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	The Cities 4/1/2023
Friday, March 31st, 2023
	Officials: 1 killed, 28 hurt in roof collapse at Illinois theater Numerous emergency crews were sent to the area of downtown Belvidere, Illinois, after reports of a roof collapse at the Apollo Theatre.
	WATCH: Tornadoes hit Geneseo, other parts of Quad Cities region Multiple tornadoes and other severe weather sent residents of the Quad-City area scrambling to their basements Friday afternoon and evening as storm systems followed a destructive path. 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It was traveling in an easterly direction toward Geneseo. Officers saw the tornado raise off the ground at 6:30 p.m. During these two minutes on the ground on the west side of Geneseo, several structures were damaged, but no injuries were reported. Officers went door-to-door speaking with residents to ensure their safety. Debris from the buildings has been documented as far east as Center and Main Streets, and residents are asked to stay clear of this area until it is determined to be secure. Residents in Davenport reported high winds, pummeling rain and hail. Hail near the Village of East Davenport on Friday afternoon (photo by Tristan Tapscott) Clinton County reported late Friday that there was significant property damage but only minor injuries to residents during the storms. In Charlotte, garages were blown in, a roof was taken off a home just north of Charlotte, and there was other structure damage, Clinton County Sheriff Bill Greenwalt said at a Friday night news conference. 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	Championship bound - The Iowa Hawkeyes top Brea Beal and the Gamecocks in the Final Four The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to the National Championship.
	Tornado tally will require days to survey Friday's severe weather has come to an end...and now it's time for some to pick up the pieces. Damage has been reported West and East of the Quad Cities, with the metro area being spared the worst of the damage. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities will be surveying damage Saturday AND Sunday. Once they start rating tornadoes we'll have the info for you right here at OurQuadCities.com
	Honoring Burlington firefighter Ky Duttlinger, who passed away from job-related colon cancer at 51 A memorial service is planned on Saturday to honor him for the years he risked his life for our community.
	House collapses on 3 people north of Grand Mound, 'no significant injuries' reported A Facebook post from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office says first responders were sent to the house immediately Friday evening.
	Crews work to restore power As of 8 p.m. Friday, nearly 4,000 MidAmerican customers were without power, with the majority out in the Iowa City area because of extensive damage to transmission structure, according to a news release. Kimberly Cathelyn's Ring video captured this video of a tornado in Geneseo that was part of the severe weather that left so many in the area without electricity. While most customers in Iowa City and the Quad Cities will be restored by midnight, some customers will not be restored until Saturday morning between 6-9 a.m., the release says. A number of crews are focused on these areas of damage already, with additional crews enroute. A high-wind advisory is in effect for these areas overnight, with the risk of 45-55mph wind gusts, which may cause additional damage and outages, the release says. Here's a look at the numbers at 8 p.m.: AreaTotal Customers OutDes Moines13Osk/Knox92Ft. Dodge Area14Iowa City2,214QCIA436QCIL988Waterloo Area205Total3,962
	Mediapolis trailer park faces extensive damage after Friday storms One of the park's longtime residents now lives in a trailer without a roof and scrambled to make a temporary fix using tarps.
	Severe weather slams into the Quad Cities area Friday night. Here's a look at the damages so far This event was very impressive, with many tornadoes reported and lots of hail across the Quad Cities.
	WATCH: Tornado, storm hits several buildings in Geneseo Geneseo PD report a tornado touched down near town for 2 minutes. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm. Two men hid in a pit while the storm blew overtop.
	Burlington, Iowa hit with torrential rain and hail There was about 5-7 minutes of really heavy winds, rain and hail.
	Mediapolis trailer park faces extensive damage after Friday storms One of the park's longtime residents now lives in a trailer without a roof and scrambled to make a temporary fix using tarps.
	House collapses on people north of Grand Mound during Friday tornado A Facebook post from the sheriff's office says first responders were sent to the house immediately Friday evening. No one was significantly injured.
	Geneseo police confirm tornado on the ground Friday night No injuries were reported.
	‘Mass casualty event’ reported at Belvidere’s Apollo Theatre Photos from the area show a fallen marquee and lots of debris in the road.
	Charlotte closed to traffic after storms damage 10,000 gallon propane tank Charlotte and Andover in Clinton County were shutdown to outside traffic Friday after a suspected tornado struck the city about 6 p.m., Clinton County spokesman Eric Van Lancker said Friday night.
	Charlotte closed to traffic after storms damage 10,000 gallon propane tank (copy) (copy) Charlotte and Andover in Clinton County were shut down to outside traffic Friday after a suspected tornado struck the city about 6 p.m., Clinton County spokesman Eric Van Lancker said Friday night.
	Clinton Co sheriff urges public to ‘stay home’ Friday night following strong storms The sheriff also asked the public to stay out of Charlotte and Andover.
	The Arconic eagle nest is okay!! The mama eagle and her nest look a bit frazzled, but they made it through the storm!
	Check out your pictures and video from the storm on our Near Me page You sent a TON of video and pictures! Here they all are for you to look at.
	Significant tornado damage in Mediapolis Friday's tornadoes and severe storms caused significant damage in Mediapolis, Iowa. News 8's Joe McCoy shared the story of one woman whose roof was torn away.
	Prison employees attacked, injured by inmate, union alleges Two employees of Henry Hill Correctional Center suffered injuries in an attack by an offender on Friday, according to a news release from AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Council 31. Both women required hospital treatment, the release says. A sergeant and an officer suspected the offender was passing contraband and directed him to stop. He responded violently, repeatedly punching and striking them about the head and face, according to the release. The release shows the sergeant suffered an apparent broken nose and large welts across her forehead. The officer was struck in her ear and has lesser apparent injuries, according to the release. According to the release, AFSCME Local 1274 President James Stickel is visiting the employees at the hospital. The facility has been placed on a Level 1 lock-down. “This violent assault on AFSCME members just doing their jobs underscores the daily threats that employees face in Illinois prisons,” AFSCME Council 31 Executive Director Roberta Lynch said. “The Department of Corrections must act urgently to reduce those threats by hiring adequate staff and by restoring consistent disciplinary measures with meaningful repercussions when offender standards of behavior are not met.” Located in Galesburg, Hill Correctional Center is a medium-security prison that currently houses more than 1,500 men.
