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98 Years Ago, The Maid-Rite Sandwich Was Born In Iowa
Nothing tastes more like Iowa than a classic Maid-Rite sandwich. It's a Midwest staple that began its story right in America's heartland. For almost 100 years, Maid-Rite has been a right of passage for Iowans. The history of Maid-Rite is rich and its traditions continue to this day. But how did Maid-Rite begin and how did it grow to become a sandwich attached to Iowa and the Midwest? We'll take you back to the start because, on this date in the mid-1920s, Maid-Rite was only known to the folks of Muscatine. Let's take you back to 1926. Fred Angell was a butcher in Muscatine and he...…Nothing tastes more like Iowa than a classic Maid-Rite sandwich. It's a Midwest staple that began its story right in America's heartland. For almost 100 years, Maid-Rite has been a right of passage for Iowans. The history of Maid-Rite is rich and its traditions continue to this day. But how did Maid-Rite begin and how did it grow to become a sandwich attached to Iowa and the Midwest? We'll take you back to the start because, on this date in the mid-1920s, Maid-Rite was only known to the folks of Muscatine. Let's take you back to 1926. Fred Angell was a butcher in Muscatine and he...WW…
Quad Cities Residents In This Awful Situation, Turn Off Your Phone Today
CanvaThis afternoon, phones, televisions, and radios across the country will receive an alert as part of a test of the national emergency system. Even if your phone is on silent or vibration, it will make noise.Unfortunately, unsafe domestic situations are a reality for people across Iowa, Illinois, and the U.S. People who get that abuse have a secondary phone hidden as a way to possibly get out of that situation. If you or someone you know has a second phone, tell them to turn it off today.Federal agencies want to take over your phone to make sure you and the rest of Americans can get...…CanvaThis afternoon, phones, televisions, and radios across the country will receive an alert as part of a test of the national emergency system. Even if your phone is on silent or vibration, it will make noise.Unfortunately, unsafe domestic situations are a reality for people across Iowa, Illinois, and the U.S. People who get that abuse have a secondary phone hidden as a way to possibly get out of that situation. If you or someone you know has a second phone, tell them to turn it off today.Federal agencies want to take over your phone to make sure you and the rest of Americans can get...WW…
Muscatine's First Distillery Wins Gold Medal For Best Vodka
Connor Kenney/Townsquare Media Quad CitiesIf you follow this new Iowa distillery on social media, this may come as old news to you. But on National Vodka Day, it feels like the right time to tell you how proud we are of this distillery winning a gold medal for one of its vodkas and a silver for the other.Knee-High Distilling Co., Muscatine's first hand-crafted distillery, just received a gold and silver medal for two of its vodka submitted in June. One of those award-winning vodkas has our name on it.In celebration of National Vodka Day, we wanted to congratulate Knee-High...…Connor Kenney/Townsquare Media Quad CitiesIf you follow this new Iowa distillery on social media, this may come as old news to you. But on National Vodka Day, it feels like the right time to tell you how proud we are of this distillery winning a gold medal for one of its vodkas and a silver for the other.Knee-High Distilling Co., Muscatine's first hand-crafted distillery, just received a gold and silver medal for two of its vodka submitted in June. One of those award-winning vodkas has our name on it.In celebration of National Vodka Day, we wanted to congratulate Knee-High...WW…
The 2023 B100 Tailgate Tour Is Coming To A Game Near You
CanvaSchool is back in session which means the Friday night lights are back on. High school football in the Quad Cities is back and we want to cheer on your team! Every Friday during the 2023 high school football season, B100, Upper Iowa University - Quad Cities, and Nothing Bundt Cakes are bringing the Tailgate Tour to a Quad Cities high school football game near you, but we need your help to decide where we are going. Get our free mobile appThe 2023 high school football season for both Iowa and Illinois kicks off on Friday, August 25th. Seniors will take the...…CanvaSchool is back in session which means the Friday night lights are back on. High school football in the Quad Cities is back and we want to cheer on your team! Every Friday during the 2023 high school football season, B100, Upper Iowa University - Quad Cities, and Nothing Bundt Cakes are bringing the Tailgate Tour to a Quad Cities high school football game near you, but we need your help to decide where we are going. Get our free mobile appThe 2023 high school football season for both Iowa and Illinois kicks off on Friday, August 25th. Seniors will take the...WW…
Popular Iowa Art Museum Hosting Five Nights Of Fright In October
Google View, CanvaSpooky season is among us and throughout the month of October, there's a ton going on in the Quad Cities with the Halloween spirit in mind.The Figge Art Museum is hosting its Five Nights of Fright at the end of October. We have your chance to experience night number four in VIP fashion.This October 25 – 29, get ready to step into a world of thrills, chills, and wicked delights with a line-up of frightfully fun activities and events at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St, Davenport).Each night features something new, exciting, and spooky. Tickets for each night are on sale...…Google View, CanvaSpooky season is among us and throughout the month of October, there's a ton going on in the Quad Cities with the Halloween spirit in mind.The Figge Art Museum is hosting its Five Nights of Fright at the end of October. We have your chance to experience night number four in VIP fashion.This October 25 – 29, get ready to step into a world of thrills, chills, and wicked delights with a line-up of frightfully fun activities and events at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd St, Davenport).Each night features something new, exciting, and spooky. Tickets for each night are on sale...WW…
