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Business Tour: Boetje’s Mustard
Yesterday I visited Boetje’s Mustard at 2736 12th Street, Rock Island.
“Boetje’s Mustard is a national-favorite. Beginning in 1889, Fred Boetje began making stoneground Dutch mustard in his garage in Rock Island, Illinois. Using the same recipe today of water, mustard seed, sugar, salt and distilled vinegar, Boetje’s tops all mustard sales in the local retail market. It even outsells the big three-French’s, Kraft and Plochman-by 7 to 1. In a survey by Illinois Magazine published in its July 2002 issue, Boetje’s was voted to be the “Best Illinois food product” in Northern Illinois. Most recently Boetje’s Mustard won the 15th annual World Wide Mustard Festival in the Coarse Grained Mustard grouping.”
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Business Tour: Jumer’s Casino & Hotel
Yesterday I visited Jumer’s Casino & Hotel at 777 Jumer Drive, Rock Island.
“Jumer’s Casino and Hotel is equipped with the best in slots, table games, world-class hotel accommodations and dining. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel is the perfect fun and exciting escape. And, with the Jumer’s IMAGE Player’s Club, win or lose, you’ll earn rewards and benefits to make every visit memorable. So, plan your visit to Jumer’s Casino and Hotel resort today. Your greatest Illinois gaming adventure awaits you!”
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Quad City Times Endorsement
ENDORSEMENT:
I’m happy to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Quad City Times!
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Business Tour: ICONS MARTINI
Today I visited ICONS MARTINI at 124 18th Street, Rock Island.
“A Full service bar with table service featuring over 50 martinis & 70 beers! Also we have a party room available for Graduation Birthday, Anniversary, Class Reunion, ABSOLUTELY NO ROOM CHARGE on days we are open (a small fee is charged for Sunday & Monday or opening early on Saturday) Bring in your own food or have it catered.”
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Business Tour: Local 4 News WHBF TV
Today I visited Local 4 News WHBF TV at 231 18th Street, Rock Island.
“WHBF-TV has been serving the Quad Cities community for more than 63 years. The station has a rich and colorful history. It all began on Saturday July 1st, 1950 when WHBF-TV began transmitting from a 482 ft. tower in downtown Rock Island, the tallest structure in the Quad Cities at that time. With that sign-on, WHBF-TV became the first television station in the state of Illinois outside of Chicago.
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