For many years, we asked our readers to fill out surveys to determine the best of the Quad Cities. We gave them categories and lines on which to write, and we tallied the results, and the winners were the top vote-getters in each category.

Our approach this fall was different. We reduced the categories to 20 and asked people to submit Tweets, videos, and short essays in support of their nominations. The aim was to give voice to individuals over the masses, and to allow people to argue for their favorites instead of merely noting them. The ultimate goal was to get past the obvious and automatic responses that seemed to often rise to the top in past surveys - to spotlight hidden gems in the Quad Cities.

To download a pdf of the puzzle, click here.

For the answers, click here.

For the answers to last week's puzzle, click here.

To download a pdf of the puzzle, click here.

For the answers, click here.

For the answers to last week's puzzle, click here.

To download a pdf of the puzzle, click here.

For the answers, click here.

For the answers to last week's puzzle, click here.