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Q: Where can I find goat's milk, preferably fresh, in the Quad City area? Also, when do the local farmer's markets start and where are they?

A: Dispatch/Argus food writer Brandy Welvaert says that the Hy-Vee on Avenue of the Cities in Moline has goat milk in the dairy section. There may be other sources as well.

She said she's unaware of goat milk being sold at any of the farmers' market, though she does see goat milk soap sometimes.

Following is a list of the farmers' markets, their days and hours. You can also check our events calendar for an ongoing listing.

Rock Island County

-- East Moline Farmers' Market (Quad Cities Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association), 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 3-October; Skate City parking lot, 1112 42nd Ave. (just off Avenue of the Cities). (309) 787-4286.

-- Milan Farmers' Market, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 7 through October; 900 W. 4th St. (309) 787-4286.

-- Trinity 7th Street Market (Quad Cities Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association), 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, May 3 through October; 500 John Deere Road, Moline. (309) 936-7792.

Scott County

-- Trinity Farmers' Market (Mississippi Valley Growers Association), 3- 6 p.m. Mondays, May 5 through October; Trinity at Terrace Park, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport. (563) 332-5529.

-- Bettendorf Farmers' Market (Mississippi Valley Growers Association), 2-6 p.m. Thursdays, May 8 through October; corner of 21st and State streets. (563) 332-5529.

-- Davenport Freight House Farmers' Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 3 through October; 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. (563) 940-0634.

-- Davenport Farmers' Market (Mississippi Valley Growers Association and RiverCity Market Association), 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 3 through October; NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. (563) 332-5529 or (563) 299-3333.


Recent Questions:
 

Q: I see the flooded Mississippi is the talk of the towns, but how bad is this compared to other floods we have had in this area? From what I hear, this flood will crest at 19.3 feet. What did the river crest at during other floods?

A: The record flood in the Quad-Cities was in 1993, when the Mississippi reached 22.63 feet on July 9. That's 7.63 feet over the 15-foot flood stage.

Other Mississippi floods in the top 10:
-- April 10, 1965: 22.48 feet
-- April 25, 2001: 22.3 feet
-- March 10, 1868: 22 feet
-- April 20, 1997: 19.66 feet
-- June 27, 1892: 19.4 feet
-- April 26, 1969: 19.3 feet
-- Oct. 7, 1986: 19.2 feet
-- May 9, 1975: 19.16 feet
-- Feb. 22, 1966: 19 feet

The information comes from the National Weather Service in Davenport.


Q: I saw a white deer by Loud Thunder. I thought it was a statue until it took off running. Are they common around here at all?

A: Dispatch/Argus outdoor writer Bob Groene says albino deer are extremely rare every where. The law protects them from hunting, Mr. Groene said.

Here's a link to more information about albino deer.


Q: Has the usage for the Metro Bus system increased with the rising gas prices? Also, how much is a monthly pass and where can I buy one?

A: MetroLink General Manager Jeff Nelson said bus ridership has been trending upward for 18 months, with year-to-year gains in the 11 percent range in recent months. In March, 2008, for example, there were 210,127 rides, up 11 per cent from 191,337 rides in March of 2007.

An umlimited rides pass costs $25 per month. They can be purchased at these locations:

Moline
Black Hawk College Bookstore
Centre Station
Hy-Vee Food Store
Jewel City Line
Moline Township
Wal-Mart

Rock Island
Hy-Vee Food Store
Quad City Transit Facility
South Rock Island Township
Rock Island Township Silvis Cosgrave Pharmacy
Hy-Vee
Jewel

East Moline
Jewel, Kennedy Square
South Moline Township

Colona
Green Park Pharmacy

Milan
Black Hawk Township Hy-Vee Food Store


 

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