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11/14/2025

The Heart of the Story: A wild encounter

Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying …

11/14/2025

QCA students learn about careers at JA Inspire Career Expo

More than 3,800 students in the QCA are getting the experience to learn more about a variety of careers. Eighth graders from 27 schools are attending the JA Inspire Career Expo at the Bend XPO in E…

11/13/2025

After tree trimming, firewood will be available for residents of Muscatine

The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department is currently trimming trees throughout the city’s park system and will have a limited number of logs available for firewood. To distribute the wood fai…

11/13/2025

Project NOW hosts reentry summit

Project NOW hosted a panel discussion about the challenges people face once they return from prison. About 70 people attended the discussion led by Project NOW president Dwight Ford. The event educ…

11/13/2025

Moderate drought marches on in Quad Cities

The weekly drought update is out…and there’s not much good news around the Quad Cities. After a half an inch of rain over the weekend (with some wet snow mixed in too) we’re still…

11/13/2025

‘We need kids in school.’ Study says a 1/4 of Illinois students are chronically absent

As the midway point of the school year draws near, educators across the Quad Cities met for the Advance Illinois ‘The State We’re In 2025’ report. Among many important findings ov…

11/13/2025

On November 15, The Dr. Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support and Awareness Organization will host a special Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Tailgate at The Eldridge Community Cente…

11/13/2025

It's time to play...WEATHER TRIVIA! And the winner gets 4 tickets to Disney on Ice next month in the Quad Cities! Tag a friend and we'll give you some 2 extra entries into the drawing!

11/13/2025

‘Gas-like’ odor reported at Rock Island High School

There were a few tense moments this morning at Rock Island High School after a report of a gas-like smell. The Rock Island Fire Department responded to a “gas-like” odor at 8:46 a.m. on November 13…

11/13/2025

New digital artwork on display at Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum has two new exhibits that highlight innovative art forms that resonate with modern audiences. The Figge is located at 225 W. Second Street in Davenport. The pieces are on displ…

11/13/2025

Recount held for Davenport 7th Ward seat

Davenport’s 7th Ward has a new alderman after a recount was held this morning. A news release from Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins says Chris J. Jerome withdrew his recount request for the 7th …

11/13/2025

Join Evan Denton, Joel Kellar and Andy McCray Local 4 News at Public House to watch the play USC on Saturday. Hawkeye Headquarters

Hawkeye Headquarters will be at Public House THIS SATURDAY and will be giving away Iowa Football tickets to the Iowa vs Michigan St game! 👏👏

👉 All proceeds donated to The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital!