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Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
	Scammer hacks into Eldridge Community Center emails A scammer - apparently from Great Britain - has hacked into the email account of the Eldridge Community Center manager, according to a news release. The release says the City of Eldridge became aware Tuesday of these incidents: A scammer from an IP address in Great Britain hacked into the Microsoft Outlook email of Community Center Manager Alexis Diedrich on, or about, May 30. The scammer then sent some emails pretending to be the manager that included invoices for events. "These invoices were the same invoices the manager uses except the criminals modified them to include a Zelle account to collect fraudulent payments," the release says. (Getty Images) The City of Eldridge does not use Zelle accounts to collect payments or for any other purpose.The fraudulent payment information on the invoice was: Please make Zelle payment to;Name: Barbara LillardEmail: Englandmichael365@gmail.com Diedrich was contacted by a person who received an email and invoice from the scammers on the afternoon of Monday, June 5. "Because this person's event had already passed the recipient was confused by the email," the release says. The person contacted the Community Center manager but was unable to forward the email to her. The manager obtained a hard copy of the email and invoice and contacted Assistant City Administrator Jeff Martens early on Tuesday, June 6, the release says. City staff immediately contacted the city IT company to look at the Community Center manager’s email account. IT discovered within minutes that it had been accessed by an IP address from Great Britain and the IT company locked that IP address out of the account. IT also conducted a search of all other city email accounts and found no evidence of outside IP addresses accessing any of them. "The city was told by IT that they will probably never be able to determine how access was originally gained by the scammers," the release says. According to the release, the city was provided with a list of 13 email addresses that may have been contacted by the scammers. The people with those emails have been contacted by the city and so far three have indicated that they were emailed by the scammers. The release says "One of the three did submit a payment of $450 to the Zelle account listed on the fraudulent invoice for an upcoming event they had booked at the Community Center. The city does not know if any other Quad City organizations have fallen victim to these criminals but they recommend not making any payments to the above Zelle account, name or email address and that if anyone has made payment to this account to contact their local authorities."
	Sterling Police need your help finding a man wanted for criminal sexual assault The Sterling Police Department is asking for your help in finding a man wanted for aggravated criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual assault. On June 7, Sterling Police Department Detective Division obtained a Whiteside County arrest warrant for Phillip A. Dunn, 38, whose last known address was a residence in Sterling. Dunn is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred in August 2022 in Sterling. Phillip Dunn (Sterling Police Department) Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Phillip Dunn should contact the SterlingPolice Department at (815) 632-6640 or your local law enforcement. To remain anonymous, call the Whiteside County Crimestoppers at (815) 625-7867.
	Protesters gather outside City Hall asking for justice People gathered Wednesday around Davenport's City Hall to push for justice after the partial collapse of a downtown apartment building.
	No one injured in 'suspicious' Burlington fire No one was injured in a mobile home fire Wednesday in Burlington, according to a news release. At 2:14 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, the Burlington and West Burlington Fire Departments responded to a reported mobile home on fire on the 600 block of South Roosevelt Avenue in Burlington. Firefighters arrived at 2:22 a.m. to find flames showing from underneath the mobile home.Firefighters worked to contain the fire to underneath the center section of the mobile home,but the blaze burned through the floor and into south wall. The fire was fully extinguishedby 5 a.,m., the release says. The mobile home was not occupied. Damages are still being assessed, but are likely to exceed the value of the mobile home. There is no insurance, the release says The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Burlington Police and Fire Departmentsand is considered "suspicious," the release says. Firefighters were assisted at the scene by Burlington Police and Alliant Energy. Firefighterscleared the scene at 5:40 a.m.
	NBA's Kidd-Gilchrist talks to SAU speech-language students Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, an accomplished NBA professional, on Monday spoke to future and current speech-language pathologists (SLP) at St. Ambrose University about his experiences surrounding stuttering and the creation of his non-profit, Change & Impact: Voices for Stuttering, according to a news release. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (St. Ambrose University ) Since 2020, Kidd-Gilchrist has shifted his focus from shooting basketballs on the court to advocating for the passage of a healthcare bill on Capitol Hill that supports stuttering intervention research and improves speech therapy insurance coverage. “Many people do not realize speech therapy is not covered or is poorly covered by insurance,” said Kidd-Gilchrist, who did not receive speech therapy until 2011 when he attended the University of Kentucky. The RiteCare Clinic, operated by the St. Ambrose Master of Speech-Language Pathology program, and funded by Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation and Davenport Valley, is the only clinic in Iowa that does not charge for the prevention, assessment, and intervention of speech-language pathology services for children and adults, the release says. “As Michael noted, there are insurance companies that do not cover speech-language pathology services for children who stutter. Part of the role of a speech-language pathologist is to reduce barriers to accessing those services, and we are so grateful Michael is helping to spread this awareness,” said Elisa Huff, PhD, CCC-SLP and MSLP program director at St. Ambrose University. During his presentation, Kidd-Gilchrist used a tapping technique taught by his SLP as he shared his journey and the decision to become a vocal advocate
	Enjoy fun in the sun with Rock Island Parks and Recreation! For many, summer is the most wonderful time of the year, and the City of Rock Island has plenty to let families have some fun in the sun! Nikki Carr with Rock Island Parks and Recreation dropped by Local 4 to tell us what's in store this summer. For more information, click here.
