Discover Quad Cities

10/17/2026

Mercer County, this one’s for you. 🌾

Aledo. Alexis. Joy. Keithsburg. Matherville. New Boston. New Windsor. Seaton. Sherrard. Viola.

Out here, you still know the guy who wired your shop, the family that fixed your bumper, and the neighbor raising cattle down the road. Relationships still matter, and so do the businesses built on them.

A few of the businesses you’ll find serving Mercer County on Discover Quad Cities right now:
⚡ MerCo Electric in Aledo: residential, commercial and industrial electrical work
🚗 Brad’s Collision Service in Aledo
🔨 Walsten Remodeling in New Windsor
🐄 Prairie Rose Shorthorns in Aledo: registered Shorthorn breeder
🕊️ Nichols Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, on Main Street in Aledo since 2003
🏗️ Fowler Construction, serving Mercer and five neighboring counties
🎨 Tommy Carroll Painting
🛡️ Angela Byrge, Shelter Insurance
🏡 Mel Foster Co., in real estate since 1921
🏈 QCSportsNet, live play-by-play of high school football, basketball and Quad City Storm hockey

Mercer County gives you small-town living with the whole Quad Cities just up the road. Your money goes further when it stays close to home.

👉 Know a business serving Mercer County that belongs on this list? Tag them below so they can claim their free spot.
👉 Own one? Google “Discover Quad Cities” to list your business free. You can also tap our Page name above and hit Learn More. No fees, and no algorithm burying you.

10/15/2026

Sweater weather means candle weather. 🕯️🍂

Meet Totally Melted Candle Co, a Davenport shop making candles, room sprays, cleaning products, and even laundry goods. Their whole thing is a safer way to freshen up your space, and that Harvest Moon jar is about as fall as it gets.

They’re one of our newest ⭐ Featured Local Businesses on Discover Quad Cities.

Holiday shopping is right around the corner. This is an easy gift for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, or yourself. Every dollar spent here stays right here in the QC.

👇 Link to their listing is in the comments.
What’s your go-to fall scent? Tell us below!

10/15/2026

🎄 NEW: The Quad Cities Holiday Gift Market is open! 🎁

This Christmas, skip the big-box aisle and give something made right here at home.

🛍️ Local makers & small businesses: Add your crafts, baked goods, jewelry, art, and gift ideas for FREE. No fees, no commission. Buyers contact you directly.

🎁 Local shoppers: Find one-of-a-kind gifts from your neighbors across Scott, Clinton, Muscatine, Rock Island, Henry & Mercer counties. Free to browse, no account needed.

Every gift bought local keeps holiday dollars in our community. ❤️💚

👇 Tag a friend who makes amazing stuff, or one who’s impossible to shop for!

🔗 Link in the comments

10/14/2026

🎸 Tomorrow night: Led Zeppelin IV, live and note for note! 🎸

The Black Jacket Symphony comes to the Capitol Theatre in downtown Davenport to play Zeppelin’s legendary fourth album start to finish, followed by a set of greatest hits. Expect “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” and yes, “Stairway to Heaven.” 🔥

📅 Thursday, Oct. 15
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport

Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you. 👖

👇 Tag the friend who always cranks the Zeppelin in the car and make it a night out! Know a classic rock fan in the QC? Hit share so they don’t miss it. 🤘

🎟️ Tickets and details in the comments!

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

Who’s planning a career upgrade or searching for something new this month? 💼✨

Fresh job opportunities across the Quad Cities are live right now! 🚀 Whether you're mapping out your next full-time career move, looking for flexible part-time hours, or wanting to dive into skilled trades, new local listings are added daily across Clinton,Scott,Muscatine,Henry,Mercer and Rock Island Counties.

🔗 Direct job board link is pinned in the FIRST COMMENT below!

Know someone in the QC looking for work or ready to make a move? Tag a friend below who needs to see this! 👇👥

🏢 Local business owners hiring: Join to get your open positions listed! 📩

09/25/2026

Time to clear your schedule! 🗓️✨

A fresh batch of local happenings have been added to our events calendar from live music and weekend markets to family fun across the Quad Cities.

Check out the lineup and tag the friend you’re bringing along! 👇

📍 Direct link to the full calendar is right below in the first comment!

09/23/2026

Check out all the new job listings!

Performance Foodservice is hiring a full-time CDL A delivery driver serving Muscatine from Davenport at $30.61 per hour with home-every-night routes.

09/08/2026

Explore trusted Mercer County businesses, professionals, and organizations serving Aledo and communities across western Illinois.

08/26/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable night of bluegrass and acoustic music in the Quad Cities! 🎻🎶
Tag the friend you're taking with you and grab your tickets before they sell out! 👇✨

Alison Krauss and Union Station with Jerry Douglas perform at Adler Theatre in Davenport on September 11 2026 at 7:30 PM.