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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 1d

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This Hidden Iowa Cash-Or-Check Grocery Market Lets Shoppers Fill Their Carts For Surprisingly Little

A grocery store that refuses credit cards and only opens four days a week?. That sounds like a dare. It also sounds like the kind of place where bargain hunters quietly stock their pantries for months. This Amish-run shop in Iowa sells surplus, closeout, and close-dated groceries at seriously reduced...

Kalona, IA · 1d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 4d

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12 Iowa Meat Markets Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Bulk Deals

There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes with opening the freezer at dinnertime and finding little more than ice cubes and a forgotten bag of peas. I’ve had enough of those moments to understand why stocking up on meat sounds so appealing. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of...

Iowa · 14d

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Illinois Locals Stock Their Freezers at These 10 Old-School Butcher Shops That Beat Supermarket Prices

The first time I walked into a small-town butcher shop in Illinois, I expected a quick stop and walked out with a cooler so full I could barely close the trunk. The meat looked better, the people knew their stuff, and the bundle prices made my usual grocery bill look silly.

Illinois · 1d

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National Sandwich Day freebies and deals: Subway, Jersey Mike’s and more

Lettuce celebrate the return of National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.

Davenport, IA · 4d

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New 5th Avenue Flea Market Opening This Week In Moline

5th Avenue Flea Market is having its grand opening this Thursday at 1405 5th Avenue in Moline!. Be the first to see the QC’s newest place to thrift, with two floors and over 50 vendor booths. Join us from 3:00-8:00 on Thursday, November 5th!. Get more information here. Sean...

Moline, IL · 3d

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Dish & Tell: Blue Collar Bagels

ROCK ISLAND, 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.

Rock Island, IL · 2d

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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 5d

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Grab A Warm Paper Bag Of Donuts At These 8 Illinois Orchards Before The Season Closes

Some of the best bites in Illinois come from places you might drive right past, like a plain farm stand at the end of a gravel lot. You pull in expecting a quick stop, and then someone hands you a warm paper bag that smells like cinnamon and fresh apples.

Illinois · 6d

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5 Best Restaurants in Davenport, Iowa You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Davenport, Iowa — a city where the Mississippi bends like a ribbon of memory, where red-brick warehouses and painted murals stand as sentinels of history, and where the scent of spice and smoke drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by generations of dreamers. It’s a place where Native roots run deep, where newcomers bring new rhythms, and where the laughter of families mingles with the hum of industry and the pulse of the river.

Davenport, IA · 6d

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These 6 Illinois Restaurants Turn Dinner Into A Show Kids Talk About All Week

I once pulled into a plain parking lot expecting a quick meal and walked out with a kid who would not stop talking about it for days. That is the magic of a dinner that doubles as a show, and Illinois has more of these spots than you might guess.

Illinois · 6d

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Small-Town Illinois Bakeries Where Locals Still Line Up Before Sunrise: 7 Worth The Trip

Some of the best mornings in Illinois start in the dark, in a parking spot outside a small-town bakery with the lights already on. These are the shops where the doors open at 4:30, 5, or 6 in the morning, and the regulars know exactly what they want before they reach the counter.

Illinois · 7d

KWQC

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JB Pritzker visits the Quad Cities - Full Interview

Governor JB Pritzker visited Rooster's Sport Bar & Grill Monday evening.

Quad Cities, IL · 5d

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OSF HealthCare Hosts Healthy Cooking Demo in Princeton for Diabetes Care Week on November 5, 2026

OSF HealthCare to Host Healthy Eating Cooking Demonstration in Princeton. OSF HealthCare is inviting community members to discover simple and practical ways to eat healthier during an upcoming cooking demonstration celebrating Diabetes Care and Education Week. The interactive event will take place Thursday, November 5th, from 3 to 4 PM at the Bureau County Senior Center, located at 16 West Marion Street in Princeton. No registration is required, and community members are welcome to attend.

Princeton, IL · 6d

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Barbecue spot holds ribbon-cutting in downtown Moline

A barbecue spot held a ribbon-cutting Friday in downtown Moline. Fatwoods Barbeque Smokehouse celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon. The restaurant is owned by Collin Ammerman, who specializes in smoked meats like ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken. “We want to make what we do really good,” Ammerman said. “Our […]

Moline, IL · 8d

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The Best Burger In Davenport Iowa Is At Double D Diner

Meet the Let's Get Hot Burger from Double D Diner in Davenport. It's cheesy, smoky, a little spicy, and it's my new addiction...

Davenport, IA · 15d

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Barrel & Brew Fest returns to LeClaire for second year of local beer, spirits and food

Local breweries, craft spirits and food are coming together for a night of creative pairings as Mississippi River Distilling Company prepares to host its second annual Barrel & Brew Fest. The event returns Friday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at the distillery's Celebration Center in LeClaire, bringing together breweries, restaurants...

Le Claire, IA · 9d

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Iconic QC restaurant will close its doors: ‘Time to retire,’ sign says

The Rudy’s Tacos location at 2716 18th Ave., Rock Island, will close soon, according to its outdoor sign. On Wednesday, the sign said “Closing Oct. 30th. Time to retire. Thanks for 42 years.” A long history in the Quad Cities Rudy’s was founded in 1973, according to the Rudy’s Tacos website, which says Rudy’s Tacos […]

Rock Island, IL · 10d

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