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Sunday, July 12th, 2026
	Mercado on Fifth bounces back with packed crowds after weather postponement Meta Description (140 Characters) Mercado on Fifth returned Sunday in downtown Moline after weather delayed its weekly kickoff.
	Hundreds of Pokémon Go players gather at Vanderveer Park ‘hot spot’ for global festival Hundreds of Pokémon Go players gathered at Davenport's Vanderveer Park on Sunday to celebrate the global festival and enjoy free outdoor activities.
	Geneseo steps back in time with vintage baseball The Geneseo Historical Museum hosted vintage 1860s-style baseball games and unveiled a new exhibit showcasing local baseball history and artifacts.
	Crews respond to Rock Island house fire No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
	Arthur Murray Dance Studio to hold event to recover after break-in The Break-In to Dance Fundraiser is open to students and the public Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30.
	Lemonade For a Cause raises over $9,400 for Muscatine shelter A Muscatine shelter is getting a big donation thanks to a local lemonade stand. Lemonade For a Cause donates all its proceeds to the Muscatine Center for Social Action domestic violence shelter. This year, the stand raised over $9,400. Over the last five years, the stand has generated almost $36,000 for the shelter. In 2025, [...]
	Christmas in July bike ride raises money to put more kids on two wheels Riders of all ages pedaled through the Quad Cities on Sunday for the annual Christmas in July Bike Tour, with every dollar raised helping more children receive a bike this Christmas.
	How long flags will fly at half-staff for Sen. Lindsey Graham President Trump ordered flags to be lowered Sunday following the death of Sen. Graham.
	More hot weather coming this week After a fairly comfortable weekend with temperatures staying close to normal in the mid 80s, the heat is making a return for next week. More temperatures in the 90s are expected throughout this upcoming week and even into next weekend with feels like temperatures possibly hitting the triple digits. So far this year we have [...]
	Crews put out heavy flames at Rock Island house fire Firefighters responded to a residential fire in Rock Island on Saturday. The sole occupant escaped safely, and the cause remains under investigation.
	Crews battle evening Rock Island house fire No injuries were reported following a Rock Island house fire. According to a release from the City of Rock Island, the Rock Island Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 500 block of 19th Ave. July 11 6:38 p.m. Crews encountered a 1 1/2-story home with heavy fire from both the [...]
	Rock Island firefighters extinguish house fire; no injuries reported A resident escaped safely after a house fire in Rock Island Saturday evening. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the cause remains under investigation.
	Iowa, Illinois leaders remember Graham Meta Description (146 Characters) U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has passed away at age 71 after a sudden illness. Leaders across the nation pay tribute to his legacy and leadership.
	Colona Fire Department battles abandoned house fire Friday The home was located along Illinois Highway 84. No injuries were reported.
	No injuries reported in Rock Island fire on 19th Avenue on Saturday A fire on 19th Avenue in Rock Island on Saturday caused no injuries, according to the Rock Island Fire Department.
	Trump Accounts explained \| News 8 This Week - July 12, 2026 The White House and a financial expert explain the new Trump Accounts program. Plus, what Sony's move away from physical games means for players.
	Knox County Fair celebrates 175th anniversary as Illinois’ oldest fair The Knox County Fair in Knoxville celebrates its 175th anniversary this week. Discover the history and events behind the oldest fair in Illinois.
	Walcott Truckers Jamboree wraps up at Iowa 80 Truck Stop, next year’s dates announced Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree wraps up at Iowa 80 Truck Stop. Learn about the event's historic origins and see the dates announced for next year.
	Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people, officials say Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the pub in the northern part of the Thai capital.
	Crews respond to partial brick facade collapse at Moline restaurant Emergency crews are on the scene of a partial building collapse in Moline at Cisco’s Mexican Restaurant.
	Toronto police looking for suspects after deadly shooting at festival At least two people are dead and at least four people are injured after a shooting on Saturday night at a festival celebrating Latin culture in Canada's biggest city.
	What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak hitting more than half of U.S. states A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.
	Des Moines County man charged after allegedly striking bicyclist, leaving the scene A Middletown man is charged after deputies say he struck a bicyclist with his truck in Des Moines County and left without stopping to help.
	4 the Record Web Extra: Rise of Democratic Socialists within Democratic Party hit mostly solid blue districts Party unity is crucial for Democrats and Republicans this election year. Both are in a battle to see who winds up in control of Congress next year. We talked about the rift President Trump is having with Senate Republicans last week. Democrats have their own problems. Traditional Democrats are seeing a surge of Democratic Socialists [...]
	Clucking egg prices as of 7/10/26 Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2026, compared to where prices are now. To see the price, click on the video above. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and [...]
	Iowa poised to follow Trump Administration on quest for rooting out Medicaid fraud Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order almost two weeks ago to create the Iowa Medicaid fraud task force. Attorney General Brenna Bird will be the chair. The clear goal is to find and get rid of any waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicaid system. The governor gave the task force six months to [...]
	Key to Illinois artificial intelligence regulations could be independent safety reviews Illinois' governor signed some of the toughest regulations on artificial intelligence into law. Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law.There are several provisions to this. It requires large AI developers to to publish their safety practices and report significant safety incidents that could hurt the state within 72 hours of [...]
