Summer has arrived in the Quad-Cities... Since this is the first summer I've had a "grown-up" job, I now fully understand the importance of coffee in the morning. But not just any coffee, iced coffee. That is why, in honor of the beginning of summer, I have tasted iced coffees from six "iconic" QC coffee shops. This … Continue reading Who has the best iced coffee in the Quad-Cities? Part Two
Summer has arrived in the Quad-Cities... Since this is the first summer I've had a "grown-up" job, I now fully understand the importance of coffee in the morning. But not just any coffee, iced coffee. That is why, in honor of the beginning of summer, I have tasted iced coffees from six "iconic" QC coffee shops. This … Continue reading Who has the best iced coffee in the Quad-Cities? Part One
Last weekend Cody and I made our way north to the famous Maquoketa Caves State Park. I forgot about how different everything looks there compared to the rest of Iowa... It's almost as if you aren't in Iowa at all. Only 45 minutes from home we found giant caves, steep inclines, and cliffs. Getting there Maquoketa … Continue reading Explore Iowa: Maquoketa Caves
In March, Cody and I visited Lance and Leah in Roanoke, Virginia for the second time. It is safe to say that they are some of our favorite people to visit. Great food, great company, and of course great hiking is always a given when we make it out east to see them. This time around We … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Hiking in Roanoke, Virginia, 2016
Week two at the Moline Dispatch was full of press releases, press conferences, and "by lines" for your truly. Not to mention that summer finally decided to come to the Quad-Cities. A Sunday graduation down the street from the office On Sunday, May 21, one of the local colleges of the Quad-Cities, Augustana, was having … Continue reading Moline Dispatch, Week 2: working weekends and riding the QC’s favorite Cat
Yesterday Cody and I took a spontaneous hiking trip to Wildcat Den State Park, not far from the Quad Cities. We were pleasantly surprised about how unique the experience was. Ye old Pine Creek grist mill Since 1848, the Pine Creek Grist Mill has been operating in Muscatine County. The mill, which is indeed still grinding grain to … Continue reading Explore Iowa: Wildcat Den in Muscatine County
Although my first week at the Moline Dispatch has been a bit slow at times, I know that the engines are just revving up for the summer. My first assignment After spending my first day doing the necessary paper work I was given my first assignment on Tuesday. I was to cover an announcement that … Continue reading Moline Dispatch, Week 1: dog neutering and missing the fire
On May 16 I began my summer internship in Moline, Illinois at the Dispatch. A local newspaper that has been covering news in the Quad-Cities for many years. This internship has given me the opportunity to move back to my hometown for the summer, and although many college students look forward to using summer as an … Continue reading My Summer Internship at the Moline Dispatch
Hotels and lodging seem to be the biggest expense when planning a trip. Students now how expensive housing can get, but also know that they do not need room service and a view to sleep comfortably. Minimalism and compromise are the key to finding a cheap and comfortable place to stay. Call your friends Sometimes the best … Continue reading Cheap Travel Hacks for Students: Lodging
Food, it's what keeps us going after a long day of traveling and exploring, but sometimes food can be expensive and forgotten when planning a travel budget. Looking for unique way to fill your tummy and fuel your body can help keep that budget on track. Look for hotels with breakfast No matter how simple, … Continue reading Cheap Travel Hacks for Students: Food
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