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Thursday, November 5th, 2026
	River Landings This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.As romantic and as mythic as the Mississippi River is, the names of towns sprinkled along its banks are fairly…
	Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
	Amazon offers Thanksgiving dinner for $25 You can get everything you need for the big day delivered to your door with the $25 Amazon Thanksgiving dinner.
	The South flexes political power in midterms, sets regional influence in 2028 election Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.
	Bob Dylan comes knockin' on pope's door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican The American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief.
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
	Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 years in prison Wong was sentenced for his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law, in a case that critics say reflects the crackdown on the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.
	3 Scott county voting precincts to be audited Auditor Kerri Tompkins said voting machines at precincts D22, D54 and B53 had intermittent issues in getting a ballot reject code.
	Register to win tickets to opening night of Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars Three winners will be selected to receive 4 tickets to opening night on December 3rd.
	New special education school in Kewanee brings students closer to the services they need About two dozen students started attending Wings Academy in September, but until it opened, they had to travel up to an hour to get the same services.
	No major injuries after 11-year-old struck by vehicle in Silvis Silvis Police Chief Gene Karzin said the child did not have any major injuries. It happened near George O. Barr Elementary School.
	Resident displaced, cat killed in Moline house fire The fire broke out in the 2400 block of 45th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
	Clinton State of the City: Optimism about investments Clinton mayor Scott Maddasion expressed optimism about investments in the local economy during his State of the City speech. Maddasion referred to the Atlas Roofing project specficially. The facility should be operational early in 2027. The roofing company plans to bring 150 jobs to Clinton with the $224 million investment. Maddasion also talked about the [...]
	FCI Thomson's satellite prison camp set to permanently close FCI Thomson's satellite prison camp will permanently close. According to a release from FCI Thomson: On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Federal Correctional Institution Thomson in Thomson, Illinois announced its adjacent minimum security satellite camp will no longer house inmates. The satellite facility will remain in operation and will be repurposed for staffing and administrative [...]
	Mississippi Drive closure remains in effect as engineers evaluate stabilization options Mississippi Drive will remain closed while the City of Muscatine continues to evaluate hillside failure along the bluff and determine the safest option to reopen the roadway, according to a news release from the city. The city has engaged a geotechnical engineer through Stanley Consultants to assess conditions along the bluff and provide recommendations for [...]
	Buyers gain breathing room as Quad Cities housing market shifts After several years of intense competition, the the team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors say our local market is starting to cool off to more 'normal' levels.
	Scott County campgrounds to close for season Beginning Nov. 9, all campgrounds at West Lake and Buffalo Shores will be closed for the season, according to a news release from Scott County Conservation. Additionally, Gate 1 Road at West Lake Park will close for Phase 2 of a road improvement project. During this phase of road construction, access to facilities within Gate [...]
	UnityPoint Health Cup raises $120,000 for Trinity Health Foundation Trinity Health Foundation recently celebrated the success of the 2026 UnityPoint Health Cup with a check presentation recognizing the $120,000 raised through this year’s event, a news release says. Funds raised will benefit Trinity’s Area of Greatest Need Fund, providing support for things like new technology or medical equipment that can enhance patient care, facility [...]
	John Deere moves small planter production from Moline to Iowa, expects minimal local job impact John Deere is shifting small planter production from Moline to Paton, Iowa, with leadership saying local employee impacts will be handled through attrition.
	Voters fail to support general obligation bond for DeWitt school district The Central DeWitt Community School District has issued a statement after Tuesday's election in which voters failed to support a general obligation bond. "Thank you to everyone who voted in Tuesday’s election, and to all who took the time to learn about the Connected Campus plan, ask questions, and share their views. We are especially [...]
	One person displaced, one cat deceased in Moline house fire A Moline house fire that left one resident displaced and one cat deceased is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
	Parents of individuals with disabilities invited to free learning series in Quad Cities On Nov. 12 The Arc of the QCA is hosting its fall Parent Learning Series, diving into Medicaid changes, beneficiary designations and emotional regulation skills.
	City of Rock Island plans annual 'Snow Road-eo' training for snowplow drivers The City’s Public Works Department holds a training every year to prepare snowplow drivers for navigating city roads during inclement weather. This year, the training will be 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Public Works Municipal Services Building, 100 6th Ave. The Snow Road-eo includes competition among public works employees to prepare them for [...]
	Davenport woman pleads guilty in child endangerment case She pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated misdemeanor child endangerment on Oct. 28, and her sentencing hearing is scheduled for Nov. 18.