	Over 4,500 power outages reported after first round of storms Around 5 p.m. after the first round of severe storms rolled over the QCA, power companies reported over 4,500 power outages.
	Severe weather: Thunderstorms, hail and tornado warnings roll over Quad Cities Friday StormTrack8 is monitoring the storm as it passes through the Quad Cities area.
	'The idea is to make Sunset Marina a destination again' Rock Island city leaders look to make some changes to Sunset Marina. The city intends to use a federal grant and some money from the American Rescue Plan to work on the marina itself. There's a larger proposal to develop the area around the marina. The city council met on Monday and apporved several new potential developments. Their goal is to turn this place into a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. "It's a very underutilized park, in my opinion," 2nd Ward Alderman Randy Hurt said. Hurt wants to see that change. The city is already using a FEMA grant and ARP money on the marina -- it would mean fewer slips, but a more modern facility compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. That's just step one. "We've had the parkland down here for a number of years, and we're exploring the idea of installing a campground," Director of Rock Island Parks and Recreation John Gripp said. "The idea is to make Sunset more of a destination like it was many years ago." Kayak rentals, paddleboats, cabins, restaurants and so much more. "We feel that combination of putting a campground in with conjunction of the potential marina rehabilitation that's to take place make it a destination spot in Rock Island for those people that may want to enjoy the water but don't own boats or just like the outdoors in general," Hurt said. Sunset Marina is owned by the city of Rock Island. They are looking for additional revenue sources to sustain this project. "It's important that we do our homework, do a feasibility study to make sure whatever is placed in here is right-sized and will generate the revenue needed to help offset the expenses of the park and the marina together," Gripp said. We will keep you posted as developments take place.
	Hail pouring down, but wasnt extremely large Hail in Erie, Illinois on March 31, 2023. Credit: Brice Howell
	Seton fish fry postponed to Saturday Seton Catholic School has postponed its annual Lenten Fish Fry from tonight to Saturday, April 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Christ the King Believers Together Center, 3209 60th St., Moline. There will be an all-you-can-eat buffet with baked and fried fish, macaroni and cheese, baked potato, green beans, cole slaw, rolls and one non-alcoholic drink for $15/adults, $8/kids, or $45 per family. Additional drinks will be available for purchase. There also will be a raffle for a Playstation 5 -- $10 per ticket or three for $25. You can get Fish Fry tickets at the door or the Seton school website HERE.
	Police at rollover crash in Davenport An ambulance crew treated at least one person after a rollover crash shortly after 2 p.m. Friday on the 1200 block of Brown Street, Davenport. A white Kia, which ended up on its side, apparently struck a parked car. Our Local 4 News crew saw that both vehicles had severe damage. Davenport Police at the scene talked with witnesses. At least one person was taken to an ambulance. Police talked to witnesses Friday afternoon after a rollover crash in Davenport. (photo by Bryan Bobb.) We do not know whether anyone was ticketed in connection with the crash. We will stay in contact with law enforcement to provide details when they become available.
	Burlington honors firefighter Ky Duttlinger who passed away from job-related colon cancer at 51 A memorial service is planned on Saturday to honor him for the years he risked his life for our community.
	LIVE: Tracking tornado risk in the Quad Cities Local 4's Andy McCray and Tyler Ryan are live on air and online as we track a potentially violent storm system passing through the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. We are tracking the potential for a tornado outbreak for the QCA. The Storm Prediction Center issued a high risk for the Quad Cities as ingredients are coming together for long-track violent tornadoes. Closings are being updated live at OurQuadCities.com/closings. Get the latest forecast at OurQuadCities.com/weather and check the traffic cameras, power outages and winter driving maps at any time at OurQuadCities.com/qctraffic.
	Comedy to open tonight at Burlington Capitol ”The Play That Goes Wrong” will be presented this weekend at The Capitol Theater, 211 North 3rd St., Burlington. Performed by Southeastern Community College at 7 p.m. March 31 and April 1, and 2 p.m. April 2, this Oliver Award-winning comedy is a hilarious mix of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, according to a theater release Friday. Welcome to opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things are quickly going from bad to absolute chaos, a synopsis says. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead, and actors who trip over everything, even their lines. The theater department at Southeastern Community College has been working hard on this play since January of this year. “Everything that actors in the Broadway industry worry about is what goes wrong in this play,” Jodi Cook, the SCC theater director, said in the release. “This is a group of actors, acting to be actors in a play where things go wrong, but they have to keep going because their love for theatre,” she said. With 13 cast members, actors and the theater team have painted, designed and built their own set with help from SCC's Art program and a few other hired helping hands. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults, tickets are available now at the Capitol website HERE or by calling 319-237-1099.
	Live updates \| Tornado Watch issued for the Quad Cities Make sure you have a plan for when severe weather hits Friday afternoon. The timeframe for storms looks to be between 2-7 p.m.
	Here's how to get ready for severe weather The Quad City area is expecting severe weather later today but there’s still time to get ready, minimize property damage and be prepared for what comes next. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has these tips for preparing for a tornado or other types of severe weather. Write down all sorts of important information and keep it in a safe place. Include information such as insurance agents’ contact information and policy numbers for auto and homeowner/renter policies; year, model, license plate and ID information for vehicles; contact information and account numbers for bank accounts; and medical/allergy information for everyone in the house. Family members may be separated in a disaster and an injured person may not be able to tell first responders about allergies. Take photos or make videos of each room in your house, making sure to record high-value items such as artwork, electronics or collectibles. Get serial numbers if possible. This makes filling out insurance claims easier and will help jog memories about items that may have been forgotten. Charge phones and laptops, along with portable power packs. Secure outdoor items; put them in sheds or ensure they won’t blow around in high winds. The most important thing to remember is to take these precautions before bad weather strikes. When a tornado warning is sounded, the safest place to be is in an interior room without windows on the lowest level of the building. Options include basements (away from windows), storm shelters, center hallways and closets. Never seek shelter in a room with high ceilings, such as an auditorium or ballroom. For more information on preparing for a tornado, click here.
