Self explanatory. Wanting to get out and get involved with something and meet people. Not a big drinker. Male, 40s. Looking for anything really, I’m not in shape but I do work out, like food, hiking, reading, healthy discussion etc. Open to new hobbies.

Hello!

Looking for a hair stylist or barber who is good with guys with long hair (down to shoulders) and maintaining/trimming a beard. Dont plan on cutting anything off, just want to keep it all well maintained if anyone has any recommendations please and thanks!

I’m visiting my in-laws 7/25 + 7/26 from out of town and I like to take my MIL out. We both love any pop ups, craft fairs, estate sales and garage selling.

Where’s the best place to look for these things? If you know of any please let me know.

I looked on visitquadcities.com and already marked some farmers markets on Saturday.

Thanks!

Anyone rented from Hertz at the airport? Is there a good car selection? Do you have to check in as gold member at the counter or can you skip the line?

I have been holding onto to a “broken” couch and recliner set for two years because the movers lost the parts box that held the hardware they removed when disassembling it. I have wanted to get rid of it from the beginning but put off doing so for long enough that it just became another pile in my home that gets ignored. Without those bits to fasten everything in place it just leaves 11ish awkward sections.

I was particularly interested in East Moline’s bulky item disposal program, but could not get a clear enough (to me) definition of what was covered by one sticker. Has anyone used this successfully, or can otherwise indicate what it would take to get rid of these?

Hello! Recently bought a home near Hampton IL, looking for contractors as it is a fixer upper. Arborist also needed but need to get the home livable first. (Already have electric and landscaping covered)
If you do have a recommendation and have a price range even better. I know contractors are spread thin at the moment so a ball park hourly price range for current times would be great.
Thank you all so much!

Hello! I'm an out of towner coming to run Bix7 this weekend. We will be driving in the morning of, we've got a 90 minute drive and was hoping to arrive between 6:30-7am (we will have bibs, someone in our group will get them Friday)

Being unfamiliar with the area - will it be hard to find parking? Any recommendations?

Is arriving in town at 6:30/7 going to give us enough time to park and get to the city?

Just as the title says. Im not exactly, yknow, "out" but Im looking to make friends(preferably 25+) but im looking for more of a laid back environment, cause I'm a nervous wreck, and don't really drink all that much, I say this because I expect a ton of people are gonna recommend Mary's in Davenport. But yeah that's about it.

Traveling to Davenport/Moline for a few days. Just figured out that there is no LA fitness there... Looking for a gym with a basketball court. Any recommendations?

I am likely just not looking in the right places, but I am hoping to find opportunities to volunteer, here and there, mostly on weekends. The opportunities that I have found seems to be primarily during the work day. Any help would be appreciated!

I’m looking for a photographer for my son’s senior photos and I have no clue where to start. I did reach out to one person and was quoted $500, which I thought was kind of high? Is that about what I should expect to spend? I don’t need whole bunch of photos just a candid shot and a headshot. Thanks for any info.

This is a reach, do we have any Slavic/Baltic foods in the area? If not, do you have any recommendations for said food in maybe Iowa City or around an hour out? If not there, I know where to go in Chicago. I'm just looking for things closer to the QC.
Do we really not have anywhere that sells perogis?

Appreciate any suggestions if you know of any! :)

Good morning!

I have a lightbulb on my steps that went out for the first time in over 5 years of living in my home. It’s high on the ceiling above my steps to basement and I don’t trust myself to change it.

Anyone willing to help out? I can hold ladder or whatever and will pay for the help.

Please let me know, thanks!

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I have somehow found myself as the proud owner of 2 kittens that were found in a farmer's field around 24 hours old. They are now 8 weeks old. Where can I take them to get vaccinated and also eventually fixed that won't break the bank?

there might already be a post up somewhere but nothing recent. what are some restaurants in the qc i need to try? i’ve lived here for almost 3 years now and have at least a dozen favorites, but like 8/12 of them are asian restaurants 😭 just hoping to branch out. i love all kinds of food, american, hispanic, asian, italian, and everything in between.

some of my favorites are la rancherita, tiramisu, izumi steakhouse, siam thai cafe, thai flavors, biaggi’s, and jiangs hot pot.

hoping for non asian cuisine recommendations (we are bordering burnt out LOL) tysm in advance :^)

I've been considering seeing a chiropractor. However they kinda freak me out. It's the thought of them cracking something to hard and being paralyzed. Well.. then I just read an article on Dietrich Chiropactic and how the guy paralyzed someone 😯. Real fear now unlocked and my brain says nope nope nope to getting adjusted lol.

Anyone else have this kind of concern?

