The ''River Cities' Reader'' is an independently owned

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based in

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. The newspaper was founded in 1993 and is circulated throughout the Quad-Cities metropolitan area and outlying communities. ''The Reader'' 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: * Local business and political issues, including investigative reporting and in-depth interviews with the people involved. The publishers often tout the publication as a "civic watchdog" for the community. * Full-length interviews and in-depth articles with local and national artists, and other nationally renowned figures. Interview subjects have included former FEC chairman Bradley A. Smith actor/artist

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and

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leader of the rock band Jethro Tull. 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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{{official website, http://www.rcreader.com/ Newspapers published in Iowa Alternative weekly newspapers published in the United States Newspapers established in 1993 Newspapers published in the Quad Cities Davenport, Iowa