	Davenport collapse update, Wednesday, June 7 Two previous tenants of 324 Main St. are speaking out after surviving the collapse. Quanishia “Peach” Berry and her wife, Lexus, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday.
	Davenport City Council meeting Wednesday night, 1st time since collapse At the Committee of the Whole meeting, the council is expected to approve up to $600,000 of emergency funds for families and businesses displaced by the collapse.
	Boil order for Rapids City north of Rte. 84 The Village of Rapids City Public Water Supply on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. issued a precautionary boil order affecting all water users north of Illinois Route 84. At present, water services have been disabled to affected residents, according to the village. Once services are restored the water in the distribution system is subject to bacteriological contamination, which may cause a number of waterborne diseases and/or general gastrointestinal distress. Residents will be advised after bacteriological samples demonstrate that the water is safe for domestic consumption. Customers in the affected area are encouraged to treat all water for drinking or culinary purposes by bringing it to a rolling boil for at least five minutes once water service is restored until further notice.
	Davenport collapse: Peach & Lexus Berry lawyers announce lawsuit The legal team for Peach and Lexus Berry announced the lawsuit in front of the partially collapsed building Wednesday afternoon.
	WQAD volunteers at The Adopted Closet ahead of DeWitt Hometown Tour News 8 will be in DeWitt on June 14!
	Lawsuit: In 2020 Wold company worked on wall that eventually crumbled May 28 in Davenport A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges a Wold company worked on The Davenport under the previous owner.
	Sheriff's office searching for 3rd suspect in armored truck robbery at Tyson Foods in Hillsdale The incident happened last Wednesday as the armored truck employee was walking into the Tyson plant.
	Protests at Davenport City Hall prior to meeting As expected, a protest is being held at Davenport's City Hall, following the partial collapse of an apartment building and the recovery of three victims' bodies from the rubble. Protestors in from of Davenport's City Hall prior to a Committee of the Whole meeting June 7. (Bryan Bobb, OurQuadCities.com) The City of Davenport is scheduled to hold a Committee of the Whole meeting at City Hall, located at 226 W. 4th St. in the Council Chambers Wednesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. An aganeda for the meeting can be downloaded here. Local 4 will keep you updated on the situation.
	Freight House Market evacuated The City of Davenport has evacuated the Freight House Farmers Market due to an outside wall leaning. A structural engineer is currently on site, evaluating the building. Currently the city has no idea when vendors may be allowed back into the building or if they will be able to conduct business outside the market. More information should be available tomorrow. The Quad City Cruisers are in the parking lot and Front Street Taproom is still open, but the market is closed, according to a post on their Facebook page. This is a developing story and Local 4 will have more information on our newscasts.
	Lexus Berry describes what her and her wife's future looks like following apartment collapse Lexus and Peach Berry lived in The Davenport apartment complex prior to the collapse. They are still missing one of their two cats.
