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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
	Sudlow Middle School announces early dismissal following AC issues The Sudlow Middle School announced they will dismiss students early on Wednesday after air conditioning problems.
	MercyOne hires midwives to cover shortage in maternal care Two certified nurse midwives have joined MercyOne North Iowa’s maternal care team, as the state faces limited options for maternity services.
	Council members reject land use change for proposed Buc-ee’s in Iowa The Urbandale City Council says they need more information before making a final decision on the proposed Buc-ee’s.
	REVIEW: Come from Away at The Black Box Theatre in Moline Come from Away continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 – 5th Avenue in Moline, September 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday September 6 at 2:00 p.m.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 2, 2026 The nonprofit "Rebuilding Together Henry County" is set to install its 500th wheelchair ramp, and a groundbreaking on a Stark County subdivision is happening today.
	Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
	Family of Samantha Burke reacts after suspect’s arrest in Mexico Family of Samantha Burke speaks out after the man accused of driving drunk in her fatal motorcycle crash was found in Mexico and arrested.
	KWQC nominated for Mid-America Emmy KWQC is honored to be nominated for a Mid-America Emmy.
	Celebrate at Hispanic Heritage Festival in Monmouth United Way of West Central Illinois and Buchanan Center for the Arts are hosting the fifth Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 19th from 4 -9 p.m. at the Public Square in Monmouth. The Hispanic Heritage Festival is the largest event of its kind in the region. There will be entertainment all night, including emcee Marlon [...]
	Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
	Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.
	Reception scheduled for Wamer exhibit at Metropolitan Community Church, Davenport A reception for the exhibit "Robert Warmer: Metamorphosis" is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, with complimentary wine and cheese and light refreshments at the Metropolitan Community Church, Davenport. Artist Robert Wamer's artworks will be displayed in September on the Art Wall. Wamer first studied art at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, after [...]
	Citywide boil order lifted in Monmouth Public works officials announced at 7:38 Wednesday morning that residents in Monmouth are no longer under a boil order.
	Sprint racers will 'invade' West Liberty Raceway in Muscatine Summer break is over for West Liberty Raceway and the Sprint Invaders. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the winged warriors will compete on the big half-mile track. Both the Sprint Invaders and West Liberty Raceway have been idle since mid-July. The Sprint Invaders have competed at West Liberty six times. They last raced here in 2023, [...]
	Center for Independent Living will hold Senior & Disability Expo in Rock Island The Illinois Iowa Center for Independent Living will hold its 16th Senior and Disability Expo on Friday, Sept. 11, at Bally’s Convention Center, Rock Island, from 9 a.m. until noon, a news release says. The event will have numerous information booths and vendors, and is free to the public. It will include a continental breakfast [...]
	Extreme heat across Quad-Cities into Friday, chances for scattered thunderstorms The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of the Quad-Cities area until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
	Quad Cities radio host joins the WQAD News team Dani Howe has entertained the Quad Cities community for over 30 years on the airwaves, and now she's joining our team. Find out what her role is and more here.
	Poll results are in: Where is your favorite place to get coffee in the Quad-Cities? Quad-Cities coffee lovers have spoken. Did your favorite coffee shop make it in the top three? Read more to see how area coffee locations ranked.
	1,500-foot setback? Berms? Clinton council, residents debate data center regulations In a five-hour meeting Tuesday night, Clinton City Council members and residents went through a 15-page proposed ordinance regulating data centers.
	Digital Security Solutions relocates headquarters to East Moline Digital Security Solutions, PLLC, a full-service physical and technological security firm, is now headquartered in East Moline.
	Everyday People: In Port Byron I was so close, and so far away Columnist Tom Loewy had his hands full Monday when he met Karen Tullius inside the library in Port Byron.
	The Bleu R&B Lounge to open in downtown Moline; ribbon cutting Wednesday An upscale performance and event venue designed for guests ages 30 and older opens Labor Day weekend.