	Quad City Arts gives out prizes for high school art In a packed Quad City Arts gallery Thursday night in downtown Rock Island, the nonprofit announced the winners of the 46th-annual High School Art Invitational and presented $7,500 in cash prizes to area high school students and teachers for excellence in fine art. Jordyn Mitchell of Bettendorf High School won this year's Best of Show award. The exhibit contains artwork from 18 schools and two home schools from both sides of the river, 26 exhibiting teachers, and a total of 249 student entries. It features exemplary works of art selected by each high school art teacher in the region. On average, 16 schools, 28 teachers, and over 170 students are provided the opportunity to show their artwork in a commercial art gallery and compete for scholarships and prizes. The young artists express themselves through paintings, drawings, sculpture, metals, ceramics, photography, digital media and film. To find out more about this program and sponsoring awards, visit the exhibit website HERE. Bella Davis of Davenport West won a Juror's Choice Award for her "Inner Child." This year's winners are: Senior Scholarship: Laurel Hynes and Carley Tomlinson, Davenport Central High School Best of Show: Jordyn Mitchell, Bettendorf High School Don Heggen Memorial Award for Outstanding Watercolor:Madeleine Carroll, Assumption High SchoolTarah Smith, Davenport Central High School Most Original Concept Award sponsored by Joel & Diane Franken:Ella Strader, Davenport Central High School Juror’s Choice Awards for artistic excellence:Destiny Dixon, Davenport Central High School/Creative Arts AcademyAbbey Young, Davenport West High SchoolBella Davis, Davenport West High SchoolHattie Aanestad, Bettendorf High School Cutting-Edge Award sponsored by Cutting Edge Productions: Nya Tarpein, Pleasant Valley High School Helen Doehler Memorial Award: Thomas Johnson, Homeschooled Excellence in Photography Award sponsored by Jack Wilhoit: Jadyn Weiser, Davenport West High School Natasha Henning of Figge Art Academy won an award for mastery of technique. Award for Creativity sponsored by Ralph Iaccarino:Alexsys Sheeper, Central DeWitt High SchoolGabriella Wade, Bettendorf High School Carlo Centore Awards for Mastery of Technique:Tessa Wilebski, Geneseo High SchoolMia Rocio Rosales, Moline High School Steven Pray Award for Creativity: Jacob Phan, Davenport Central High School/Creative Arts Academy Steven Pray Award for Mastery of Technique: Natasha Henning, Figge Art Academy Zimmerman Honda Award for Outstanding Painting: Hattie Aanestad, Bettendorf High School Zimmerman Honda Award for Creativity: Emma Stout, Rock Island High School Zimmerman Honda Award for Mastery of Technique: Kate Dougherty, Pleasant Valley High School Living Lands & Waters Award for best use of recycled materials: Alyssa Powell, Pleasant Valley High School Quad City Arts' Staff Picks:Joe Beers, Davenport West High SchoolNorah Wright, Rock Island High School Madeleine Carroll won an award for outstanding watercolor. Elaine & Larry Sneath Award for Thinking Outside the Box: Natalie Peppers, Davenport West High School Mark & David Burlington Memorial Award for Drawing: Jalin Sanders-Mosby, Rock Island High School Keith Bonnstetter Memorial Award for Best Use of Paper as medium:Amelia House, Central DeWitt High SchoolAnabelle Petersen, Pleasant Valley High School W.C. Griffiths Award for Whimsical Art:Carley Tomlinson, Davenport Central High School (1st Place)Janelle Corales, Geneseo High School (2nd Place)Alexis Moore, Geneseo High School (3rd Place) Kate Dougherty of Pleasant Valley High School won an award for mastery of technique. Awards for excellence in film sponsored by dphilms/TAG:Kaylei Littig, Geneseo High School (1st Place)Nina Rutinek, Davenport Central High School/Creative Arts Academy (2nd Place)Rachel Spicer, Central DeWitt High School (3rd Place) The Mississippi Valley Woodcarvers Award: Henry Mihn, Alleman High School The Rock Island Art Guild Members’ Selections:Ceramics: Maribel Buxbaum Lara, Davenport Central High SchoolPainting: Sherry Tang, Figge Art AcademySculpture: Maisy Woods, Rock Island High SchoolDrawing: Arata Ketner, Moline High School Teacher’s Awards:1st place -- Lisa Stisser, Kewanee High School2nd place -- Andrew Gray, Rock Island High School3rd place -- Cassie Dunlavey, Central DeWitt High School
	Rapids City bar is finalist for nation's top dive bar The Final Four is not just an NCAA basketball thing this weekend. The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium in Rapids City is the only Quad Cities bar ever to make it to the final four in the competition to be recognized as the top dive bar in the United States. The Edge Eatery & Drinkatorium is at 1802 2nd Ave., Rapids City. The format follows the NCAA brackets, starting with 128 bars nominated by their patrons and peers. Voting began in head-to-head competitions on Facebook on March 18. The top four vote-getters (in addition to The Edge) include Willy's Still in Hurley, Wis.; Farmer's Home Tavern in Hemlock, Mich., and Buzz Stop in Winnebago, Minn., according to the Dive Bar Road Trip contest. Dive Bar Road Trip is a fun competition that provides local and small businesses with a chance to gain recognition for their establishment and community, according to a Friday news release. They are using Facebook as the platform to operate and determine winners in the bracket-style competition. Bars must beat their competition in every matchup, and The Edge (owned by Lynn and Donnie Hunt) is the only QC bar to ever make it this far in the national contest (Belly Up in Orion was the only other in the region to start in the 128 bars nationwide; Gabe’s in Iowa City also made the list). The Edge co-owner Donnie Hunt promotes the nationwide contest. There has never been a QC bar included in this fun promotion from Dive Bar Road Trip since they began “March Dive-Ness” in 2019, according to The Edge. The Rapids City bar, 1802 2nd Ave. (along Illinois 84), earned 1,200 votes to earn its position in the final four. It’s competing directly against the Minnesota bar, which also entered the final four at 1,200 votes. Voting begins on Facebook on Saturday, April 1 at 9 a.m. and runs for 24 hours. The remaining two bars after Saturday’s vote will compete to be top dive bar in the U.S. on Monday, April 3 and voting will end simultaneously at the buzzer of the Men’s NCAA Championship game Monday night. Here’s how you can vote for The Edge: Go to Dive Bar Road Trip Facebook page or The Edge Facebook page between 9 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. Look for the post with side-by-side icon images for The Edge Eatery and The Buzz Stop. Click on The Edge icon image first, and click “like,” Repeat on Monday beginning at 9 a.m. if The Edge advances! For more information, visit the Dive Bar Road Trip website HERE.
