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RSS On The Campaign Trail
Quad-City Times political reporter Ed Tibbetts discusses the news of the day as it pertains to politics.
RSS Race Trax
Quad-City Times sports copy editor Nate Bloomquist discusses motorsports from the Quad-Cities and beyond.
RSSThe Workin' Mom
Quad-City Times features reporter Kay Luna is a new mommy (again) with an infant daughter and a teenage son. Kay writes about juggling life at home and in the office.
RSSThe Hole Story
Sports writer Craig DeVrieze takes a swing at the exhilarating and aggravating game of golf, covering topics ranging from pro tours to youngsters, from the state of his own sorry game to that of the transcendent Tiger Woods and all manner of golf in between.
RSSHealthbeat
Deirdre Cox Baker, health reporter for the Quad-City Times, blogs on all things related to developing and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
RSSThe Burke Show
Local arts, entertainment, radio and TV happenings, opinions and news that can't wait to get into print. Tune in
RSSGreen Sleeves
An environmental/nature blog for the Quad-Cities, reporter Alma Gaul talks about groups and happenings, issues, inspiring books and nature spots.
RSSDooley Noted (Education)
From education reporter Sheena Dooley comes a blog aimed at forming an online community around local school districts.
RSSQC Watchblog
The Quad-City Times reporters who cover Bettendorf, Davenport, Scott County and the Illinois Quad-Cities give you news, notes and anecdotes that happen beyond meetings and without press releases.
RSSOut & About
As a 20-something resident of the Quad-Cities, Stephanie De Pasquale focuses on area nightlife, live music and events her generation, and the young at heart, enjoy.
Recent Posts
Fans much happier with 'New Moon' than 'Twilight'
Before the midnight showing of "New Moon" at Showcase Cinemas, one of the biggest concerns on the minds of fans was if the second movie installment in the "Twilight" saga would sti …
Twilight crazy
I can’t believe I denied myself for so long. LOL! I didn’t want to read any of the books in the “Twilight” series, because I thought they were for kids — and they were so popular, that I wanted to rebel against the craze and ignore it. But I got sucked in, pun intended.…
Sorry …
I feel like I’ve been neglecting you. Sorry about that. But I’ve been preoccupied with work … and with my grandma, who is almost 92. She fell down twice this week and is feeling sort of “mixed up,” as Babycakes described it after visiting her last night. She isn̵…
The Quads
Show to see - J.D. Wilkes, the front man for the Legendary Shack Shakers, is coming back to RIBCO with his side project, The Dirt Daubers. …
Hare backs Thomson plan
U.S. Rep. Phil Hare, D-Ill., says he backs the idea of moving Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees to the Thomson Correctional Center. Hare, who had been non-commital, said on a conference call today, “I am not afraid of these people.” Instead, what he is afraid of his continued economic decl…
Simon’s debut a nod to the long form album
When it came time for 37-year-old Harper Simon to record his self-titled debut record, he wanted to do it with musicians who were around in the ‘60s and ‘70s so as to capture the sound he was emul …
Welcome, new mammogram guidelines
The new guidelines announced Monday regarding breast mammograms are welcome news for this 51-year-old American woman. In short, a federal task force said most women should wait until age 50 to have their first mammogram, and get one every two years after that. It also said self-exams do no good. T…
Daytrotter books Harper Simon
In late-breaking Quad-City music news, Daytrotter has booked two shows in the coming week. …
Family photos
So, we’ve got one more task checked off our list. Our annual Christmas card photo has been taken. And it’s pretty darn cute, if I say so myself. But I wasn’t sure we would ever get Babycakes to smile. She was shy at first, and having none of the photographer’s tickling, …
Here’s how to wisely choose holiday foods
One of the most important parts of the upcoming season will revolve around holiday foods. Our family is now making plans for Thanksgiving. The main meal will of course feature turkey. My husband recently won a raffle with a prize of a huge fresh turkey – raised by a local farmer. We are…
OK Go goes from Rock Island to red carpet
I headed down to RIBCO to check out the end of OK Go's set there after seeing Dane Cook at the i wireless Center on Saturday night …
Scott Community College to break ground on new building
Construction began this week on Scott Community College’s new Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Center. The 10,000-square-foot building will be located to the southeast of other buildings on the college’s main Bettendorf campus. College officials expect to complete the $2.3 mill…
Coupon Queen time!
Come one, come all!!! It’s time to learn about super-couponing. This Saturday is Jill Cataldo’s first speaking engagement in the Quad-Cities, where the “Coupon Queen” herself – who writes a national-syndicated column in the Quad-City Times — will host two super-c…
Hippity-hop to bone health
What is the best exercise to do to ward off weak bones, especially in older women? You might be surprised. It’s not running, necessarily. Cycling’s out. Don’t focus on weight-lifting either. According to a report this week in the New York Times you need to act like a bunny a…
Durant board meeting minutes
At Tuesday night’s school board meeting in Durant, community member Teresa Flack said she had asked the administration to view minutes from school board meetings, which are public documents held by the district. District leaders told her they would not provide the information, she said. I requ…
Cook: Braley likely safe, but not sure bet
Charlie Cook, the respected political analyst for National Journal, changed his rating on Iowa’s 1st District congressional seat. It’s one of five seats that Cook’s deemed more competitive since Saturday’s health care reform vote, according to USA Today. The report moved off …
Daddy’s girl
I’m a sucker for “Daddy’s girl” stories. I get kind of emotional about it. So, I couldn’t help but laugh, and cry, watching John Travolta swell up with pride — and shed some tears, too — about his daughter, Ella Bleu, acting in her first movie. They appeared…
Corning robocall stirs governor’s race
You may have heard already, but several thousand Republicans across the state have received robocalls featuring former Lt. Gov. Joy Corning supporting the same-sex marriage rights. The call was done for One Iowa, the advocacy group that’s seeking to build support for the ruling. Here’s t…
Braley talks about GOP catcalls
Earlier this week, I posted a video that showed U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley being jeered on the floor of the House last Saturday when he argued against a Republican maneuver to block a vote on the health care bill. I didn’t get a chance to ask Braley’s reaction, but Aimee Steffen at the Wate…
Stewart won’t seek re-election
Iowa Sen. Roger Stewart, D-Preston, said this morning he won’t seek re-election next year. First elected in 2002, Stewart said he’d planned on two terms and now will bow out. “It’s not something that came overnight,” he said. Stewart, who is 78, says he’ll keep bu…
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