The Quad-City Times was first established as the Daily Gazette in 1848 by brothers F. W. and F. A. Sheldon. Over the years, the publication underwent a few name changes and mergers until it adopted its present name in 1975. Today, it is owned by Lee Enterprises, a large media corporation that operates numerous other local newspapers across the U.S. Based in Davenport, Iowa, the Quad-City Times provides extensive coverage of local and regional news. Its main focus is on news from the Quad City area, which includes Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. The newspaper also covers Sports, Politics, Entertainment, Business, and Lifestyle news. **One interesting fact**: The Quad-City Times has a long-standing commitment to community service. They are the organizers of the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7, a 7-mile (11 km) road race held in Davenport. This race, which began in 1975, has grown into one of the largest non-marathon US road races, attracting international elite runners as well as local participants, demonstrating the newspaper's deep connection with the local community.