	Ready or not, here come the storms. Here's the latest forecast update for the QC \| News 8 Now A Tornado Watch is in effect for the Quad Cities until 8 p.m. Friday.
	Oquawka man sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child, receipt of child porn An Oquawka, Ill. man has been sentenced to just over 15 years in federal prison on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of child pornography Gale Hurt, age 73, was sentenced on March 30 in Springfield to 180 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois. At the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that in February 2022, Hurt communicated with a fourteen-year-old girl using an online chatting application and his phone. He pretended to be a fifteen-year-old girl during the initial conversations and then asked to text with the child, said the release. When the conversation moved to text messaging, Hurt told the child he was a fifty-year-old man, sent the child nude images of himself and other pornography, and requested and received sexually explicit images of the child. During those conversations, he talked about the two meeting to engage in a sexual relationship. At the hearing, Senior United States District Judge Sue E. Myerscough found that Hurt had tricked the child into producing and sending the images to him and that by his own admission, he had received child pornography from other minors in the past, according to the press release. Hurt was indicted in April 2022 and pleaded guilty in September 2022. He has been in the custody of the U.S. Marshals since his arrest in March 2022, after he was charged with a federal complaint. The penalties for sexual exploitation of a child are no less than fifteen years and up to thirty years in prison, not more than a $250,000 fine, and up to a life term of supervised release. The statutory penalties for receipt of child pornography are no less than five years and up to twenty years in prison, no more than a $250,000 fine, and up to a life term of supervised release. The U.S. Secret Service, along with the Illinois State Police and Springfield Police Department Task Force Officers investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanner K. Jacobs represented the government in the prosecution. The Hurt case was prosecuted as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice to combat the epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood organizes federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute those who exploit children via the internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, click here.
	Gas prices, vehicle sales and production: Track changes in Iowa Check out the peaks and valleys in volatile local gas prices, and track motor vehicle sales, financing and production.
	HIGH RISK ISSUED FOR QUAD CITIES We are tracking the potential for a Tornado Outbreak for the QCA. The SPC has now issued a high risk for the Quad cities as Ingredients are coming together for Long-Track Violent tornadoes. A PDS watch has been issued for the QCA! A PDS watch is a Particularly Dangerous Situation. You need to STAY WEATHER AWARE this afternoon. Timing: The first round of storms that could fire will be around 1-2 pm. The second line of storms which is expected to arrive between 4-6 pm will be the strongest line. The broken line of supercells will race across the QCA during this time and any cell can produce strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail.
	Sawmill Museum director continues to grow Clinton Matt Parbs is moving from Clinton’s Sawmill Museum to continue to grow Clinton. The 10-year director of The Sawmill Museum has been hired as Grow Clinton’s vice president of community and economic development. In March 2022, the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce merged with the Clinton Regional Development Corporation to form Grow Clinton. The mission of Grow Clinton is to promote business growth, build community, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the greater Clinton region, according to a Friday release from the group. As part of its development as a newly-formed nonprofit, Grow Clinton has expanded their organization, adding team members to meet the growing demands of their member investors. Andy Sokolovich is president/CEO of Grow Clinton. “We started with hiring our Director of Marketing & Event Planning, Ashley Hatteberg. Ashley has done a wonderful job hosting events and introducing new networking opportunities to our membership,” said Andy Sokolovich, president/CEO of Grow Clinton. Ashley Hattenberg Parbs arrives at the year-old nonprofit with experience in tourism and economic development. “His passion is unmatched, and we are excited to leverage his talents to grow the organization and serve our members,” Sokolovich said. “For 10 years, I've had the greatest group of people to help me grow The Sawmill Museum. I'm excited to join a rockstar team at Grow Clinton to develop the Gateway Area,” Parbs said in the release. Grow Clinton formed in March 2022, with the merger of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Clinton Regional Development Corporation. “Seeing all the amazing projects and initiatives underway with Grow Clinton and the value we provide for the community is beyond exciting. I'm honored to get a chance to join the efforts to be the one-stop shop for growth in the River Cities,” he said. With the addition of Parbs to the Grow Clinton team, the organization will expand its focus on community development by leveraging his experience in grant writing, tourism, and the overall well-being of the region. For more information, visit the Grow Clinton website HERE.
	Man charged with setting garage fire in West Burlington It happened Wednesday morning, police say.
