Strawberry Sprouts thrift store opens in Cambridge
Strawberry Sprouts opened in Cambridge to provide the community a local secondhand and thrift shopping offering affordable goods.
Strawberry Sprouts offers children's and baby clothes, men's and women's apparel, shoes, accessories to home décor, seasonal finds, handbags, books and more.
Strawberry Sprouts is located at 102 S. Prospect St. in Cambridge.
The thrift store offers children's and baby clothes, men's and women's apparel, shoes, accessories to home décor, seasonal finds, handbags, books and more.
"Every donation, big or small, helps us continue serving our Cambridge community. If you have items you no longer need, please consider donating to us. Your support means the world to our little business!," Strawberry Sprouts said on Facebook.
Strawberry Sprouts opened in Cambridge to provide the community a local secondhand and thrift shopping offering affordable goods. Strawberry Sprouts is located at 102 S. Prospect St. in Cambridge.
The thrift store accepts everything besides furniture.
Strawberry Sprouts is open at 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Mondays.
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Donation drop off times is from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Please don't leave drop off donations outside shop when closed. Items should be clean, gently loved and in good resale condition.
Visit Strawberry Sprouts Facebook page for announcements and sale specials. Business phone number is 309-945-7240.
The Spicy Brain Tattoo Studio is owned and operated by Ben O'Neil, a veteran professional tattoo artist with over 16 years of tattooing experience. O'Neil, shown here, specializes in a broad range of custom work, including color tattoos, black and grey work, and professional cover-up tattoos.
The Spicy Brain Tattoo Studio opens in NorthPark Mall
The Spicy Brain Tattoo Studio moved its operations from its previous 267-square-foot location at 4422 W. Locust St., Suite A4, into a larger space inside Davenport's NorthPark Mall.
The expanded studio offers more comfort and accessibility for clients. Guests can easily find the shop by entering through NorthPark Mall Entrance 3, right near JCPenney.
The shop is owned and operated by Ben O'Neil, a veteran professional tattoo artist with over 16 years of tattooing experience. O'Neil specializes in a broad range of custom work, including color tattoos, black and grey work, and professional cover-up tattoos.
To keep client communication organized, all booking requests, custom ideas, and price quotes are handled exclusively by direct message through The Spicy Brain Tattoo Studio Facebook page.
The studio now hosts dedicated walk-in days and flash art events. The tattoo studio offers unique interactive options like a "get-what-you-get" dart throw game to randomly select flash designs.
The Spicy Brain Tattoo Studio will host a grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 31.
To help fund a brand-new storefront sign, O'Neil is having a $25-per-spot fundraising raffle that will be drawn at the grand opening. Participants have a chance to win tattoo packages. First prize: A two-day session package. Second prize: A single-day tattoo session. Third prize: A $200 gift certificate.
O'Neil is looking for tattoo artist to join his large tattoo area with great walk in potential. For those interested, contact him to set up an interview.
Future announcements and grand opening details will be posted to the studio's Facebook page.
The studio's operation hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Business phone number is 563-265-4138.
Miss Kate's Creations opens new storefront in Cambridge
Miss Kate’s Creations has opened a new brick-and-mortar storefront at 115 N. Prospect St. in Cambridge.
The shop is owned by Kathleen Steimle-Hermes and had operated Miss Kate's Creations out of Madison, Tennessee, before moving to Cambridge. The shop has been in business since 1991.
Customers can find a variety of sewing notions, fabric, fleece, yarn, clothing and accessories, graphic tees, wedding gifts, and more.
"I am carrying all genres of fabric along with needlework floss (DMC) and some framing supplies," said Steimle-Hermes. "We will also carry a variety of yarn, though we haven't received all of it just yet. In a few months, we also plan to restart our custom embroidery and T-shirt transfers."
Miss Kate’s Creations has opened a new brick-and-mortar storefront at 115 N. Prospect St. in Cambridge, offering handcrafted goods, fabrics, sewing supplies, gifts and more.