	State law requiring prenatal instruction videos is intended to indoctrinate, not educate South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden prepares to sign three anti-abortion bills into law on March 20, 2026, at the Alpha Center in Sioux Falls. Also pictured, from left, are state Sen. Tamara Grove, R-Lower Brule, Alpha Center founder Leslee Unruh, House Speaker Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids, Rep. Les Heinemann, R-Flandreau, Rep. Jon Hughes, R-Sioux Falls, and Dale Bartscher of South Dakota Right to Life. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)South Dakota House Bill 1313 is a coyote in sheep’s clothing. The legislation requires public schools to show students “age-appropriate and research-based” videos about prenatal development. But it gives off an odor of mendacity, of deceit. In the movie version of Tennessee Williams’ iconic 1955 play about a dysfunctional mid-century Southern planter family, “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” patriarch Big Daddy tries to school his eldest son, Brick, on the underhanded, deceitful realities of the world and his own family: “What’s that smell in this room? Didn’t you notice it, Brick? Didn’t you notice a powerful and obnoxious odor of mendacity in this room? There ain’t nothin’ more powerful than the odor of mendacity.” State board approves options for prenatal videos in schools, including one from anti-abortion group There’s a whiff of that in HB 1313, which the South Dakota House overwhelmingly passed, 52-10, on Feb. 12, the Senate approved by an equally lopsided margin, 31-3, on March 3, and Gov. Larry Rhoden signed on March 20. The law took effect July 1, after the state Board of Education Standards on June 23 approved, 7-0, two 3-minute videos and one 42-minute film that comply with the law: “Baby Olivia,” produced by the anti-abortion group Live Action; “How a Human Embryo Develops into a Fetus” by Encyclopedia Britannica; and “The Biology of Prenatal Development” by nonprofit, nonpartisan The Endowment for Human Development. Tellingly, the law prohibits videos developed by abortion-rights groups. This implicitly reveals that the Legislature deliberately chose not to teach the state’s elementary and secondary school children the whole story of human reproduction, including its sexual precedents and real-world consequences. Sex-ed is not mandated in South Dakota. After the state Board of Education’s action, Gov. Rhoden emphasized “Human life is sacred, and our students deserve to learn what human life looks like even before a baby is born. … By educating our students on the dignity of human life, we will continue to protect the unborn for generations to come.” Yet, opponents of the law voiced concern about the accuracy of computer-generated imagery (CGI) used in the videos. Samantha Chapman of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said that “the depiction in the videos and the medical community’s standards are misaligned.” “[The videos include] CGI imagery that grossly misrepresents the sizes and different developmental stages during pregnancy and gestation. They are not medically accurate; they use terminology that is not medically accurate, and they use a different system for dating the pregnancy than what you know obstetricians and gynecologists will use when you are pregnant, and you go see your doctor,” Chapman said. “They are now, instead, getting ideologically driven propaganda.” Although the law purports to better educate students on human gestation, it actually — this is the mendacious part — appears to be purposely hiding from students the full context of human behavior and moral calculation surrounding that natural, physical process. That means there’s nothing in the videos on the broad diversity of human sexuality (homosexuality, transsexuality, etc.), on sex itself (also “prenatal”), which leads to fertilization, to the many significant and often dangerous complications of pregnancy, and to the often compelling, defensible reasons women choose to end their pregnancies with abortions. These include severe birth defects, risk to the mother, lack of resources to raise a child once born, and practical difficulties of adoption. This adult squeamishness concerning sexuality characterizes South Dakota in recent years. Although a 1996 dissertation by Aleene Golis at South Dakota State University — “Adult Attitudes Regarding Sex Education in South Dakota Schools” — found that 88.8% of the respondents in her study supported sex education in schools, the state in 2026 still does not mandate it, leaving it up to individual districts to decide. The prenatal development videos now required in state schools do not teach students the actual behavioral precedents that bring zygotes, fetuses and birthed babies into existence in the first place, or what babies’ final arrival fully portends for the parents and society at large. But abstinence instruction — long debunked as ineffective — is mandated under state law requiring “character development instruction.” So, the new government-mandated videos were selected, it appears, not to fully educate, but to implant the images of computer-generated beautiful, vulnerable zygotes and fetuses in kids’ minds as a shame-inducing bulwark against future abortions. That’s the mendacity, the deceit. Otherwise, sex-ed would be as robust and comprehensive in our schools today as it is in 36 other states and the District of Columbia. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Courtesy of South Dakota Searchlight
	Davenport mayor focused on expanding development in west end of city Davenport iss focused on building blocks - not the childhood toys - but expanding the city in a variety of ways. Those plans came through during Mayor Jason Gordon's State of the City address a few weeks ago. That involves utilizing the city's $271.5 million budget to improve infrastructure like streets and sewers. Gordon is [...]
	Abandoned home destroyed in overnight Colona fire An abandoned Colona home was destroyed in an overnight fire Friday. No injuries were reported as investigators work to determine the cause.
	School board preview: Technology, policy updates on this week's agendas Here's what to watch as the Davenport and Pleasant Valley school boards meet this week, from technology purchases to policy reviews.
	China Cafe Davenport now open on Tuesdays After nearly six years, a Chinese restaurant is now open on Tuesdays.
	Lock 14 Kitchen opens in Moline A new shared commercial kitchen space built for local makers where they can grow.
	MARK-TO-MARKET: FIFA World Cup fever invades North America FIFA estimates its 2026 World Cup will deliver a record $8.9 billion in revenues, up 53.4% from its 2022 tournament.