	IDOT seeks residents' input on IL 81 reconstruction in Kewanee The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to an informational open house to view and comment on possible designs for the proposed reconstruction of Illinois 81 from Union Street to Main Street in Kewanee. The open house will be held on Thursday, April 6, from 2-7 p.m. at the Kewanee Public Library, 102 S. Tremont Street in Kewanee. The public will be able to view graphics and displays, discuss design concepts with IDOT staff, ask questions and provide comments. There will not be a formal presentation. If reasonable accommodation is necessary, call Corey Stout, Project Manager, IMEG CORP., at (815) 997-1876 at least three days before the meeting. The proposed project would involve using land at Baker Park from the Kewanee Park District. Approximately less than one-half acre out of 202 acres included in the Kewanee Park District would be converted to a permanent easement for highway use at the west end of the property behind a proposed retaining wall and at the storm sewer outlet. “Approximately less than one acre of the 202 acres of Kewanee Park District land will be converted to temporary easement along the entire length of the property along Illinois 81 and will consist of relocation of one disk golf hole at the east end of the project that will affect the park's activities, features, or attributes that make the property eligible for Section 4(f) protection,” said a press release from the Illinois Department of Transportation. “Through publication of this notice, the Department is requesting the public's views on the proposed use of park land, and on FHWA's intent to make a Section 4(f) de minimus determination." More information about the Illinois 81 project is available on the project’s webpage.
	Bettendorf closing several facilities early ahead of Friday's storms Many schools around the Quad Cities are also closing down early. Find the full list at https://www.wqad.com/closings.
	Lincoln Blvd. closes for water-main work in Muscatine Lincoln Boulevard will be closed to through traffic from Jefferson Street to Washington Street April 3-7 as Muscatine Power & Water (MPW) replaces a water main across Lincoln near the intersection with Washington in Muscatine, according to a news release. However, the exact starting date has not been announced and is dependent on the weather or unforeseen problems. Southbound traffic will be detoured using Jefferson to Grant to Washington and northbound traffic will be detoured to Grant, to Jefferson, and to Lincoln. MPW anticipates the work taking two days before the street is backfilled and reopened. An additional closure will be needed for finishing repairs including repaving the work area. A schedule for the finishing work has not been established but will be announced ahead of the work.
	Clinton man sentenced to 27 years in federal prison on child pornography, gun charges He must register as a sex offender.
	Storms are on their way to the Quad Cities. Here's what you need to know StormTrack8's Morgan Strackbein provides the latest update on the storms. The Quad Cities is now in a 5 out of 5 threat level for the day.
	Truck driver honored for averting tragedy Pat Irons of Blue Grass has been recognized as a hero by the Davenport Community School District. Irons was the semi-truck driver who courageously swerved at the last second to avoid tragedy during an accident that took place March 6 at the intersection of Chapel Hill and 110th in Davenport, as children were being transported to Walcott Elementary School, according to a district release Friday. Nine students and a driver were on the school bus, as it broke through the intersection, into the path of Irons’ semi-truck. (Getty) Averting a potential tragedy, Irons acted quickly, by swerving his massive vehicle away from the bus, only clipping the front of it, and into a ditch along the side of the road. For that selfless act of courage, Irons was honored at the Davenport Community School District board meeting March 27 with the District’s Achieving Excellence Award. Five students and the bus driver were taken to the hospital for injuries and as a precautionary measure, the district said. Irons suffered an injured arm and other non-life-threatening injuries. “He’s a hero,” said TJ Schneckloth, superintendent for the Davenport Community School District. “He showed incredible courage and selflessness in helping to avoid a tragedy. Because of this, we felt the least we could do is honor him with this award.” Irons was humble in accepting the honor. Irons (center) was honored at the Davenport Community School District board meeting March 27, 2023. “I just did what I thought was the right thing to do,” he said. “I didn’t have much time to react, I just didn’t want to hit that bus, so I swerved as quickly as I could. “I didn’t know what was going to happen, I just wanted to do the right thing,” Irons said. Irons said he was surprised but happy with the recognition from DCSD, but that the end result of the event was a greater reward. “I’m happy it turned out the way it did and nobody was seriously injured,” Irons said. “That’s all that really matters to me.” An on-scene investigation determined that the school bus, driven by Kimberly Skipper of Moline, was traveling westbound on 130th Street at 110th Avenue when it stopped for the stop sign on 130th Street at 110th Avenue. The school bus continued west on 130th Street, failing to yield the right of way to a semi traveling southbound on 110th Avenue. The school bus struck the semi in the southbound lanes. The bus was transporting students for the Davenport Community School District and had nine students on board at the time of the accident. The students were able to exit the bus through the rear emergency exit before responders arrived.
	Severe Storms Forces Early School Dismissals In The Quad Cities Continue reading…
	Former National Guardsman sentenced to federal prison for child pornography He pleaded guilty in October.
	Storm cancels Davenport Speedway season opener Today's severe weather means K Promotions has canceled tonight’s Koehler Electric Season Opener at the Davenport Speedway. Fortunately, drivers were able to get a few fast turns behind them this week. Seventy cars were able to race in Thursday night’s open practice session. Racing returns to the Davenport Speedway on Thursday, April 13th when the Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models tear up the track. The last time MLRA was in Davenport, hometown racer Spencer Diercks took the win. The Lucas Oil MLRA portion of the program will pay $5,000-to-win. IMCA Late Models and the IMCA SportMods will also be racing. Follow the K-Promotions Davenport Speedway's Facebook page or click here for more information. The Davenport Speedway is located at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust Street in Davenport.
	Davenport felon sentenced to federal prison for possessing gun He pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court, Davenport.
	4 Your Money \| Wipeout After a strong start to the year, financial markets have stumbled a bit. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us to share what stands out most so far this year and what he thinks its means going forward.
	County State's Attorney: No charges in Silvis case The Rock Island County State’s Attorney has completed a review of a city of Silvis complaint and no criminal charges are being filed at this time. In a long-running battle among Silvis leaders, there was an allegation that Mayor Matthew Carter retaliated against employees who took part in an investigation that led to the firing of another city employee. Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora A. Villarreal received complaints and documentation regarding potential retaliation against a whistleblower by the mayor. These materials were reviewed and forwarded to the Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit for further inspection, according to release from the State's Attorney's office. Based upon the information provided and a careful examination by both agencies, at this time there is insufficient evidence to proceed with any criminal charges, the release said. Due to the nature and circumstances of this matter, the State’s Attorney’s Office recommends that any complaining party contact the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and consults with a private attorney for possible civil action. The State’s Attorney’s Office will continue to accept and review any additional relevant information that may become available in the future.
