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Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
	Winner claims $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot sold in Quincy Officials with the Illinois Lottery confirmed on Tuesday that the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot that was purchased in Quincy has officially been solved.
	Moline man accused of possessing stolen gun out of Muscatine County A Moline man is facing charges in Scott County District Court after allegedly possessing a stolen gun out of Muscatine County, found by Davenport police during a traffic stop Sunday.
	Tickets available soon for musical "Six" scheduled for Davenport's Adler Theatre Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, for "Six: The Musical," the Tony Award-winning show that will be presented Nov. 23 and 24 at The Adler Theatre, Davenport. From Tudor queens to pop icons, the six wives of Henry VIII will take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak [...]
	Skerryvore brings Scottish hits to Galva's Wiley Park Internationally acclaimed Scottish band Skerryvore is bringing its blend of traditional Scottish music, folk, pop and rock to Wiley Park, 301 NW 4th Avenue in Galva, on Tuesday, September 22. The evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. with Black Hawk Pipe and Drum Band, followed by Skerryvore. The all-ages event also features food and drinks [...]
	Rock Island City Council hears Centennial Bridge project update The Rock Island City Council received an update on the status of the Centennial Bridge project during Monday's meeting, with the Illinois DOT saying a preferred alternative could come soon.
	Davenport man faces charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor A Davenport man is facing sexual abuse charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in December of 2025.
	Fall Community Garage Sale and Vendor Fair has deals for all Find bargains and treasures at the Fall Community Garage Sale and Vendor Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Upper Longview Park, 1300 17th Street in Rock Island. Shoppers can browse over 6,000-square-feet of makers’ market, garage sale and craft vendors for toys, home décor, furniture, trinkets, home-made items, vendors [...]
	New owners plan to rejuvenate former Cabanas property in Rock Island A pair of business partners plan to turn the bar into The Rose, with indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces.
	Geopolitics and grain don't mix, say these Montana farmers Farmers in states bordering Canada say they are reeling from President Trump's trade wars and resulting retaliatory tariffs. And it's just not neighborly.
	Centennial Bridge lights will be turned off for remainder of fall bird migration Biannually, millions of birds make their way across the night skies of the Midwest in search of their migratory destinations, according to a news release from River Action. This happenstance causes the birds to contend with our light pollution which can be disorienting, confusing, and exhausting for the birds on their already tiresome journey. In [...]
	Moline Dollar Tree opens Thursday at former Salvation Army Dollar Tree at 701 19th Ave. in Moline was home to the Salvation Army Family Store that closed last fall. Moline’s second Dollar Tree opens on Thursday.
	Rain chances every day this week After a dry start to September, this week will be a very wet one for the Mississippi Valley. Temperatures will be close to or slightly above average until the weekend when it cools off more. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Junior Achievement of the Heartland seeks volunteers for QCA classrooms A classroom volunteer doesn’t need to be a teacher. They don’t need a degree in education. And they certainly don’t need to have all the answers. They just need to be willing to spend a little time with a group of students and share what they know, a news release says. Junior Achievement of the [...]
	Gretchen at Work: McCarty's Corner Farm is a place for animals to roam and play The farm will be hosting Alpaca Days on Sept. 26 and 27.
	Project NOW announces LIHEAP program to start The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides one-time benefits to income-eligible homeowners and renters to help with energy bills and for reconnection of energy service.
	Air pollution spiked after the Trump administration stopped embassy monitoring In 2025, the Trump administration ended a long-running program to collecting air pollution data at U.S. embassies. A new study suggests that led to a 24-33% increase in local pollution levels.
	NATO jets down drone in Lithuanian airspace The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
	NATO jets shoot down a drone in Lithuanian airspace The incident came less than a day after NATO leaders pledged that strikes close to the alliance's territory would drive the trans-Atlantic organization to increase support for Kyiv.
	Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to share a stage to promote curbs on AI The poles of U.S. politics are coming together over AI. Sanders and Bannon will appear at the "Pro-Human Assembly" in Washington, D.C., to convince Congress to work faster to curb the impact of AI.
	NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
	For thousands of Haitians in the U.S., end of protected status brings fear, grief and defiance Haitians in the U.S. lost their Temporary Protected Status under Trump's immigration crackdown. Now facing deportation to a homeland wracked by gang violence, disease and extreme poverty, Haitians in Miami are meeting the moment with grief, anger, and courage.
	Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in a Justice Department probe into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Trump.
Monday, September 14th, 2026
	Dickens' Son This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.What follows is a tale of two cities: London, England, and Moline, Illinois. Each city has its own version of the tale.…
	Bettendorf police arrest domestic assault suspect after standoff at City Center Motel 47-year-old Aceah Towery has been charged with false imprisonment and domestic assault causing serious injury.
	New owners plan to rejuvenate former Cabanas in Rock Island A pair of business partners plan to turn the bar into The Rose, with indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces.
	Rock Island City Council denies request from Del's Metal to shift metal cutting across property The council's vote to deny the request was unanimous.
	Bettendorf police arrest man after allegedly assaulting girlfriend Police said the woman escaped and called 911. The man barricaded himself in a room at the City Center Hotel for hours while police negotiated with him.
	QCA farmers react to record high diesel prices Prices for diesel fuel climbed to a record high this week. The national average is $6.23 a gallon as of Monday, according to AAA. Local farmers rely on diesel to make it through the harvest season. "I'll probably only get enough fuel to make it through the spring and we'll see," said Joe Dierickx, a [...]
	Rock Island native Lissie will be in concert at Raccoon Motel, Davenport According to her website, Rock Island native Lissie will be in concert at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Tickets, at $39.67, are available here. The show starts at 7 p.m. after doors open at 6 p.m. To listen to her music, watch her videos, and for more information, visit here. She was [...]