	4 key concerns for U.S. defense and aerospace sectors in 2026 (BPT) - Key takeawaysThe U.S. aerospace and defense industry needs a skilled workforce, supply chain resilience and continual innovation to remain competitive on the global stage.A new white paper from the Washington Post Creative Group and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) examined four key pillars of today's defense and aerospace sector: workforce development, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and innovation.States are taking on a bigger role in U.S. defense and national security in 2026.Michigan leads the way, modeling a robust workforce, solid manufacturing infrastructure, top research institutions and a legacy of innovation.2026 is a year of challenges and change for the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors. Facing massive growth and shifting needs, many organizations in the industry are evaluating their goals and looking for new ways to stay competitive.A new white paper from the Washington Post Creative Group in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) surveyed 150 senior U.S. leaders in defense and aerospace, manufacturing and industrial products and engineering or supply chain logistics.The biggest industry concerns are contained in these four pillars:Workforce developmentInfrastructureAdvanced manufacturingInnovation"Across all four pillars, ecosystem-level readiness matters as much as any individual advantage," said Col. John T. Gutierrez, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), executive director of Michigan's Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI). "Weaknesses in one area can undermine strength in another."At a time when the U.S. aerospace and defense industry relies on states more than ever, these pillars also define regional competitiveness.What's influencing defense and aerospace sectors in 2026?The white paper revealed the main factors shaping the competitiveness of the defense and aerospace sector, and how they impact decisions on where to invest and scale operations.1. Location and workforce development Survey respondents cite workforce availability as a crucial factor in new location decisions. An overwhelming 9 in 10 executives (90%) report difficulty recruiting employees for today's defense needs.The survey also finds 51% of AI roles and 50% of advanced manufacturing roles are hard to fill across the sector. Cybersecurity recruiting difficulty is twice as high in defense as in other sectors, due to regulatory and security requirements."A defense-ready workforce is technically skilled, security-cleared or clearable, digitally fluent and trained in manufacturing and engineering disciplines underpinning many modern systems," said Gutierrez.2. State-level modern infrastructure Over half the survey respondents (52%) state the importance of a modern regional infrastructure to the aerospace and defense industry, while 45% cite access to research institutions. Access to AI-enabled testing ranges was also cited by 57% of respondents.Infrastructure at the state level is crucial for growth: Nearly one-third (31%) say infrastructure and connectivity constraints are factors influencing defense manufacturers' new-location choices.3. Localized, advanced manufacturing capabilitiesThe defense and aerospace industry relies on advanced manufacturing, including automation, computer numerical control (CNC) and robotics. It's key for these manufacturing capabilities to be localized to help reduce supply chain strain and weak spots during unpredictable times.Nearly all executives (98%) say they're actively preparing for supply chain localization or reshoring during today's near-unanimous call to reshore American defense production. In the survey, 73% identify advanced manufacturing as a strategic asset, and 53% are actively investing in supply chain technology.Today's U.S. defense industry widely prioritizes supply chain resilience — over cost and production output — as the workforce crisis deepens. This reflects a fundamental shift in how defense and aerospace leaders define competitiveness.For years, manufacturers optimized supply chains around cost, speed and efficiency. In a sector where disruption can affect mission readiness, that model is no longer enough. Defense leaders seek localized supply chains to help them shorten development cycles while reducing risks like geopolitical uncertainty, material shortages, cyberattacks and demand spikes.4. Innovation and access to research institutionsInnovation has always been a hallmark of defense and aerospace, but innovation itself is changing, with a new emphasis on applied research and development. Innovation is increasingly judged by its ability to move from concept to capability.Survey respondents consistently value modern regional infrastructure (52%) and access to research institutions (45%) as the strongest contributors to innovation environments, indicating the importance of coordinated partnerships and infrastructure. Access to R&D and university or industry research partnerships is ranked as important by 82% of respondents.What role do states play in defense and national security?The U.S. is in the midst of a localization and reshoring drive. But defense and aerospace supply chains face unique constraints, requirements and challenges that are crucial for states to understand if they want to contribute to the industry.The Department of Defense (DoD) increasingly looks to states as proactive strategic partners in national security, evaluating regions by their individual assets and how effectively their systems work together. A defense-ready state offers something no single company can: a coherent, integrated industrial ecosystem capable of supporting missions from ideation through production."Defense readiness is a system-level challenge, and states are the connective tissue that binds together suppliers, infrastructure, workforce, research institutions and testing environments," added Gutierrez. A defense-ready state offers something no single company can: a coherent, integrated industrial ecosystem capable of supporting missions from ideation through production.Michigan offers a practical example of what today's model requires: a region where commercial manufacturing strength, defense suppliers, research institutions and testing infrastructure are part of one coordinated industrial system.Michigan is home to over 4,000 defense-aligned companies, over 900 aerospace suppliers and two of the U.S. Army's critical commands: Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) and Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle System Center (GVSC), placing the state at the center of ground vehicle design, engineering and procurement.Major defense manufacturers include General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems and American Rheinmetall, while a 12-university National Security Consortium aligns academic research directly to DoD priorities.The state also supports multi-domain testing — land, air, maritime, space and cyber — in a single state through the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), Camp Grayling and Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This is critical, as 88% of defense leaders say regional innovation corridors where R&D, manufacturing and testing are co-located are vital to their strategy.The Michigan ODAI connects this ecosystem by guiding defense businesses through certification, funding access and DoD market entry.For defense and aerospace companies aiming to invest or expand, Michigan offers a skilled workforce, a strong academic base and assets that are increasingly organized around resilient, integrated readiness.Download the white paper, and learn more about Michigan's aerospace and defense readiness at MichiganBusiness.org.
	Local government this week: Data center ordinance, fire talks, mental health Here's what's on this week's local government agendas, from Clinton's proposed data center ordinance to fire service talks and mental health initiatives.
	Could fish be a secret ingredient for rice farmers to avoid disease and make more money? Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.
