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Sunday, August 30th, 2026

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Moline woman receives new lease on life after pancreas transplant

In December 2025, Rachel Lund received the milestone 2,000th pancreas transplant at UW Health in Madison, WI, curing an extreme case of type 1 diabetes.

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Some states get hundreds of millions more than others in Meta settlement

Here is how Iowa compares to other states in the settlement money that it could receive with Meta Platforms, Inc.

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Quad Cities River Bandits beat Beloit Sky Carp

The Quad Cities River Bandits took on the Beloit Sky Carp Sunday.

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Farmers have until Dec. 31 to file claims in Deere settlement, or decide to hold out

Several states, including Iowa, have introduced various “right to repair” laws asking agricultural equipment manufacturers to provide repair and diagnostic tools to customers and independent repair shops.

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Bettendorf schools report 6 school bus violations in first week, police say

Police said each report was supported by video evidence and that citations will be issued.

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Moline woman gets new lease on life after pancreas transplant

After years of dangerous blood sugar swings and near-death experiences, a Moline woman says a pancreas transplant has given her freedom from Type 1 diabetes.

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Augustana College engineering program earns national accreditation

Augustana College's engineering program earned ABET accreditation, retroactively benefiting Class of 2025 grads and boosting job and internship prospects.

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One person dies after Burlington house fire

A person who died in a Burlington house fire has not been identified so family members can be notified, according to a news release from the Burlington Fire Department. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched to a medical emergency on the 1200 block of Madison Avenue in Burlington. At 2:40 [...]

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QC 12-year-old grows backyard garden into produce business

What started with a small fold-out table in a Davenport driveway has grown into a business for 12-year-old Jaxon Songer.

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1 dead after a Burlington house fire

One person is dead after an early morning house fire in Burlington Sunday.

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2 dead after motorcycle and vehicle crash on I-74 in Knox County

Two people are dead after a motorcycle and vehicle crashed on I-74 early Sunday in Knox County.

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QCA groups honors victims of violence with t-shirt memorial

People Uniting Neighbors and Churches, or PUNCH, and Family Resources held a ceremony Saturday to recognize community members whose lives were taken by violence.

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Quad-City Rollers celebrate 20 years with anniversary bout at RiverCenter

The Quad-City Rollers celebrated 20 years of roller derby at the RiverCenter after losing their longtime practice and competition venue earlier this year.

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2 dead after a motorcycle and vehicle crash on I-74 in Knox County

Two people are dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on I-74 in Knox County.

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Heat advisory to start the work week

After a lot of very pleasant weather in the Quad Cities with sunshine and mid 80s temperatures, hot weather is looking to return. With temperatures hitting the 90s for most of next week and feels like temperatures reaching the triple digits, we will see a heat advisory from 1pm tomorrow until 7pm Wednesday.

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Biz Bytes: Mel Foster agency earns award, One Eighty names new director and more Quad-Cities economic news

Mel Foster agency earns award, One Eighty names new director, job fair to be held at Vibrant Arena and more.

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Barn destroyed in Sterling fire

A barn, and its contents, were destroyed in a fire in Sterling Saturday night.

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Opening up the world: The power of reading

In this episode of Real Conversations in the QC the cast explores the power of reading.

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1 killed in Burlington house fire

Officials said the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

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Bailey campaigns at closed Tyson plant, meets with laid-off workers

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey met with laid-off Tyson Foods workers in Joslin as he campaigns against Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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One dead after Burlington house fire

One person is dead after an early morning Burlington house fire on the 1200 block of Madison Avenue.

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Pritzker brings re-election campaign tour to Rock Island

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is stopping in Rock Island as part of his “Fighting for You” re-election campaign tour, focusing on affordability for families.

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'Rally to Remember' pickleball tournament event raises money for Alzheimer's research

Two Pleasant Valley High School seniors held a pickleball tournament fundraiser to honor their grandpas and raise money for Alzheimer's research.

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2 killed in Knoxville motorcycle crash

Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash in Knoxville early Sunday morning.

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Dolly Parton tribute: Iowa Rep. Hinson plays violin on stage to honor the late singer

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson performed a tribute to the late Dolly Parton during a fundraiser in Clive on Saturday.

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Breakfast Bankroll for week ending 8/28/26

Here's this week's update on retail prices for the breakfast staples of bacon, eggs and milk. This is the USDA's average price for a dozen of large Grade A eggs, a pound of bacon and a gallon of milk on January 20, 2025, compared to where the prices are now. To see the price, click [...]

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Midterms to decide success or failure of Democratic Party's rising anti-Israel stance

One of the United States' strongest allies in the world is falling out of favor with the Democratic party. I'm talking about Israel. That largely surrounds the country's war against Hamas in Gaza. The war penetrated American politics and set off a wave of hatred against Jews. Influencer and outspoken Jew-hater Hasan Piker campaigned for [...]