	What's ahead for replacing the Centennial Bridge? A crucial artery in the Quad Cities needs to be replaced - the Centennial Bridge is near the end of its useful life. The Illinois Department of Transportation has narrowed the plan down to a couple of options and brought them to Rock Island City Council. Transportation officials say the two most viable options involve [...]
	$26M Illinois grants aims to tackle food deserts, revitalize local grocers New Grocery store initiative set to help locally owned grocery stores.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Former presidential candidate O’Malley on Democrats’ 2026 chances Former presidential candidate Martin O'Malley explained why he feels confident about Democrats' chances in 2026 elections.
	Bettendorf man accused of assaulting woman, barricading himself in motel room A Bettendorf man is facing charges after police say he assaulted a woman and barricaded himself in a motel room Monday.
	Galesburg begins testing fire hydrants The Galesburg Fire Department has started its annual fire hydrant testing and flushing program, a news release says. The program is expected to last approximately three weeks, with work taking place Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., as weather permits. This essential maintenance work helps ensure fire hydrants are in proper working [...]
	National group, ‘End Citizens United,’ visits Iowa to call for campaign donation limits The national organization, End Citizens United, holds event in Des Moines to call for limits on political campaign spending.
	Musco Sports Center is in Final Two contenders for All-Star Community Award Sixteen innovative community projects began the journey for the Iowa League of Cities People’s All‑Star Community Award. After three rounds of public voting, the field has narrowed to the Final Two, with Muscatine’s Musco Sports Center advancing to the finals, a news release says. Muscatine will be up against Toledo in the chase for the [...]
	Night of Destruction will return to Davenport Speedway The motorized mayhem known as the Night of Destruction returns to the Davenport Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 19, a news release says. The 2026 version of the Night of Destruction is made up of a demolition derby and the always entertaining trailer race. The demolition derby consists of five classes. The competition includes Youth Compact, [...]
	Musco Sports Center reaches finals of statewide community award The Muscatine dome has reached the end of the 2026 People's All-Star Community Award. Here's how you can cast your vote via Facebook through Sept. 24.
	Why 700,000 could lose Medicaid in Illinois More than half a million people on Medicaid in Illinois could lose their health coverage. The state mailed thousands of letters warning Medicaid enrollees about coverage changes because of a new tax law (H.R. 1) signed by President Trump. The new law cuts billions of dollars from the federal Medicaid program over the next decade. [...]
	See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks The 78th Emmy Awards are Monday night. See the stars as they arrive.
	See who's won an Emmy Award so far Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We'll be updating this list as winners are announced.
	Emmys 2026: Here's the list of winners Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is hosting the Emmy Awards on Monday night. We'll be updating this list as winners are announced.
	Quad Cities airport leader elected to national aviation board This summer, Ben Leischner was elected to the ACI-NA board of directors, where he will help shape North America's aviation industry. Here's how this will impact you.
	Augustana College, Rock Island police invite you to have 'Coffee with a Cop' Members of Augustana College Police and Public Safety and officers from the Rock Island Police Department invite you to “Coffee with a Cop," according to a news release. The event will take place Friday, Sept. 18, from 8-9 a.m. on Viking Plaza on Augustana’s campus, 639 38th St., Rock Island The Rock Island Police Department [...]
	The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
	Police establish crime-scene tape at Bettendorf motel A heavy police presence was at a Bettendorf motel shortly before 6 p.m. Monday. Our Quad Cities News crew saw about a dozen officers along with seven squad cars in the parking lot of the City Center Motel, 1138 State St. At one point, two officers got out their shields during the incident. We do [...]
	Applications for utility assistance program LIHEAP to open in October Starting Oct. 1, some eligible households can already begin applying for help through LIHEAP, but others will need to wait to apply until Nov. 1.
	Employee at Smithfield Foods plant in Monmouth dies in workplace accident Family members identified the deceased worker as Patou Mpinda.
	Centennial Bridge lights to be turned off for remainder of autumn bird migration RiverAction announced the Centennial Bridge lights will be turned off from Sept. 15 through Nov. 1 for autumn bird migration.
	Help suicide prevention programs at Quad Cities Out of the Darkness Walk In the United States, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, and you can help support research, advocacy efforts and educational programs across our region. Megan Alvarado joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about the Quad Cities Out of the Darkness Walk. For more information, click here.
	Some Iowa teens could recieve $100 in restitution from Meta lawsuit Iowa victims of Facebook and Instagram features aimed at addicting children to the platforms could soon receive a portion of a multi-billion dollar settlement.
	Man faces attempted murder charge after pedestrian hit in Rock Island A 24-year-old man is recovering after police say he was intentionally hit by a truck early Sunday in Rock Island.
	Muscatine firefighters honor firefighter killed in line of duty 24 years ago The Muscatine Fire Department held a memorial for firefighter Michael Kruse, who died in 2002 while battling a house fire. He was 53.
	Geneseo family plans 26-acre sports complex in memory of son A Geneseo family is working to turn 26 acres of family land into a sports complex honoring their son, with city leaders saying the project could have a significant impact on the community.
	Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence McConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long recovery process.
	Texas landowners sue federal government over border wall plans A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at federal agencies' use of waivers to expedite construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and claims that landowner's constitutional rights are being violated.
	Galesburg Fire Department starts fire hydrant testing and flushing program Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, and is expected to take three weeks.
	QC Airport executive director named to international aviation board (Full Interview) This summer, Ben Leischner was elected to the ACI-NA board of directors, where he will help shape North America's aviation industry. Here's how this will impact you.
	East Moline Greater Downtown Revitalization Project nearing completion Work on the project continues through the end of 2026 bringing new streets and improvements while businesses navigate construction.
	East Moline Greater Downtown Revitalization Project enters final stretch Work on the project continues through the end of 2026 bringing new streets and improvements while businesses navigate construction.
	Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
	Don't Let Scammers Ruin Your School Year: Tips to Help Stay Safe Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. var bptVideoPlayer = document.getElementById("bptVideoPlayer"); if (bptVideoPlayer) { var cssText = "width: 100%;"; cssText += " background: url('" + bptVideoPlayer.getAttribute("poster") + "');"; cssText += " -webkit-background-size: cover;"; cssText += " -moz-background-size: cover;"; cssText += " -o-background-size: cover;"; cssText += " background-size: cover;"; bptVideoPlayer.style.cssText = cssText; var bptVideoPlayerContainer = document.getElementById("bptVideoPlayerContainer"); if (bptVideoPlayerContainer) { setTimeout(function () { bptVideoPlayerContainer.style.cssText = "display: block; position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px;"; var isIE = navigator.userAgent.match(/ MSIE(([0 - 9] +)(\.[0 - 9] +) ?) /); var isEdge = navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Edge") > -1 \|\| navigator.userAgent.indexOf("Trident") > -1; if (isIE \|\| isEdge) { fixVideoPoster(); } }, 1000); } var bptVideoPlayButton = document.getElementById("bptVideoPlayButton"); if (bptVideoPlayButton) { bptVideoPlayButton.addEventListener("click", function () { bptVideoPlayer.play(); }, false); bptVideoPlayer.addEventListener("play", function () { bptVideoPlayButton.style.cssText = "display: none;"; }, false); } var mainImage = document.getElementById("mainImageImgContainer_sm"); if (mainImage) { mainImage.style.cssText = "display: none;"; } var mainImage = document.getElementById("photo-noresize"); if (mainImage) { mainImage.style.cssText = "display: none;"; } var assetGallery = document.getElementsByClassName("asset_gallery")[0]; if (assetGallery) { assetGallery.style.cssText = "display: none;"; } var assetGallery = document.getElementsByClassName("trb_article_leadart")[0]; if (assetGallery) { assetGallery.style.cssText = "display: none;"; } var assetGallery = document.querySelectorAll("[src='https://d372qxeqh8y72i.cloudfront.net/c753a1ca-28f6-47bd-8cf2-11276fece31f_web.jpg']")[0]; if (assetGallery) { assetGallery.style.cssText = "display: none;"; } } function fixVideoPoster() { var videoPlayer = document.getElementById("bptVideoPlayer"); var videoPoster = document.getElementById("bptVideoPoster"); fixVideoPosterPosition(videoPlayer, videoPoster, true); window.onresize = function() { fixVideoPosterPosition(videoPlayer, videoPoster); }; videoPoster.onclick = function() { videoPlayer.play(); videoPoster.style.display = "none"; }; videoPlayer.onplay = function() { videoPoster.style.display = "none"; }; } function fixVideoPosterPosition(videoPlayer, videoPoster, display) { setTimeout(function () { var videoPosition = videoPlayer.getBoundingClientRect(); videoPoster.style.position = "absolute"; videoPoster.style.top = "0"; videoPoster.style.left = "0"; videoPoster.style.width = videoPlayer.offsetWidth + "px"; videoPoster.style.height = (videoPlayer.offsetHeight + 20) + "px"; if (display) { videoPoster.style.display = "inline"; } }, 1010); } (BPT) - As students head back to school and take on new financial responsibilities, they can also become targets for scammers. Whether they're opening bank accounts, signing leases, or searching for jobs and scholarships, students may encounter scams designed to steal their money and personal information. According to the FTC, consumers under age 29 lost more than $490 million to fraud and scams in 2025."Back-to-school season is a major opportunity for scammers targeting students and families preparing for the new year and navigating new financial milestones," shares Diedra Porché, JPMorganChase's National Head of Community & Business Development. "Understanding common scams and how to spot them can help you protect your money and personal information."Online Shopping ScamsWhether shopping for dorm décor, textbooks, laptops, or the latest back-to-campus fashion trends, it's important to stay cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals. Scammers will often try to fool shoppers with unrealistic deals on high-price or sold-out items. Shoppers may receive substandard products or nothing at all.When shopping for supplies, keep the following in mind:Purchase from verified retailers. Buy from retailers you know and trust. Research unfamiliar websites by searching for the name alongside terms like "scam," "complaints," or "reviews" to check for legitimacy. Double-check URLs for typos or extra characters.Read reviews and see items in person. Before purchasing an item through an online marketplace, check the seller's ratings and reviews. When possible, meet in a public, well-lit location to see the item in person before sending payment to ensure the listing is legitimate.Choose secure payment methods. Credit cards typically offer purchase protections if something goes wrong, while payments made through wire transfers, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or peer-to-peer payment apps can be very difficult, if not impossible, to recover once sent.Double-check second-hand materials. Before purchasing second-hand supplies, like textbooks or other course materials, always research the seller and read reviews to verify their validity and that all contents are accounted for. Some online course materials may require unique codes or credentials to access.Scholarships and Financial Aid ScamsWith college application season about to start, many students are searching for scholarships and financial aid. Scammers take advantage by creating fake websites that impersonate scholarship providers or government agencies to trick students into sharing personal and financial information.Before you apply, thoroughly research scholarships and financial aid programs to ensure they're legitimate. When in doubt, check in with your school's financial aid office or visit official government websites to verify if a program or offer is real. Be cautious of sites charging you a fee to process your paperwork.Job and Housing ScamsMany students are navigating major milestones, like securing their first job or apartment. Scammers may advertise fake job opportunities or rental listings and request upfront payments or sensitive information. Before you accept a job offer or sign a lease, consider the following:Be wary of unsolicited job offers. Scammers may share opportunities via text, email, or direct message. Search for jobs on reputable job boards and employers' official websites and be wary of offers from people or organizations you don't recognize.Never pay to get a job. Legitimate employers will not require upfront fees for training, equipment, or applications.Watch out for check scams. A fake employer may send you a check to purchase equipment and then ask you to return some of the money, claiming they overpaid — legitimate employers will not do this. To protect yourself from check scams, wait for a check to fully clear before spending any of the funds.Question unusually low prices. If the advertised rent for an apartment is significantly below market value, it could be a scam.Verify listings and images. Use reverse image search to check if photos appear on multiple sites under different listings.Pause, don't pay. Scammers often pressure victims to send money quickly to "secure" a property. Before you send money, take time to verify the address, read reviews, and view the property in person when possible.Phishing and Impersonation AttemptsStudents' inboxes are often filled with emails about campus activities, course updates, financial aid information, and more as the school year begins. Scammers may pose as legitimate campus officials claiming issues with tuition payments, class registration, student account access, or housing arrangements. The urgency of these messages can trick students into sharing sensitive personal information or login credentials.The following tips can help you stay safe:Be skeptical of unexpected requests. Urgent messages about financial aid, tuition payments, housing deposits, or account suspension should always be verified through official school channels before taking action. Pausing a moment to verify a request can help prevent costly mistakes.Don't click links in unsolicited emails or texts. Instead, navigate directly to your school's official website or student portal.Check the sender carefully. Scammers often use email addresses and website domains that closely resemble legitimate schools, businesses, or service providers.Protect your login credentials. 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	Executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport elected to ACI-NA board: Part 2 Benjamin Leischner will help shape the future of aviation in North America. News 8's Shelby Kluver spoke with him about the honor and what it means for the QCA.
