sharing our posts, volunteering, donating supplies from our […]
A new golden era is on the horizon at Rock Island’s 21st Avenue and 11th Street, starting next fall, as SAL Community Services is working to open a new $15.7-million child-care and early childhood center, across from Friendship Manor. Dozens of nonprofit, business, local and state leaders attended the groundbreaking Friday for the 32,500-square-foot facility, […]
Zach Edwards is a Rocky alum, a fan of Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO), a supporter of adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and a cheerleader for downtown Rock Island’s rebound. So the 2001 Rock Island High grad and financial advisor seems the perfect person to lead RIBCO into a new chapter in its long, illustrious […]