Ultimate Classic Rock
Mon-Fri 7:00 pm - 12:00 amUltimate Classic Rock plays the best music ever made from the gods and goddesses of rock.Uncle Joe Benson rocks out with ya’ every weeknight. Don’t miss Ultimate Led Zeppelin at 10 p.m, when we dive deep into the Zep’ catalog. Plus, pull back the curtain for Uncle Joe’s Storytime, where he shares a story that I bet you didn’t know about your favorite song, album or act. Plus…news and updates from UltimateClassicRock.com. Let’s do this! Show MoreHeadliners Revealed For Major Music Festival In Eastern IowaThe three headliners have been announced for Tailgate N'...…Mon-Fri 7:00 pm - 12:00 amUltimate Classic Rock plays the best music ever made from the gods and goddesses of rock.Uncle Joe Benson rocks out with ya’ every weeknight. Don’t miss Ultimate Led Zeppelin at 10 p.m, when we dive deep into the Zep’ catalog. Plus, pull back the curtain for Uncle Joe’s Storytime, where he shares a story that I bet you didn’t know about your favorite song, album or act. Plus…news and updates from UltimateClassicRock.com. Let’s do this! Show MoreHeadliners Revealed For Major Music Festival In Eastern IowaThe three headliners have been announced for Tailgate N'...WW…
Davenport Police Confirm "Quad City Taco Fest" Is A Scam
Nikolay TrubnikovEnter your number to get our free mobile appScammers are at it again in the Quad Cities, but this time they are trying to get money from people in a unique,and dare I say, delicious way. The Davenport Police Department has confirmed that the event "Quad City Taco Fest" is fake. the Davenport Police Department said that they, along with the city, have received several inquiries about an unconfirmed event going around Facebook called “Quad City Taco Festival | Davenport." This event, hosted by "Quad Cities Taco Festival" is to be held on September 27, 2020. The event in...…Nikolay TrubnikovEnter your number to get our free mobile appScammers are at it again in the Quad Cities, but this time they are trying to get money from people in a unique,and dare I say, delicious way. The Davenport Police Department has confirmed that the event "Quad City Taco Fest" is fake. the Davenport Police Department said that they, along with the city, have received several inquiries about an unconfirmed event going around Facebook called “Quad City Taco Festival | Davenport." This event, hosted by "Quad Cities Taco Festival" is to be held on September 27, 2020. The event in...WW…
10 Unique Road Side Attractions Within 1 Hour Of The Quad Cities
Atlas ObscuraEnter your number to get our free mobile appIt's hard to find things to do during the coronavirus summer of 2020. But there are still somethings that you can see while practicing social distancing, and they are only 1 hour away from the Quad Cities.If you are looking for unique things that most people don't know about, then do we have a list for you. has found some of the greatest attractions in towns and cities around the world, and there are plenty that are close to the QC. If you're ready for 10 quick day trips then fill up your gas tank and get ready, because here are 10...…Atlas ObscuraEnter your number to get our free mobile appIt's hard to find things to do during the coronavirus summer of 2020. But there are still somethings that you can see while practicing social distancing, and they are only 1 hour away from the Quad Cities.If you are looking for unique things that most people don't know about, then do we have a list for you. has found some of the greatest attractions in towns and cities around the world, and there are plenty that are close to the QC. If you're ready for 10 quick day trips then fill up your gas tank and get ready, because here are 10...WW…
[WATCH] Davenport Lowe's Robbed By Cracked Bandit
Shawn Cirlos via FacebookIt's not going to be hard to 'crack' this case. A man was filmed stealing items from Lowe's on Elmore Avenue in Davenport. If anything, he should have snagged some zip ties to hold up his pants.Get our free mobile appOn Thursday, a man was filmed stealing several items from Lowe's Home Improvement at 3955 Elmore Avenue in Davenport. The man is seen in the video stealing what looks like DeWalt tools, tool boxes, and many other items that all had the security alarms still on. The high pitch sirens in the background are the sirens going off like crazy. I spoke with...…Shawn Cirlos via FacebookIt's not going to be hard to 'crack' this case. A man was filmed stealing items from Lowe's on Elmore Avenue in Davenport. If anything, he should have snagged some zip ties to hold up his pants.Get our free mobile appOn Thursday, a man was filmed stealing several items from Lowe's Home Improvement at 3955 Elmore Avenue in Davenport. The man is seen in the video stealing what looks like DeWalt tools, tool boxes, and many other items that all had the security alarms still on. The high pitch sirens in the background are the sirens going off like crazy. I spoke with...WW…
Iowa Universities To Host Virtual 'An Evening With Dan Levy'
Getty ImagesEw David! If you don't get that reference, then that means you haven't seen one of the greatest shows of all time, Why do I bring up Schitt's Creek? Again, for those who live under a rock, Dan Levy, who is one of the co-creators and stars of the show will be joining all three major Iowa universities early April for a virtual discussion.Get our free mobile appIf you're a major Schitt's Creek fan, you're going to want to mark your calendar for this event. Dan Levy is co-hosting a virtual discussion with all three major Iowa universities, University of Iowa, Iowa...…Getty ImagesEw David! If you don't get that reference, then that means you haven't seen one of the greatest shows of all time, Why do I bring up Schitt's Creek? Again, for those who live under a rock, Dan Levy, who is one of the co-creators and stars of the show will be joining all three major Iowa universities early April for a virtual discussion.Get our free mobile appIf you're a major Schitt's Creek fan, you're going to want to mark your calendar for this event. Dan Levy is co-hosting a virtual discussion with all three major Iowa universities, University of Iowa, Iowa...WW…