	A promising tale from Senegal of fish, rice .... and dangerous worms Farmers in Senegal are welcoming fish into their rice paddies. The hope is they'll fertilize the crop, be a source of food ... and eat the snails that carry parasitic worms.
	Arkansas’ new work requirements come at a hard moment for state’s fragile healthcare system (FS Productions/Getty Images)Arkansas’ brief experiment with Medicaid work requirements several years ago showed health policy researchers the real-world implications of an idea long championed by conservatives. Researchers’ findings were strikingly consistent. The requirements didn’t boost employment as promised and led to an uptick in the state’s uninsured. Now state leaders are about to try the requirements again, but this time they’re doing it as the state’s healthcare system faces even greater strain. Arkansas officials have begun what they call a “soft launch” of the requirements that are taking effect next year under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump. The state is checking to see if people using Medicaid thanks to the expansion meet the work requirements, though those requirements don’t take effect until January. No one will lose coverage before the requirements take effect, and state Medicaid officials say the six-month window gives Arkansas a chance to test its processes for verifying eligibility. Let us know what you think... The test run appears to be aimed at addressing one of the biggest complaints about Arkansas’ requirement. The first attempt was plagued with confusion and bureaucratic hurdles before it was blocked by a federal judge. But even if Arkansas remedies that problem from the first go-round, it can’t change what researchers found last time when 18,000 people lost coverage. Those problems were laid out in several reports examining the requirement’s rollout, especially a New England Journal of Medicine analysis in 2019. That analysis found a significant increase in uninsured adults, and no signs the requirement created workforce gains. “We found no significant changes in employment associated with the policy, and more than 95% of persons who were targeted by the policy already met the requirement or should have been exempt,” the study said. What’s different now is Arkansas expects even more people to be affected, with state officials estimating as many as 42,000 people using Medicaid under the expansion set to lose their coverage. Those numbers will only add to the state’s healthcare woes. And it comes at a precarious time for the state’s medical providers, with hospitals around the state scaling back services in recent months. The cutbacks in varying parts of the state are fueled by low reimbursements for hospitals. The strain is particularly acute in rural Arkansas. The state leads the nation in percentage of rural hospitals vulnerable to closure. Labor and delivery services continue to disappear from Arkansas communities, with some needing to drive more than an hour to give birth. The state keeps struggling with a shortage of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Adding to the uncertainty is the news last week that Centene, one of two insurers on the state’s Medicaid expansion, plans to leave the program in January. Every person who loses Medicaid coverage doesn’t stop needing medical care. If history is any example, many of them will just be uninsured, and that raises the risk of even more uncompensated care costs for Arkansas’ hospitals. Eight years ago, Arkansas hadn’t undergone the real-world lessons it learned the hard way about the consequences of work requirements. Instead of learning from that experiment, the state may be on the verge of getting some even harder lessons about what creating even more uninsured people does to a healthcare system on the brink. Courtesy of Arkansas Advocate
	The Voyage of the Virginia This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.On May 10, 1823, at about noon, a small sternwheel steamboat drew within sight of Fort Armstrong at the western tip of…
	What a Monopoly importer learned when it tried to make things in the U.S.A. After getting hit with tariffs for the imported board games he sells, Jonathan Silva decided to see if he could produce a version of his Monopoly game in the United States. This is what he learned.
	Getting campaign text messages ahead of midterms? There could be an AI bot behind it Taught to sound like a candidate, bots are engaging voters with personalized text messages making AI-generated texting conversations the latest tool political campaigns are using to connect.
	US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
	The Infectious Disease Frenzy In our enlightened age, the public seems tirelessly bombarded with warnings of existential threat from infectious disease. Another distant outbreak is spreading, this time it could be Disease X – “…and there is no vaccine!” How, one might ask, is our species still extant?
	WATCH: Every runner & walker starting the Moonlight Chase in Eldridge If you ran or walked in the Moonlight Chase on Saturday night, you're in the video above. Our Quad Cities News was there as everyone left the starting line to follow the path of the luminarias at the 41st annual event. We'll have more highlights on Sunday's Our Quad Cities News.
	Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.
	Byron Hills Fore Heroes outing honors veterans, first responders The seventh annual Byron Hills Fore Heroes outing brought golfers together in Port Byron to honor local veterans and first responders.
	Celtic Night Out held at Riverfront Grille The Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities hosted its annual Celtic Night Out at the Riverfront Grille.
	New YMCA location opens in Davenport The North YMCA welcomed community into its new facility on East Kimberly Road.
	3 injured, mail carrier vehicle catches fire after crash in Lee County Three people suffered non-life threatening injuries and a mail carrier vehicle caught fire after a two-vehicle crash on Nelson Road.
	US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran apparently responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
	In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1 England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra time. It was the first World Cup meeting between the two.
	Annual Lemonade for a Cause event raises money for domestic violence shelter All funds raised from the Lemonade for a Cause event go directly to the MCSA domestic violence shelter.
	Muscatine lemonade stand raises more than $30,000 for domestic violence shelter The Loconsole family's lemonade stand fundraiser has evolved into a vital support effort, raising over $30,000 in five years for the MCSA domestic violence shelter.
	Hit the pools for Sunday tomorrow You can't ask for a better start to the weekend with temperatures in the mid 80s with lots of sunshine for this Saturday. Temperatures will slowly warm up for tomorrow reaching the upper 80s and potential 90s for Sunday with more clear skies and sunshine. Temperatures will continue to rise into the low to mid [...]
	Crews respond to partial collapse of brick exterior at a Moline restaurant Fire officials say the damage appears to be limited to the building's exterior, with no signs of a larger structural problem.