	Classic dancin' and singin' coming to Music Guild For his Quad City Music Guild debut, Jeremy Littlejohn is directing what’s universally acknowledged to be the greatest movie musical of all time – “Singin’ in the Rain.” Immortalized in the 1952 film (starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor), the stage version here at 1584 34th Ave., Moline., opens Friday night with John Whitson as Don Lockwood, Sophia Kilburg as Kathy Seldon, and Anthony Greer as Cosmo Brown. John Whitson, left, Sophia Kilburg and Anthony Greer in the new production of "Singin' in the Rain." Other main Guild cast include Wayne Hess as R.F. Simpson, Tom Naab as Roscoe Dexter, and Sydney Dexter as Lina Lamont. In the classic story, “Singin’ in the Rain” has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline — the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers. In the era of silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes, things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen. Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her. Sydney Dexter plays silent-film star Lina Lamont in the new Music Guild show. “We’ve got a great staff; it was a blessing for my first time here,” Littlejohn said Tueesday. “I came in not really knowing anything. I’ve never seen a show here.” His full-time job is production manager at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse and he has decades of experience acting and directing across the country. Littlejohn was in a “Singin’ in the Rain” in Indiana about 20 years ago, and the last time Guild did the show was the late ‘80s. Among Littlejohn’s staff are Karen Brooks as assistant director, Ariane Call as music director, Kiera Lynn Martin as choreographer and John Weigandt as lighting designer. Anthony Greer, 31, plays Cosmo, and Sophia Kilburg, 22, plays Kathy. She just graduated from University of Iowa was a double major in theater and English. This past year, she was in UI’s productions of “The Children’s Hour” and the musical “Something Rotten.” Kilburg played a lead role of Katherine in Countryside’s 2021 production of “Newsies.” A graduate of Davenport Central, she was in Music Guild’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” five years ago. Sophia Kilburg and John Whitson in "Singin' in the Rain," which opens Friday, June 9. Greer (a United Township English teacher and theater director) is a Guild veteran, starting with “Drowsy Chaperone” in 2011. He continued pretty mush every summer, including “Cabaret,” “Hello, Dolly,” “Les Miserables,” “Oklahoma,” and “Cats.” Anthony met his wife Sydney doing a production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” in 2016. They have two children, ages 4 and 1. Reuniting with Whitson He was Chino in “West Side Story” (2017), when Whitson played Tony, and Greer’s last Guild stage role was “42nd Street” in 2019. Greer first met Whitson in 2016 and said he’s great to work with. “It’s nice exploring that relationship between Cosmo and Don. It was nice knowing him beforehand and having interacted with him, rather than meeting someone brand new,” Greer said. “It was funny because I kept getting cast as the dance ensemble, the dance feature,” he said, noting he doesn’t have dance training. “I don’t know why. Those were ones I started to become attracted to. Now that I have a family and my career isn’t in theater, I’m very selective the shows I audition for.” Anthony Greer, who plays Cosmo, is an Engish teacher and theater director at United Township High School. Cosmo in “Singin’ in the Rain” is a notable dance role, famously played by Donald O’Connor in the film. Kilburg has been a dancer all her life, studying at Belle Academy in Davenport. “For me, it wasn’t intimidating,” Littlejohn said of the show. “Because I’ve been in it, I knew what it was. It’s got a lot of moving pieces. Even just having to film things for the silent movie scenes. I was excited to work on it, more than intimidated. “It hasn’t been without its stresses, when you have monster like this with a lot. of moving pieces,” he said. “I’ve loved the movie for a long time,” Kilburg said. “It’s definitely about finding a balance – as a group we’ve done, and individually. We don’t want to copy anything, but finding the essential qualities.” Sunny and spunky Debbie Reynolds as Kathy was so spunky and optimistic and Kilburg tries to bring those qualities on stage, “in a way that feels honest to me,” she said. Greer said Littlejohn saw something in him that he didn’t – as the comic relief and dancer. “It’s always been, you are the cowboy or you are a cat,” Greer said. “Not only do you have to dance, which I knew would be fine…but also putting the character of just goofy, over-the-top, yet supportive, always wanting the best for all his friends. It’s been really interesting, trying to find that within myself.” A scene from Music Guild's "Singin' in the Rain." At UT, he told his students he was surprised he got the role, but they weren’t. “They see me as a teacher, as being over the top and over dramatic, to draw things out of them,” Greer said. “Being a teacher and being around kids, helping them learn the craft, has helped in this role.” And being a teacher in a way is an acting role itself (performing in front of a group), he noted. “I’ve been casting for a long time,” Littlejohn said. “I know all the types, I know all the characters.” Becoming Cosmo “became very natural” for Greer, he said. “When he walked out, I said, ‘That’s Cosmo.’ That is, in my mind, the mark of good casting, where you find he already shares some of the characteristics of the character. Sophia’s a great example of that as well.” “She’s naturally funny,” Littlejohn said, noting Debbie Reynolds once said: “The hardest things I’ve done in life are childbirth and ‘Singin’ in the Rain’.” “Kathy and I feel both feel a little guarded,” Kilburg said. “Something I really love about Kathy is, she’s at her best when she’s with people she loves.” The song “Good Morning” really reflects her happiness, confidence, and creativity, she said. “That’s something that really resonates with me. I feel my best when I’m making art with people I love.” Greer enjoys the highly-driven creativity of Cosmo. “He’s never satisfied with what he’s done – not because it’s bad, but he’s always trying to one-up himself,” he said. “I really resonate with that, because even if I hadn’t seen that humorous aspect, it’s ‘All right, we did this awesome thing. What are we gonna do next or how are we gonna make it better?’” The white life-size “doll” that Cosmo dances with has creepy, life-like hands, that he flirts with. It’s nicknamed “Eugenia,” also over the top, Greer said. “Trying to fall off a couch with it and fight with it is a fun challenge. I’ve never had to fight with a life-size doll before,” he said. Is there water in this 'Rain'? Like most stage versions of the classic musical, real water does not fall on the Moline stage, but is simulated with video projections, lighting and sound, Littlejohn said. “We decided pretty early on, because we had to do that silent filming, and because it’s a monster of a show,” that the rainfall would be on film, the director said. Whitson still re-creates the iconic raining street scene with an umbrella and lamppost. John Whitson in the role immortalized on screen by Gene Kelly (who also co-directed the 1952 film with Stanley Donen). “There’s nothing like real water. The production I was in had real water,” Littlejohn said. “It’s problematic, so as soon as they brought up the idea of projections, yes, let’s experiment with that.” Water on stage “makes a mess and it takes the entirety of intermission to wipe it up,” he said. “Our lighting designer is doing fun things where it looks like raindrops are hitting the stage and things like that. It’s working really well and again, the peace of mind that comes with – we’re not destroying our stage.” After “Singin’,” Kilburg will be choreographing “Chicago” in July for Double Threat Studios and acting in “Everybody” at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City (July 21-Aug. 6). Juggling 'Garfield' Littlejohn is also juggling his own stage role during the Music Guild run, starring at Circa ’21 as the title character in “Garfield: The Musical With Cattitude.” That runs on scheduled Tuesday through Saturday mornings and afternoons through June 24. Jeremy Littlejohn is currently starring as Garfield in the Circa '21 children's musical. “It works well. ‘Garfield’ rehearses during the day and gets done at 5,” Littlejohn said, noting they started rehearsing about two weeks ago and the performances don’t overlap time-wis with Guild. “Singin’ in the Rain” began practicing evenings in mid-April. "Singin'" performances are June 9-11 and 15-18, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under, available by calling 309-762-6610 or by visiting the QCMG website HERE.
	4 Your Money \| Momentum Continues With the debt ceiling issue behind us for now, we have seen financial markets performing a bit better. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us to share what he is currently looking at when making investment decisions.
	New state funding helps Illinois students focus on studies, not paying for classes Illinois governor JB Pritzker visited Black Hawk College in Moline to discuss the state's commitment to higher education. With the help of Illinois Map grants and Pell grants, he says many students can leave college in Illinois debt free. “With the state providing a record $750 million in university and community college scholarships next year, a student can pair a Map grant with a Pell grant and pay their tuition in full. Students can now get a college education in Illinois without being strapped with debt the rest of their lives." Lauren Rogan, a student at Black Hawk, is one of the students benefitting from this new funding. “During the first two months of school, I was working a full time job as well as going to school full time. I received a Map grant and I was able to take a part time job at the school and focus on my studies.” The new state budget earmarks $100 million for new Map grant funding.
	'Our whole world just shifted': Lexus Berry describes hours before Davenport apartment collapse "No one's life deserves to be uprooted," Berry said on Wednesday. "I will not let this halt me. If anything, I'm going to come out stronger than I was before."
	1st Davenport City Council meeting since collapse set for Wednesday night At the Committee of the Whole meeting, the council is expected to approve up to $600,000 of emergency funds for families and businesses displaced by the collapse.
	Activist criticizes owner of The Davenport, calling him a 'slumlord' Eric Russell, the executive director for the Tree of Life Justice League, also criticized building inspectors and city officials for their oversight.
	Lawyer calls for justice for Davenport apartment collapse victims "This owner and others did not value the sanctity of life," said Andrew Stroz, a lawyer with Action Injury Law Group.
	Here we come: WQAD bringing newscasts to DeWitt next week We're bringing several of our newscasts to DeWitt on Wednesday, June 14. Here's what you should know.
	'Complete chaos': Lawyer for Peach and Lexus Berry describes moments after apartment collapse Peach Berry lost her left leg when a doctor had to amputate it to get her out of the rubble of 324 Main Street.
	Peach Berry still hospitalized after losing leg in apartment collapse, lawyer says Andrew Stroz, one of the lawyers representing Peach and Lexus Berry, detailed the "unimaginable tragedy" the woman experienced.