	Muscatine's Musco Sports Center up for Iowa All-Star Community Award Muscatine's Musco Sports Center is a finalist for Iowa's All-Star Community Award after making it through three rounds of public voting. Voting ends Sept. 24.
	Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian struck by vehicle in Rock Island Rock Island police allege 26-year-old Edson Gutierrez intentionally struck a pedestrian with his truck after an argument.
	Executive director of the Quad Cities International Airport elected to ACI-NA board: Part 1 Benjamin Leischner will help shape the future of aviation in North America. News 8's Shelby Kluver spoke with him about the honor and what it means for the QCA.
	25-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle in East Moline Police say Kendric Fallon-McCray was hit Friday night on Illinois Route 5 in East Moline. He later died at a hospital.
	Iowa’s Caden Buhr earns Big Ten Player of the Week Honor University of Iowa’s Caden Buhr has been named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week.
	‘Huge step forward’: Illinois inches closer on battery storage, solar goals State regulators took the first major step last month toward bringing new energy storage online, a key component of legislation that took effect in June.
	Woman injured in Henry County, Iowa, e-bike crash facing several charges A woman who was airlifted for injuries from an e-bike crash in August is now facing several charges in Henry County, Iowa.
	Davenport police: Stolen gun with extended magazine found during traffic stop A Moline man is facing multiple charges after Davenport police say they found a stolen gun during a traffic stop Sunday night.
	Rock Island man charged with attempted first-degree murder A Rock Island man is facing charges in Rock Island County Circuit Court after allegedly intentionally hitting a man with his truck early Sunday morning.
	AI vendors can change their risk profile between reviews, and most oversight programs never notice AI vendors can change their risk profile between reviews, and most oversight programs never noticeOrganizations often treat AI adoption as a business decision, overlooking its third-party risk management (TPRM) implications. As a result, AI tools are frequently deployed outside procurement and security oversight, creating governance gaps that become harder to manage as risks evolve.This challenge with AI risk management is the pace of change. Organizations are adopting AI systems and workflows faster than vendor oversight processes can keep up. Per Vanta’s State of Trust Report, 65% of organizations surveyed in July 2025 reported that their current use of agentic AI outpaces their understanding of it, highlighting the lack of effective risk visibility and governance.This guide from agentic trust platform Vanta will explain the key third-party risk implications of AI adoption and how to embed more effective oversight into existing vendor governance processes.How AI affects your third-party attack surfaceEvery time an organization adopts an AI tool, it introduces a third-party relationship that must be evaluated and monitored. Many AI systems process sensitive information and create external data flows you need to account for and secure. Common ways AI expands your attack surface include:Employees submitting proprietary or sensitive data to AI toolsIntegration with internal systems and repositoriesGreater reliance on externally hosted AI models (which can cause operational disruptions)Shadow AI (unsanctioned AI tool use bypassing procurement)AI tools also rarely operate in isolation. They depend on external ecosystems, including APIs, subprocessors, and underlying model providers, introducing fourth- and Nth-party dependencies that expand your vendor footprint. Without visibility into these downstream dependencies, the vendor risk management program undersells the true scope of third-party risk. These dependencies also change fast, often without triggering any governance process.“Traditional TPRM wasn't built for vendors that can materially change their risk profile without triggering a contract clause,” Evan Rowse, governance risk compliance subject matter expert for Vanta, explained. “An AI vendor can change foundation models, introduce new subprocessors, or modify data-handling terms between reviews. Unless ‘material AI change’ is defined in vendor agreements and tied to notification requirements, your TPRM program could be reviewing the past.”Why the traditional approach to TPRM fails with AI risksThree mismatches between traditional risk processes and AI vendor ecosystems drive most of the exposure.Traditional TPRM programs rely on point-in-time artifacts, such as vendor risk assessment questionnaires, periodic reviews, and risk register spreadsheets, to manage risk. AI vendors operate differently, as features, subprocessors, and data handling practices can evolve rapidly, making point-in-time assessments less reliable.According to Rowse, “A security questionnaire gives you a snapshot of something that doesn't hold still. By the time your AI vendor has finished responding, their model has changed, a new subprocessor has been added, and last quarter's data handling terms are already out of date. A questionnaire is one input—not the program.”Additionally, AI adoption cycles are faster than traditional procurement and vendor review processes, leading to one of the most persistent risk patterns in the current landscape. Business teams select AI tools based on capability, speed to deploy, or competitive pressure, while security and privacy review happen later in the process or are deprioritized.The third mismatch: TPRM often operates separately from broader GRC programs. Disconnected tooling and workflows make it difficult to maintain up-to-date risk records or track how AI-related risks affect the wider control environment.Modernize AI third-party risk management: 4 stepsTo manage AI-related third-party risk, organizations must rethink how risk is identified, assessed, and governed. These four steps can make the transition easier:Implement continuous monitoringScale risk analysis with AI and automationUnify vendor risk with broader GRCExpand AI risk visibility across the vendor ecosystemStep 1: Implement continuous monitoringUse leading GRC tooling and platforms to implement processes that move oversight beyond periodic assessments and provide ongoing visibility into an AI vendor’s security posture. Focus