	3 injured, mail carrier vehicle catches fire after Lee County crash Three people are injured and a mail carrier vehicle caught fire after a two-vehicle crash on Nelson Road.
	Gov. JB Pritzker signs new Illinois energy laws Illinois' governor JB Pritzker signed two new energy laws this week. House Bill 4456 makes energy bills more affordable, expanding the discount program for low-income electricity and gas customers. Eligibility for the federally-funded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has increased to 300 percent at or below the poverty level.that makes it tougher to [...]
	Crews respond to partial collapse of Moline building's exterior The Moline Fire Department responded to the 1200 block of 5th Avenue for a partial collapse of a building's brick exterior.
	Crews respond to QCA partial building exterior collapse Crews responded to a partial collapse at a Moline restaurant. According to a release from the Moline Fire Department, Cisco's Mexican Bar & Grill on 5th Ave. experienced a partial brick façade collapse. Following an assessment, the damage appears to be limited to the building's exterior brick façade, with no indication of a more significant [...]
	Silvis alderman Craig Pirrman resigns as ethics investigation continues The Silvis Ethics Commission will continue reviewing a complaint against former Alderman Craig Pirrman despite his resignation.
	Historic Hose Station 7 in Davenport reopens as event venue after six years of renovations The 121-year-old Hose Station 7 in Davenport has reopened as after six years of renovations, becoming a new event venue with concerts and community events.
	Death Notice: Roger Bousselot A Funeral Mass for Roger Fred Bousselot, 100, of Calamus, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Bousselot died Friday, July 10, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt. Online condolences may be made at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com. A full obituary will appear in the July 15 edition of The NSP.
	Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters over Air Force One reporting The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar.
	The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S. Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
	LivWell Seniors present 'Protecting Your Future' at CASI, Davenport Many people assume Medicare or health insurance will cover all their long-term care needs, but that misconception can leave families financially vulnerable when care is needed most, according to a news release from LivWell Seniors. To help seniors better understand their options, LivWell Seniors will host a free lunch & learn, “Protecting Your Future,” at [...]
	Jibaro de Puerto Rico finds a new home in Muscatine after structural issues Ramon Rentas was at a crossroads about two years ago after he decided to change careers. He could either move back to Puerto Rico or make Muscatine his permanent home and start a new business. Rentas decided to plant his roots and invest in the small community along the Mississippi River, but he still wanted [...]
	QC Latino Cinema Series will debut at Last Picture House, Davenport The Quad Cities Latino Cinema Series is set to debut July 15, bringing four unforgettable evenings that celebrate Latino stories, music, culture, and community through the magic of film, a news release says. Presented by The Last Picture House in collaboration with AJV Original, the series highlightsiconic Latino films while supporting local Hispanic nonprofit organizations. [...]
	Ticks you may find in Iowa and Illinois, and the diseases they can carry It's been a gnarly year for ticks already in the U.S., but the ticks you're seeing will vary depending on where you live.
	Cook review: 'Young Washington' is solid biopic released at perfect time Here's a biopic that's just in time for the 250th birthday of the United States. Not only is it timely, but it's also revealing and well-written. If you think "Young Washington” is a faith-based film because it's an Angel Studios movie, think again. Yes, some of the Angel studios movies are faith-based, but not all. [...]
	LifeServe Blood Center plans blood drive at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island Cancer patients, trauma victims, organ transplant recipients, and so many more Americans rely on lifesaving blood transfusions every day, a news release says. According to LifeServe Blood Center, the summer months can be an especially critical time for blood donation, as donation appointments tend to drop off due to vacations, summer activities, and the change [...]
	City of Morrison updates schedule of city hall closures for system transition, training The City of Morrison would like to inform residents, businesses and other stakeholders that Morrison City Hall will be closed to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, a news release says. These updated closures are necessary as the city completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery, [...]
	Visit Quad Cities welcomes new board chair, board members “I am thrilled to lead this organization as it continues to make a positive impact on the Quad-Cities,” new board chair Neil Dahlstrom said.
	Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that? In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
	Eldridge lukewarm on new facilities, Bettendorf adds futsal court and more government news Read more about what happened in local governments this week in the Quad-Cities.
	Follow the yellow brick road with "The Wizard of Oz" at Circa '21 Follow Dorothy and her iconic friends to Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse's new presentation of "The Wizard of Oz!" According to a release from Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: This glorious adaptation of L. Frank Baum's timeless storybook tale boasts such unforgettable songs as "If I Only Had a Brain," "Ding Dong, the Witch Is Dead" and [...]
	A Professor Update No. 1 This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.A while back I told you about a local professor whose grand imagination represents the pinnacle of professor-dom. I'm…
	Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.
	Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
	With the white nationalist group Patriot Front, what you see is not what you get Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?
	Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise. Good science takes time. One use of ivermectin is to prevent heartworm and treat intestinal worms in dogs. (Photo from Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images)Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a June 2026 study put the topic back in the spotlight. After being downloaded more than 85,000 times before its official publication, the study gained traction on social media — particularly X — and within alternative health communities, where it was shared widely to bolster broader claims about repurposing antiparasitic drugs as cancer treatments. While traditional news outlets were covering renewed public interest in ivermectin for cancer following the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the conversation surrounding this particular new study unfolded outside of mainstream media coverage. Shortly after the study was published, scientists raised serious concerns about how the study arrived at its findings, conflicts of interest and the peer-review process. For one, the study did not have a comparison group to determine whether patients taking a combination of ivermectin and another antiparasitic truly saw improvements due to these drugs or the conventional cancer therapies they were also taking. Moreover, the study relied on patients’ own self-reports rather than medical record information. Unlike medical records, self-reports cannot be independently verified and are more susceptible to bias, making them less reliable as scientific evidence. Although the journal issued an Expression of Concern shortly after publication, the study has not yet been retracted. This case illustrates a recurring challenge in how science reaches the public. Early findings can spread quickly through news coverage, social media and online communities, while the evidence needed to fully evaluate them can take months or years to develop. By the time additional evidence emerges, many people have already shared the original report or made financial and medical decisions based on it. As a health communication researcher, I study how people interpret new cancer information, how health misinformation spreads and how communication can support good health behaviors. The renewed attention surrounding ivermectin and other antiparasitic drugs offers an opportunity to understand why some scientific findings become influential before researchers fully understand what they mean. Why ivermectin keeps returning Repurposing existing medications for new therapeutic uses, including treating cancer, has a long history. Among the drugs attracting growing attention for their repurposing potential are antiparasitic medications such as ivermectin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of these drugs for cancer. Although laboratory studies on cell cultures have shown some anticancer activity, and early clinical trials are underway, there is not enough evidence to support their use in cancer care. Despite the limited clinical evidence supporting antiparasitic drugs as cancer treatments, the science and the public conversation unfolded very differently. Popular interest in these drugs was driven less by emerging research than by the spread of compelling personal stories. Possibly none were more influential than that of Oklahoma businessman Joe Tippens. In 2018, Tippens started a blog describing his recovery from advanced lung cancer. He wrote that while receiving immunotherapy as part of a clinical trial, he had also begun taking fenbendazole, a deworming medication intended for animals. His account spread rapidly online, transforming fenbendazole from a little-known veterinary drug into one of the most-discussed examples of drug repurposing in cancer communities. By 2019, interest in fenbendazole had circulated internationally. In South Korea, singer Kim Chul-min announced that he was taking fenbendazole for lung cancer after learning about Tippens’ story. His disclosure fueled intense public interest, contributing to shortages of fenbendazole and prompting health officials to warn against its use as a cancer treatment. The pandemic dramatically expanded the conversation about repurposing antiparasitic medications. Ivermectin was widely promoted as a treatment for COVID-19, but by 2022, large, randomized clinical trials had found that the drug failed to provide meaningful benefits for patients. By then, however, it had become one of the most recognizable medications associated with the pandemic. When the paper claiming ivermectin could treat cancer was published in June 2026, the deworming medication was already a familiar drug after years of public attention during the pandemic. Interest in its potential use against cancer had also been amplified by celebrity endorsements, patient stories, podcasts and online communities. Financial incentives also reinforced continued attention. As interest in ivermectin grew, a market emerged around promoting and selling the drug for unproven uses. Physicians, pharmacies, politicians, influencers and media personalities had economic incentives — including paid partnerships or selling the drug through their own businesses — to keep the conversation around ivermectin alive even after scientific evidence remained limited. Online conversations and real-world decisions Once published, scientific papers are often viewed and shared online, where their findings become intertwined with headlines, personal stories and commentary. Those conversations don’t simply reflect public interest. They can also shape it. After Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson discussed ivermectin and fenbendazole as potential cancer treatments on Rogan’s popular podcast, oncologists reported that patient interest in these drugs spread “like wildfire,” prompting more people to ask about them during clinic visits. Researchers later documented that prescriptions combining ivermectin and drugs similar to fenbendazole among cancer patients more than doubled following these celebrity endorsements. I observed a similar pattern in my own work. I use social listening methods to monitor how cancer misinformation spreads online in real time. This involves tracking public conversations across social media platforms and identifying changes in the volume and content of posts. Within weeks of Rogan’s podcast, online conversations about ivermectin and fenbendazole had increased by 198% over the course of a month, illustrating how quickly high-profile discussions can attract public attention. Learning how research travels through those conversations may be just as important for public health as understanding the study itself. Science moves more slowly than social media The challenge of evaluating early scientific findings isn’t unique to antiparasitic drugs or one particular paper on ivermectin and cancer. Science and social media operate on very different timelines. A study can be published and shared around the world within hours. Determining how much confidence to place in its findings often takes months or years as researchers conduct additional studies, attempt to replicate the results and tie together multiple lines of evidence. Researchers have found that early information can shape what people believe even after it has been corrected or updated. Known as the continued influence effect, this phenomenon helps explain why initial reports often leave a lasting impression even as new evidence comes to light. In the case of ivermectin, early claims about its benefits may continue to influence people’s decisions even after larger, more rigorous studies fail to support initial claims. Some may continue using the drug, delay or forgo treatments proven to be effective, or remain convinced that the drug is helpful despite accumulating evidence to the contrary. The fact that scientific understanding develops over time does not mean people should ignore promising new research. Every medical advance begins with early findings that require confirmation through additional research. But a single study rarely changes clinical practice on its own. When the next study goes viral The next promising study about cancer or another disease is almost certain to appear on your social media feed before long. Whether that study involves ivermectin or something else, a few principles for interpreting new research can help you navigate scientific uncertainty. Don’t confuse publication with proof. A published study often marks the beginning of scientific discussion, not the end of it. Confidence in findings develops over time as evidence accumulates and results are weighed alongside all available research. If you see something described as a breakthrough, ask yourself whether it reflects a growing body of research or the results of a single study. Pay attention to what happens next. Scientific findings continue to evolve after publication through critiques and new studies that confirm, refine or challenge the original results. At times, a journal’s editorial board may issue corrections or retractions that also contribute to this process. This ongoing scrutiny is a strength of science, not a flaw. If you see a study that could influence your health decisions, don’t stop there. Check whether additional studies have been published or whether trusted medical organizations have updated their recommendations. Put new findings into context. Before making personal health decisions, discuss promising research with a trusted healthcare professional who is familiar with the relevant medical evidence. They can help you make sense of the study based on your own health needs. A study can go viral in a day. Good science takes time. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Dannell Boatman is a health communication researcher with the WVU Cancer Institute and an assistant professor in the WVU School of Medicine. Through its opinion section, Kansas Reflector works to amplify the voices of people who are affected by public policies or excluded from public debate. Find information, including how to submit your own commentary, here. Courtesy of Kansas Reflector
	Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
	Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.