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Concerns about USPS role in elections will be decided in courts

President Trump gets the OK from the Supreme Court to have the post office play a stronger role in enforcing mail-in ballots for now. We will start with the Supreme Court's move this week to overturn a lower court judge's decision that blocked President Trump's executive order involving mail-in ballots. The president signed the order [...]

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U.S. Senate candidate Tracy says Illinois needs to be a two-party state

We're now 65 days and counting until the midterm election is upon us. An open seat for Iowa governor, an open seat for the U.S. Senate in Iowa and an open seat for the U.S. Senate in Illinois are among the biggest races on the ballot. That is the race we focus on this morning. [...]

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Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.

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Arizona man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking meth in Quad-Cities

An Arizona man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking meth in the Quad-Cities.

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MARK-TO-MARKET: AI breakthroughs on display at the World Humanoid Robot Games

Infused and super-charged with the most advanced AI technology, they are definitely not your grandfather’s robots.

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New R&B entertainment venue, Mexican restaurant ribbon cutting, women's boutique opens, and more Quad-Cities business news

Women's boutique shop opens, new entertainment and event venue, Mexican restaurant ribbon cutting, new wellness center, and more Quad-Cities business news.

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Are you sure that Kimmel clip was real? Late-night AI deepfakes are spreading online

While social media is rife with AI celebrity deepfakes, videos featuring late night TV hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are are easier to create than other kinds of deepfakes and potentially more disruptive.

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WATCH LIVE: NASA's newest space telescope launches today

The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.

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WATCH LIVE: NASA successfully launches its newest space telescope

The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.

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NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope

The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.

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'A glorious dawn launch': NASA's newest space telescope has left the Earth

The tour-bus-sized telescope aims to unravel cosmic mysteries and identify more than 100,000 planets beyond our solar system.

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Sunday Crusade

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.In the early twentieth century, the towns of Davenport and Rock Island facing each other across the Mississippi seemed…

WVIK From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent WVIK

From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent

Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.

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How a comic book store got swept into the tariff storm

Tariffs continue to rile all kinds of American businesses more than a year after Trump unveiled his first set of tariffs — including a comic book store owner in Ohio.

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No injuries reported after Sterling barn blaze

No people or animals were injured in a barn fire near Freeport/Penrose Road in Sterling on Saturday night, according to a news release. A 911 call shortly after 9:30 p.m. reported a barn fire, with heavy flames showing. This initiated a structure fire response for Sterling Fire Department, with automatic aid from Rock Falls Fire [...]

Saturday, August 29th, 2026

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Keokuk school bus crash victims in stable condition; counseling services available

Four students and one staff member injured in a Keokuk school bus rollover are in stable condition. Extra counseling services will be available Monday.

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Pleasant Valley seniors team up for pickleball fundraiser honoring grandpas with dementia

Two Pleasant Valley seniors teamed up for a pickleball fundraiser supporting the Alzheimer’s Association and honoring their grandfathers living with dementia.

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River Bandits beat the Sky Carp 7-2

The Quad Cities River Bandits beat the Beloit Sky Carp 7-2 in game 5 of the series.

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Pritzker: Illinois is going to ‘fight like hell’ to find buyer for Joslin plant

Pritzker gives new update on what could be next for Tyson plant in Joslin, Illinois

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Gov. Pritzker: Reopen Tyson plant

Governor JB Pritzker made a campaign stop in the QCA and said he wants the recently-closed Tyson Food plant in Joslin to be reopened. Pritzker stopped at Local Union 25 in Rock Island and was joined by Sen. Mike Halpin and Rep. Gregg Johnson. Pritzker says he wants to reopen the Tyson plant that put [...]

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Illinois governor signs law setting new age and licensing rules for e-bike riders

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that classifies electric bicycles into categories based on speed and imposes age and licensing rules on riders.

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Icelanders vote on whether they want to join the EU

The final vote is expected to be extremely close, with ballot counting continuing through the night.

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Icelanders vote 'no' to talks aimed at joining the EU in close referendum

The vote against the EU led by 52.8 percent with nearly all votes counted, according to RÚV, Iceland's broadcaster.

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Republican leaders warn Iowa supporters turnout will decide midterms

While Republican supporters enjoyed a barbecue Saturday, they heard a warning from party leaders about how competitive Iowa’s congressional races are this year.

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LIVE: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Sky Carp Saturday, Aug. 28

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Hot Weather returning next week

After a perfect week over the last few days with temperatures in the low to mid 80s things are going to heat up here soon. Right at the end of the month looking into September temperatures are going to be rising into the upper 80s and low 90s. Along with these temperatures, dew points are [...]

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Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals returns to Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

Custom and classic cars roll into the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds for the third Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals.

