Illinois law expands assistance for homeless students

A new law in Illinois expands emergency assistance for students who are homeless. House Bill 4137 amends the Education for Homeless Children Act to allow school district to provide for an extended …

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Rain chances decrease for Keith Urban at the Mississippi Valley Fair tonight

As the Mississippi Valley Fair opened up yesterday, we were already seeing cloudy skies and some light showers from last night. We continue to see some more rain for this afternoon as one of the bi…

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Quad Cities welcome Belgian professors looking to learn, educate

Two Belgian professors, their son and grandson are exploring the Belgian culture in the Quad Cities, rich with countless Belgian immigrants searching for jobs, especially in Moline, where they have…

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Kewanee man arrested after vehicle crashes into building

A Kewanee man was arrested for DUI after a vehicle crashed into a building. According to a release from the Kewanee Police Department, officers responded to the 600 block of Edwards St. August 4 at…

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QCA man faces Class X felony sexual-assault charges after bi-state investigation

A 53-year-old Morrison man faces Class X felony charges of predatory criminal sexual assault, according to a news release from the Illinois State Police (ISP.) ISP Division of Criminal Investigatio…

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US cyclosporiasis cases on the rise

All but three states have reported cases potentially linked to the outbreak.

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INTERVIEW: What's new at the Rock Island Public Library?

The Rock Island Public Library is offering weekly events for ‘littles’ and school-aged kids! According to a release, the Rock Island Public Library Downtown children’s room offers event…

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Central DeWitt Schools’ facilities plan to create ‘connected campus’

The Central DeWitt Community School District is planning the future of its facilities. They’re looking to upgrade aging infrastructure in the main campus and move the students at Ekstrand Ele…

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Learn about obesity at Dr. V.R. Alla Community Symposium

Obesity affects millions of Americans and is recognized as a chronic disease that can contribute to serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and sleep issues. Trinity Health Foundatio…

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Quad City Bank & Trust renews sponsorship of Riverfront Pops

Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) announced its renewed sponsorship of the Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops Concert for five additional years at a press conference in LeClaire Park in Dav…

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The most common jobs in Iowa and Illinois: Federal data

State-by-state differences show how regional economies shape employment.

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Rock Island Arsenal honoring outgoing commander with cannon fire

QC residents may hear cannon fire later this week as Rock Island Arsenal hosts two ceremonies for an outgoing commander. Lt. Gen. Mark H. Landes (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joseph Martin) Cannon fire …

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Crime Stoppers needs your help finding these suspects

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: REGGION …

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Enjoy free ice cream, meet officers at Cops and Cones, Davenport

The Davenport Police Association invites residents to the annual Cops and Cones Ice Cream Social at Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 W. Central Park Avenue, on Tuesday, August 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. The…

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Rivermont Collegiate names new interim Head of School

Rivermont Collegiate has a new interim Head of School. Richard Wiley has been named the interim Head of School for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment comes after a selection process that …

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WQPT cancels Imagination Station due to federal budget cuts

Federal funding cuts mean WQPT won’t be able to hold an annual family event. WQPT PBS announced that it will not hold its annual Imagination Station event in 2026 due to significant budget reductio…

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Getting to know Riley Hemmer

Get to know our newest morning anchor!

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Davenport Northwest Little League preps for Midwest regional

For many young baseball players locally and around the world, playing in the Little League World Series is a life-long dream. A special group of little league baseball players in Davenport is on th…

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International Clown Week: Meet clown Brian Weckerly

August 1-7 is International Clown Week, and we’re celebrating clowns and how they got into clowning. From hometown clowning to The Greatest Show on Earth and beyond, we spoke with Our Quad Ci…

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Learn about areola restoration tattooing with Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club

Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is hosting an informative workshop on 3D areola restoration tattooing on Wednesday, August 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Gilda’s Cl…

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Bettendorf plans Learning Campus Discovery Fair

The Bettendorf Learning Campus Discovery Fair will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Betendorf Public Library, Family Museum, and Faye’s Field, a news release says. Bettendorf Public Libr…

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Heavy rain and strong storms Wednesday

A “Flood Watch” covers some of our southern counties through this evening. Heavy rain is likely today, along with the threat of strong to severe storms. Clouds and rain will hold highs …

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QC Arts youth program will bring public art projects to Bettendorf, Milan

The momentum of this summer’s Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program at Quad-City Arts continues as apprentices bring two new public art projects to Bettendorf and Milan, leaving a lasting i…

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Henderson County mulls tax referendum to support emergency services from Burlington

The Henderson County Board will consider a tax referendum that would raise money to support an agreement with the City of Burlington to provide emergency services in the county. The vote will come …

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Eldridge volunteer firefighters announce resignation

Shortly before the Eldridge City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would make the fire department a city-run entity, the current staff of volunteer firefighters announced they…

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Musco Sports Center competes for Iowa community award

The Musco Sports Center is competing for the Iowa League of Cities’ All Star Community Awards. According to a release from the City of Muscatine, the Musco Sports Center has been selected as …

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A chance for some storms tonight and tomorrow

After a pleasant start to the work week yesterday, with sunshine and warm weather, the risk of severe weather makes a return for tonight and tomorrow. Later this evening we will see a marginal risk…

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Aqua Palooza brings new fun to Rock Falls River Chase

Rock Falls is introducing a new family-friendly celebration to its Rock Falls River Chase. Rock Falls Tourism announced the inaugural Aqua Palooza, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration…

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NAACP, LULAC hosting Iowa legislative candidate forum

 Metrocom NAACP Unit 4019 and LULAC Council 10 invite Iowa voters to attend a nonpartisan Iowa Legislative Candidates Forum on Saturday, August 22, at the Eastern Avenue Library, 600 Eastern Avenue…

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New date announced for Red, White and Boom!

There’s a new date for fireworks on the Mississippi River between Davenport and Rock Island. The annual Red, White and Boom! fireworks show has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15, during the A…

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