	Excessive late summer heat continues Wednesday could be the hottest day of the summer. We'll see a few showers and storms in the late night and early morning hours, but many dry hours each day. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
	India's prime minister is wooing the Gen Z while cracking down on them Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
	Here’s why stopping illegal sales of kratom is so challenging A top Iowa law enforcement official said that making sure illegal sales of Kratom are not happening is difficult.
	He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it? When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.
	How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner.
	Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.
	ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
	He died of 'natural causes.' But his mother says she knows what killed him: heat When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.
	Extreme Heat Warning from WED 2:02 AM CDT until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: High Heat Index Values Up to 105 Until 7 PM Friday
	U.S. military strikes Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
	Valley of Dreams This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Less than a hundred miles north of this island lies a cornfield made popular by the movie Field of Dreams. It's not…
	Rock Island fire chief announces plans to retire Bob Graff is retiring after working with the Rock Island Fire Department for 29 years.
	UnityPoint Trinity Health nurse earns Daisy Award for work with newborn & mother On August 14, 2025, Olivia Soseman went into labor four weeks early. After delivering the baby via C-section, Soseman had about a minute to hold onto her newborn baby, Ada. The baby was then rushed out of the room and airlifted to a University of Iowa hospital with her dad, Steven Soseman. For Olivia, that [...]
	Clinton, Iowa City Council combs through data center ordinance It took over three hours to review half of the 15-page ordinance.
	Moline City Council to vote on $5 million grant application The money would help support the city's Riverfront Redevelopment Project.
	As high temps continue, school districts around the Quad Cities dismissing early this week At least three schools in our area have already announced plans to let students out early.
	Clinton City Council combs through data center ordinance It took over three hours to review half of the 15-page ordinance.
	School districts around the Quad Cities dismissing early this week due to high temperatures At least three schools in our area have already announced plans to let students out early.
	Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit connects Quad Cities workers with new opportunities The Quad Cities Regional Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit included nine workshops covering topics such as managing cash flow, accessing capital and estate planning.
	Legislators announce boost for Chicago-QC passenger rail project U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) on Tuesday announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a grant extension for the remaining federal funding previously secured for the proposed Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project, an Amtrak route between Chicago and Moline, a [...]
	Public House begins 10th year of giving back to the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital For the 10th season, Public House is using Hawkeye football watch parties to raise money for the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. During that stretch, the community and the Davenport bar have raised nearly $150,000 for the children's hospital. "Here at Public House, we want a bigger purpose for (Hawkeye football) and that's to support [...]
	Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest The agency improperly approved the project in October 2024 without waiting for a final “biological opinion” from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an East St. Louis judge ruled Monday.
	Immigrant entrepreneurs attend summit in Rock Island An immigrant entrepreneurs summit was held Tuesday at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island, where keynote speakers, workshops and networking opportunities with business owners and community leaders were featured. For one former Tyson employee, the event offered hope as he works toward starting his own business. "I plan to do cleaning jobs, to open my own [...]
	Why Iowa governor wants product banned that’s sold in some gas stations Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined top health and law enforcement officials to warn against the dangers of Kratom.
	Moline Fire Dept. will conduct smoke testing of sewer system The Moline Fire Department will conduct smoke testing of the city's sanitary sewer system beginning Sept. 8. Crews will use non-toxic, low-odor smoke to find defects and unwanted connections in the sewer system. The map below shows the areas being tested, which take a couple of weeks. Smoke may enter homes or businesses through defective [...]
	Watch as Illinois State Sens. Li Arellano Jr. and Neil Anderson give an overview of the 104th General Assembly Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, speaks at a town hall in Port Byron on Monday, Aug. 31.
	Disco-themed YWCA fundraiser to support Quad Cities families "Bright Lights & Boogie Nights" supporting local families through the YWCA is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Bally's in Rock Island. Secure your tickets here.
	Muscatine Humane Society working to tackle cat overpopulation with new facility The Muscatine Humane Society is housing more than 200 cats as it works to address years of cat overpopulation with a new surgery center for spays and neuters.
	Car flips in Moline crash A car flipped upside-down Tuesday afternoon in a Moline crash when a silver sedan hit a parked red SUV. Our Quad Cities News crew saw emergency responders in the 1600 block of 12th Avenue, Moline, shortly before 6 p.m. Police closed 12th Avenue temporarily in the area. It appeared that there were no injuries. The [...]
	Moline man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse The man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse in connection with a Rock Island County case.
	Rollins defends foreign beef imports at Iowa Farm Progress show Starting today, 300,000 tons of ground beef from foreign countries will be imported to the United States under an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week.
	Retirements, hirings and other Davenport schools personnel news from August 24 See the personnel items from the Aug. 24 agenda of the Davenport Community School District.
	Watch as Illinois State Senator speaks about energy and taxes at a town hall in Port Byron Illinois state Sens. Li Arellano Jr. and Neil Anderson held a joint legislative session update and town hall meeting in Port Byron on Monday.
	Rock Island fire chief will retire After 29 years of dedicated service to the City of Rock Island, Fire Chief Bob Graff has announced his retirement from the Rock Island Fire Department, effective Friday, Oct. 2, according to a news release. He was appointed fire chief on Jan. 9, 2023. Graff was hired as a firefighter in 1997. He was promoted [...]
	Moline nurse nominated for Daisy Award after emotional hospital separation What began as a routine 36-week pregnancy check-up quickly spiraled into an emergency delivery, leaving a Moline mother separated from her newborn child.
	SNAP enrollment drop strains local food pantries SNAP enrollment is declining nationwide, but local food pantries say the need for food assistance is not following the same trend.
	Hot and humid weather rolls on this week in the Quad Cities It's not often that the hottest week of the year falls in September, but that's the case this year in the Quad Cities! Tuesday's high was 95° and it looks just as hot Wednesday. With high humidity in place, it'll feel like it's about 105° Wednesday afternoon. The heat only lets up a little bit [...]
	Routine Check-up Turns Into Urgent Delivery: Moline Mother Nominated Nurse for Daisy Award After Emotional Hospital Separation Nurse receives Daisy Award after going above and beyond.
	Rock Island fire chief to retire Bob Graff is retiring after working with the Rock Island Fire Department for 29 years.
	Woman, son injured after driver fails to yield for motorcycle near Pleasant Valley High School The two vehicles did not collide, but the near crash caused the motorcycle to swerve and fall on its side, according to the sheriff's office.
	Clinton native, former LumberKing, promoted to MLB He is the second LumberKing to be promoted to the major leagues in the Prospect League era, officials said.
	Rock Island fire chief announces retirement The Rock Island Fire Chief announced his retirement on Tuesday.
	North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.
	Rock Island Fire Chief Bob Graff announces retirement effective Oct. 2 He was hired as a firefighter in 1997 and promoted through various roles until being named chief in 2023.
	Hinson, Turek address rising costs and farm pressures in Senate race Candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek share differing approaches to addressing inflation, farm costs, and trade in the Iowa U.S. Senate race.
	First-time mom nominates Trinity BirthPlace nurse for award after newborn reunion in NICU A first-time mom nominated a UnityPoint Health Trinity BirthPlace nurse for a DAISY Award after the nurse helped her reunite with her newborn baby in Iowa City.
	Harvest season nears in Iowa; Farm Rescue taking applications Less than 10% of Iowa corn acres have reached the mature stage as of the latest crop progress and condition report, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture anticipates some reports of harvested acres to appear in the next weekly report.
	9/11 remembrance ceremonies schedule for Quad Cities Here is a list of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies happening in the Quad Cities.
	Bright Lights and Boogie Nights raising money for the YWCA Quad Cities All the fun and festivities are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19 at Bally's Casino in Rock Island.
	Chicago-Quad Cities rail project gets six-year federal funding extension Federal funding for the Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project has been extended six years, but negotiations with Iowa Interstate Railroad remain.
	'Damage happened here.' In Marlon James' new novel, the violence has a point NPR's Juana Summers talks with award-winning author Marlon James about his new book, The Disappearers, the story of a brutal attack on a group of gay men in Jamaica and its aftermath.
	Davenport man to spend over 6 years in prison on drug and firearm charges A Davenport man will spend 6-and-a-half years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges.
	Gov. Reynolds warns of kratom risks, calls for total statewide ban Gov. Kim Reynolds and health officials warned Iowans about dangerous kratom products, citing 45 deaths and calling for a total ban.
	Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for possession of a firearm to further drug trafficking, possess with intent to distribute cocaine base On September 1, a Davenport man was sentenced to 78 months (6.5 years) in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and possession of a firearm in furtherance of his drug trafficking, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Public court documents show that Darnell Jermaine Garrett, 40, had [...]
	Labor day celebrations across the QCA Communities across the Quad Cities are celebrating Labor Day.
	Vibrant Arena, QC Storm agree to 10-year lease Vibrant Arena and the QC Storm agreed to a 10-year lease featuring ice system and arena upgrades, new Executive Director Rik Edgar announced.
	KWQC+ to preview college football season KWQC will host a special livestream previewing this year’s college football season.
	“The DAR: Hannah Caldwell Chapter Contributions to Davenport History,” September 13 Presented as the latest event in the German American Heritage Center's popular “Kaffee und Kuchen” series, The DAR, Hannah Caldwell Chapter Contributions to Davenport History will, on September 13, find Hannah Caldwell Chapter Regent Terri Putnam Toppler discussing the Daughters of the American Revolution, a nonprofit, non-political volunteer organization dedicated to education, historic preservation, and patriotism.
	“Memories of the Holocaust,” September 17 On September 17, a second-generation Holocaust speaker will share the remarkable story of her mother, Adela Goldberg, in the Moline Public Library program Memories of the Holocaust, Ruth Yablonsky speaking on one vital woman's life as a survivor, witness, and keeper of an important piece of history.
	“Germany: Year Zero,” September 16 With the third offering in its series directed and co-written by legendary director and Italian neorealist pioneer Roberto Rossellini, the German American Heritage Center continues its “The Lost Years of German Cinema: 1948-1963" film screenings with Germany, Year Zero, which enjoys a September 16 screening at Davenport venue The Last Picture House.
	“Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints, & Traditional Arts of Mexico,” September 12 through February 21 With the third-floor exhibition boasting masks, prints, sculpture, and other mediums reflecting the richness of traditional Mexican art forms, Mexican Roots: Masks, Prints, & Traditional Arts of Mexico will be on display at Davenport's Figge Art Museum September 12 through February 21, its fascinating works a celebration of the blending of Indigenous and European cultures that emerged after the Spanish conquest.
	Quad Cities schools cancel activities, dismiss early during extreme heat Davenport, Geneseo, and Rockridge school districts are canceling outdoor sports and dismissing early during First Alert Heat Days.
	“Rock of Ages,” September 16 through November 7 Described by Time Out New York as an “insanely fun mixtape musical” and by Variety as a show that “gleefully apes the worst excesses of the era's pole-dancing, crotch-grinding, big-hair-tossing movies,” the Broadway smash Rock of Ages enjoys a September 16 through November 7 run at Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, treating audiences to a celebration of 1980s chart-toppers that NY1 called “so cleverly staged and impressively performed that it's an irresistible, offbeat trip of a show that hits all the right notes.”
	City Circle Theatre Company's “Come from Away,” September 11 through 20 Lauded by the New York Times as a "big bearhug of a musical" in which "even the most stalwart cynics may have trouble staying dry-eyed," the Tony Award-winning Come from Away enjoys a September 11 through 22 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Presented by City Circle Theatre Company, this deeply moving entertainment is being staged in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and was hailed by Broadway World as "inspiring, funny, and kick-ass beautiful.”