	2 arrested, 1 sought after armored truck employee robbery at Tyson Foods Two people are in custody and authorities are searching for a third after a robbery of an armored truck employee last month in Hillsdale, Ill. According to a press release, Rock Island County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Tyson Foods - Joslin Plant in Hillsdale on May 31 at about 7:49 a.m. for a report of robbery of an armored truck employee. At the time, the employee was walking into the plant to fill an ATM. A weapon was inferred and a large sum of money was taken during the robbery. After an investigation, deputies arrested Jordan R. Andrews, 25, and Evan F.H. Watz, 27. Both are in custody on theft charges, with bond set at $1,000,000. The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for a third person in connection with this incident. A warrant has been issued for Raekwon Jefferson, 27, for Class 1 Felony Theft. Raekwon Jefferson (RI County Sheriff's Office) The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information regarding this crime should contact the RICO Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation’s Division at (309) 558-3414 or Crime Stoppers at (309) 762-9500.
	Gov. Kim Reynolds requests state emergency declaration from Biden administration following collapse In a letter to President Biden, Gov. Reynolds filed a request for an emergency declaration for Scott County.
	Moline Parks and Recreation to celebrate Flag Day with live patriotic music Moline Parks and Recreation is celebrating Flag Day with live music and the event is open and free to the community.
	Attorneys for woman injured in Davenport building collapse file lawsuit The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Scott County District Court.
	Burlington and West Burlington Fire Department respond to fire in mobile home Burlington and West Burlington Fire Department respond to fire in mobile home.
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	Lawyers for Peach and Lexus Berry press conference (June 7, 2023) The legal team for Peach and Lexus Berry announced the lawsuit in front of the partially collapsed building Wednesday afternoon.
	3rd lawsuit announced following partial building collapse in Davenport The legal team for Peach and Lexus Berry announced the lawsuit in front of the partially collapsed building Wednesday afternoon.
	First Davenport council meeting since building collapse, press conference for amputated victim on June 7 At the Committee of the Whole meeting, the council is expected to approve up to $600,000 of emergency funds for families and businesses displaced by the collapse.
	LIVE: Attorneys for woman injured in building collapse file lawsuit The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Scott County District Court.
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	Watch 'Mighty Ducks' for free Friday night at Moline's Movie in the Park Grab the lawn chairs, Movie in the Park is back in Moline! Bring the entire family and some snacks to Browning Park, 15th Street and 22nd Avenue, for a showing of “The Mighty Ducks” on Friday, June 9. The movie is rated PG. It will start at dusk, around 8:45 p.m., and is an hour and 45 minutes long. The start time is subject to change. Rain or windy conditions will be cause for cancellation. Check the Moline Parks and Recreation Department’s Facebook page for cancellation details. For more information on the Moline Parks Department, click here.
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	Reynolds seeks Biden's help with disaster Gov. Kim Reynolds asked President Joe Biden for an emergency declaration for Scott County, following the collapse of the The Davenport apartment building at 324 Main St., Davenport, on May 28.
	Church taking donations for Davenport building survivors Mt. Sinai Christian Fellowship in Davenport is reaching out to help those affected by the Hotel Davenport collapse. They're collecting donations of clothes, shoes, hygiene products and household items at their church, located at 4706 Northwest Boulevard in Davenport until 4 p.m. today, June 7. For more information, call (574) 320-3466 or (563) 200-3986.
	Police: Man charged with fatally shooting man in Davenport He is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond, according to court records.
	Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know! Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s a Local 4 News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases: JOHN FEY, 43, 5’6”, 120 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Wanted by Davenport Police for aggravated domestic assault with injury. Fey is a sex offender who has not registered. RAEKWON JEFFERSON, 27, 6’6”, 305 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Raekwon Jefferson in reference to a robbery where $200,000 was stolen from an armored vehicle on May 31, 2023 at Tyson Foods, Joslin, IL. He is wanted for felony theft with bond set at one million dollars (10%). John Fey (L) and Raekwon Jefferson (Crime Stoppers) You have a week to contact police for an elevated reward. Call the tip line at (309) 762-9500. All tips are anonymous.
	Close up with CASI: Market Day Laura Kopp, President and CEO of Center for Active Seniors talks about how CASI will hold market day Saturday it will be a flea market with handmade items, produce, and baked goods.
	Gov. Pritzker visits Black Hawk College to highlight investments in education Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke at Black Hawk College Tuesday to talk about investments in education that are a part of the state budget.
	March 31 tornado outbreak the largest in QCA history More than two dozen tornadoes were reported.
	River Bend Food Bank receives $300,000 grant donations from city of Moline to continue battle against hunger Moline will be administering a grant to the River Bend Food Bank aimed to improve food security throughout the Quad Cities.
	Troopers: 2 teens charged with first-degree murder in death of a man Two Bushnell, Illinois teens were arrested on first-degree murder charges for the death of a 43-year-old man.
