09 May 2023

2023 Iowa's Top Mixologist Named at Public Event

By Jessica Dunker

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — Eleven top mixologists from across Iowa were invited to compete at the Iowa Restaurant Association's State Mixology Championships held May 4 at Smash Park in West Des Moines. Dubuque Mixologist Carl Busch of Hotel Julien was named this year's champion. Competitors created cocktails for a panel of judges during the day and were judged on taste, appearance, overall creativity, and personality.

09 May 2023

State Report Shows Biodiesel Blends Gain Ground in Iowa’s On-Road Diesel

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up seventy percent of reported on-road diesel sales in the state in 2022. That’s according to the latest Retailers Fuel Gallons Report from the Iowa Department of Revenue, which keeps track of annual biofuels sales through a survey of fuel retailers.

09 May 2023

Pork Producers Provide 50,000 Meals for Underprivileged Iowans

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s new Pork in the Pantry program provided more than 50,000

09 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Counties in Response to Severe Weather

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Muscatine, and Poweshiek counties in response to severe weather that occurred on May 7. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for those counties.

08 May 2023

Monmouth College Group Headed to Singapore to Study Migrant Domestic Workers

By Duane Bonifer

Jacinda Garcia points to the spot on the map where a team of five Monmouth College students and two faculty members are headed in June. Also pictured are, from left, Michael Andal, professor Jialin Li, Kylie McDonald, professor Marlo Belschner, Addison Cox and Ethan Forsberg

08 May 2023

BIPOC Leaders From Along the Mississippi River Will Walk for River Rights with Local Quad Cities Community

By Moselle Singh

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2023) — On Saturday, May 13, the Walk for River Rights will begin at Schwiebert Park (101 17th St, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201) at 11:30AM and close at 12:30PM at the Figge Entrance Plaza (225 W 2nd St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801). 

08 May 2023

Davenport Public Library Hosts Rabbi Henry Karp

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2023) — What is the Jewish experience in the Quad Cities? What are the beliefs, values and traditions upon which the Jewish faith is based? Join our program “Jewish Heritage in the QC” on Monday, May 15, 2PM, Main, as Rabbi Henry Karp explains.

08 May 2023

2023 Chlapaty Fellows to Conduct Research

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 8, 2023) – Sixteen University of Dubuque students and recent graduates will research topics from cellular metal contamination and tolerance in crayfish to Iowa’s fair cross section guarantee in jury pools through the Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Summer Research Fellowship.

08 May 2023

Red Cross Volunteers Have Provided 4,322 Meals to Those Affected by Flooding

By Brian Williamsen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2023) — As of Sunday, May 7, the American Red Cross has provided 4,322 meals to those affected by the flooding in the Quad Cities. The Red Cross will continue daily meal service through Wednesday, May 10, serving lunch daily 12-2PM and dinner 5-7PM.

08 May 2023

Flower and Co Now Open in Downtown Moline

By Kirk Marske

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2023) — Flower and Co, a full-service floral shop, is open at 1520 6th Avenue in Moline.

In addition to a wide variety of flowers and plants, Flower and Co offers interactive experiences through classes and a bouquet bar in the shop. At the bouquet bar, customers can choose their own combination of flowers, greenery, and dry-fill for a personalized bouquet.

Pages

more

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.

 
 

Meetings Calendar

Kids Calendar

Eat & Drink Calendar