River Cities' Reader

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River Cities' Reader
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River Cities' Reader
Type Alternative newspaper
Format Tabloid
Owner(s)Independent
PublisherTodd McGreevy
EditorKathleen McCarthy
Founded1993
Headquarters532 West Third St
Davenport, IA 52801
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Circulation 19,700 [1]
Website rcreader.com

The River Cities' Reader is an independently owned alternative newspaper based in Davenport, Iowa. The newspaper was founded in 1993 and is circulated throughout the Quad-Cities metropolitan area and outlying communities.

Contents

The Reader's format is tabloid size on newsprint; its masthead reads "business, politics, arts and culture".

Content

Like many alternative weeklies, the Reader publishes feature-length, in-depth stories on a number of topics of interest, including:

Each issue of the Reader also contains a listing of arts and entertainment events taking place throughout the area, and provides critical reviews for regional art exhibitions, music concerts, and theatrical performances.

History

The River Cities' Reader was first published in October 1993 as a monthly. In June 1995, the Reader began a weekly publishing schedule. It is published every Wednesday of the year and features special guides once per month.

The paper was founded by owners Kathleen McCarthy and Todd McGreevy who still remain active in its operation as editor and publisher, respectively. Jeff Ignatius, the publication's managing editor, has been with the Reader since 2000.

The website underwent an overhaul in June 2006 and now features local wikis for the community, an enhanced calendar, streaming video, and a more modern look.

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References

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  2. "The River Cities' Reader Online". www.rcreader.com. Archived from the original on 2004-06-21.
  3. "The River Cities' Reader Online". www.rcreader.com. Archived from the original on 2004-11-05.
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