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	Reynolds requests federal assistance after building collapse Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has sent a letter to President Joe Biden to request federal assistance for Scott County after the collapse of the Hotel Davenport Apartments on May 28. The request for an emergency declaration includes help with debris removal, demolition, reimbursement for response activities and technical assistance. The letter reads: “HSEMD has communicated the need for support with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). However, FEMA and the USACE have conveyed that, absent the issuance of a Presidential Declaration, they are unable to render assistance to support the State of Iowa’s ongoing response and recovery efforts, and NIST does not believe this collapse will meet their requirements for engagement.” The governor's letter to President Biden can be read in its entirety here.
	No classes at Moline High School due to power outage Students at Moline High School have an unexpected day off today. Parents and guardians received an email from Chris Moore this morning, informing them of a power outage at this school this morning. MidAmerican Energy arrived on scene and walked through the school with the Building Supervisor. It was determined there was not enough light from the building to safely hold classes and school was canceled. Power was restored to the building by 8:30 a.m. Students who don't have transportation home will be allowed to stay in a safe place. Today's class schedule was supposed to be periods 1-4, followed by finals for periods 6-7. With no school today, tomorrow will be finals for periods 1, 2, 3 and 6 and Friday will be finals for periods 4, 5 and 7.
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	REVIEW: New 'Dolly' is elegant, refined magic Elegance and refinement – that is what matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi is all about, in the classic Broadway musical, “Hello, Dolly!” And that’s what this sweet, romantic, nostalgic show is all about, in a magnificent, deeply felt new production at The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline, running through June 10th. “Hello, Dolly” is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and retitled The Matchmaker in 1955. Though director and set designer Lora Adams has trimmed it to a 10-member cast (of five couples), she retains both her own and the musical’s unerring sense of exceptional taste, sensitivity, and magnetic emotion. Shelley Cooper, left, stars in the title role of "Hello, Dolly," with Tristan Tapscott, Jacqueline Isaacson, Mukupa Lungu and Roger Pavey, Jr. The Black Box may only be a 60-seat theater, with a long and narrow stage, but it consistently is huge in the size of the heart that emanates from that magical space. “Dolly” is no exception (full disclosure: I was the emergency fill-in rehearsal accompanist for the first two weeks of just a one-month rehearsal schedule). It’s transcendent magic. They say a majority of a stage director’s job is casting, and Adams has perfectly cast this chamber version of “Dolly,” which manages to perfectly to tell the story of the search for love, adventure and satisfaction in 1890-era New York. The musical follows the story of Dolly Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker (as well as instructor of dance, guitar and mandolin, an attorney and spreader of manure) as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. "Hello, Dolly!" features Jacqueline Isaacson, left, as Irene, Doug Kutzli as Horace, and Mukupa Lungu as Minnie. New York City is excited because widowed, brassy Dolly Levi (played by Barbra Streisand in the 1969 film version, and here the equally commanding, poignant Shelley Cooper) is in town. Dolly makes a living through matchmaking and other sidelines. She is seeking a wife for grumpy Horace (a matchless Doug Kutzli), but it becomes clear that Dolly intends to marry Horace herself. Dolly wants to send Horace's money circulating among people like rainwater (and the metaphor of manure is it doesn’t do any good unless it’s spread around to help things grow), the way her late husband Ephraim taught her. The breathtakingly gorgeous Jerry Herman score features "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Ribbons Down My Back," "Before the Parade Passes By," "Elegance," "It Only Takes A Moment," and, of course, the title number. The original musical ran for 2,844 performances on Broadway with Carol Channing in the title role, and earned 10 Tonys. At the time, it was the longest-running Broadway musical. The new production features (L-R) Mukupa Lungu, Jacqueline Isaacson, Shelley Cooper, Roger Pavey and Tristan Tapscott. In addition to the fabulous Cooper (who simply dominates in the role) and Kutzli (whose rich, friendless and bitter character echoes his past credits playing a certain Scrooge), the Black Box cast features Tristan Tapscott as Cornelius Hackl (the same role he played in Music Guild’s 2012 version), Jacqueline Isaascon as Irene Malloy, Roger, Pavey, Jr. as Barnaby Tucker, Mukupa Lungu as Minnie Fae with Lucy Dlarmini, Robert Gregory, Jennifer Cook Gregory, and Tyler Henning. Looking for adventure and romance The comedy and the tension of the plot meet when co-workers and best buds Barnaby (a wide-eyed 17-year-old) and Cornelius (a disillusioned but hopeful 33-year-old) leave their posts at Horace’s hay and feed store in Yonkers for glamorous Manhattan. Horace has