I took my cat there on the weekend after being suddenly lethargic and having a loss of appetite and he was diagnosed with anemia (low red blood cell count), most likely caused by cancer. The male veterinarian on staff full-time went on and on about what the blood cells looked like in the slide under the microscope, but brushed over my cat's RBC count was actually dangerously low. He didn't warn me the steroids work only half the time, and I may need to start preparing for "the end", he didn't mention it at all. He put my cat on steroids and told me to take him to our regular vet for blood tests weekly. He said "your cat is sweet, I hope this one gets better." That stuck out in my mind as soon as he said it, shouldn't he want all animals he treats to get better?

My cat passed away the next day. That vet who saw him on the second day tested his blood and his RBC count dropped even lower, so the steroids didn't work. I talked to my regular vet and she said the first emergency vet should have put my cat on steroids and an anti-coagulant to keep the blood from clotting, to give my cat a chance at recovery.

I researched the male emergency vet, I joined a grief support group with people whose pets passed from similar reasons. Their vets gave their animal a blood transfusion right away, some worked, some didn't. This vet didn't offer one at all. And he advocates for animal blood donations for blood transfusions in the QC. Shocking considering he didn't mention one as an option. If he thought my cat was that far gone, it was hopeless, he should have been forthright about it.

The two times we went to AEC, most of the staff was rude, especially the receptionists. They didn't treat my cat's condition as an emergency even though they were discussing openly how serious it seemed, they didn't seem to want to rush him to see a doctor. Even picking up his ashes the next week from AEC, the staff didn't have empathy at all and were rude when I was waiting at the front desk.

I used to recommend AEC to everyone, but not anymore. Not because my cat passed away, the cancer and anemia were probably too aggressive at that point. But if they're short-staffed, they don't need to take their stress out on the animals and the humans trying to care for the animals. They knew what they're in for when they applied to work at AEC, in emergency room conditions. If they're short-staffed, they need to take it up with management, not lash out at others. Not one of them made me feel like "they really care about animals". They seemed to be annoyed anyone came in to see them at all. So disgusting.

I recently learned about Martha David aka the pancake lady from the “What’s going on QC” site. I’m not a quad cities native but my husband is, so I started asking our family and friends and it seems like everyone has a story about her, and I’m fascinated.

I understand there was a documentary about her, Powder Puff, made in 2013, that I’m desperate to see. But I cannot find it anywhere. Anyone know where or how I might be able to access it, or maybe even contact the man who made it?

I have terrible water pressure and I heard that a boil order is in effect. Does anyone have any more information on this. Thanks in advance.

I know this for a fact, because I know the breeder involved but for sake of being anonymous I will omit the breed.

The breeder has his own construction business and came to do maintenance and repairs at my employer, I interacted with him regularly. He owned 3 dogs, one male and two females. One female was a sister of the male. The sister got pregnant while the breeder wasn't home, the puppies were inbred. He was honest about this when he sold the puppies to regular buyers. He decided he liked the money these puppies pulled in.

He intentionally kept breeding the brother and sister. He sold off another inbred litter to regular buyers, then sold more inbred litters to Teske's. He disclosed to Teske's these puppies were inbred. Teske's did not disclose the puppies were inbred to customers.

He absolutely bred for the sake of extra income, not focusing on the health and well-being of the dogs or about preserving the health of the breed. He bred both the females every single heat cycle until they eventually had no more to give, and Teske's bought multiple inbred litters from him for years. Both locations.

Does anyone around here participate or organize hobby grade nerf events? If not are there people interested? My son and I would love to find more people.

Picture is from Starved Rock State Park. A great location that I would recommend. I have also made it up to the Galena, IL area, and Maquoketa caves. Those are the main areas near the QC that I know of with nice natural beauty and/or light hiking. Wildcat Den State Park was good too.

Are there any other good hotspots of natural beauty within a day's drive?

Hi everyone,

I’m moving to the Quad Cities area in mid-August with my wife and infant son. I’ll be working at Augustana College, and we are looking for a safe, family-friendly two-bedroom apartment with a reasonable commute to campus.

I would really appreciate any general rental advice. Which cities, neighborhoods, or apartment communities would you recommend? Are there any areas or property management companies we should avoid? We are currently considering East Moline, Moline, Rock Island, and nearby areas. We are also open to Davenport or Bettendorf.

I’m also looking at these two options:

1. Avenues at East Moline https://avenuesateastmoline.wixsite.com/apply

Does anyone have experience living there? How are the apartments, neighborhood, maintenance, management, and overall safety?

2. Legacy Management https://www.rentlm.com/

Does anyone know whether this company and website are legitimate? Has anyone rented from them before?

Since I’m currently outside the area, I want to be careful before submitting an application, paying fees, or providing personal information. Any recommendations, experiences, or warnings would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!