Hello everyone ! I’m looking for some alternative grocery stores that aren’t hyvee, target, Aldi or Walmart. Looking to support more local businesses! I’m new to the area :)

Thanks!

Hi I know of a teen who is just looking to make extra money while going to school! Any help is appreciated 🩷

Hiii, I'm looking for a job and need somebody's review:) I read about the positions that I applied for on Reddit but since everything really depends on the area and the store, I hoped maybe there're some people here who used to work at these stores in QC. That's Sam's club (cafe associate and some others) and Hy-Vee (sushi clerk) in Davenport, and Walmart (personal shopper) in Moline. Most reviews for these jobs were really bad but I thougt maybe it's different in QC since it's a nice small area¿ Thank you

Me and a couple of friends are looking at going out next weekend. Personally, I don’t trust a convicted felon, racist, Nazi politician, or his brainwashed followers. But you are free to support whoever you would like. What are some pro Trump businesses in the Quad cities that I can avoid?

does anyone know a good mechanic around here that is reliable, not scummy money wise and can install a Subaru transmission? (2003 baja) trans blew recently and it's hard to find someone that will work on one

Yo I'm walking for 24 hours for a YouTube video, is this a good idea? And are there any cool places around here within a few miles that would be fun to travel to?

Buddy I shoot pool with just called me to pick up free tamales. Two dozen home made tamales with the best salsa you have ever had. Its friday, beers and free tamales. Most places are charging $20 a dozen now. Awesome day. His wife is a saint.

https://preview.redd.it/rve4o27gifge1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d3923230266f30d51251304a2a61aa7519944109

So let me get this straight. A cop on solo patrol decides to run the plates of a car who may have too much tint, finds out the driver could be armed, decides to purse, gets out of their car without backup, chases them without backup, breaks a car window, grabs the person on the inside as they start to drive, then is justified in killing him?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/153B4dnoGk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sure, he feared for his life because THE FUCKER ESCALATED THE SITUATION WITHOUT BACKUP. Jackson should not be dead, and this cop should be charged with manslaughter.

Just as it implies. I need a no-name, no warranty, no service, no installation, cheap-ass car battery. Anyone know of a place? TIA

Hi all,

Does anyone have suggestions for a local tailor for a piece of Batik I am planning on wearing for a wedding. I did some googling but since it's such a niche thing to get altered I thought I would check here too.

Where do you buy some awesome breads? I'm craving some legit baguettes, French, Italian.. hell even some really good hoagie rolls.

https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/30/live-rock-island-police-chief-says-abduction-4-year-old-girl-intentional-deception/

With all the crazy announcements just curious how workers are feeling at the moment.

Any truth to this?

Will moline do anything about noise complaints? I've spoken to the landlord of the property and nothings changed. I can't relax in my own home.

Why are Iowans mad at this? The vast majority of your state voted for this! It's almost like Republicans / MAGA just think that nothing will affect them! Like, they are somehow exempt because they voted for Trump and now are crying to the media about 'why me'. And still across Iowa you see the Trump 2024 flags proudly displayed.

Link: https://www.kwqc.com/2025/01/30/why-iowa-leader-calls-this-week-hot-mess-groups-helping-residents/

I'll pay the extra for gas here in Illinois and not go across that bridge anymore. I don't want to be seen or associated with that.

Hi, it's me, the internet's shameless QCA promoter. I love this area. I want to see it grow and improve. I genuinely think a lot of people here don't know how good they have it.

But the things that are great about this area are always tenuous. Your favorite restaurant, bar, music venue, artist spot, coffee shop, etc. is always one bad quarter away from having to make some hard decisions. There's money in the QCA, but it's not unlimited like it is in the super cities. Our creators and innovators have to fight tooth and nail for every inch they get.

If you want to see the unique and special places of the QCA thrive and multiply, there's no way around it, you have to relentlessly and obsessively support them. Just boosting them on your social media page can be a big help. But more than anything, shopping there is the thing they need the most. On average, 52.9 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses is recirculated locally, compared to less than 13.6 percent of purchases at chain stores. Shopping local helps them AND it helps you.

I know this can be hard to do sometimes. One of my favorite places to get lunch is Meatball's Sandwich Company in Bettendorf. I can walk there from my office, the food is great, the service is great, there's a nice little outdoor patio for the warmer months. But it's $20 for lunch, compared to $5 at McDonalds. This makes it more difficult to justify sometimes.

But it's important to remember that Meatball's likely operates on a razor thin margin. I doubt the owner takes his sandwich money and buys vacation homes in Italy with it. McDonald's profit margin is 10 billion dollars a year, it's CEO makes 20 million/year. Meatballs isn't charging more to profit gouge you, it's charging more because that's how much it costs to make high quality sandwiches in a little local shop. So whenever it's possible, it's a good idea to get your lunch at the little shop down the street, versus the chain eatery who has its headquarters on the other side of the country.

So with all that in mind, I thought I'd highlight a few of the local shops I know and love and want to see grow in influence. Drop your own favorites here too for everyone's awareness.

• Meatballs Sandwich Company, Bettendorf
• Rozz Tox, Rock Island
• Emily Found It, Le Claire
• Mississippi River Distillery, Le Claire
• Beef and Bourbon, Bettendorf
• Miss Phay Cafe, Davenport
• Thai Town Cafe, Rapids City
• The Rust Belt, East Moline
• Pour Bros Taproom, Moline
• Coffee House Cafe and Goods, Davenport
• Catherine's Boutique, Davenport
• ComedySportz, Moline

CRITICAL UPDATE: I just learned that Meatballs Sandwich Company offers half versions of their sandwiches for the half the price if you want. So I lowered my lunch bill to $10 with soda and cookie. Game changer

Seriously, another 10 car's at the very least could park to wait for their kids. You don't need almost an entire vehicles space in front and behind you just because you're incapable of judging the distance for your vehicle to pull out of your spot.

I'm wanting to attend a 1-time pottery claass (preferably with a pottery wheel). Anyone know of a place in the QC area?

Any place in quad cities with mechanical bull?

I need true advice and info on Augustana College and St Ambrose University. Im in between the two schools and I need advice from people on the inside !! Right now prices are about the same for me, I also would be commuting to both colleges so that doesnt influence my decision. does one or the other have a better elementary education program? Ive heard theyre both reputable, but from someone whos taken the classes what do you think? Overall im looking for the main pros and cons of both schools, any big sellers? any big nonos? thankyou!!