Hi-
I am so happy to see the Dog Park catagory this year - thanks! People loves their pets so I would like to see more questions about pets. Obviously owning a dog boutique I think a great question for next year would be "where is your favorite place to take your pet?" or even "favorite pet shop?" would be super...just a suggestion!
Thanks,
Kelly

What happened to the Nightlife section? Best bars, DJ's, etc.?

And FYI, when you're done taking the survey, it puts up a page telling you thanks for participating "in the 2007 survey. Results will be posted Feb. 13, 2008"

Suggestion: Most Beautiful Place in the QC

@Eh?: Nightlife will be a component in the second session of balloting. We thought the old ballots were too intimidating with the number of categories, so we broke it up into two parts.

Life Fitness Center has the greatest staff, workout sessions at various levels, instructors who know how encourage you and push you to do your best(within reason), good equipment, and there is a lot positive to be said for the patrons also. Hope to see you all there!

Where is a dog park in the quad cities? you mean ben butterworth?
And I agree with the nightclub/bar section. What about best summerfest (ya maka my weekend, gumbo ya ya, red white and boom, tugfest). How about best high school? get more people involved, have them vote for themselves!!!!

I hope the results have where these places are, such as the dog park, including address, hours and usage... also, I think the next survey should include a place for people to make their own "best" question and answer it. Thanks for the survey!

CHYEAH, DIS MAH JAMZ!

I didn't see the question about a favorite dog park, but if I would've, I would vote for the Bettendorf dog park.

I missed that question too - my vote would be for Moline's Dog Park by the soccer fields

If someone is looking for an awesome artist check out Ron O'Toole at O'Toole Design. He is truely one of the best I have ever seen. He created the PERFECT tattoo for me! Check him out and give him a vote!!!
Thanks,
Chrissy

to Jessica Williams and Terry Reamy: the Dog Park question was in Part 1 of our Best Of balloting. That ended in early Spring. Part 2 is ongoing now and ends on August 21st. Hope you catch the Dog Park question in next year's ballot.

You can't beat O'Toole's for the cleanest and best tattoo artists. Ron O'Toole just did a tat for me that was to cover an old one and he did a great job...I am very happy and he was not overpriced. I would recommend him to everyone! Thanks to O'Toole's!

It would be fun to have a Worst survey sometime: worst show at the iWireless; worst local TV commercial; most overrated restaurant; nastiest public restroom; most annoying DJ; most offensive billboard; most unnecessary elected office; band whose volume most exceeds its quality -- the list could go on & on.

Honestly, they should make a worst of the Quad Cities list. It'll show who needs to improve their establishment, and even if they pay attention to the opinions of the population. If they don't improve what they are on the list for, then you can safely assume they don't care and will fail.

The Great Wall, Chinese restaurant is cozy, friendly and spotless (even the bathroom!).
Especially it serves delicious food, with discounts for seniors and students (10%).
Lunch menu of 20 selections ($4.95): Won-ton soup, platter of entre with rice, crisps, hot tea.
I discovered it by accident (Locust: across from Taco Bell) but everybody seems to love it.

just writing to let people know about a new shop to check out and vote for. its called jaded gypsy and is on 11th st in rock island. the owner is dan bonowski(sp?) and he is a fantastic tattooer. he got 2nd last year so i'm doing my part to see this year hes #1

Local Hero candidate..... Pat Angerer!!! The kids got MOXEY!! If there ever was a mold for a HERO........ NUFF SAID!!!!

As far as tattoo artists go I put in a vote for the ladies at Alex In Tattooland. They both do fantastic work.

This is my first year voting. I honestly never knew where to go to vote, but I'm very excited to see the results! This also made me realize that I don't get out enough in the QC, and that I should start so I can fill out the entire survey next year!

Derek Jackson at Otool Design definitely the best tattoo artest around!

Otool Design is the Best! Ron did an amazing sunflower on my arm. u rock!!