	No Place to Call Home \| Part 4: Homeward Bound A homeless Moline mom with triplets finds shelter in public housing
	Quad-City man sentenced to prison for firearm charges A Davenport man was sentenced to federal prison for firearms charges. Ki-Jana Kolajuan Ivey, 25, was sentenced March 29 to 84 months in prison for being a felon in possession of firearms and 12 months for violating the terms of his federal supervised release. According to court documents, Ivey was the front seat passenger during an April 2022 traffic stop, and officers found a gun under the seat where Ivey was sitting. Pursuant to a search warrant of Ivey’s phone, officers found videos and photographs of Ivey in possession of other firearms preceding the traffic stop. During an interview, Ivey admitted to possessing the firearms in photos on his phone. Previously, Ivey was convicted as a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 30 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. At the time of the traffic stop, Ivey was serving that supervised release. As a result, Ivey’s supervised released was revoked, and he was sentenced to serve 12 months in prison, consecutive to the 84-month sentence. Following his prison term, Ivey was ordered to serve three years of supervised release. The Scott County Sheriff’s Office and the Bettendorf Police Department investigated the case.
	Clinton tree trimming starts next week; traffic delays expected The City of Clinton is doing spring cleaning around town, and that’s going to mean drivers need to pay attention to where they drive, starting next week. Tree trimming on South Bluff Blvd. between Douglas Court and College Avenue will affect the north lane of westbound traffic on South Bluff Blvd., which will be controlled by flaggers. Work is expected to start on April 4th. Drivers should expect short delays and are asked to pay attention to flaggers and avoid using electronic devices in the area.
	How officials from Scott County EMA are saying you should prepare for severe storms Officials from Scott County EMA say the more prepared we are ahead of severe weather, the safer everyone we'll be.
	Foodie Friday: The Hungry Hobo March 31 is National Tater Day, and what better way to celebrate than with some of the QCA's favorite potatoes! Kris Beardsley, V.P. of Sales and Operations, and Earl Smith from The Hungry Hobo took a trip to Local 4 to tempt our taste buds with some truly tantalizingly terrific taters! For more information, click here.
	How people who are hearing impaired can get severe weather alerts A tornado siren works for people who can hear it. But if you can't, here is what you can do today so you can stay safe.
	Items to have in your severe weather emergency kit Since the QCA is at a level 4/5 risk for severe thunderstorms Friday, March 31, Officials recommend you have an emergency kit ready in your home.
	Envied Vintage Clothing, Etc. offers thrifted clothes, décor for all kinds Darien Collins opened Envied Vintage Clothing, Etc. in Davenport after running a successful Etsy shop for his thrifted finds.
	Scott County EMA on high alert for Friday thunderstorms Since the QCA is at a level 4 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms Friday, March 31, you'll want to make sure you're prepared ahead of time.
	The latest on today's severe storms Good morning and welcome to Friday. Today is the day you NEED to be weather aware! We are tracking the chance for numerous severe thunderstorms and the chance for several tornados. The warm front has lifted to the north and you are feeling the change in temperatures as you head out the door this morning. Severe Weather Outbreak: The entire QCA is still under a level 4 risk for severe weather. We are still on track to see numerous severe thunderstorms and possibly strong tornadoes. The risk for severe weather has not decreased but actually increased since yesterday. Timing: We will have a couple of rounds of storms this afternoon. The first round of storms that could fire will be around 1-2 pm. The second line of storms which is expected to arrive between 4-6 pm will be the strongest line. The broken line of supercells will race across the QCA during this time and any cell can produce strong tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail. This is the time to start preparing for these storms. Make sure your phones are charged and have a plan in place if you need to seek shelter. We will keep you updated all day long on air and online.
	Chicago Cubs honor Grand Mound World War II veteran Don Kent served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
	Cook review: 'Dragged Across Concrete' is as tough as its title One of the hottest movies in the United States is a 2017 movie filmed in Vancouver. And you may never have heard of it. It’s a dark, brutal buddy/cop movie starring Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn, and it has emerged as a grownup crowd-pleaser on Netflix and a number of other platforms. “Dragged Across Concrete” is as gritty as its title. Be warned: These aren’t your quintessential nice-guy cops. In fact, they’re really not nice guys at all. They take matters into their own hands, often to disastrous results. And wait until you see the criminals. They all will offend you at some point. Gibson is Ridgeman, a veteran police officer, and Vaughn is Lurasetti, his younger partner. A witness takes a video of them roughing up a suspect, and then they are suspended (by the likes of Don Johnson, no less.) Ridgeman has an ailing wife and a daughter who finds herself threatened by the less-than-stellar neighborhood where they live. Lurasetti wants to make things official with his girlfriend. Now, with time on their hands, they decide to get cash in a stakeout that’s anything but authorized. Elsewhere, Johns (Tory Kittles) has done time, and arrives home to find his mother has become a prostitute. Johns, who has a younger brother, is desperate for money, so he agrees to take an "assignment" with his friend Biscuit (Michael Jai White.) Cult icon Udo Kier is great in a small role. Director/Screenwriter Steven Craig Zahler, known mostly for “Bone Tomahawk,” has written a story with well-rounded characters with moral ambiguity at their core. There’s no doubt in my mind that Quentin Tarantino’s work has had an influence on him. There is no “good” or “bad” here. These are just people who are a mix of both, and who are motivated by love rather than greed. They gamble their lives for the chance to help their families. The dialogue is sharp, believable, and cringe-worthy. There are a few moments of humor, but this is far from a comedy. It’s a dark thriller with plenty of surprises. It’s just the thing to watch at home after you’ve taken in “John Wick: Chapter 4” in the theaters. 3 ½ stars Rated: R for foul, racist and hateful language, and graphic violence. Running time: 159 minutes. Streaming on Netflix and other platforms. Watch the trailer here.