left to a meet a potential mate, widow Irene Molloy (Isaacson), who owns a hat shop there, and they all end up there. Jacqueline Isaacson in "Hello, Dolly!" “It Takes a Woman” reveals the strength of the men’s voices in this cast. Tapscott excels in a role he has made a trademark over many area shows – a harried, nerdy, frustrated man, eternally looking for the silver lining. He and Pavey make an ideal, lovely pair of guys seeking fun and romance in the big city. Tapscott pledges that in New York, they’re going to have the time of their lives – get arrested and not leave until they both have kissed a girl (presumably not the same one). Pavey seems even more excited to see a huge stuffed whale in a museum. Dancing in "Dolly" are Mukupa Lungu, left, Roger Pavey, Jacqueline Isaacson and Tristan Tapscott. Among the musical’s clever lines, Tapscott sings, “See it glisten, Barnaby; listen, Barnaby” (later Herman rhymes “the well-bred agree” with “pedigree” – nice!!). Tapscott’s ringing voice and boundless enthusiasm capture Cornelius’s sense of excitement and anticipation, even before they set foot in Manhattan. The boys meet their match in Molloy’s shop, with the cute, bubbly pair of Isaacson as the flirty, cunning and calculating Irene and her more innocent friend Minnie (Mukupa Lungu). Both dazzle with their wide, bright smiles. Isaacson, a 2023 Augustana College grad, sings "Ribbons Down My Back." Isaacson’s bewitching ballad, “Ribbons Down My Back” is beautiful and coquettish. Irene also wants adventure and in her independent, feminist streak, she tells Minnie she wants men to get heated up before she drops them cold. When we see how Irene and Cornelius share life visions, we can tell they’ll connect and end up together. One of many idyllic scenes is where Dolly teaches Cornelius to dance, and while Tapscott says he has no sense of rhythm, he quickly learns a simple waltz and his nervousness turns to boundless joy and confidence. Pavey also becomes an excited dancer (though not with Tapscott’s skills). Before the terrific, rousing first act closer, “Before the Parade Passes By,” Cooper delivers an emotional monologue about re-joining the human race, and asking her late husband to give her away. You can really feel her connection to Ephraim throughout the show. The show must go on After the Act II opener (and theme) “Elegance,” the well-known title song is pure joy. Cooper is clearly having a great time (and so are we), and it was all the more extraordinary in the Saturday matinee I saw. The Black Box is using pre-recorded accompaniment for the first time, and it happened to cut out during “Hello, Dolly” but Cooper (ever the pro) didn’t miss a bit, carrying on a cappella with the rest of the cast. Augustana student Mukupa Lungu as Minnie. The audience sang along, clapped along and the cast continued to have us in the palm of their hands. Another highlight is the sumptuous, luxurious love ballad, “It Only Takes a Moment,” centering on Irene and Cornelius. They clearly worship each other. Tapscott and Isaacson share "It Only Takes a Moment." (Clearly, Robert Gregory as the judge is moved as well.) When Tapscott sings, “I’ve lost so many things,” that line takes on unique weight (in light of his real-life circumstances), but when the couple sways and sings together, it’s heaven on earth. What we called the finale “Hello, Dolly” mega-mix closes the show, with several reprises, an exactly right production applies on the icing on its delicious cake. Do not miss this tasty, touching theatrical dessert. Kudos also to fellow cooks C.J. Parker as music director and Ballet Quad Cities dancer Madeleine Rhodes as choreographer. The show winds up this Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at 1623 5th Ave. Tickets are $10, available at the BBT website HERE.
	LIVE UPDATES: Operations transition to dismantling partially collapsed building, Davenport city officials say, Tuesday TV6 will provide updates on-air and online as the story unfolds.
	Community unities for Welcome Home Block Party The phrase "welcome home" is certainly one everyone loves to hear, and Humility Homes is working for stable housing so everyone can have a home to be welcomed to here in the QCA. Joshua Graves from Humility Homes dropped by Local 4 to talk about their Welcome Home Block Party. For more information, click here.
	Moline man faces gun, cannabis charges A 21-year-old Moline man was in custody Tuesday after police allege they found cannabis and guns at his home, according to a news release. Just before 11 p.m. Sunday, June 4, Moline Police conducted a traffic stop on a 2008 Chevrolet Impala in the 1800 block of 4th Street, Moline. The driver, Jamarlynn Stewart, was found to have alcohol and cannabis in the car. When they further searched the car, police found a total of 300 grams of cannabis and ammunition, the release says. Jamarlynn Stewart (Moline Police) A subsequent search warrant was issued for Stewart’s Moline residence, where detectives located 2.7 pounds of cannabis, a 9mm handgun and an AR15 rifle, according to the release. The Rock Island County State's Attorney has charged Stewart with three counts of felon in possession of a firearm and manufacture/delivery of 500-2000g of cannabis. He was being held Tuesday in the Rock Island County Jail on $150,000 bond, according to the release says. Police ask anyone with information about the incident to call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500 or the Moline Police Department at 309-797-0401.