	Zach Lahn responds to President Trump endorsement Zach Lahn responded to the endorsement of President Donald Trump, who supported his Republican campaign for governor earlier in the day.
	Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
	‘Best friend,’ teen describes her grandma, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Hundreds of Republicans gathered in Des Moines Friday night for an annual dinner that focused largely on Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is retiring.
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	Bettendorf, Assumption baseball advance to Substate semis Bettendorf and Assumption baseball both picked up wins to advance to the substate semifinals.
	10-year-old Long Grove girl honored at River Bandits’ Home Runs for Life For 10 years, the Quad Cities River Bandits and MercyOne Genesis have partnered to honor physical therapy and rehabilitation patients through the Home Runs for Life program. This year’s pediatric honoree was Haven Sottos, a 10-year-old from Long Grove.
	Moline's Riverside Park debuts new mini-pitch The new addition is the finale of the Riverside Legacy Project, which aims to bring more recreation opportunities to the area.
	State defends allegations against former deputy charged in Jackson Kradle's death Matthew Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide, reckless conduct, obstruction of justice and failure to reduce speed in the 18-year-old's 2024 death.
	Historic Davenport firehouse finds new life as event center The grand opening for Host Station 7 will continue through the weekend.
	State defends allegations against former sheriff's deputy charged in Jackson Kradle's death Matthew Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide, reckless conduct, obstruction of justice and failure to reduce speed in the 18-year-old's 2024 death.
	Our QC Crime Watch: You can meet the new Davenport police chief: Episode 72 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 discuss: updates on: A Davenport man has been charged with attempted murder after a July 4 shooting You can meet the [...]
	‘I would not be here’: Iowa cancer survivors urge continued federal funding for cancer research Cancer survivors and advocates met with Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, IA-3, to urge continued federal funding for cancer research and to highlight gaps in treatment coverage.
	Alaska expands eligibility for early interventions for children with developmental delays One month old twins are seen in April 2026 (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)More Alaska infants and toddlers who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities can be eligible for early intervention services under a new law now in effect. But service providers say more funding is critical to meet the needs of Alaskan children and families. The bill expands eligibility criteria that proponents say will allow earlier, targeted interventions for children from infancy to age three who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. The Alaska Legislature approved the legislation with bipartisan support by a vote of 59 to 1. Gov. Mike Dunleavy allowed Senate Bill 178 to go into law without his signature last month. Previously, Alaska children had to demonstrate a 50% delay in order to be eligible for early intervention services. Under the new law, the requirement was reduced to a 25% delay, thus expanding eligibility and allowing more children to receive services and interventions. Statewide, there are 17 infant learning programs that provide early intervention services funded by the state and federal Medicaid, at no cost to families. Intervention services can include screenings and assessments; targeted speech, feeding and movement therapies; and education and counseling for families on child development. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Amy Simpson is the executive director of the Program for Infants and Children, Inc. the largest provider of infant learning program services serving the Anchorage area, as well as rural communities in the Lake and Peninsula Borough approximately 200 miles southwest across Cook Inlet. “It’s very exciting,” Simpson said of the bill’s passage in an interview Friday. “This will allow us to serve families and children sooner, so they don’t have to fall so far behind before we’re able to give them some support and help in learning, and you know catching up on their developmental milestones.” Infant learning programs serve an estimated 1,800 families in Alaska each year, and Simpson said it’s been very difficult to turn children away who did not meet eligibility requirements. “It’s a really difficult thing to sit with a parent and say, ‘Oh, you know, we’re really worried about your child’s development, and they are clearly behind their peers, but they’re not behind enough.’ And so then we give them referrals to private therapists in the community, but you know, in most communities in Alaska, there’s not a list of private therapists to help families,” she said. Laura Norton-Cruz is a social worker, filmmaker and advocate who produced a film spotlighting infant learning program successes in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough region to push for the legislation for expanding eligibility, more awareness and funding for early intervention services in Alaska. “I was elated,” she said, of the bill becoming law on Friday. “Being able to see and hear from families about what a big difference it made, both because it’s highly effective and because sometimes they’re on wait lists forever to get into other kinds of therapies,” she said. “Every day, if there’s a developmental issue or a delay, it can get worse, and so it’s very, very important to have timely support.” But now with the new expanded eligibility, Simpson with the Program for Infants and Children said they are expecting a 77% increase in children who are eligible and funding is limited to help provide those services. Dunleavy vetoed $3 million in additional state grant funding approved by the Legislature to support infant learning programs. Legislators also approved a $2.7 million funding increase intended to offset inflation which Dunleavy did not veto. State funding for the program totals $10.1 million this fiscal year. “So this might be a little bit of a hollow victory for kids and families if funding doesn’t permit us to expand eligibility, which really could make a huge difference,” Simpson said. The legislation does provide for over $450,000 for the Alaska Department of Health to implement the changes in policy, including two new full time positions to manage expanded eligibility, billing and statewide staff training. The bill also expands the services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement, which Simpson said will be helpful. In particular, she said, serving rural communities only accessible by boat or plane requires more expensive travel for specialists and therapists to visit families to provide services. “So we’ll have to kind of see how that goes… if billing for services for all early intervention services will provide enough income for us to expand our staffing,” Simpson said. “I’m hopeful that it will, but I’m not certain.” The Senate Health and Social Services committee sponsored the legislation, which was backed by the bipartisan Alaska Children’s Caucus of House and Senate legislators. Sen. Löki Tobin, D-Anchorage, cited research on the Senate floor ahead of a vote on the bill in May that found nearly half of children who received early intervention services at age three did not require special education services when they reached kindergarten. “That equates to an average of $229,071 of potential savings over the course of that child’s K-12 education,” she said. She estimated state savings at $39 million per year. “But the most important piece of this is helping support children and families,” she said. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Alaska Beacon
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	Silvis alderman resigning amid ethics probe The resignation of second ward alderman Craig Pirmann is effective immediately, according to the mayor's office.
