Parents with youngsters, especially those who are experiencing the summer doldrums, may want to stop by the Bartell's Factoria Village location next Wednesday for an afternoon of the Webkinz Road Trip ...

Kourtney Bowers, 9, of Bettendorf, plays with her plush Webkinz horse, Bella, every chance she can get. Webkinz are easy to cuddle and owners create outfits for their stuffed friends. But Webkinz also ...

Life’s never been sweeter for a hound dog. In a parallel, online universe, floppy-eared canines — along with cats, monkeys and other critters — soak in hot tubs, lounge about in pink tutus, dine on ...