The Daily Courier Annual Reader Survey 2026

2.SECTION 1: NEWS HABITS & ENGAGEMENT

Introduction: Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about The Daily Courier. Your input will help us better serve the Quad Cities. This survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential and will be used to improve our coverage and services.
1.How often do you check the news?(Required.)
2.When during your day do you regularly check the news? (Select all that apply)
3.What ways do you most commonly engage with news? (Select all that apply)
4.On what social media platforms do you consistently find people talking about news that is interesting to you? (Select all that apply)
5.How much do you use each device to consume news
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Often
All the time
Smartphone
Desktop computer
Tablet
Printed newspaper
Television
Radio
Smart speaker
6.What other news sources do you check at least once a week? (Select all that apply)