Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline/East Moline, and Rock Island are a collection of cities in Iowa and Illinois that are otherwise known as the Quad Cities. The mighty Mississippi River separates these cities and states but they have much in common as a thriving metropolitan area. … [Read more...]
Quad Cities Beer Week: Fun Times on the Mississippi River
Beer weeks are entertaining celebrations of all things craft and they are occurring with greater frequency than at any time in the nation’s history. A good percentage of these events have been running for multiple years and one fine example is Quad Cities Beer Week scheduled … [Read more...]
Toppling Goliath Brewing Partners with Chicago’s Field Museum
Toppling Goliath, the critically acclaimed brewery located in Decorah, Iowa, has found a new partner- one that isn’t normally associated with adult beverages. Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History, one of the most visited and beloved museums of its kind, is teaming up with … [Read more...]
Quad Cities Celebrate the Season of Oktoberfest
Outdoor temperatures will soon head lower and these early days of fall mean one important thing to beer lovers: Oktoberfest! The Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa has several beer themed events scheduled in the coming weeks and invites you to join other party- goers as … [Read more...]
Quad Cities Beer Week is Ready to Thrill and Amaze
Straddled on the banks of the northern Mississippi River are two Illinois and two Iowa cities that are often referred to as the Quad Cities. They share much in common with only a large, winding body of water separating them from each other. They are also home to a late spring … [Read more...]