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Mary’s on 2nd takes out permit for overdue repairs, paving way for possible reopening soon
DAVENPORT – Mary’s on 2nd, the Quad Cities’ only LGBTQ+ bar, may be on its way to reopening now that its owner has pulled a permit to complete overdue repairs on large exterior wall cracks, according to an inspection report first issued seven months ago. The cracks...
Pride 5K, Party at Bass Street Landing Saturday top another 14 Quad Cities Pride events still to come
The Pride 5K, and the Pride Party at Bass Street Landing, are both happening this Saturday and among 14 Pride events still to come in the Quad Cities.
News & Features
Groups throughout Illinois, Iowa call for Pride volunteers
At least 13 Pride groups are putting out a strong call for volunteers this year. Read about the Pride volunteer needs in communities including Aurora, Carbondale, Dubuque, the Des Moines area, Elgin, Galena, Iowa City, Peoria, the Quad Cities, Springfield, and Woodstock.
Two boosts for LGBTQ welcoming businesses in the Quad Cities
Read about two efforts to connect LGBTQ welcoming businesses in the Quad Cities with customers: an event Thursday night by the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, and a new directory from QCAD Out for Good.
Opinion
Revisit assumptions, could haves and should haves in “The Midnight Library”
Many of us humans, flawed and egotistical as we are, believe our own interpretations are the only correct or accurate ones. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig helps readers recognize that they might be looking at things too narrowly.
Are any lies kind? Worthy questions in Nancy Johnson’s first-time novel
Nancy Johnson’s first novel raises a worthy question about lies, despite leaving characters unexplored, writes Cathy Chavez in her new “Off the Shelf” book review.
