It was a semi-weekly publication that served the German community of the Tri-City area, which is now known as the Quad Cities.

[5] The building itself was built for the Iowa Reform in the heart of the German commercial district on the west side of downtown Davenport.

The Iowa Reform Building is a two-story structure that is built of brick on a stone foundation.

[4] The workrooms and press rooms for the newspaper were located here and the large windows allowed natural light and ventilation to the basement.

The storefront features cast-iron columns and two entrances that are accessed by iron steps and handrails.