	11-year-old hit by vehicle in Silvis Silvis Police Chief Gene Karzin said the child did not have any major injuries. It happened near George O. Barr Elementary School.
	QCA Sea Scouts enjoy canoe trip along Mississippi River to Towhead Island Quad-City area Sea Scouts recently took a 13-mile canoe trip along the Mississippi River, camping overnight on Towhead Island while building outdoor skills, teamwork, and leadership, a news release says. The Sea Scouts began their adventure at the Riverview Boat Launch in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve, paddling to Towhead Island. Along the way, the group [...]
	Veterans Voices: Don Arns Guns and missiles are among the weapons used to defend the country since its inception. The work to keep those tools in good condition and well supplied is done by people like Don Arns, who joined the military right out of high school. He served in a different branch than his father did. "The only [...]
	Thousands of pounds of food donated for Student Hunger Drive High schools across the Quad Cities wrapped up weeks of fundraising and food collection as weigh-in day arrived for the annual Student Hunger Drive.
	Child suffers minor injuries when struck by vehicle in Silvis A girl walking home from school suffered minor injuries when she was struck by a vehicle as she walked home from George O. Barr Elementary School in Silvis.
	Food delivered to River Bend Food Bank in annual Student Hunger Drive The total amount of food collected will be announced at the Finale Rally on Thursday night.
	Cat dies in Moline house fire A cat died in a house fire Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release from the Moline Fire Department. The fire started shortly before 4:15 p.m. to the structure fire in the 2400 block of 4th Street. Fire crews saw smoke and flame coming from the single-story, single-family home, and brought the fire under control [...]
	11-year-old girl hit by vehicle near Silvis elementary school An 11-year-old girl was hurt after she was hit by a vehicle near a Silvis elementary school Wednesday afternoon.
	Six arrested in Kewanee on methamphetamine, other charges Six people were arrested following in Kewanee following an investigation intomethamphetamine-related activity. According to a release from the Kewanee Police Department, the Kewanee Police Department Street Crime Unit, Kewanee Police Department Patrol Division, Black Hawk Area Task Force andHenry County SWAT executed a search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Payson St. [...]
	Moline house fire displaces resident, kills cat The fire broke out in the 2400 block of 45th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
	Lee County Board of Supervisors hold Q&A over proposed steel mill Watch live coverage starting at 6pm.
	Public meeting scheduled in Fort Madison on proposed Mesabi Metallics steel plant The board will present the latest details surrounding ongoing negotiations with Mesabi Metallics.
	Arc of the Quad Cities hosting session for parents of kids with disabilities The next Parent Learning Series session takes place on Nov. 12 at Black Hawk College.
	Satellite camp at Thomson prison will no longer house inmates The satellite facility will be repurposed for administrative use, with staffing at the prison to remain unaffected, according to a Bureau of Prisons news release.
	Mielke waits until all votes are counted before conceding to Democratic challenger Drue Mielke wants all votes counted, including mail-in ballots, before he decides whether to concede to James Mountain or request a recount.
	Illinois: Democrats sweep statewide races, expand already-historic supermajorities Illinois’ constitutional offices will all remain in Democratic hands, though the state will have a new U.S. senator and state comptroller.
	Iowa midterm turnout reaches 63%, highest in 30 years Iowa’s midterm turnout was 63%, the highest in 30 years, with more than 1.3 million people casting ballots. Democrats won the governor’s race, the U.S. Senate race and three of four U.S. House seats.
	Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know! Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases: JEREMIAH DANIELS, 25, 5'9, 150 pounds, brown eyes, black hair. Wanted by Scott County Sheriffs Office for sex offender registration violation 2nd or sub [...]
	Iowa Republicans’ legislative majorities shrink in 2026 elections In the Iowa Senate, Republicans currently hold a 32-17 majority, with one vacancy — already a decrease from the GOP supermajority elected to the chamber in 2024.
	$33.7M Central DeWitt school bond referendum rejected by voters If the measure had been approved, the money would have brought all the district's students to the same campus.
	Wednesday last chance to weigh in on plans to replace Centennial Bridge Wednesday is the last day for the public to weigh in on plans for the replacement of the Centennial Bridge.
	How's the real estate market in the Quad Cities? Chris Beason of Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors joined The Current to discuss major changes among buyers and sellers, the effects of high interest rates and more.
	Scott County key in victories for Iowa Dems All told, Democrats flipped Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat and all three congressional districts previously held by Republicans
	How well did polls predict the blue wave? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Anna Greenberg, a Democratic pollster, about what polls captured (and underestimated) after Democrats performed stronger than expected in midterm elections.