on signals that indicate changes in vendor exposure and fourth-party dependencies. You can track updates to the AI model, infrastructure, hosting environment, data residency, and vendor certifications such as SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and HIPAA (where applicable).Align your monitoring efforts with applicable risk management frameworks and regulations to support compliance from the get-go. You can research which AI governance standard would work better for your AI use case, business environment, or industry. Examples include:‍ Vanta Step 2: Scale risk analysis with AI and automationReviewing every signal from continuous oversight by hand burns your team's time. AI and automation filter that stream, surfacing only the signals that require human review. AI can review vendor questionnaires and evidence packages faster than humans. It helps you scale oversight by:Identifying changes in vendor policies, subprocessors, and AI modelsPrioritizing findings based on criticality and impactMapping vendor risk to internal controls, treatment plans, and regulatory requirementsTriggering human reviews and reassessments for material findingsMany modern GRC solutions come with built-in risk management automation workflows that help you scale without overextending your team. That way, your team can focus more on risk validation, exception management, and remediation.Step 3: Unify vendor risk with broader GRCAI risks are not constrained to a single domain and can trigger privacy concerns, compliance implications, and operational dependencies simultaneously. But a common issue of TPRM is treating it as an isolated function rather than part of a broader governance program. When risk management functions are siloed, organizations have fragmented visibility into AI risks, which can lead to inconsistent AI use policies across departments, missed vulnerabilities, and weak accountability.Work with your team to integrate third-party risk management into a unified GRC approach. Establish a centralized view of risk across your organization and provide shared context for stakeholders across teams. This improves coordination between departments and makes it easier to make consistent and auditable risk decisions.Step 4: Expand AI risk visibility across the vendor ecosystemTPRM typically focuses only on direct vendor relationships, not the downstream dependencies they introduce. In AI environments, some vendors may not offer a direct AI service but rely on AI model providers, cloud infrastructure, and embedded AI tools, which hide risk across multiple layers of the ecosystem. Expanding visibility across the vendor ecosystem helps account for these gaps by surfacing both direct and indirect dependencies.For an AI-informed vendor risk assessment, focus on the following areas in your evaluation (whether or not you’re procuring AI):Data handling practices: How the vendor collects, processes, stores, and retains your data. As a best practice, determine whether your data is used for model training or fine-tuning as well.Model transparency: How much information the vendor discloses about training data sources, model architecture, and ways the tool generates outputs.Subprocessor and fourth-party dependencies: The downstream providers, cloud infrastructure, and APIs the vendor relies on, each of which expands your attack surface.Access controls and authentication: Methods used to govern access to models, APIs, and sensitive data, such as role-based access and audit logging.Incident response and breach notification: Whether your vendor has established and regularly tested procedures for identifying, responding to, and communicating security incidents.Regulatory and framework alignment: Whether the vendor's practices align with relevant AI governance standards such as ISO/IEC 42001, the NIST AI RMF, and the EU AI Act.Output integrity: The controls the vendor has in place to mitigate model hallucinations, bias, or adversarial manipulation that can impact the reliability of AI outputs.Best practices for managing AI-related third-party riskAlongside modernizing TPRM, implement these best practices for managing AI vendors throughout their lifecycle:Establish an AI inventory: Maintain a central inventory of AI tools, their use cases, and related external dependencies.Update vendor contracts for AI: Update existing contracts to include provisions about data usage, model training, subprocessor changes, and reporting obligations.Define clear AI governance: Establish security and compliance criteria for onboarding and approving AI vendors for consistency.Validate inherited controls regularly: If you rely on controls implemented by AI vendors, review annually (or continuously for high-risk vendors) to see if they’re still effective.Define AI “material change” criteria: Spell out what a “material change” means for AI vendors, such as a new model version or changes in privacy policy, and require notification when one happens.What effective AI vendor oversight actually looks likeTraditional vendor oversight assumed a risk profile stayed stable between reviews. AI vendors broke that assumption, and more questionnaires will not restore it. The teams handling this well are not running more assessments; they are changing what an assessment is for.That shift has three practical markers. Oversight becomes continuous rather than scheduled, so a new subprocessor or a swapped foundation model registers when it happens. Vendor risk stops living in its own system and feeds the same register the rest of the GRC program works from. And "material change" moves out of informal expectation and into contract language, with notification requirements attached.None of this means abandoning existing TPRM processes. It means accepting that a point-in-time artifact cannot govern a vendor that changes weekly. Teams evaluating third-party risk management platforms should treat continuous monitoring and AI vendor discovery as core requirements, not advanced features.This story was produced by Vanta and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	One dead in East Moline vehicle/pedestrian crash One person is dead after a traffic crash involving a pedestrian on Sept. 11. A news release from the East Moline Police Department said officers were dispatched to the intersection of 4th Avenue and IL Route 5 on Sept. 11 at about 10:10 p.m. regarding a traffic crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers [...]