	No criminal charges to be filed against Silvis mayor over alleged whistleblower allegations Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora Villarreal said Thursday that no criminal charges were being filed at this time in connection with a complaint that Silvis Mayor Matt Carter violated Illinois’ Whistleblower act by allegedly retaliating against a city employee…
	Iowa Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs Less Than Most States Continue reading…
	Rock Island Golf Courses Opening This Weekend Continue reading…
	Two vehicles damaged in overnight crash A car and an SUV suffered significant damage in a crash early Friday morning in Davenport. This was at the intersection of 4th and Division shortly after 1 a.m. Our Local 4 news crew saw police on the scene. One of the vehicles was already loaded onto a tow truck. No word on any injuries, arrests or traffic citations. We will bring you more information on this incident as it becomes available.
	Corps of Engineers to offer free boating safety courses in April The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will offer free boating safety education classes during April at the Mississippi River Project Office near Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley.
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	Final Four Coverage: March 30 The Hawkeyes take on the Gamecocks on Friday at 8:30.
	Grand Mound native honored by Chicago Cubs for military service Don Kent served in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
	No Place to Call Home: Redlined Discrimination in Davenport housing still threatens neighborhoods today.
	IMPORTANT Friday severe weather and tornado update It's almost time. After days of talk and forecasting, our chance for a severe weather outbreak Friday is upon us. As we've gotten closer to Friday, the chance for storms has NOT gone down. It's actually gone up a bit. There is a moderate risk of severe t'storms according to the Storm Prediction Center. That's the 2nd highest risk they issue ahead of the storm. Severe storms could produce isolated and potentially strong tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds and large hail. The window for when this is most likely is between 1-8 p.m. SPC shows a 15% chance of a tornado within 25 miles of the QC The first thing that will likely happen tomorrow is we'll have a tornado watch issued by the Storm Prediction Center. Then, if the weather turns severe as we expect it to, we'll have severe t'storm and tornado warnings issued by our local National Weather Service office in Davenport. All severe weather modes possible We'll have streaming coverage when needed at OurQuadCities.com on Friday.
	Mount Pleasant business owners to feel impact of Iowa Wesleyan University closing The university is home to more than 850 students and employs more than 100 people.
	Whiteside County sheriff: Beware of Arrest Warrant Scam Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker has issued a news release asking people to beware of the Arrest Warrant Scam. "We’ve recently received several reports of the Arrest Warrant Scam," Booker says in the release. Here's how it works: Scammers create a fake caller ID, which allows them to call you and appear to be calling from a local police, sheriff, or other law enforcement agency, even using the name of one of our actual deputies. The scammer says there is a warrant out for your arrest, but that you can pay a fine to avoid further criminal charges. "The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office WILL NOT call, text, or email anyone demanding a form of payment, especially by bitcoin, and or gift cards. We prefer knocking on the door, and serving these warrants in person," Booker says. If you receive a call from these scammers do not give them any personal information, and certainly do not make a payment over the phone or through a kiosk, he advises. "If you receive a call like this, and you’re still not convinced it is a scam, contact your local authorities directly," Booker says. . Here are some other ways these con artist work: The scammer says you’ve won a sweepstakes or lottery but you must send money to collect. The scammer says your assets are frozen until you pay a fake debt, fine, or lien. The scammer says he’ll help you recover money you already lost in a scam. The scammer says she’s collecting back taxes or immigration fees. The scammer threatens to fine you, put you in prison, or take your property unless you pay. The scammer says they’re protecting you from being scammed. The scammer tells you to take money out of your bank account, tells you to wire money, get a gift card, or buy cryptocurrency. The scammer demands secrecy, tells you to act right away, and says you’re about to lose money. If a scammer contacts you, your report can help stop them by going to ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Share as much information as you can, including: • The date and time of the call • The person and agency name the scammer used • What they wanted you to do, pay, or share, including amounts • The phone number that showed up on your caller ID. Even a fake number can help law enforcement track the scammer.
	Woman injured, man killed after Moline shooting Thursday morning After hearing someone calling for help inside a home, police forced their way in and found a man's body and a woman who was shot in the leg.
	Cathy Marx takes reflects on her playing days as an Iowa Hawkeye Before becoming the head coach at Clinton High School, Cathy Marx was a member of Iowa's 1993 Women's Basketball team, the last squad to reach the Final Four.
	Datafest will come to WIU Moline campus The Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences (AFED) will host the annual DataFest competition Friday, April 14-Sunday, April 16 on the Quad Cities campus, Moline. This event is open to any local community college or regional university student, according to a news release. DataFest is a nationally coordinated program through the American Statistical Association (ASA) that challenges students to work collaboratively without faculty. Students must find their own data stories from this year's data donors. This competition builds critical thinking, communication and technical skills designed to guide students to apply to their future careers. The competition will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14 (CST). Teams will work collaboratively to discover insights in large real-world datasets rich in information. Following the competition, teams will present their findings to a panel of judges at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16. Registration is required to participate. Travel awards are available for in-person participants. To register teams, visit here. All teams must be registered by Friday, March 31. For questions about DataFest, contact Jessica Lin at JL-Lin@wiu.edu.
	Mount Pleasant business owners to feel impact of Iowa Wesleyan University closing The university is home to more than 850 students and employs more than 100 people.
	Here's a look at events happening in the Quad Cities this weekend \| WLLR & WQAD rundown March 31 - April 2 Easter egg hunts, festivals and sports — Here's what activities are perfect for the family this weekend. If they're not canceled by Friday's storm, anyway.