Steimle-Hermes plans to hold an official grand opening and open house in late November. Details will be announced on the Miss Kate's Creations Facebook page.
Customers can shop online through Miss Kate's Creations website at misskatescreations.com or Miss Kate's Creations Facebook page.
Store hours are from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday, and from noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The store is closed on Wednesdays. For more information, call 615-618-5773.
City of Aledo to hold ribbon-cutting
The City of Aledo will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase 1 of the Sponsler Manor Fourth Addition Subdivision at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 900 NE Seventh Ave. in Aledo.
The event will feature a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from City of Aledo officials. The general public is welcome to attend.
The City of Aledo has completed Phase 1 of the Sponsler Manor 4th Addition, the next phase of growth for a subdivision that first took shape on Aledo's north side in the 1970s. Phase 1 delivers newly constructed roads and infrastructure serving Lots 1 through 12, which are now available for sale as part of the city's efforts to expand housing availability.
To encourage new home construction, the City Council has approved a 50% Lot Incentive Program: qualified buyers pay just 50% of the lot price at closing — $25,000 for premium lakefront lots (listed at $50,000) or $20,000 for standard lots (listed at $40,000) — with the remaining balance structured as a promissory note the City will forgive once construction milestones are met, including completion of a new single-family home within 24 months of closing.
Devontae Brooks to host a ribbon-cutting and open house
Rate - Devontae Brooks will host a ribbon-cutting and open house at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at 447 N. Cody Road, in LeClaire.
Devontae Brooks, a loan officer with Rate, brings over 16 years of mortgage experience and a client-first approach that has helped more than 1,000 families achieve homeownership.
He approaches every client relationship with care, trust, and a commitment to long-term success.
Backed by his foundation as an underwriter and regional lending manager, Brooks offers deep expertise while making the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. Rate is built on low rates, innovative technology, and a culture focused on exceptional service and transparency for clients and partners alike.
The old Wonder Bread factory in downtown Davenport is going to be demolished in the coming months. This video was taken Oct. 5, 2026.
Photos: Images from DFD's Chief Mark Frese's funeral procession
Davenport firefighters salute former Davenport Fire Chief Mark Frese as Engine 1 passes by while transporting his casket during the funeral procession from St. Anthony's Catholic Church to Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 1. Frese, who died at 76 on Friday, worked for the fire department for 37 years, including more than a decade as fire chief until his retirement in 2011.
Davenport Fire Department firefighters lift Mark Frese’s casket into Engine 1 to be transported from St. Anthony's Catholic Church to Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Davenport.
A firefighter salutes Chief Mark Frese’s casket as it is transferred to Engine 1 during his funeral procession at St. Anthony's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Davenport.
Chief Mark Frese’s helmet rides on the dashboard of Engine 1 during his funeral procession on Thursday, October 1, in Davenport.
Local stations from surrounding areas also brought their engines to pay respects to former Davenport fire chief Mark Frese on Thursday, October 1, in Davenport.
Davenport Fire Department’s Chief Mark Frese’s funeral procession on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Davenport.
An American flag hangs on the back of a Davenport Fire Department engine at Chief Mark Frese’s funeral procession on Thursday, October 1, in Davenport.
Firefighters from the Davenport Fire Department move former chief Mark Frese’s casket onto Engine 1 for the funeral procession through Davenport on Thursday, October 1.
Scenes from former Davenport fire chief Mark Frese’s funeral procession on Thursday, October 1, in Davenport.
Former Davenport Fire Department chief Mark Frese is carried by pallbearers from St. Anthony's Catholic Church past loved ones to Engine 1 for his funeral procession on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Davenport.
A woman stands on St. Anthony's Catholic Church's grounds to watch Chief Mark Frese’s funeral procession on Thursday, October 1, in Davenport.
City of Davenport staff stand outside of the City Hall to pay respects to Chief Mark Frese during his funeral procession on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Davenport. Engine 1 was adorned with a black sash, indicating the funeral procession.
