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Retail, restaurants and arts reporter

Lindquist joined IBJ in October 2021 after working as a reporter, copy editor and page designer at newspapers in Indiana, Illinois and New York since 1991. He’s also host of “The Beat with Dave Lindquist” on WTTS. He lives in Indianapolis, and when he’s not working, he enjoys getting outside with his wife, teenage son and their Aussiedoodle puppy.

Quick facts:

Favorite podcast: “Never Not Funny: The Jimmy Pardo Podcast”

First job: Delivered newspapers for The Bloomington Pantagraph in Illinois

Favorite band: Wilco

Articles

Film, panel to bring Lake Michigan’s House of Tomorrow story forward

July 9, 2026

Dave Lindquist

The House of Tomorrow debuted at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair before being moved to the Indiana Dunes along Lake Michigan.

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Teenagers Jack Ziesemer and DJ BK build momentum in fledgling music careers by following their passions

July 3, 2026

Dave Lindquist

Their origin stories have little in common, but 18-year-old Karazim and 17-year-old Ziesemer are emerging forces in the Indianapolis music community.

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Crossword editor Will Shortz returning to Indiana to pose in-person puzzles

July 2, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Shortz will return to his home state and alma mater next week as a host of the National Puzzlers’ League convention on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University.

Moon Drops Distillery to add 2nd rack house to age spirits

July 2, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Moon Drops Distillery’s second rack house, expected to be built by the end of the year, will have the capacity to store and age 2,000 barrels.

Latest auction of Irsay memorabilia generates more than $10 million in sales

July 1, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

A 1787 letter linked to two U.S. presidents was purchased for $2.759 million, the highest bid during the “Icons of History” auction.

Q&A: Fusek’s Hardware CEO Steve Fusek previews the store’s downtown move

June 26, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Fusek, who grew up in Wisconsin, spoke with IBJ about competing with e-commerce companies and how auto racing influenced his management of Fusek’s Hardware.

The Beatles spent a memorable 36 hours in Indianapolis in 1964

June 25, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

On Global Beatles Day, a look back at the Fab Four’s historic visit to the Indiana State Fair in September 1964.

After 17 years, Beatles holiday founded in Indianapolis receives official nod from the band

June 24, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

For the first time, the Beatles and Apple Corps Ltd. are officially joining the Global Beatles Day celebration on June 25.

New owners recast Neidhammer building as Quixote with office, co-working space and coffee shop

June 23, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

“The intent is to be a place where people can work, gather and dream together,” co-owner Addison Newell said of the building’s new namesake.

Jimmy Stewart film biography to open Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis

June 22, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

“Jimmy” will be shown Oct. 8 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, serving as the opening night attraction for the 35th annual Heartland festival.

Noblesville duo to expand diverse work by opening neighborhood theater

June 19, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Business partners Rocky Walls and Zach Downs recently purchased a historic building in downtown Noblesville that will be known as Logan Street Theater when it opens this fall.

Napolese Pizzeria location to close at Fashion Mall, leaving 1 still in operation

June 19, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Napolese, a concept launched by Café Patachou founder Martha Hoover, opened at the shopping center in 2014.

Summer solstice art show connects with natural world

June 18, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

“Coordinates of Belonging” group art show set in garden, cottage and barn spaces celebrates summer’s arrival.

Bret Michaels, tribute to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ join fair lineup

June 17, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

New additions to the concert lineup include Indiana native Clayton Anderson and a double bill of Sammy Kershaw and Craig Morgan.

Jim Irsay’s family to sell ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ manuscript for philanthropic causes

June 17, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The “Alcoholics Anonymous” book — nicknamed “The Big Book” — outlines a 12-step program that’s been adopted by many organizations focused on addiction recovery and personal struggles.

Mini-golf holes to represent Indiana at Great American State Fair

June 15, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The five mini-golf holes were unveiled Monday at the Indiana State Museum. The holes are devoted to history and activities related to the state fair, agriculture, tourism, outdoor life and sports in the state.

Pacers Sports & Entertainment launches retail media network

June 12, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Pacers Sports & Entertainment, along with two partners, this spring launched the Fieldhouse Media Network, a digital marketing initiative.

Two art shows place light on Kyng Rhodes and the peers he supports

June 11, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Indianapolis-based artist Kyng Rhodes is showing his own work at Gallery 924 and he served as curator for a new exhibition at Newfields.

Trace Adkins, Josiah Queen added to Indiana State Fair concert lineup

June 10, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Additions to the fair concert lineup include the “Happy Together” tour of throwback hitmakers and an appearance by Grand Funk Railroad.

Downtown nightclub Patron Saint denied liquor license renewal

June 5, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Police representatives lobbied against the nightclub, citing a double shooting and a fight involving an underage customer.

Work begins on Butler entertainment venue tailored to students

June 4, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

The Allen Whitehill Clowes Ballroom is being built adjacent to Clowes Memorial Hall and the Schrott Center for the Arts.

Indianapolis-based art collector is selling Western works through Christie’s

June 4, 2026 |

Dave Lindquist

Betsey Harvey, 88, is offering more than 50 items of Western art for sale in an online auction that runs through June 25.

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Digital Edition

Roche Diagnostics is expanding to focus on diabetes care

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Giving via bequest has increased. But will it last?

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Q&A: GM says Indy Ignite is ‘building toward’ profitability through an entrepreneurial approach

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