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93New spots
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This week in Quad Cities

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 63 events, day by day →

Breath Core Lift

Friday 9am · R. Richard Bittner YMCA

Hauberg Carriage Haus Bar and Hauberg Stables Gift Shop

Friday 1pm · Hauberg Estate

Oktoberfest

Friday 4pm · Rock Island Arsenal

Third Friday Tech Social

Friday 5pm · 5ive Cities Brewing

Luna

Friday 5pm · Mercado On Fifth

New in Quad Cities

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Julie's Artistic Rose

Shopping

Local blooms, big heart: Quad Cities folks know Julie's Artistic Rose for hand-designed arrangements that actually feel personal, with Florist’s Choice bouquets that keep things fresh.

juliesartisticrose.com ↗

AMG Barbers

Beauty

Clean fades, good vibes: Whether you want a clean fade, crisp taper, or a fresh cut for the kiddo, AMG Barbers is a clean, welcoming spot that keeps it tight without the fuss.

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River House Bar & Grill

Nightlife

Not your average grill: River House Bar & Grill nails the sweet spot between neighborhood hangout and legit eats, with an eclectic menu that swings from River House Jambalaya to a Grilled Vegetable Bowl, plus solid margaritas.

riverhouseqc.com ↗

Quad Cities’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Quad Cities’s best →

Most read in Quad Cities

The five stories Quad Cities readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Crisis co-responder couldn’t leave squad car during Davenport shooting, chief says

    A man was shot by a Davenport police officer on Aug.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  2. Meet TV6’s Mary Alexander

    Mary Alexander, a new member of the news team at TV6 in Iowa, has been introduced as a morning anchor and multimedia journalist.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  3. SNAP enrollment drop strains local food pantries

    SNAP enrollment has dropped by more than 13% over the past year as stricter requirements have taken effect.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  4. Davenport police officer shoots armed person during emergency response

    Davenport police officer shot an armed, suicidal person during an emergency response.

    Full story at kwqc.com ↗

  5. 2026 Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, September 18 and 19

    The Mississippi Valley Blues Fest returns to Davenport for its 41st incarnation on September 18 and 19, with music lovers ages 25 and under admitted free.

    Full story at rcreader.com ↗

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