09 Mar 2026

Jay R. Strickland, RIP (1952-2026)

By Leslie Bell
Reader 1043 MAR 2026 Jay Strickland Paper Peace Cranes Workshop

Jay R. Strickland, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Unity Point Health, Rock Island. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 4, 2026 from 2-4pm at the Reader offices located at 532 W 3rd Street, in downtown Davenport, Iowa.  Memorials can be made to the Figge Art Museum, Davenport.

09 Mar 2026

Frank Klipsch III, RIP (1949-2026)

By Frank Klipsch IV

Relief and Opportunity Lessons During UncertaintyI’m standing on a sidewalk at the sideways bend of our great river – a perfect place to reflect on the legacy of my father, former YMCA CEO and Davenport mayor Frank Klipsch III.

08 Mar 2026

Iowa Scott County Attorney Office Agrees to Iowa Public Information Board Informal Resolution Over Open Records Violations Regarding Jon Uhl

By Iowa Public Information Board

The governmental body will acknowledge that there are sufficient facts to show the governmental body failed to produce records in compliance with Iowa Code Chapter 22. The origional signed filing is avaialble here and printed below in full un-edited.

04 Mar 2026

Keith E. Meyer, RIP (1941-2026)

By Kelly Meyer
Keith E. Meyer, RIP (1941-2026)

Keith E. Meyer, 84, formerly a longtime resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with family at his side. Keith was known for many things in his life including a peaceful protester and activist city watchdog who eventually was elected a Davenport City Alderman. Keith’s passions in life were easily identifiable when visiting his old house at 1012 Marquette Street. Visitors would be greeted by big black labs, or huskies, and offered a sample of his wine or homemade biscotti.

01 May 2025

Filipino-American Author Jason Tanamor Makes Great Strides in the QC

By Jonathan Turner

Jason Tanamor will help celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May with a new, Filipino-inspired shoe that pays respect to the Philippines flag. He designed the Italian-made shoe, the JT I, produced by Alive Shoes, which also aims to expand the underrepresented market of the Philippines.

03 Apr 2025

QC Environmentalists Seek to Modify Milan Bottoms Development In Rock Island

By Jonathan Turner

[The following is an update to the "Rock Island Addresses Concerns Over Development Plan Near Casino" article published March 21, 2025. In the above photo by Jonathan Turner, Jeff Hughbanks (right), who heads Rock Island-based Rymak Construction Group, talks about his $12-million plan to build a new cannabis dispensary and gas station in southwest Rock Island, at the March 21 press conference at city hall. Mike Thoms (left) will end his two terms as mayor having been defeated by 150 votes in the April 1st city wide election by Ashley Harris who won 51 to 49 percent.]

02 Apr 2025

Take a Chance on Me

By Anna-Louise Jackson, Cowboy State Daily
Braxton Mitchell (l) Robert Lester (r) Paddling in Film Columbia River Canoe Project

Butte, Montana Man Partners with Rock Island, Illinois Canoe Manufacturer for 1,300-Mile River Expedition and Award-Winning Documentary Screening April 9 and 16 in Davenport, Iowa

21 Mar 2025

Rock Island Addresses Concerns Over Development Plan Near Casino

By Jonathan Turner

Nature’s Treatment of Illinois (NTI) has done so well in Milan that it wants to fly the coop and a build a bigger nest in Rock Island. Local environmentalists are keeping an eagle eye on a $12-million-plus development plan next to Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel to ensure that wildlife and wetlands are protected.

11 Mar 2025

2025 Oberholtzer Award Winners Honored by Nahant Marsh

By Merit Pages
Attendees give standing ovation to Kathy Wine awarded the Nahant Achievement Ober Award 2025

Saturday March 8, 2025 the 6th Annual Oberholzter Awards were hosted by the Nahant Marsh organization at The Bend event center in East Moline, Illinois. This year's award winners are listed below along with more information about why each was nominated and chosen for the award. 

01 Jan 2025

Looking Back at the 2024 Arts Scene, and What’s Up for 2025

By Jonathan Turner

2024 was a tumultuous year for the country (myself included), and it’s a gift to be able to look back at arts and culture highlights I was able to witness, while looking forward to some 2025 events that are sure to be on my calendar.

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