	4 ways to stretch your gas budget as prices rise 4 ways to stretch your gas budget as prices riseGas prices are taking a bigger bite out of household budgets than they were a year ago. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the national average retail price for regular gasoline was $4.157 per gallon for the week of Sept. 7, 2026, compared with $3.192 per gallon for the comparable week in September 2025 — an increase of nearly 30%.For drivers who rely on their cars for commuting, school drop-offs, appointments and everyday errands, that increase can quickly show up in the household budget. CreditFresh research has also found that gas and transportation are a significant source of seasonal budget pressure for consumers.People are already stretched thinGas prices didn't spike in a vacuum. They went up on top of grocery bills that are already higher than they used to be, rent that hasn't come down, and a general cost of living that's been putting pressure on household budgets for a couple of years.So when gas got expensive this spring, for a lot of families, it was the thing that pushed an already tight budget over the edge. The survey reflects that: people who named gas as their top expense were also the most likely to say they were cutting back on dining out, scaling down summer plans, and switching to cheaper brands at the grocery store to make ends meet.Why gas is so hard to plan aroundFor many households, driving is part of everyday life. Commuting, school and activity drop-offs, appointments, groceries and family responsibilities can all require time on the road. And unlike some expenses, gas isn't always something you can simply cut or skip — you still need to get where you're going whether or not the price at the pump is convenient.That's why gas prices tend to put pressure on everything else. When a non-negotiable expense goes up, something else has to give. For most people right now, that's dining out and travel.4 ways to stretch your gas budgetYou can't control the price per gallon, but you can control how much you're using and what you're paying for it.1. Combine errands and plan your routeThe biggest lever many drivers have is reducing the number of separate trips they take. Try combining errands, school pickups and grocery runs into one loop instead of making several separate drives. The Federal Trade Commission notes that several short trips from a cold start can use twice as much fuel as one trip covering the same distance once the engine is warm.2. Compare prices before filling upWhere you fill up can also make a difference. Compare prices at stations along a route you already plan to travel using tools such as GasBuddy, AAA or other gas-price apps. Avoid driving several extra miles solely to save a few cents per gallon, since the additional fuel and time could outweigh the savings.3. Share or replace some trips where practicalIf you have a commute or another recurring drive, consider whether some trips can be shared or replaced. Carpooling with a coworker, coordinating school or activity drop-offs with another parent, taking public transit, or walking or biking for short trips where practical can reduce the number of miles you drive on your own.4. Help your car use fuel more efficientlyA few smaller habits can help your vehicle use fuel more efficiently. The U.S. Department of Energy says aggressive driving — including speeding, rapid acceleration and hard braking — can lower gas mileage by up to 30% at highway speeds and up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic. Keeping tires properly inflated can improve gas mileage by an average of 0.6% and, in some cases, as much as 3%. Check your owner's manual or the tire-information placard for the recommended pressure.And if higher gas costs are making the rest of your household budget harder to manage, it can be useful to understand your options before an unexpected expense adds more pressure.A personal line of credit, for example, may help if you need something to lean on if costs stack up in ways you didn't plan for.Gas prices can move up and down from week to week, but you don't have to control the price at the pump to look for savings. Planning trips, comparing prices and using fuel more efficiently can help make transportation costs a little easier to manage within your budget.MethodologySurvey information is based on aggregated customer responses collected by CreditFresh. Results are for general informational purposes only, and may not reflect all customers.Disclaimer: Information in this article, including references to third parties, is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or individualized financial or legal advice.This story was produced by CreditFresh and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Applications open Oct. 1 for LIHEAP utility assistance Residents on the Illinois side of the QCA can apply for assistance with paying utility bills, starting October 1. Project NOW, Inc. has announced that funds are available to help income-eligible households in Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. Applications [...]
	Rock Island man charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting man with truck A 26-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly hit a man with his truck after an argument.
	Rock Island man arrested; accused of striking man with truck A Rock Island man is being held in the Rock Island County Jail after police say struck a man with his truck after an argument. A news release from the Rock Island Police Department said officers responded to the 800 block of 42 Avenue on Sunday, September 13 at about 3:13 a.m. for a report [...]
	Two Sisters Restaurant in Milan to rebrand as Flips Pancake House The restaurant announced it will be temporarily closed for remodeling before reopening as Flips Pancake House.
	Applications for utility assistance program LIHEAP to open in October for some Illinois residents Starting Oct. 1, some eligible households can already begin applying for help through LIHEAP, but others will need to wait to apply until Nov. 1.
	Alternating Currents documentary nominated for an Emmy Award A documentary featuring Alternating Currents, the music and culture packed weekend in downtown Davenport every summer, has been nominated for a Mid-American Emmy Award.
	24-year-old dead after fatal pedestrian crash in East Moline A 24-year-old man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle in East Moline on Friday night.
	John Deere to bring back 375 employees across Quad Cities locations About 150 employees will return to operations in Moline and about 225 in East Moline.
	Employee dies overnight at Smithfield Plant in Monmouth An employee died overnight at the Smithfield plant in Monmouth. Workers say employees were asked to return to work and many of them walked out to protest.
	Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in East Moline on Friday night The driver reported that they were traveling eastbound on IL Route 5 when the pedestrian appeared in the dark roadway.
	Teen from Cascade named Kid Captain for UNI game A 15-year-old who underwent a heart transplant for his rare conditions will lead the Hawkeyes as Kid Captain against the University of Northern Iowa.
	Bishop Hill hosting Jordbruksdagarna festival The annual 19th century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will be on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 in Bishop Hill. There will be a variety of traditional craft demonstrations, food, vendors and hands-on activities for the children during the festival, which is the Swedish term for “agricultural days.” Activities will take place from [...]
	24-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in East Moline A 24-year-old man died on Friday after being hit by a vehicle.
	Charity Bass Tournament raises funds for Children's Therapy Centers of the Quad Cities Live Uncommon is hosting the revitalized 52nd annual Charity Bass Tournament on Saturday, September 19, starting at 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Children’s Therapy Centers of the Quad Cities. Click here for more information or to register. The fishing tournament launches from and takes place on the Iowa side of the Mississippi River. The event allows [...]
