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08/15/2024

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association condemns violence over elections, political motives

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association shared a letter to the public on Tuesday that condemns violence over election results or political motivations.

08/15/2024

Grant helps Rock Island with Port District plan

A new grant is helping advance the Rock Island Port District Master Plan. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has invested almost $9.5 million through 20 grants for local initiatives a…

08/15/2024

Brissman Foundation grants help groups improve Milan

The application period for grants to improve Milan is now open. The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation awards grants every year for projects and organizations that improve the qu…

08/15/2024

5 Moline High graduates receive Rotary scholarships

Five recent Moline High School graduates received scholarships of over $15,000 from the Moline Rotary. Baylie Farmer (University of Illinois), Jolie Martinez (Drake University) and Sidney Schlitz (…

08/15/2024

Bethany, IDCFS expand Nurturing Parenting Program

Bethany for Children & Families and the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (IDCFS) are teaming up to teach more parents how to care for their children. Bethany is expanding its Nu…

08/15/2024

QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Where is your favorite place to sit on a roller coaster?

08/15/2024

It Takes A Village gets custody of 67 animals in neglect incident

There’s good news about a case of dozens of animals rescued in an animal neglect incident in Muscatine earlier this summer. It Takes A Village, the group that has been working to rehabilitate the 6…

08/15/2024

Clinton closes street for lead water line service

A news release from the City of Clinton says that the 1100 block of N. Third Street will be closed for lead water line service replacements for Iowa American Water. The street will be closed until …

08/15/2024

2 Clinton firefighters injured in storage unit fire

Clinton firefighters quickly put out a fire at a storage unit early Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the department. The Clinton Fire Department was called to a structure fire at…

08/15/2024

World of Outlaws set for Maquoketa Speedway

The stage is set for the Hawkeye 100 at Maquoketa Speedway, hosted by K Promotions and Hoker Promotions LLC, featuring the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. The best Late Model drivers in the cou…

08/15/2024

Cook review: ‘It Ends With Us’ is a realistic melodrama about domestic abuse

That first onscreen slap took the breath out of me and hurled me back decades ago to a time when I felt it myself. ‘It Ends with Us’ (IMDb) “It Ends With Us” is a melodrama with a messa…

08/15/2024

08/15/2024

Monmouth College Pipe Band to be featured in special performances

International Bagpipe Day is not until March, but the local, unofficial version will occur the first week in September, which will feature four appearances by the Monmouth College Pipe Band. (Monmo…

08/15/2024

Learn roller derby at Quad City Rollers Bootcamp

Looking for a chance to try roller derby? Then the Quad City Rollers are looking for you! Whether you’re a seasoned skater or even a newbie, all levels are invited to be a part of the roller …

08/15/2024

Burlington man arrested for alleged vehicle theft

A Burlington man was arrested on theft charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle. On August 12 at approximately 8:34 p.m., the West Burlington Police Department responded to WW Transport in West Bur…

08/15/2024

Rock Island football bringing back gold pants for 125th season

New Season. New look. To celebrate 125 years of Rock Island football, the gold pants are back. A staple of the program dating back to the early 1900s that went away in 2014. A piece of the program …

08/15/2024

Rock Island County confirms first West Nile Virus-positive mosquito batch

The Rock Island County Health Department has confirmed the first West Nile Virus positive mosquito batch reported in the county for 2024, according to a Wednesday news release. (Getty Images) The p…

08/15/2024

Emergency resource fair set for Bettendorf

The area’s second annual community emergency resource fair will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1-5 p.m. at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St. in Bettendorf. The Be …

08/15/2024

Mini golf course clashes with Hampton over alcohol

An area government could be in a legal fight with a miniature golf course, as the business owner wants to sue because of a change in an ordinance. Our Quad Cities News reporter Victoria Frazier has…

08/15/2024

Rock Island sets Thursday Night Groove Concert Series

Rock Island Parks & Recreation has announced the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series, presented by Rock Island Happy Joe’s, and additional sponsorship from Alternating Currents, F…

08/14/2024

Quad City career fair provides opportunities

IowaWORKS hosted its 8th annual success fair Wednesday at NorthPark Mall. It’s one of the largest job fairs in eastern Iowa. More than 80 employers and community resource organizationsworked …

08/14/2024

Get in the 'Thursday Night Groove' at Schwiebert Park

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08/14/2024

Bike the Heartland Tour and Century Ride

Enjoy a beautiful 100-mile bike ride with great food, drink and fun and help support the Seal Family Legacy! Les Nepper, Gerald Minnaert and Brandon Maeglin rode in to Our Quad Cities News with inf…

08/14/2024

Davenport man destroys part of bean field while fleeing officers, police say

A 51-year-old Davenport man who, according to Davenport Police, drove through a bean field while fleeing officers now faces felony charges, court records show. Darrell Walters Jr. faces felony char…

08/14/2024

Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know!

Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives.  It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases: JAMES BY…

08/14/2024

Old McDonald’s in Moline may not have a farm, but it has a new location

The old McDonald’s may not have a farm, but it has a new location. The McDonald’s at 1800 36th Ave., Moline, closed over the weekend. Now crews are busy removing the interior of the res…

08/14/2024

Train hits car in Davenport; driver suffers minor injuries

A 20-year-old man suffered minor injuries when a train and a vehicle collided about 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in Davenport, according to a news release. (Brian Weckerly, OurQuadCities.com) Davenport Pol…

08/14/2024

Davenport man struck by school bus in Bettendorf

An 81-year-old Davenport man was struck by a school bus Wednesday morning, according to a news release. At 9:22 a.m., Bettendorf Police responded to a pedestrian accident at the intersection of Dev…

08/14/2024

Sterling man arrested for vehicle shooting

Sterling Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month, according to a news release from the department. Sterling police officers responded to the 100 block of Fifth A…

08/14/2024

MLK Center hosting Soul of the City celebration

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center) is hosting its annual Soul of the City on Friday, August 16 from 5-10 p.m., and Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the MLK Center a…