Success Story

Davenporter grateful for holiday nuttiness

As we head into the holiday weekend, one Quad Citizen will be putting up her feet after a flurry of crafting for friends and family. But with all the hustle and bustle comes the gratitude of movement without pain.

ORA Health Tip

Dry Needling: Modern medicine rooted in ancient art

Enjoying a country Christmas on her acreage, a Taylor Ridge retiree, says her Achilles’ heel pain is at bay after trying a therapy called “dry needling.”

QC Outdoors

Savor the winter quiet and solitude at Maquoketa Caves State Park

Let’s Move Quad Cities’ hiking duo, Teri Stickler and her Samoyed, Kaia, take to the trails off-season in Maquoketa to appreciate the glacier-carved landscape.

Eat Smart with Jeni

Celebrate the holiday cheer and the buffet ... with these dos and don'ts

LMQC’s Dietary Blogger, Jeni Tackett, says don’t skimp on holiday celebrations, but be smart about your choices. “Treasured family recipes should be savored,” she advises. Check out her other simple tricks to enjoy holiday treats without drastic restrictions.

Featured QCA Event

Start your new year off on the right foot

Celebrate nature, meet for hot chocolate, and participate in the First Day Hike in the Quad Cities at Nahant Marsh.