	Judy's Family Cafe, in Aledo, to hold grand opening Friday The new Aledo location serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including the pancakes Judy's is known for.
	Why are labs still running a test for inflammation with a 4-hour time limit? Why are labs still running a test for inflammation with a 4-hour time limit?Every blood sample begins degrading the moment it's drawn, and most of what can go wrong with a laboratory result goes wrong before the specimen ever reaches an analyzer. This is the preanalytical phase — collection, handling, transport, storage — and it is estimated to account for the large majority of laboratory errors, far more than the analytical step that labs spend most of their energy perfecting. Hemolysis from a rough draw, a mislabeled tube, a delayed courier, or an ambient temperature swing are the quiet failure points, and they rarely announce themselves. A compromised sample usually comes back not as an error message but as a plausible-looking number.Different tests tolerate this gauntlet differently. A complete blood count (CBC) is forgiving, generally good for a day or so at room temperature. Glucose, however, is not, as it falls quickly in an uncentrifuged tube unless a preservative holds it, while potassium leaks from cells and drifts within hours. Each analyte has its own clock, and one of the shortest clocks in all of routine hematology belongs to a test that clinicians order constantly to assess all sorts of inflammation: the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).The sed rate has one of the shortest stability windows in routine hematology. ALCOR Scientific examined how the technology to fix the instability already exists, and why laboratories have yet to embrace it.An anomaly hiding in plain sightGuidance from the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute and the International Council for Standardization in Haematology holds that a Westergren ESR (the original ESR testing method) must be run within four hours of collection at room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Although the manual Westergren method is becoming increasingly less common due to staffing shortages, most other ESR methods are based on the principles of Westergren and rely on gravity-based sedimentation. With laboratory testing becoming more centralized, four hours is a severe constraint for such a routine test, and it stands out precisely because the sed rate is drawn from the same lavender-top tube as the day-stable CBC.The fragility is inherent to what the test measures. The ESR doesn't quantify a molecule; it measures a behavior — how fast red blood cells settle through plasma over an hour. When there is increased protein in the bloodstream due to an inflammatory condition, cells will aggregate and settle more – therefore high ESR values can signify inflammation. Erythrocyte sedimentation is a transient phenomenon confined to fresh blood. Blood left sitting in a tube keeps changing, altering how the red blood cells aggregate and sink. The longer the wait, the further the measured rate drifts from the patient's real physiological state. Refrigeration slows the drift but doesn't stop the clock.That four-hour window of room temperature stability was trivial to meet when the sed rate was run down the hall from the phlebotomy chair, but it is much harder now. Modern testing is consolidated: Samples are collected at scattered clinics and patient-service centers, then trucked to a central lab in vehicles that are not temperature-controlled in any real sense. The trip can run warm or cold, and the four-hour limit is one few people downstream ever see. The result still gets reported and is used to assist in diagnosing and monitoring rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, and other inflammatory diseases, where a value nudged across a threshold by transport time can change how a patient is classified and treated.The fix existsHere's what makes the persistence of the four-hour method genuinely puzzling: The constraint is not a law of nature, but an artifact of how the ESR has traditionally been measured. The testing methodology (Westergren-based) creates the limitation.A study published in August 2026 in Diagnostics compared the classical Westergren column against an automated analyzer, the iSED, which uses photometric rheology. Instead of waiting an hour to watch cells fall, it optically captures the first seconds of red-cell aggregation inside a temperature-controlled flow cell, returning a result in about 20 seconds. Samples run this way held accurate for up to 28 hours at room temperature and 48 hours refrigerated. Westergren samples, by contrast, showed signs of deterioration within several hours — not surprisingly since the guidelines have long been set at four hours stability for this methodology. Reading the earliest kinetics of aggregation in a controlled chamber, the newer method largely sidesteps the slow morphological decay that undermines a Westergren-based reading.Extend the window from four hours to more than a day, and the preanalytical headache mostly dissolves: fewer samples rejected out of window, fewer redraws, fewer second needle-sticks, and the option to run ESR and CBC from a single tube instead of a dedicated draw. All this results in a real savings on consumables and labor, as lab staffing shortages deepen.So why the inertia?Part of the answer is that the Westergren method is the internationally recognized reference standard, and reference standards are sticky by design: Labs validate against them, regulators recognize them, and clinicians trust the familiar. Another part is capital and workflow; replacing an installed method means budget, procurement, verification, and retraining, none of it free. The last part is simply that the preanalytical phase is chronically underscrutinized. Laboratories audit calibration to fractions of a percent while leaving specimens to fend for themselves in the back of a van, so a stability limit baked into an old method rarely rises to the top of anyone's priority list.The extended stability window is specific to the photometric method, not a new fact about ESR samples in general; a Westergren sample is still a four-hour proposition. The iSED analyzers measure a different part of the sedimentation process while also shielding the sample from environmental variables and standardizing the testing process through full automation. When a clinician orders an ESR test, they may not be aware of the method in use by the testing laboratory.But the underlying question stands on its own. When a routine test carries one of the tightest stability windows in the lab, when that window is routinely blown by the ordinary realities of sample transport, and when a method exists that relaxes the constraint by a full day, "because we've always done it this way" starts to look less like caution and more like inertia. Four hours is shorter than a lot of the trips these samples are expected to survive, and it may be time to ask why laboratories continue to retain old methodology when a better solution is readily available, inexpensive and easy to use.This story was produced by ALCOR Scientific and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
	USDA seeking information from farmers about fertilizer ‘cartel’ practices U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden was in Iowa Friday, asking farmers from across the country to share their experiences dealing with consolidation and pricing issues in the fertilizer industry.
