QC, THAT'S WHERE!

Send us Fan Mail The Quad Cities is a unique destination that rides state lines between Illinois and Iowa. Visit Quad Cities is an organization charged with enhancing both quality of life and place for residents and visitors alike.  Listen in as the President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, Dave Herrell, describes the ups and downs of running a DMMO during a pandemic, how much has changed - for the...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Ethan and his 1999 Toyota 4Runner that's covered in stickers.  Ethan started his car art when a friend brought dozens of stickers to him and offered to adorn the SUV. Since then, Ethan says the project has become one of positivity and people love to add to the art! Check out the car here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fc-0zTwqS8 #VisitQuadCities #StickerCar #Art #Toyo...

Send us Fan Mail The 2022 summer interns at Visit Quad Cities share their perspective of the region. Rory O'Donnell and Elexis Teague interned as part of the Marketing and Brand Team; helping with newsletters, event announcements and research for the organization. Rory, a Chicagoland native and Elexis from Davenport, joined VQC with fresh eyes and go through their list of favorites and sugges...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon Cramer and her beloved dog Bailey have helped thousands of people through therapy dog services.  Bailey the labradoodle and Sharon have visited hundreds of facilities from hospitals to retirement communities, schools, colleges, health departments, markets, and everywhere in between to serve the community.  Sharon got Bailey as a puppy, and her training began on day 1.  In t...

Send us Fan Mail Fitwave Gravel, founded by Luke Guyton, is an all-terrain biking experience. The brand stems from a gym Luke started in the Quad Cities area. Loving the adrenaline and freedom gravel and other off-road terrain can offer, he branched out to 'Fitwave Gravel' to help foster races that bring people into the unique sport. He hosts a handful of races each year under the brand,...

Send us Fan Mail Local artists Maia and Camille have been in the QC art scene ad have competed in QC Chalk Arts Fest for years. These two know the ropes, the tricks and the trials of working with chalk. They also have dabbled in other art forms, from paint to graphic design. Hear their take on the local arts and culture scene and how the Quad Cities area is fostering their love for the "sport...

Send us Fan Mail Anyone who's walked through a downtown in the Quad Cities has probably seen a pop up of colorful window art in the last couple of years. The artist behind that work is Atlanta Dawn. Her art took hold in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when the City of Davenport hired her to make art around town, paintings aimed at bringing joy throughout the community in a tough time.  As...

Send us Fan Mail At age 13, Emma knows more about the biology, nutrition and mentality of a horse than most college graduates.  She's experienced in woodworking, welding, and floral arranging. She's juggled the equivalent to a full-time job while keeping up with her schoolwork and spending time with her friends and family. All of this, is thanks to her involvement in the Rock Island Coun...

Send us Fan Mail For decades, two rival river towns have hosted the country's only Tug Of War across the Mississippi River. Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa set up teams to fight for victory, battling each other AND the heavy currents of the longest river in the country.  Barry Long has served on the Tugfest Iowa Committee for 13 years. He's the event's Communications Directo...

Send us Fan Mail Tina Anderson and Mandy Griesenbeck are bicyclists who lead the Quad Cities community in the sport.  Tina is with the Quad Cities Bike Club and Mandy is with QC Friends of Off-Road Cycling.  Both women have made bicycling a part of their lifestyle, owning a bike for every condition.  As Mandy and Tina can confirm, passionate cyclists have more than one bike, sometimes taking up al...

Send us Fan Mail Freddy Allen is a talented musician who got his start in the business as a teenager playing music at restaurants in Missouri. Growing up in the music scene, Freddy decided to advance his education at Central Methodist University in Missouri, before embarking on big city gigs in New York and Chicago.  Freddy has toured internationally, worked with entertainers like Phyllis Diller a...

Send us Fan Mail The Quad Cities community has become a rich destination for runners and continues to foster a running community within, given its growing access points to cross Iowa/Illinois state lines across the Mississippi River! There are endless opportunities to run with peers or compete against worldwide elites. The Quad Cities has numerous running groups, clubs, and road races every week. ...