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Mixed emotions at Sherrard High School's last varsity football game of the season

The school ended the varsity season early, citing low numbers of varsity-ready players and multiple injuries.

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Our QC Crime Watch: The threat of AI - what it means to people and business: Episode 78

Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in our area with the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode Linda and Sharon talk with the founder of Polygraf to find out more about how AI can be a useful tool or a threat. [...]

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Clinton data center ordinance to be discussed at Tuesday meeting

The long road to consideration of a controversial Clinton ordinance regarding data centers will continue with a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 5 p.m.

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River Action’s 20th Annual Taming of the Slough happening Sept. 12

River Action’s 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon returns Sept. 12 with a paddle‑bike‑run course through downtown Moline, welcoming athletes of all experience levels.

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Death Notice: Kevin Lane

A memorial visitation for Kevin Lee Lane, 63, of DeWitt, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. A private family graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 5, in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Long Grove.  Mr. Lane died Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at his home.  Memorials may be made to the Brent Ohl Pancreatic Cancer Foundation or the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com. A full obituary will appear in the Sept. 2 edition of The NSP. 

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Modern Woodmen names Shea Doyle as next president and CEO

"Selecting the organization’s next president and CEO is among the most important responsibilities entrusted to the board," said Sandra L. Stosz.

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Russian strike near Kyiv kills 37, in one of the year's deadliest attacks

The deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.

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Red Cross sets QCA blood-donation dates, provides Hello Kitty toys for donors

The American Red Cross urges people to celebrate the power of kindness by making an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets. Every donation is critical to helping prevent the next blood shortage, according to a news release. The Red Cross and Hello Kitty and Friends are partnering in September to remind donors that comfort [...]

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LivWell Seniors, CASI help older adults learn what it means to stay active

LivWell Seniors and CASI will help older adults understand what it means to stay active and how to get enough physical activity to experience proven health benefits at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Staying active can provide significant immediate and long-term health benefits, including improved sleep, reduced anxiety, [...]

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Photos: See the aftermath of deadly flash floods in Nepal

Nepal officials say the death toll has continues to rise in Wednesday's floods that washed away communities in Nepal and Tibet, which is held by China. About 2,500 people are missing in both areas.

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Village of East Davenport to host annual Farm Days weekend

Farm Days returns to the Village of East Davenport Aug. 29–30 with free family activities, farm demonstrations, kids events and daily tractor parades.

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Riverside Horseshoe Club will host Illinois horseshoe tournament in Moline

The Riverside Horseshoe Club will host the 2026 Illinois State Horseshoe Tournament for the third time at Riverside Park in Moline over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-6, a news release says. Horseshoe pitchers from across Illinois will compete for state championships in the Cadet, Junior, Elder Men, Elder Women, Women, and Men divisions, with classes [...]

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YWCA Clinton Street Fest will bring family fun to downtown area

The YWCA Clinton Street Fest will bring live music, local food, and family fun to downtown Clinton from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, a news release says. The event will take place in the 200 block of 5th Avenue South and serves as the official kickoff to Clinton Half Marathon weekend. The evening will feature [...]

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Commemorative service in Clinton will honor those who lost their lives in 9/11 attacks

The public is invited to the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, with a commemorative service on Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. at the Freedom Trees Site at Millcreek Parkway and Main Avenue in Clinton. Hosted by Clinton Trees Forever, The Lighthouse Schools, Clinton Police Department, Clinton Fire Department, Camanche Fire Department, Clinton County [...]

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Messiah Lutheran to host free community dinner Sept. 13

The event will feature a taco bar, drinks and dessert, along with live music from four local bands and more.

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Where is your favorite place to get wings at in the Quad-Cities? Take our poll.

In the Quad-Cities, there are multiple places on both sides of the river to eat wings. Where is yours?

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Memories of Muscatine: A Home-O-Nize warehouse

This week for Memories of Muscatine: a 1963 Bamford photo of a Home-O-Nize warehouse.

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Captain Smith Harris

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Before you decide to become a celebrity, hear out the story of Daniel Smith Harris, a man who tried too hard to live up…

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1.9 million grill brushes recalled

More than 3 million wire brushes have now been recalled over concerns the bristles can detach and end up in food.

Friday, August 28th, 2026

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Mixed emotions as Sherrard High School varsity football season comes to an early end

The school ended the varsity season early, citing low numbers of varsity-ready players and multiple injuries.

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Ground breaking held for Charger Center at Sandburg, Galesburg

While Theo Salim’s time as a student and men’s soccer player at Sandburg will be over when the Charger Center is complete, it didn’t stop the college’s student trustee from showing off his excitement at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new athletic and conference facility. “Today,” Salim said, “is a great day to be a [...]

