QC, THAT'S WHERE!

Embark on a delightful journey with me as I sit down with Kristen Vito, the passionate assistant Director of Alumni Events and Community Engagement at St Ambrose University. During our conversation, we traverse Kristen's surprising path from exercise science to the vibrant world of community engagement, uncovering how her work is integral to nurturing the future through the SAU Wine Festival Series. 

Sip and savor the...

Did you know the Davenport Junior Theater is the second-oldest kids' theater in the country?  Daniel Sheridan shares with us the secrets to the theater's longevity and some updates on what's in store for the community staple.

Imagine a place where the vibrancy of young performers infuses life into the rich tapestry of arts in the Quad Cities. Daniel takes us behind the scenes, sharing how his personal evolut...

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to truly belong? Ashley Gore, the VP of Marketing and PR for the Quad Cities Jaycees, joins us to unravel the tapestry of community engagement and how it's not just about the events, but the connections that blossom from them. From teaching to telecommuting, Ashley's journey to find her tribe in her 30s is a tale that resonates with anyone seeking a deeper sense of community. Her ...

When you get a golden idea - run with it. That's what Rachel Stahle and Kelsey Watson did, leading to the creation of Snap Wagon. Embark on a journey with us and discover how a mobile photo booth became the cornerstone of a thriving business. This episode unravels the tapestry of their hard-won success, detailing the metamorphosis of a simple concept into a community-connecting phenomenon and marketing powerhouse. Rachel and K...

When Grace Boffeli decided to take her basketball talents to Northern Iowa, little did she know that her story would become an inspiration for countless young athletes in her hometown of the Quad Cities. In our latest episode, Grace, a former North Scott High School phenom and now a key player for UNI, sits down to recount her exhilarating journey. She shares how the roar of her local fans fuels her on-court prowess and reminisces ...

The Quad Cities is quickly becoming a fitness hotspot. On "QC, That's Where" we dive into the up and coming world of bungee fitness, which has found a home in Moline, Illinois. Stephanie Duffield, the brave pioneer of Bungee QC, shares her tale of venturing into the fitness frontier and the joy she's found in helping others discover their own 'Peter Pan' dreams.

In our deep dive into bungee fi...

Christina, along with her husband Brooks, own Board and Brush Quad Cities, a vibrant DIY creative studio. They've made it their mission to provide a creative getaway for groups and individuals looking to get creative, with paint and sip workshops, kids' parties, and more. Christina walks us through her journey of owning a business, the twists and turns she's encountered, and how she's carved out a unique niche i...

Have you ever felt the urge to escape the unrelenting pace of life and simply breathe? If so, this episode with Rebecca Sebastian, the owner of Sunlight Yoga + Apothecary in Davenport, is just the respite you need. We delve into her journey from struggling with chronic hip pain, to discovering the healing power of yoga, and eventually becoming a yoga therapist. Rebecca's story is a testament to the transformative power of yoga...

Ever wondered how to transform your passion into a thriving online presence? Join us as we pick the brains of food connoisseurs and successful content creators, Annie Froeschle and Bailey Thompson, as they dish out their journey to the digital world. Launching into the vibrant food scene in the Quad Cities, they recount how their platforms turned from mere hobbies into profitable ventures, bringing to the table insights about foste...

Ever wonder how an engineer in aeronautics becomes a real estate aficionado? Our guest, Alex Skeen, takes us through his extraordinary journey from rockets to helping people find their dream home in the Quad Cities real estate market. His fascinating story will captivate you, as he shares his unique experiences, including the awe-inspiring sight of a rocket launch in Florida and the rewarding shift to real estate. 

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Scott Beck and Bryan Woods met back when they were 11-year-old kids at Bettendorf Middle School, bonding over a shared interest of making movies. Through the years they moved from stop-action films with action figures to getting friends to act in their films, holding casting calls and getting their movies played on screen at places like "The Adler Theatre" or "The Putnam."
As professionals, writing unique fa...

Quad Citizen and author, Jonathan Turner, has made a lifelong career as a writer.  One of his latest works is "100 Things to do in the Quad Cities Before You Die," which is a guide book to help people navigate must-see and do activities in the Quad Cities region. 
The book is broken down topically, with recommendations and brief descriptions to help readers find an experience that fits their interests.
Jonathan ex...

Kathy Wine, the Executive Director of River Action got inspired by a trip she took to Baltimore. 
She had ridden a pedestrian boat and saw the opportunities the Quad Cities had to have a similar service, on the Mississippi River.
Enthused with the idea, Kathy wrote a grant for a feasibility study to see if such a service as a water taxi could work in the Quad Cities. With $25,000 in hand, and encouragement from a River Acti...

The owners of Buttercupp Candles, which now has three locations around the Quad Cities, share the story of their start. Jennifer initially wanted to make candles to support the aesthetic of another business endeavor, and ultimately she and her husband K.C. discovered "Buttercupp" could be a venture of its own. 
The pair started making candles in their home, working to keep overhead costs down, but expanded beyond the ...

Dan Bush from Bummer City Inc. is an entrepreneur with a passion for improving the quality of life and place in the Quad Cities.
The owner of multiple businesses, Dan says he tries to create spaces that are more than just bars, but are hangouts. 
Analog Arcade Bar, being one, is just as it sounds. A bar and an arcade. It brings together the nostalgia of childhood video gaming while fostering a place for adults to gather, ha...

Patrick Allie, the director of the Rock Island Arsenal Museum gives us an inside look at the hard work and thought that's gone into the renovation of the museum. Originally opened on July 4, 1905, the museum has been revamped only three times, once in response to WWI, another time in response to WWII, and the third in response to a the global COVID-19 pandemic. 
The mission of the museum is to showcase the Rock Island Arse...

Sonny Soliz is the artist behind the Hero Street USA monument in Silvis, Illinois.
It has been documented that as of the present day there have been over 100 young men and women from Second Street who have given service to the United States Military Forces. It had been researched and documented by The Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. that (there is no other street of comparable size) that has had as many men and women ...

Ryan Collins, executive director of the Midwest Writing Center in Rock Island explains what the organization does in the community and how its programming works to serve writers from all backgrounds, levels and aspirations. 
The center hires interns, hosts writing workshops and a large annual event every summer, as well as partners for community outreach. 
If you're interested in working with the Midwest Writing Center...

If the Quad Cities had a soundtrack, the Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra would be an integral part. The organization has been awarded two recognitions in recent years from the Illinois Council of Orchestras. The QCSO was awarded Community Relations of the Year, recognizing two programs they launched in their 2021-2022 season: Concert Access Pass and Promo Partners.
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And from their 2020-2021 season, the QCSO w...