	Freight House Fall Harvest Festival has fun for all The Freight House Farmers Market’s annual Fall Harvest Festival will be Nov. 7 – 8, featuring a weekend full of family activities, local shopping, seasonal foods and entertainment. Hours on Saturday, Nov. 7 are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hours on Sunday Nov. 8 are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Freight House is located [...]
	5th Ave. Flea to hold grand opening Thursday in downtown Moline A new vintage and thrift market is bringing a unique shopping experience to downtown Moline.
	Where voters stand on state ballot measures, from abortion to LGBTQ rights to guns Voters in dozens of states considered 146 statewide ballot measures this midterm cycle, on topics spanning LGBTQ rights, wealth taxes, abortion, redistricting, guns and more.
	Rahm Emanuel maps out a vision for what Democrats can achieve after taking Congress NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former congressman and Obama advisor Rahm Emanuel about what Democrats' strategy should be, now that they'll soon control both houses of Congress.
	Police find 43 grams of meth, 2 guns in Kewanee home, 6 arrested Six people were arrested after police found 43 grams of meth, 2 guns and more during a search of a Kewanee home Monday.
	UAW responds after John Deere announces Iowa plant closures On Wednesday, John Deere announced it will be closing its Ottumwa and Clarion factories and relocating some production from Moline.
	NelsonCorp: Dow Jones up, some stocks down after midterms The Dow Jones Industrial has been up over 1500 points for most of Wednesday, even briefly climbing to over 1600 points after Democrats took control of the House and Senate in the midterm election. David Nelson, CFP, CLU, CHFC and president and CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom [...]
	Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
	FCI Thomson satellite camp to no longer house inmates A satellite facility for the Federal Correction Institution in Thomson, Illinois, will no longer house inmates.
	Scott County Auditor to hold administrative audits in 3 voting precincts Auditor Kerri Tompkins said voting machines at precincts D22, D54 and B53 had intermittent issues in getting a ballot reject code.
	FCI Thomson will no longer house inmates at satellite camp, BOP says According to the Bureau of Prisons, the camp currently has 156 inmates.
	Voters reject Central DeWitt School District's $33.7 million bond referendum Around 70% of voters rejected the measure; if approved, the $33.7 million bond would been used to consolidate the school levels under one roof.
	It was a big night for doctors to win seats in Congress, riding the blue wave Historically, most physicians who served in the House or Senate have been Republicans. In the next Congress, physicians who are Democrats made significant gains.
	Public comment period closes Wednesday for Centennial Bridge replacement Project officials are accepting public comments through Nov. 4 as planning continues for a replacement of the 85-year-old Route 67 crossing.
	Scott County to audit three precincts after machine issues Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins said the county will audit three precincts in Davenport and Bettendorf. "It is possible the results are accurate; however, it is important to confirm," Tompkins said.
	Voters shoot down $12M Chadwick-Milledgeville bond referendum If it had passed, the funds would have gone towards a major addition to the district's building.
	Navajo voters hop tractors, make extraordinary efforts to vote after widespread flooding Four weeks of flooding washed out roads and sent thousands fleeing their homes on the Navajo Reservation. But many worked hard to get to polling places and voting day became part of the recovery process.
	Herbert Blomstedt, conductor of great orchestras for seven decades, dies at 99 Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into his 90s.
	3 Scott County precincts to be audited after machine issues Three precincts in Scott County will undergo an Administrative Audit on Thursday.
	Voters shoot down $33.7M Central DeWitt school bond referendum If the measure had been approved, the money would have brought all students to the same campus.
	Administrative audit scheduled for 3 Scott County precincts Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins has announced there will be an Administrative Audit for three precincts: D22 (Seventh Day Adventist School), D54 (YWCA) and B53 (TBK Sports Complex). There were intermittent issues with the DS200 machines in getting a Ballot Reject Code and an ES&S (Election Systems & Software) company representative worked with auditor staff [...]
	Quad Cities Democratic watch parties celebrate major party wins Quad Cities Democrats filled exultant election watch parties in Rock Island and Bettendorf Tuesday night, Nov. 3, to celebrate their party’s victories up and down the 2026 ballots.
	Culture Bright Winter Series brings holiday fun to QCs The 2026 Culture Bright Winter Series, which runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 20, promises a garden-wide silent disco, a Redstone Room turned pink and a new train ride at venues around the Quad Cities. Click here for event details, ticket links and reservation information. Admission and reservation requirements vary by event and separate tickets [...]
	Warren, Henderson county voters approve advisory measures to explore forming a new state Voters in two western Illinois counties voted by wide margins on Tuesday in favor of exploring whether downstate counties should separate from Cook County to create a new state.
	Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to deliver.
	John Deere planning to close 2 Iowa plants Deere said it plans to close its factories in Ottumwa and Clarion.
	Unofficial 2026 midterm election results for Iowa and Illinois Unofficial election results for the 30 counties in the WVIK listening area with contested races.
	Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
	FULL \| Rob Sand delivers victory speech in 2026 Iowa governor's race Sand’s victory represents a shift in Iowa political power, putting an end to 15 years of Republican leadership in the state's top office.
	FULL \| Josh Turek delivers victory speech in 2026 Iowa race for US Senate Josh Turek has successfully flipped Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat blue, marking the first time a Democrat has held the office since Tom Harkin.
	FULL \| Sarah Trone Garriott delivers victory speech in 2026 US House race Trone Garriott defeated incumbent Rep. Zach Nunn, who held the seat for two terms, and flipped Iowa's 3rd Congressional District for the first time since 2022.
	‘Won’t sugarcoat it’: Scott Co. GOP says blue wave hit hard Party leaders noted that midterm elections are often hard on the party in power, but said local Republicans still delivered important wins.
	Getting to Know Our Quad Cities Weekend Anchor Gavin Waidelich Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast. Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff. In this episode [...]
	Deere to move small planter production from Seeding Works Changes in manufacturing operations at John Deere means some production will be moved from the Quad Cities. A news release from the company said it has announced steps that will strengthen its U.S. manufacturing operations and continue positioning the company for long-term growth. The changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity [...]
	Back in the majority, Democrats have plans for a long list of Trump investigations Democrats will have the ability to subpoena records and compel individuals to testify. The Epstein files, Elon Musk, the Iran war and Trump's business interests may all come under the microscope.
	ELECTION RESULTS: Brenna Bird concedes to Nate Willems in Attorney General race The race had not been called as of Wednesday morning, but Willems led the vote by a slim majority with 97% of the votes in.
	Gov. Reynolds congratulates Governor-elect Sand Outgoing Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds congratulated the man who will replace her.
	FULL \| Zach Lahn concedes in Iowa Governor race Lahn's loss gives Democrats the Iowa Governor's seat for the first time in nearly two decades.
	'I was partying too much': Jordan Firstman knows firsthand about being a 'Club Kid' Firstman's new film is about a gay party promoter whose life is upended when he discovers he has a young son. "Arlo teaches Peter to grow up, and I think Peter teaches Arlo to be a kid," he says.
	Bettendorf man accused of stealing more than $20,000 from apartment over several years More than $20,000 disappeared from envelopes inside a Bettendorf apartment over several years. Now a 57-year-old man faces felony charges.
	Eagles and Ivories brings ragtime to Muscatine Enjoy some of the nation’s premiere ragtime artists at the 33rd Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Fest in Muscatine. Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Fest takes place January 14–17 at a variety of venues around the city. This year’s festival includes internationally acclaimed artists like The Saint Louis Stompers, Andy Schumm, Jeff Barnhart, Anne Barnhart and the [...]
	John Deere to close factory in Ottumwa John Deere is making major changes to its manufacturing sites, including closing its Ottumwa factory.
	Gas prices fall nearly 15 cents in the Quad-Cities, averaging $4.21 per gallon Average gasoline prices in the Quad-Cities have fallen 14.8 cents per gallon in last week, averaging $4.21 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 200 stations in Quad-Cities.
	FULL \| Zach Nunn concedes in US House race Nunn served as representative for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District since 2022 when he defeated incumbent Cindy Axne.
	Three things to know: Nov. 4, 2026 Loading day for 40th annual student hunger drive, Moline Fire Department highlights free smoke alarm installation program and an update on the forecast.
	Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
	Christina Bohannan wins election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District The Democratic challenger unseated Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who defeated Bohannan in two previous elections.
	Rock Island Downtown Library schedules toddler, big-kid raves with techno beats The Rock Island Public Library has the beat, with toddler and kid rave parties on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Rock Island Downtown Library. Families can put on their dancing shoes for a fun time raving to familiar tunes with a techno beat. The toddler rave, for kids ages two to five, will be held at [...]
	Judge accepts Bettendorf man’s guilty pleas to child sex abuse materials charges A Scott County judge accepted a Bettendorf man’s guilty pleas to three felony child sex abuse materials possession counts.
	World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.
	The world is reacting to the Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
	The world is reacting to the Democrats' sweeping midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
	Cooling down for several days After a long stretch of warmer than average temperatures, it'll start feeling like early November again. We're not done with the rain just yet. Here's your full 7-day forecast.

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