About The Quad Cities

Moments in History: Quad Cities International Airport through the years

Hi everyone! Welcome to Forgotten Quad Cities, and thanks for following this page. I wanted to share a brief introduction to what this space is about and the kinds of stories you’ll see here. If, like me, you grew up in the Quad Cities, you know we have a fascinating history filled with unforgettable characters. But much of that history has been buried or forgotten, and most of us (myself included) only know the rough outlines. Take Black Hawk. If you grew up here, you probably know he was a lea