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Vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run buggy crash located by Iowa law enforcement
Vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run buggy crash located by Iowa law enforcement
CLARKE COUNTY, Iowa – The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office said the vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash on Wednesday has been located. The crash claimed the life of 16-year-old Elmer Bornt…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run buggy crash located by Iowa law enforcement
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
Toll costs for Illinois truck drivers could increase 30% by 2027 under a new transit funding bill approved by state lawmakers last month.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Illinois truck drivers could soon face 30% toll increase
Sterling man arrested; accused of threatening judge #QuadCities
Sterling man arrested; accused of threatening judge
A Sterling man is in the Whiteside County Jail after the sheriff’s office said he made a death threat against a judge. Alexander Lopez (Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office) A news release from …
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November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Sterling man arrested; accused of threatening judge #QuadCities
There were fewer visitors to the Quad Cities this year, but they spent more money. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/visit-quad-cities-visitor-numbers-down-tourist-spending-up/
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
There were fewer visitors to the Quad Cities this year, but they spent more money. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/visit-quad-cities-visitor-numbers-down-tourist-spending-up/
‘Winter Outdoor Nature Photo Contest’ captures winter in the QCs #QuadCities
‘Winter Outdoor Nature Photo Contest’ captures winter in the QCs
River Action and The Camera Corner encourage photographers of all ages and skill levels to head outside and capture the winter beauty of the Quad Cities area. The “Winter Outdoor Nature Photo Conte…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
‘Winter Outdoor Nature Photo Contest’ captures winter in the QCs #QuadCities
The Rewind: QC Downs last day (1991) #QuadCities
The Rewind: QC Downs last day (1991)
This week’s edition of ‘The Rewind’ takes us back to the year 1991. The race track originally opened as the East Moline Downs in 1973. After financial difficulties, it became Quad…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Rewind: QC Downs last day (1991) #QuadCities
Johnson hosting sessions for those affected by federal cuts #QuadCities
Johnson hosting sessions for those affected by federal cuts
Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-Rock Island) is holding a series of hour-long informational sessions with local district partners on the state, county and local options that may be available t…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Johnson hosting sessions for those affected by federal cuts #QuadCities
Quad Cities RDA approves $2 million-plus in community development grants #QuadCities
Quad Cities RDA approves $2 million-plus in community development grants
The Regional Development Authority (RDA) Board met at Rhythm City Casino Resort to approve 69 fall grant awards, totaling $2,278,448, a news release says. These grants support a wide range of commu…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Quad Cities RDA approves $2 million-plus in community development grants #QuadCities
4 Your Money | Money In The Bank #QuadCities
4 Your Money | Money In The Bank
The amount of money in the economy today is considerably more than there was years ago. John Nelson, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us to share the significant growth…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
4 Your Money | Money In The Bank #QuadCities
Mercado Holiday Hop kicks off the holiday season #QuadCities
Mercado Holiday Hop kicks off the holiday season
Frances Williams, Executive Director of Mercado on Fifth, discussed what to expect at the Mercado Holiday Hop.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Mercado Holiday Hop kicks off the holiday season #QuadCities
Public session added to Building Futures Career Expo in Rock Island #QuadCities
Public session added to Building Futures Career Expo in Rock Island
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Building Futures Career Expo, Quad Cities union tradesmen and contractors will provide the general public an opportunity to gain hands-on access to …
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Public session added to Building Futures Career Expo in Rock Island #QuadCities
Early results show that our Toys for Tots Toy Drive collected $931 in cash and $600 in checks for a total of $1,532. Two bikes were also donated and 25 boxes of toys were collected. See the totals and learn how you can still help: https://www.ourquadcities.com/toys-for-tots/tftinfo/
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Early results show that our Toys for Tots Toy Drive collected $931 in cash and $600 in checks for a total of $1,532. Two bikes were also donated and 25 boxes of toys were collected. See the totals and learn how you can still help: https://www.ourquadcities.com/toys-for-tots/tftinfo/
Ascentra scholarship program offers $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 school year #QuadCities
Ascentra scholarship program offers $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 school year
In 2026, a total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help offset the costs of attending post-secondary education through a college, university or trade prog…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Ascentra scholarship program offers $15,000 in scholarships for 2026 school year #QuadCities