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Man stabbed outside Sterling Walmart

Two men involved in a fight were hospitalized for their injuries, Sterling police said.

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Illinois to receive up to $768M in Meta settlement over teen social media addiction

Illinois will receive up to $768 million from a landmark $17 billion Meta settlement to fund youth mental health and enforce teen social media limits.

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Grand Marshal Willis will lead Labor Day East Moline parade

The Quad City Labor Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, in East Moline. A news release says it's the official, labor-organized, Labor Day Parade represented by various union organizations, high-school marching bands, elected official, social service organizations, clubs, entertain and cultural organizations from around the Quad Cities. The City of East [...]

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Trump says U.S. has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.

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Pretrial release denied for man facing child sex abuse materials charges

A judge denied the pretrial release of a Milan man facing more than 137 additional counts of child sex abuse materials-related charges.

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Clinton Committee of the Whole will consider data-center ordinance

A special Clinton Committee of the Whole will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Eagle Point Park Lodge, 4101 N. 3rd St., Clinton. The meeting will be a work session to consider a data-center ordinance that you can read below: The meeting is open to the public. If you want to participate [...]

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Sae Joon Park, a Purple Heart veteran who self-deported, receives pardon

His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation."

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72nd World Series of Drag Racing brings competition, community to Cordova

The 72nd World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova Dragway began Friday. For some racers, there's a strong sense of community.

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16-year-old missing out of East Moline

Police say 16-year-old Amivi Takpah was last seen Aug. 23 at her East Moline home.

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Sterling Police investigate stabbing incident

Sterling Police are investigating a stabbing incident outside a Walmart. According to a release from the Sterling Police Department, officers were dispatched August 28 at approximately 2:15 p.m. to the Walmart on E. Lincolnway for a report of two men fighting outside the business. While en route, officers were notified one of the men had [...]

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Man stabbed, another injured during fight outside Sterling Walmart

One man was stabbed, another was injured in a fight outside of the Sterling, Illinois, Walmart on Friday.

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Trump meat processing plan sparks confusion among some Iowa farmers

President Donald Trump plans to allow small ranchers and farmers to process their own meat, one of his latest moves as the administration aims to lower beef prices at the grocery store.

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East Moline Police seek help finding missing teen

The East Moline Police Department is seeking help finding a missing teen. According to a Facebook post, Amivi Takpah, 16, was last seen on August 23 at her home in East Moline. Takpah is not believed to be in any danger at this time. The East Moline Police Department requests anyone with information regarding her [...]

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Iowa nurses cited for theft, indecent exposure or patient care issues

The Iowa Board of Nursing has sanctioned several Iowa nurses accused of a range of violations.

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Augustana College welcomes over 750 new students on move-in day

Augustana College in Rock Island welcomed more than 750 new students from 28 states and 36 countries with help from student athletes and faculty.

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Bird's-eye views from across the Quad Cities region during the week of Aug. 28, 2026

Sit back, relax and enjoy these scenes captured by the News 8 drone from across the Quad Cities region this week.

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5 injured, 1 airlifted following school bus crash near Keokuk

At the time of the crash, there were four students and an adult driver onboard. All of them were injured.

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Davenport man arrested 13 months after fatal stabbing

Ryan McNeiece, 39, is charged with murder in the stabbing death of 54-year-old Joseph Padilla II last July.

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Davenport's stars of the summer return home from Little League World Series

When the kids-turned-stars on the Davenport Northwest team returned home from the Little League World Series (LLWS) on Friday, they were met with cheers and hugs from family and friends, some they haven't seen in almost a month while they were on the road. The kids were just happy to be back in Davenport. "It's [...]

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Senator Grassley wraps up 99-county tour, talks tariffs and war in Iran

Senator Chuck Grassley said Canada “needs us worse than we need them” as he wrapped up his 99-county statewide tour with stops in Jones and Linn Counties Friday.

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Iowa SNAP hotline faces federal funding cuts, food banks work to cover difference

Iowa’s six food banks will have to contribute an extra $170,000 to keep the hotline running.

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Highlight Zone: Week 2

Week 2 of Highlight Zone

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Macomb man convicted of shooting 2 police officers

Shaiking Mathis was arrested after a nearly 20-hour standoff with police. He will be sentenced on Nov. 5.

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Man who shot 2 Macomb police officers, started 20-hour standoff in 2024 found guilty

Two officers were shot while executing a search warrant on Sept. 4, 2024. The suspect was barricaded inside the home for nearly 20 hours before surrendering.

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A historic preservation grant offers Dubuque's signature park a chance at new life

Dubuque has been selected for a $750,000 grant from the Wisconsin-based Jeffris Family Foundation to restore historic structures in Eagle Point Park, a 164-acre preserve overlooking the Mississippi River. First, the city must raise an additional $1.5 million.