Dunn Brothers Coffee Is Coming to Davenport, Clinton, and East Moline

Dunn Brothers Coffee is planning to open locations in Davenport, Clinton, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois, with the first shop expected to open in 2027.

Cocktails for a Cause to celebrate five years

Five years ago, a young Neponset woman wanted to do something to give back to the community. Freedom House was at the top of her list. Since then, “Cocktails for a Cause” has become a favorite event for many young women in the area and has raised a sizable amount of money for the agency, helping to serve those affected by sexual and domestic abuse.

Restaurant inspection update: Three food trucks temporarily shut down

State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including expired and moldy food. At least three food trucks were temporarily shut down due to issues uncovered by inspectors, with an inspector citing “imminent health hazard conditions” at one of three. The findings […]

Big Apple Family Restaurant in Princeton catches fire; restaurant says cause was electrical

PRINCETON, Ill. (KWQC) - The Big Apple Family Restaurant in Princeton, Illinois, caught fire Saturday night. Crews were called to the scene at 7:45 p.m. for a report of fire and smoke visible from the road. According to the Princeton Fire Department, they found the fire coming from the dining...

This Iowa Truck Stop Might Serve The Most Unexpected Buffet On The Whole Drive

A truck stop meal can feel like a gamble, especially when everyone in the car is tired, hungry, and tired of snack bags. Iowa 80 Kitchen in Walcott, Iowa, turns that quick stop into something much bigger, with a full family restaurant inside the famous Iowa 80 Truckstop. The surprise...

Wake Brewing to close its doors Sunday

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A popular Quad Cities brewery has announced it is closing its doors this weekend. Wake Brewing, located at 2529 5th Ave., shared on social media that its final day of operation will be Sunday. The brewery opened in 2017 with a mission to bring art,...

Dunn Brothers Coffee Is Coming to Davenport, Clinton, and East Moline

Dunn Brothers Coffee is planning to open locations in Davenport, Clinton, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois, with the first shop expected to open in 2027.

UPDATE Sunday 8:35am: Princeton restaurant badly damaged in Saturday fire

The Princeton fire department called for assistance for a fire at the Big Apple Restaurant on North Main Street about 7:45 PM Saturday evening. Units responded from Peru and Wyanet. Additional trucks from Spring Valley, Malden, Bureau and Dixon responded as well. Princeton Fire Department's Lt. Nick Vujanov said flames...

This Iowa Diner Serves A Breakfast So Huge It Takes Two People To Finish

I knew breakfast was going to be serious the moment the plate hit the table and I started wondering where everything was supposed to fit. This Iowa diner is not shy about portions. Pancakes stretch across the plate, skillets arrive loaded, and some orders are big enough that sharing starts to feel less like a suggestion and more like a strategy.

Jersey Mike’s franchisee opening Dunn Bros Coffee in Illinois, Iowa

Dunn Brothers Coffee is entering Illinois and adding to its Iowa presence through a development agreement with a new multi-unit franchisee. The Minneapolis-based chain signed the deal with Beans & Rice LLC, led by Kevin and Michelle Ramirez. The agreement covers shops in Davenport and Clinton, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois, with the first location opening in 2027.

Dish & Tell: Krumpets Bakery and Cafe

Altrusa fundraiser offers gift cards to 21 Galesburg restaurants

The Altrusa Club of Galesburg is selling tickets through Thursday, Nov. 12, for its “Galesburg Eats” drawing. One winner will receive all the gift cards donated by 21 local restaurants. Proceeds will support the club’s community service projects. Gift cards range in value from $20 to $75....

Have Some Ribs With Goose At Hy-Vee Thursday For Dinner

Stop out and say hey to Goose, grab yourself some BBQ from Cookie's BBQ Rib Wagon. That's right, that Cookie's.

Have You Seen the Line at 7 Brew? Bettendorf Is Looking at the Traffic Problem

Have you seen the line at 7 Brew in Bettendorf lately? It’s starting to look a little like the Atomic on Brady Street in Davenport.

These 7 Illinois Chocolate Shops Will Send Your Sweet Tooth Straight To Willy Wonka Heaven

Ready to find the best chocolate shops in Illinois that will make your taste buds do a happy dance?. These 7 chocolate shops serve up handcrafted treats and unforgettable sweet experiences!. 1. Lagomarcino’s Confectionery (Moline) That big, glowing green neon sign on 5th Avenue isn’t just a sign.

Dunn Brothers Coffee Enters Illinois, Grows Iowa Footprint Through Deal With New Multi-Unit Franchisee

October 07, 2026 // Franchising.com // Minneapolis, MN - Dunn Brothers Coffee®, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering Illinois while expanding its footprint in Iowa. The brand signed a development agreement with new franchise partners Beans &...

Along the Rock: Hops on the Rock – 100+ Craft Beers, Local Brewers & Fall Fun in Sterling!

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Kierstyn Long welcomes Janna Groharing, executive director of Sterling Main Street, to talk about the return of Hops on the Rock, Sterling Main Street’s annual craft beer festival and fundraising event. Hops on the Rock is set for Saturday, October 10th...

12 Iowa Family Restaurants Serving Comfort Food Worth The October Drive

Somewhere between a scenic overlook and the next small Iowa town, I usually start thinking about where I am going to eat. October drives have a way of doing that. A few hours of back roads and cooler air can make a hot plate sound much better than whatever snack is sitting in the car.

Dish & Tell: Krumpets Bakery & Cafe

FULTON, Ill. (KWQC) -Quad Cities Live continues its exciting, regular feature called “Dish & Tell” brought to you by Performance Food Services. Throughout the series, Jon Vance, Performance Foodservice Corporate Chef and Culinary Consultant, will guide viewers through some of the Quad Cities’ most delicious eating establishments while highlighting the special menu offerings offered at each stop.

5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Iowa City, Iowa that Locals Swear By

Iowa City, Iowa — a city where the river bends and the streets hum with the footsteps of students, poets, professors, and families who have called this place home for generations. Here, brick buildings lean into the wind, murals bloom on alley walls, and the air is alive with the scent of coffee, books, and something simmering on the stove. It’s a city where the old and the new dance together — where the University’s spires rise above neighborhoods stitched with memory and hope, where every block tells a story, and every meal is a gathering of hearts.