I wouldnt trust anyone else tatooing on my body! Ron Otool is the greatest! i have heard about his work for the last 4 years and when i finally decided to get one on the back of my neck, he was the one i trusted! Luv it RONNY!

Otool Design...u deserve it all!! Rock like a rockstar! My vote is for not only Ron for any amazing portrait but also to the entire crew! the new shop rocks and you all are the BEST of the BEST!

Otool Design is the tattoo place to be!!! The tattoo that Ron Otool recently did for me did exactly what I wanted it to do!!! Everywhere I go it grabs peoples attention. I get stopped all the time and people always say the same thing! "THAT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TATTOO I HAVE EVER SEEN"!!!! 90 year old great grandmothers even love it!! Awesome job Ron, classy shop!!!

I went into O Tooles with a little picture of one flower and an appointment with Dustin, and came out with the most beautiful flowers on my thigh! Way better than I ever imagined!

Any artist at O'Tool Design should and could win this category... There are plenty of artists to fit your style of work. Personally I voted for John Kautz. If you are in to old school traditional style tattooing John is your guy. Each artist has his own style and they are all very professional and great guys! :)

I would not trust any one but Scorpionns den to tattoo me.

Wouned Warrior screwed by the Arsenal. Promised a job and then lied to.

Angelp, Coy, Sharpie and Fatz. Great artist and great guys.

Definitely Alex & Chewy at Alex In Tattooland in Moline! Two beautiful ladies making absolutely beautiful art!

My vote goes again this year to Alex Pompa! He just recently opened up his own shop in Davenport, Pompa's Custom Tattoos and he puts the ARTIST in tattoo. I have received tons of compliments on all the custom work he's done on me. I will never go anywhere else.

what a totaly fun place to shop !

Ron Otool is the real deal! He is an amazing tattoo artist! Most importantly much respect to Ron for being a business genius. He has surrounded himself with the most talented artists around!!! Congrats on the new shop and another year as the best of the best!!!!

I voted for Charlie Torres from Bill's Garage tattoo emporium in Davenport. He makes you feel at ease and comfortable while also doing amazing work. I am no longer going to anyone else.

Vote for Charlie Torres!

I dont know about everyone else, but I am disappointed with Alex Pompa. He was unprofessional when it was finally time for my tattoo. I say finally cause he canceled on me 2 times over the past year and when I was waiting in his shop, I heard the other artist making lewd and inappropriate comments. (Not directed at me). He didn't say anything and let it happen. I like the artwork, but the atmosphere is definitely not appealing. I did not vote for him and I hope you dont either.

Ryan Kistenmacher (formerly Scorpion's Den) now O'Tool Too is the master - gets better with every tat I see - amazing and not heavy handed like some other local artists I've visited....

Mandy Christophersen is an extremely likeable, friendly, service oriented gal, with a beautiful smile. She loves her son, her family, her work, her son's school, and her hometown Davenport, Iowa. She is an asset to the her fammily, work, her son's school, and her hometown. She volunteers frequently, to help others!

Please consider Ritzi Reruns Consignment Store over some of the other stores that I will not mention as advertising what great deals they have and how much they help the community. Charity starts at home and by consigning your clothes you are recycling and putting money back into your pocket. You need to check out our very clean, neat, well organized, and very well priced stores. 45 % of the money goes back to you to spend it as you like. There is no digging for deals as everything is name brand quality clean clothing that is usually less than other stores like us. Please check us out and vote for us as your #1 store. Ritzi Reruns where you don't have to spend your whole paycheck you just look like you did.

I did not see best hairstylist or salon.

i had the same problem mentioned before with alex pompa. cancelled at the last minute on me twice. so i went to otool because as you can see theyre very popular and got nothing but attitude. maybe because im not heavily tattooed or a pretty young girl im not their ideal client, but they were downright rude.

I agree, there needs to be a category for hairstylists.