	Cree hábitos saludables para el corazón que duren, con 4 pasos sencillos diarios (Feature Impact) Su corazón trabaja las 24 horas del día, lo que convierte la salud del corazón en una de las partes más importantes de su bienestar general. La buena noticia es que mejorar la salud del corazón no requiere una transformación de la noche a la mañana. Los pequeños y constantes cambios en el estilo de vida y los hábitos saludables, incluyendo mantenerse activo y tomar decisiones inteligentes a la hora de comer, pueden ayudar a apoyar la salud cardiovascular. Pase menos tiempo sentado durante el día Si trabaja en una oficina, pasar largos períodos sentado puede ser lo habitual. Incluso si hace ejercicio con regularidad, esas largas horas sentado pueden afectar la salud del corazón. Busque oportunidades para moverse más: tome breves descansos para caminar, permanezca de pie mientras habla por teléfono, estírese entre reuniones o suba las escaleras en lugar de usar el elevador. Dé prioridad a una alimentación saludable para el corazón Una alimentación saludable para el corazón puede comenzar con alimentos bajos en grasa saturada y sodio, y que aporten vitaminas beneficiosas y compuestos vegetales, como las uvas frescas y jugosas. Las uvas contienen el 7% de la ingesta diaria recomendada de potasio por porción, son una buena fuente de vitamina K y aportan antioxidantes beneficiosos y otros polifenoles, incluyendo flavonoides, que pueden ayudar a relajar los vasos sanguíneos y promover una circulación saludable. Algunos estudios también sugieren que las uvas tienen un impacto beneficioso en los lípidos sanguíneos y más. De hecho, un estudio encontró que las mujeres que consumían 1 1/4 de taza de uvas todos los días se beneficiaron de niveles reducidos de triglicéridos en la sangre, niveles de colesterol LDL, proteínas inflamatorias y otros indicadores de enfermedades cardíacas. Ya sea como refrigerio, añadidas a ensaladas o mezcladas en batidos, las uvas de California facilitan agregar más nutrición saludable para el corazón durante el día. Por ejemplo, esta Ensalada Tibia de Lentejas, Uvas de California y Rúcula incluye un aderezo casero rápido de romero y limón para intensificar el sabor y complementar las lentejas negras y las dulces uvas. Reduzca el consumo de sodio añadido Agregar alimentos saludables para el corazón, como las uvas, a su menú es un buen punto de partida, pero cuidar su sistema cardiovascular también tiene que ver con lo que no está comiendo. Muchos alimentos envasados y de restaurantes contienen más sodio del que algunas personas creen, por lo que es importante leer las etiquetas nutricionales, preparar más comidas en casa y condimentar los alimentos con hierbas, especias, cítricos o vinagre en lugar de sal adicional para mantener una presión de la sangre saludable. Haga del buen sueño una prioridad El dormir bien influye muchos aspectos de la salud, incluyendo la del corazón. Los adultos deben aspirar a dormir entre 7 y 9 horas por noche en un ambiente fresco y confortable. Para lograr un buen descanso nocturno, intente limitar el tiempo frente a pantallas antes de acostarse, bloquee la luz y evite el alcohol o la cafeína por las noches. Para obtener más información sobre los beneficios de las uvas para la salud del corazón y encontrar recetas adicionales que apoyan la salud, visite GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Ensalada tibia de lentejas, uvas de California y rúcula Porciones: 6 Aderezo de romero y limón: 1/4 taza de aceite de oliva extra virgen 3 cucharadas de jugo de limón amarillo 2 cucharadas de hojas frescas de romero 2 cucharaditas de miel de abeja 1/2 cucharadita de sal marina 1 diente de ajo pimienta recién molida, al gusto 1 paquete (8 onzas) de lentejas negras precocidas 1 1/2 tazas de uvas de California, cortadas por la mitad 1 taza de radicchio, troceado 1 taza de rúcula nueces tostadas picadas Para preparar el aderezo de romero y limón: En una licuadora pequeña o procesador de alimentos, procese el aceite de oliva, el jugo de limón, el romero, la miel de abeja, la sal, el ajo y la pimienta, al gusto, hasta que el romero esté finamente picado; reserve hasta el momento de usar. Puede prepararse con 2 días de anticipación y refrigerarse en un recipiente tapado hasta el momento de servir. Lleve a temperatura ambiente antes de usar. En un tazón grande de vidrio, caliente las lentejas en el microondas durante 45 segundos, o hasta que estén tibias. Agregue las uvas, el radicchio, la rúcula y el aderezo al tazón y mezcle suavemente para cubrir. Espolvoree con nueces. Información nutricional por porción: 160 calorías; 4 g de proteína; 18 g de carbohidratos; 9 g de grasa (51% de calorías provenientes de la grasa); 1,5 g de grasa saturada (8% de calorías provenientes de la grasa saturada); 0 mg de colesterol; 200 mg de sodio; 4 g de fibra.
	Knight's Pizza named Best Pizza in the Quad Cities The 64 recently hosted the Best Pizza in the Quad Cities competition. Pizza restaurants around the Quad Cities competed against each other in a bracket-style tournament and fans voted for their favorites. The winner was announced early this morning. Caden Knight, owner of Knight’s Pizza spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk [...]
	Northeast Iowa veterans building memorial park for Vietnam fallen A group of veterans is building a memorial park in Giard to honor Iowa’s Vietnam veterans, including 53 lost service members from northeastern Iowa.
	Charges dropped against Des Moines man facing sexual exploitation, grooming charges in Scott County Charges have been dropped against a Des Moines man who was accused of grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
	Smithfield Foods employee dies at facility in workplace incident A Smithfield Foods team member was fatally injured in a workplace incident at the Monmouth facility, spokesperson says.
	Man accused of kidnapping Waterloo girl found guilty of all charges A jury has found a Michigan man guilty of kidnapping a 12-year-old girl from Waterloo.
	Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87 The visionary costume and fashion designer was known as the "Sultan of Sequins" for his eye-catching celebrity looks.

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