	MLK Center hosts Soul of the City 2026 The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center presents Soul of the City 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration of community, culture and connection on Saturday, September 5th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Franklin Field, 1251-9th Street in Rock Island. The festivities start with the Soul of the City Parade at 10 a.m. The parade [...]
	Martina McBride, September 13 A country-music singing/songwriting legend with 14 Grammy nominations to her name, Martina McBride brings her eagerly awaited national tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on September 13, the neo-traditionalist talent beloved for smash hits including "Independence Day," "Blessed," and "Concrete Angel."
	Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, September 11 Touring in support of their most recent album Arcadia that was awarded four stars by The Guardian, the bluegrass and country talents of Alison Krauss & Union station, along with featured performer Jerry Douglas, bring their latest tour to Davenport's Adler Theatre on September 11, The Guardian stating that the recording delivers a "slick yet understated set drawing on old-time roots and more recent concerns."
	Night Ranger, September 17 A legendary glam-metal outfit whose first studio album Dawn Patrol debuted more than 40 years ago, the rockers of Night Ranger bring their national tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on September 17, the group revered for Billboard-charting hits including "Don't Tell Me You Love Me," "When You Close Your Eyes," and the immortal "Sister Christian."
	Lissie, September 16 Touring in support of her newly released EP Promises (Covers EP), and with her prior album Carving Canyons hailed by Forbes as “her best as well as her most mature work yet," lauded singer/songwriter and Rock Island native Lissie returns to the Quad Cities for a September 16 headlining concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel.
	Alma Russ, September 17 Lauded by Saving Country Music as "an amalgam of many great singers of country and roots interwoven into an original approach," singer/songwriter Alma Russ headlines a September 10 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Saving Country Music adding that you're likely to find the artist's music "stirring your very soul, sending flutters through your heart and shivers down your spine."
	The Bacon Brothers, September 12 Currently touring the country on their wildly popular "People of the World Tour" Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Bacon and his Golden Globe-winning brother and A-list actor Kevin bring their musical outfit The Bacon Brothers to Mt. Carroll's Rhythm Section Amphitheater on September 12, the siblings having spent more than three decades honing a unique blend of folk, rock, soul, and country they call “Forosoco.”
	Moline accepting applications for its Public Art Maintenance Program The program provides matching funds to help individuals or organizations repair, restore and maintain existing public artwork in Moline.
	First-time mom nominates Trinity BirthPlace nurse for national award after reuniting her with newborn in NICU A first-time mom nominated a UnityPoint Health Trinity BirthPlace nurse for a DAISY Award after the nurse helped her reunite with her newborn baby in Iowa City.
	Sleater-Kinney, September 16 Currently traveling the country on their eagerly awaited "The Flannel & the Fury Tour," the alternative rockers of Sleater-Kinney headline a September 16 concert event at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, Carrie Browenstein's and Corin Tucker's wildly popular outfit named by Sterogum's Tom Breihan, in 2015, "the greatest rock band of the past two decades."
	Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles, September 12 On September 12, a revered group of chart-topping, Grammy-winning rockers will be celebrated when Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center presents the tribute event Heartache Tonight: The Music of the Eagles, an evening of beloved, iconic hits sure to include such chart-toppers as "Hotel California," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Best of My Love," "One of These Nights," and, of course, "Heartache Tonight."
	Jens Korndörfer, September 13 A lauded German-American organist regularly invited to perform and teach at prestigious venues and festivals around the world, Jens Korndörfer will be showcased in a special recital at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on September 13, his performance held in institution's sixth-annual John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series.
	Vibrant Arena and QC Storm agree to 10-year lease extension Vibrant Arena at The MARK and the Quad City Storm hockey team announced a new 10-year lease agreement on Tuesday morning, Sept. 1.

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