A letter to Rock Island High School families from Superintendent Sharon Williams addressed a gas-like odor in a classroom on Thursday. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/gas-like-odor-reported-at-rock-island-high-school/
November 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A letter to Rock Island High School families from Superintendent Sharon Williams addressed a gas-like odor in a classroom on Thursday. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/gas-like-odor-reported-at-rock-island-high-school/
Popular nonprofit programs return to Quad Cities Community Foundation #QuadCities
Popular nonprofit programs return to Quad Cities Community Foundation
Because of popular demand, the Quad Cities Community Foundation will once again offer two flagship educational programs in 2026 through the Hunt and Diane Harris Center for Nonprofit Excellence, ac…
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November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Popular nonprofit programs return to Quad Cities Community Foundation #QuadCities
Over 60,000 bicycles recalled for faulty brakes #QuadCities
Over 60,000 bicycles recalled for faulty brakes
Customers should stop using the bikes immediately.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Over 60,000 bicycles recalled for faulty brakes #QuadCities
Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires becomes Davenport U-Haul dealer #QuadCities
Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires becomes Davenport U-Haul dealer
U-Haul Co. of Iowa, Inc. has announced that Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Davenport community, according to a news release. Jefe’s Wes…
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November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Jefe’s Westend New and Used Tires becomes Davenport U-Haul dealer #QuadCities
Rural Illinois libraries to receive funding grants #QuadCities
Rural Illinois libraries to receive funding grants
Illinois has a new state funding formula that increases resources for underserved and rural public libraries. According to a release, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias led a legislative…
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November 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Rural Illinois libraries to receive funding grants #QuadCities
States scramble to send full SNAP benefits to millions after shutdown ends #QuadCities
States scramble to send full SNAP benefits to millions after shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assist…
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November 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
States scramble to send full SNAP benefits to millions after shutdown ends #QuadCities
Unbeaten and Unshaken: Titans Ride Momentum Into Clash With Lena-Winslow
Unbeaten and Unshaken: Titans Ride Momentum Into Clash With Lena-Winslow
A goal-line stand kept an undefeated season alive — and punched Annawan-Wethersfield’s ticket to the quarterfinals. The Titans came up with the defensive play of the year in their Round 2 win over …
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November 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Unbeaten and Unshaken: Titans Ride Momentum Into Clash With Lena-Winslow
Visit Quad Cities: visitor numbers down, tourist spending up #QuadCities
Visit Quad Cities: visitor numbers down, tourist spending up
Visit Quad Cities staff highlighted the past year of tourism at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport Thursday. Tourists spent more money in the QCA this year. Annual spending went from $1.3 billion in 2…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Visit Quad Cities: visitor numbers down, tourist spending up #QuadCities
Project NOW summit highlights challenges citizens returning to society face #QuadCities
Project NOW summit highlights challenges citizens returning to society face
When David Staples was released from prison after serving time for 29 years, he was already well on his way to a bachelor’s degree. Two years after his release, a degree from Augustana Colleg…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Project NOW summit highlights challenges citizens returning to society face #QuadCities
Cook review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is solid, old-school science fiction action movie #QuadCities
Cook review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is solid, old-school science fiction action movie
This is the kind of stuff I grew up reading. I devoured the works of authors Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley and Roger Zelazny as a child. They took me to different worlds, different creatures and di…
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November 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Cook review: ‘Predator: Badlands’ is solid, old-school science fiction action movie #QuadCities
‘Perfect Neighbor’ earns acclaim at Critics Choice Awards #QuadCities
‘Perfect Neighbor’ earns acclaim at Critics Choice Awards
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has unveiled the winners of the 10th Annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards at a gala event in New York City, where “The Perfect Neighbor” won the…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:45 AM
‘Perfect Neighbor’ earns acclaim at Critics Choice Awards #QuadCities
The Heart of the Story: A wild encounter #QuadCities
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 …
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November 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Heart of the Story: A wild encounter #QuadCities