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This Tiny Illinois Diner Serves Cinnamon Roll Pancakes People Travel Miles For
Ask around the Quad Cities about breakfast and one Rock Island diner keeps getting mentioned. Nothing flashy here. Just a diner that knows how to cook. At first glance, it simply appears to be the sort of neighborhood spot that has been part of the block for years. I walked...
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2026 Walcott Truckers Jamboree lineup announced
WALCOTT, Iowa — The lineup of performers has been announced for the 48th annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree. According to the release, Little Texas will perform at 7 p.m. on July 10. The Dani Lynn Howe Band, The Schmidt Brothers, Angela Meyer and the Western Stars and Shiny Shiny Black will also take the main stage.
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After flipping vinyl to pay for film school, Isaac Smith now operates a store of his own: Zig Zog’s Records in North Liberty
The vinyl collector bug bit Isaac Smith hard after he asked his parents for a turntable on his 13th birthday. After acquiring a few thousand records since that pivotal moment in 2015, the Bettendorf native recently opened a record store of his own in North Liberty. Zig Zog’s Records is the realization of a pipe dream he’s had since high school.
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Ricky Warwick Playing Rascal’s Irish Roots: Belfast Grit St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Ricky Warwick, former lead vocalist of Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy, and current lead vocalist of The Almighty, will be in town March 14th for a show to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Warwick, born in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, Warwick got his first guitar at 14 years old. His first...
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Soi 2 in Rock Island
Choosing where to eat in Rock Island can be difficult, especially when there are so many businesses from different cultures to choose from! I decided from here on out that I will be continuing to make Soi Two my new spot. As soon as you walk in, there are three...
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Holi Celebration brings color to the Quad Cities
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Families and friends gathered Sunday at the QC Hindu Temple to celebrate Holi, a Hindu holiday that marks the end of winter and the start of spring. The celebration included traditional dancing, music, food and the tossing of colored powder — a signature tradition of the festival, which is often referred to as the “festival of colors.”
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Enjoy A Full Day of Spectrum Fest 2026 with 3 Years Hollow, The Forty Twos
It will be a Sunday Funday on May 24 (the Sunday before Memorial Day) at Spectrum Fest 2026 in Cambridge, Illinois, featuring live music, games, food, and drinks. Hosted by the Spectrum Pub and The Hangout Arcade, the fest will start at 11:00 a.m. with something for the entire family to enjoy. You can get your tickets here today to enjoy it all!
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The Humble Illinois Restaurant That Serves Italian Classics Worth Driving Across The State For
When a restaurant has been serving the same dishes for decades and people keep coming back for more, you know they’re doing something right. La Gondola Spaghetti House in Galesburg, Illinois, has perfected the art of Italian-American comfort food, and their loyal following proves that sometimes the old ways are the best ways.
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Since 1964: Taco Hideout remains a Galesburg favorite
Mexican restaurants seem to come and go frequently in Galesburg. There are currently at least 10 operating in a town of about 30,000 people—from chain franchises to locally owned establishments—all with different menus. But with deep local roots, Taco Hideout at 1256 Berrien St. has stood the test...
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“A Wicked Evening with Louise Dearman” Rescheduled for Saturday May 16, 2026, at The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre announced today that the highly anticipated performance of “A WICKED Evening with Louise Dearman,” sponsored by Midwest Green Energy originally slated for March 28, 2026, has been rescheduled. The performance will now take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This change is...
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Davenport Central prepares for Show Choir National Championship Series
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Quad City Regional Auto Show returns to East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The 32nd Annual Quad City Regional Auto Show runs Friday through Sunday at Bend XPO in East Moline, bringing more than 150 vehicles and family-friendly activities under one roof. The event features vehicles from 23 manufacturers and local dealerships, including specialty cars, a preproduction car,...
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Restaurant Review – Girl tries La-Rancherita after 10 years
Moving from the big city of Chicago to one of the small towns of the Quad Cities (QC) was a tough change. Back in 2016, when my family moved to Rock Island. We started trying to set into small town life, we were exploring all that QC had to offer- from the museums, to the different schools, to the local businesses, to all the restaurants. So, it was not surprising when La-Ranch popped up on our places to try in the Quad Cities.