	Rock Island affordable senior housing project secures tax credits The apartment complex, to be located at Ninth Avenue and 25th Street, received nearly $2 million in tax credits.
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	Elected officials hail Great Falls economic progress in two events Gov. Gianforte (center left), John Janicki, president of Janicki Industries (left), Peter Janicki, CEO of Janicki Industries (center right), and Congressman Troy Downing (right), during a ceremony at Janicki Industries’ groundbreaking in Great Falls. (Photo via Governor's Office)GREAT FALLS — An economic boom is happening to Great Falls, at least according to local, state and federal officials who spent much of Friday celebrating two large businesses coming to Cascade County. Gov. Greg Gianforte, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing and Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves visited a new Amazon delivery building and then took part i a groundbreaking event for a massive new Janicki Industries complex at AgriTech Park. The two industries represent growth, Reeves said, who was all smiles during the two events. “I’m just glad to see that we’re finally on the map,” Reeves said in an interview. “We’re being discovered.” The Amazon investment is about $7 million, company media relations staff said, with 50 full-time employees and hundreds of flex drivers — part-time jobs Amazon is actively hiring for, they said. The Great Falls Amazon facility is a 35,000 square foot “last mile” facility. Essentially, the workers there are the people the company’s customers will see on their doorstep in the town, and beyond. Amazon delivers to many of the small communities that surround the Electric City and said they’ve now invested more than $200 million in Montana operations since 2010. Amazon officials said they were committed to safety, and brought Sarah Rose, a company vice president overseeing global health and safety operations, to talk about that topic. “There is nothing more important than ensuring the safe, high-quality jobs across our network and team right here in the state of Montana,” Rose, who is from Butte, said in prepared remarks at the Amazon facility. “That’s why I believe so deeply in what we’re celebrating today. Hard-working Montanans deserve good jobs, competitive pay, and real opportunities to grow.” The economy was fully in focus throughout the event by both political and business leaders. There’s a sense that massive missile upgrades, new industry and a booming housing industry could make a huge economic difference in Great Falls. Amazon, and the investment from Janicki is another example of a widening Montana economy, Downing said. “We were just at the Amazon facility a little while ago, that’s creating jobs in one sector. This is creating another,” Downing, whose eastern district includes Great Falls, said during an interview. “Obviously, we have Malmstrom. We’ve got the military side. Having that diversification, there’s no single point of failure. If something starts to go sideways, you’ve got other things that can pick up that slack, and in terms of long-term growth opportunity and stability for this region and for the state, I think it’s incredibly important.” Janickian aerospace company, chose Great falls for an $800 million investment that could provide more than 2,000 jobs once fully realized. The 180-acre facility will include 1.6 million square feet of production space. Janicki employees, trades workers, union members and politicians gathered at the Janicki groundbreaking, with about 200 people in attendance. According to company literature, the company “designs and builds composite and metallic tooling, parts, prototypes, and assembled structures for customers across aerospace, defense, space, marine and other industries.” Peter Janicki, the founder and CEO of the company, said once fully built, the facility will make Great Falls an “epicenter” of aerospace engineering by attracting customers from a variety of high-level tech companies. Janicki Industries looked at several sites for their new facility, but ultimately decided on Great Falls, in large part due to the people. When asked what he liked about the regulatory environment in the area, Janicki quipped, “What regulatory environment?” The community already had the site zoned and ready for a business, which made the process easier, he said. “I don’t like the idea that a big company just takes over,” said John Janicki, president of the company and Peter’s brother. “We didn’t do that, and I would not be supportive of that. It’s just really easy to work with here, and we’ve met with the city, and the city says, ‘Hey, we’re ready to help.’” He added cheap utilities, no sales tax, friendly property taxes and relatively low housing costs all contributed as well. Janicki has much of their operations based in Washington and Utah. John Janicki added that with Montana’s friendly business environment, that some Washington businesses might be looking eastward as well. “I think we’re gonna attract a lot of people,” John Janicki said in an interview. Gianforte said he felt there was a “little like cleanup on Aisle Three and Four when I came into office,” and pointed to his efforts lowering taxes and removing regulations, both of which have been longtime priorities for his administration. “The biggest issue that employers run into is the workforce,” Gianforte said in an interview. “This is why we focused on career and technical education tax credits for trade education and making it easier to break down the barriers between our higher education, K through 12 education, and the marketplace, so people can have great careers in front of them.” Courtesy of Daily Montanan

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