	National Weather Service, Davenport, raises risk of severe weather for Friday The Quad-City region is now at a Level 4 risk, or moderate risk, for severe storms on Friday that are expected to pack damaging winds and could produce large hail, lightning and possibly spawn a tornado, the National Weather Service,…
	Rock Island earns award for financial reporting The City of Rock Island has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2021, a news release says. This marks the 40th consecutive year the city has received this award, which is issued by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. “I consider it an honor and privilege to continue providing financial information that goes beyond the minimum requirements,” said Finance Director Linda Barnes. “One of the Finance Department's goals is to provide information that is meaningful and reliable to users. It is important for us to use the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement requirements as the measuring rod to accomplish that goal." “The preparation of these reports could not be possible without the dedication of the entire staff of the Finance Department," she said. "We also express appreciation to other city staff who assist and contribute to the preparation of these annual reports.” The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles and recognizes those governments that achieve this goal. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. City Manager Todd Thompson congratulated Barnes and the Finance Department staff on another year of financial excellence. “Receiving the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for 40 consecutive years is a testament to the hard work, dedication and careful work done daily by the Finance Department,” Thompson said. “We are proud of the City’s standard of maintaining financial excellence
	Suspect arrested in connection with West Burlington fire A 40-year-old Burlington man was arrested after police allege he was involved in a fire, according to a news release. On Wednesday, March 29 at 10:35 a.m., West Burlington Police and West Burlington Firefighters were dispatched to a report of a garage fire on the 400 block of East Mt. Pleasant Street in West Burlington. Adam Wunnenberg (contributed photo) Burlington Fire was also dispatched on auto-aid. While enroute to the scene, crews were notified by dispatch that a suspect was walking east down the alley, the release says. Officers arrived on the scene at 10:38 a.m. and located the suspect in the 600 block of Meadow Street in West Burlington. The suspect, Adam Lee Wunnenberg, was detained, identified by witnesses, then transported to West Burlington Police where he was interviewed. Wunnenberg was arrested and charged with reckless use of fire and transported to the Des Moines County Jail, the release says.
	Early voting continues in Henry County Barb Link, Henry County clerk/election authority, reminds residents that early voting is being conducted for the April 4 Consolidated Election at the Henry County Courthouse in the County Clerk’s Office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday as a temporary site. The office will also be open on Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. until noon for early voting. Early voting will continue until Monday, April 3.. For more information about early voting, contact Link at 309-937-3493.
	Thursday ‘Jeopardy!’ to re-air early Friday morning Thursday ‘Jeopardy!’ to re-air early Friday morning.
	Woman injured, man killed after Moline shooting Thursday morning After hearing someone calling for help inside a home, police forced their way in and found a man's body and a woman who was shot in the leg.
	Davenport woman faces child stealing, other charges A 49-year-old Davenport woman has been released on bond after police allege she and a co-defendant took another woman's money and baby. Rena McGee faces felony charges of second-degree robbery, child stealing, conspiracy to commit a forcible felony and second-degree theft, court records show. Rema McGee (Scott County Jail) Shortly afterr11 p.m. Sunday, Davenport Police responded to Casey's, 1691 W. 53rd St., in response to a report of a robbery. McGee, a co-defendant and the victim were together in a gray 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, affidavits say. During their trip, McGee and a co-defendant "conspired together and took the victim's approximate $4,000 in U. S. currency from her wallet and hid it inside the vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive the victim of it," police allege in affidavits. According to affidavits, on the way back from their trip they stopped at Casey's, at which time the victim, Melbria Heard - who spoke with Local 4 News - began accusing the other two of taking her money. That led to an argument between all involved. Heard told Local 4 News she was riding with her baby and two other people on their way back from Waterloo. "I went to go pick up my wallet and noticed that it didn't feel like my money or nothing was in there," she said. "So I turn on the interior lights in the car, and open my wallet, and my money is just gone." While at Casey's, Heard was assaulted by McGee and and others "in furtherance of the original theft," affidavits say. "The victim received extensive bodily injury from the assault, which included a cut to her face which was bleeding and large bruising around her left eye socket," police allege in affidavits. After assaulting Heard, McGee and a co-defendant fled the scene in the Avalanche while Heard's infant remained in the vehicle, "effectively stealing the child from the victim," police allege in affidavits. "The defendant and co-defendant didn't have permission to take her child." Officers located the Avalanche at West Kimberly Road and Brady Street, and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 4300 block of Brady Street, affidavits show. McGee was in the driver seat and was detained without incident, affidavits say. The baby was returned safely to Heard. According to affidavits, "During a consent search of the vehicle, officers located loose U. S. currency hidden under the center console valued at $1,060. Officers located another $3,601 in the defendant's blue book bag, which was located in the driver seat hidden in an interior pocket." After being read the Miranda Rights, a co-defendant admitted the money located by officers belonged to Heard and admitted to assaulting her as well, police allege in affidavits. "The co-defendant also identified (McGee) as the one who originally stole and hid the money from the victim inside the vehicle," according to affidavits. McGee, who was released on bond from Scott County Jail, is set to appear April 6 in Scott County Court.
	Long time Burlington Firefighter passes away after battle with colon cancer Long time Burlington Firefighter passes away after battle with colon cancer
	Rock Island hope to add campsites to Sunset Park The city hopes to complete the project within a year
	Rock Island looking into adding campsites to Sunset Park The city will conduct a study to evaluate what camping sites would fit best for the area.
	Carver-Hawkeye Arena Cancels Friday’s Watch Party Because Of Storms Continue reading…
	Renovations coming to Sunset Park Rock Island city council are currently working on improvements to Sunset Park, adding campgrounds to the land.
	Celebrate Community College Month with free classes! April is Community College Month, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges want you to check out all they have to offer! Ellen Bluth, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, spoke with Local 4 via Zoom to tell us how you can attend a class or two for free and learn about great Continuing Education opportunities available. For more information, click here.
	This QC 8-year-old predicted 3 out of the 4 Final Four teams correctly You might have to reconsider your March Madness bracket formulation process after finding out how this QC student predicted her top teams.
	These Iowa fans are following their Hawkeyes across the country to the Final Four Being a Hawkeye means more to some than others. These Iowa Hawkeyes fans have traveled from Iowa City to Seattle and now to Dallas.
	Free admission to the Figge Art Museum in April The museum is offering free admission for the month of April, thanks to a sponsorship from Deann Thoms.
	Carver-Hawkeye Arena cancels Friday watch party due to severe weather threat Carver-Hawkeye Arena cancels Friday watch party due to severe weather threat.
	1 killed, 1 injured in Moline shooting The shooting is under investigation.

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