Send us Fan Mail Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters, and more recently, the Bison Bridge Foundation explains the idea to repurpose the I-80 Bridge over the Mississippi River and to bring a herd of bison on isn't an idea that came overnight.  It's a concept that's earned the support of about 38,000 people as of spring 2022 and will keep forging ahead to the Iowa and...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel Hagen, AKA, DJ K Yung got her start in the Quad Cities, but she didn't up and leave upon finding success. Why? The QC is home, and that's where her music career launched and continues to flourish as she becomes a bigger name in the business.  Rachel talks about the financially-risky way she started out, the mentors she's met, and the experiences along the way...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kit Ford, the founder and director of Argrow's House of Healing and Hope talks about her journey to developing a place where survivors of violence and domestic abuse can start anew.  Argrow's House was named after Dr. Ford's grandmother, who taught her love and kindness even in the midst of pain.  As the house of healing expands its services of housing and emplo...

Send us Fan Mail Donna Young, co-owner and sculptor at Isabel Bloom shares the stories of her mentorship and friendship with founder Isabel Bloom.  She discusses the ups and downs of becoming an artist and why it's been worthwhile keep forging ahead. Donna discusses her and Isabel's similar beginnings in the art world, both having a charming, yet arguably unsuccessful brush with their fi...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Season 2, Patrick Allie, Director of the Rock Island Arsenal Museum joins the show to share the history of the museum, his favorite bit of RIA history, and some exciting upcoming renovations QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities. Through the people, partnerships, and personalities woven throughout the Quad Cities region, you'l...

Send us Fan Mail Though he never wanted to run his own show, local comedian Chris Schlichting is the host of Tomfoolery on Tremont, a comedy series located in the historical (and possibly haunted) Renwick Mansion. Tune in as he shares about his experiences as a comedian, creating a stage for the local comedy scene, and cracks a joke or two. QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad...

Send us Fan Mail A coffee shop originally planned for Los Angeles found it's home in Clinton, IA. Jay & Jenna Sanders, owners of 392 Caffe started this unique coffee shop with the goal of providing a vibrant, upbeat experience and the best coffee. Since opening their doors in Clinton, they've expanded to Downtown Davenport and will soon be opening another store on Utica Ridge Road. ...

Send us Fan Mail John McDermott & Sean Moeller are two of the co-owners revitalizing the Raccoon Motel bar and music venue in downtown Davenport. Tune in as they give a behind-the-scenes peak into the QC music industry, their upcoming plans, and this great new venue. "You don't have to be cool to come here. But you'll feel cool once you're here."  QC, That's Where...

Send us Fan Mail This week, QC filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films join the show. Tune in as they share the story behind the Hero Street documentary film series, the filmmaking process, and creating award-winning documentaries and docudramas right here in the Quad Cities. QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities. Through the people, partnerships, and perso...

Send us Fan Mail Azubuike African American Council for the Arts seeks to reconcile the racial divides that exist in our community through the arts. Tune in as the organization's co-founders, Gaye Shannon Burnett and Jonathan Burnett, share about their mission, art programs, and why Black History should be celebrated every month. QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities....

Send us Fan Mail This season, the Quad Cities River Bandits will begin a new affiliation with the Kansas City Royals as a a Class A-Advanced league. Tune in as the River Bandits' General Manager, Joe Kubly, tells us how this new affiliation will impact the QC, what's coming up this season, and why the Modern Woodmen Park experience is unlike any other. QC, That's Where is a podcast...

Send us Fan Mail This new cookies-only bakery is taking the QC by storm. Stephanie Sellers and Bill Sheeder, co-owners of Cookies & Dreams, share how their business got started, grew so quickly, and where all the crazy cookie ideas come from. This episode is going to be extra sweet! QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities. Through the people, partnerships, and personali...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jaawan Arrington, creator of The 100 Series, shares about his project that uses everyday people to promote positivity, inspiration, and motivation right here in the Quad Cities. QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities. Through the people, partnerships, and personalities woven throughout the Quad Cities region, you'll meet real Quad Citizens...