r/QuadCities

My kids want to set up a lemonade stand at one of the local playgrounds. From what I've read online, I'll need to contact the city for permission. I plan to do that next week, but I was wondering if anyone has gone through this before. Any tips on what questions they might ask so I can be prepared?

My kids will be making fresh lemonade, chocolate chip cookies, and maybe some cupcakes. All activities will be supervised by me. We're in Bettendorf.

Also, if anyone has a link to the exact rules or instructions for getting permission, I'd really appreciate it. I looked online but couldn't find anything specific.

If you have any dos and don'ts or any other tips, please share.

Thanks!

Is it common for kids younger than 12 to be out on the river in their own kayak?

Our son is 9 and is learning to kayak. He's been out in his own kayak before but only on Lake George/Sunset Marina, and usually connected to my husband's kayak. He's very interested in participating in Floatzilla, but we've never been out on the river, and we just noticed the official website recommends all kids under 12 be in a boat with a parent.

Both my husband and I plan to participate, so we would both be with him. He's very interested in going through the lock, but we also noticed the website says kayakers can't be connected if they go through. We plan to practice more this month to continue to help him feel more and more comfortable. Just wondering about others' experiences with kids on the river. Thanks!

I’m watching the Spy Ops series on Netflix. Season 1: Episode 2 is about the Panama Canal, but at about 00:51 it shows some stock footage of what I’m almost positive is Rock Island and Davenport. The shot is over the Mississippi River downstream of the Crescent Rail Bridge with the Centennial Bridge and Davenport in the distance behind it.

I run an employee owned shoe store in North Park Mall, I need 2 part time workers for back to school season, role starts out as seasonal, with goals to hit that opens the possibility for you to remain on staff.

My wife and 11 year old son (and dog) are moving to Bettendorf at the end of the month from West Texas.

I landed a wonderful government civilian job with First Army that I couldn't turn down. This move also puts us 2.5 hours from my family and hometown of Madison Wisconsin so that's priceless.

My son will attend pleasant valley middle school as a 6th grader. My wife is seeking NP roles within adult geriatric acute care settings (after her Iowa license is obtained).

We have a home locked down on Zillow right now. We look to move on it as soon as our current home sells which it likely will in a few days. Our neighbors have made a cash offer to buy the home so that was amazing to have that done so fast and easy without even listing it or anything.

We are an active family that travels allot, likes fitness, likes dining out, likes wine, likes cultural events and festivals. I have done considerable freelance writing on food and wine as well over the years and look to continue doing so in the QC.

I am very familiar with the upper Midwest winters as a born and raised Wisconsinite. Wife being a native Texan, not so much. Will see how that goes.

Nervous about the 1100 mile 3-day drive up there, packing up the house, and setting up the new house, all while starting a new job, getting a kiddo in school, and helping wife land a new job, all at the same time.

Once those parts fall into place, we both feel this will be a very positive and needed move/fresh start for our family and our careers.

Hope to meet many of you locals soon after we arrive!

Saw this needle dick today. Dark maroon colored GMC pickup screaming zig zag through traffic on the avenue of the cities. Rear end was lowered and I believe tombstone might have been in the back window. Look if you're going to drive around like your penis size is equivalent to a baby carrot then maybe take the decals out of the back window so the whole crew doesn't have to suffer from penis envy.

I grew up in the QC and my family and I are contemplating returning after 10 years away. I’m wondering if anyone has recently had experience with a new construction home build in the area? Is there a company you’d recommend?

We’ve never done one before so I’m also curious about your overall experience… construction loans and how that works with general mortgage, how customized style wise they allow you to do, how long it took, locations, etc.

We are an interracial couple with biracial kids so would prefer to be in an area with Black folks.

I know tonight, Jul. 3rd, there’s Red White and Boom. But is there anywhere nearby that’s doing fireworks for the actual 4th ?

I am absolutely miserable. I can barely leave the ac for longer than 5 minutes without getting drenched. I’m broke so I can’t afford going to a pool

Hi all, looking to book a 1:1 with a tattoo artist for my wife's birthday in August. My wife has wanted a tattoo for a LONG time and has ideas but needs an artist to bring them to life.

So, looking to find a clean, friendly artist that you think can bring my wonderful wife's vision to reality.

Thank you in advance.

Looking for VHS tapes that were recorded on local channels that might include local commercials and other programming, like newscasts. Willing to pay and happy to share once digitized.

Been attending estate sales and nothing of value so far.

I have always wanted to go and are planning to this year, but was curious what others experiences are? I believe they talk about coming early, but how early? What about where to park, sit, can you bring alcohol and a cooler if you're sitting all day, how about food or grills? Just kind of curious about everything. Thanks!

Where in the QC’s has good Sandwiches? The Village Corner Deli has excellent sandwiches but with working 3rds I am rarely awake when they are open, who else has good sandwiches?

Hi! I’m in desperate need of a practice space. I am a musician, I play in various groups and also give drum lessons. Anyone aware of spaces for rent?? Please help I am struggling to get any solid leads.

Any suggestions for which Walmart to transfer to in the quad cities? I wanna stay outta Iowa and move to moline of rock island but I’m not sure which Walmart would be best to transfer to. I know in my current area there’s three Walmarts and one is a really bad place to work but the other two are good places so was wondering if it’s the same in the quad cities?