	“The 39 Steps,” June 15 through 25 Winner of two 2008 Tony Awards and the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy of 2007, author Patrick Barlow's slapstick thriller The 39 Steps enjoys a June 15 through 25 run at Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse, the show's creative team and four-person cast sure to demonstrate why the New York Times called this Alfred Hitchcock celebration/spoof an “indomitably funny” comedy of “virtuosic clowning.”
	“Young Frankenstein,” June 15 through 25 An Outer Critics Circle Award winner for Best Musical that also earned a Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite New Broadway Musical, the stage adaptation of Mel Brooks' film classic Young Frankenstein takes over the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre from June 15 through 25, this Tony-nominated riot lauded by the New York Post for its "bright and witty" lyrics and the book's "great job ... in transferring the original script to the stage."
	Riverside Theatre's “Twelfth Night,” June 16 through July 2 One of William Shakespeare's most delightful and adored comedy classics will enjoy a professional Riverside Theatre staging this summer when the Iowa City company, from June 16 through July 2, presents the romantic and hilarious Twelfth Night in a bucolic outdoor staging at Iowa City's Lower City Park.
	Davenport suspect in fatal shooting arrested A 22-year-old Davenport man faces felony charges including first-degree murder after officers allege he was involved in a fatal shooting, according to court records and police. Christian L. Jessee also faces charges of assault while participating in a felony - serious injury; dominion/control of firearm/offensive weapon by a felon; and criminal gang participation, according to court records. Christian Jessee (Scott County Jail) A gunfire incident Shortly after 1:15 a.m. Monday, Davenport Police responded to the area of the 100 block of South Pine Street for a report of gunfire. A man was transported by Medic EMS to a local hospital. Police allege in affidavits that the victim, 24-year-old John K. Gilmartin, died from injuries suffered in the shooting. "The defendant did willfully, deliberately, and with premeditation shoot the victim which resulted in the victim's death," police allege in arrest affidavits. Police ask anyone with information about this incident to call Davenport Police at 563-326-6125 or submit a tip to QC Crime Stoppers here or download the P3 Tips app. The incident remains under investigation, and no further information was available Tuesday, according to police.
	Pulling Focus Film Festival, June 16 through 19 Launched by the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts and taking place in various area locales June 16 through 19, the inaugural Pulling Focus Film Festival has been designed as a celebration of local film and culture that focuses on enriching the lives of Quad Cities residents by presenting unique film-watching experiences framed through the lens of African American and Black Diasporic voices.
	“Tomboy,” June 18 Lauded by The Atlantic as "brisk, precisely observed, and bracingly non-preachy in its examination of a very tricky subject," writer/director Céline Sciamma's French drama Tomboy enjoys a June 18 screening at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, this 2011 critical sensation the thirdof four award-winning independent films to be shown throughout June in recognition and celebration of Gay Pride Month.
	“Ansel Adams, the Sierra Club, & the Making of a Landscape Icon,” June 17 through August 17 An exhibit of arresting works by arguably the most famous and influential American landscape photographer of the 20th century, Ansel Adams, the Sierra Club, & the Making of a Landscape Icon will be on display at Davenport's Figge Art Museum from June 17 through August 17, the exhibition showcasing a spectacular suite of images from the artist's Portfolio Three: Yosemite Valley.
	“Iowa Night Skies: Photographs by Johnny Brian,” June 17 through August 27 Boasting a dozen stunning pigment prints by the Iowa City-based visual artist, the Midwestern-themed exhibition Iowa Night Skies: Photographs by Johnny Brian will be on display at Davenport's Figge Art Museum June 17 through August 27, the included works created by the photographer exposing film over long periods after capturing the bustling sky from his backyard.
	Josh Blue, June 22 Performing more than 200 shows a year, and continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes regarding people with disabilities, Last Comic Standing champ Josh Blue will headline two comedy sets at Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room on June 22, his standup routine existing in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guaranteeing that no two shows are ever alike.
	Quad City Juneteenth Festival, June 17 An eagerly awaited event complete with food and retail vendors, local- and national-history information, community and resource booths, and fun-filled games and live entertainment for the whole family, the 2023 Quad City Juneteenth Festival will be held at Davenport's Lincoln Center – TMBC on June 17, the day-long celebration held in commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
	Virtual Presentation: “Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer,” June 21 A John Burroughs Medal Award winner and 2022 recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Award will take part in a virtual program offered by Illinois Libraries Present and the Rock Island and Moline Public Libraries, her June 21 event Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer treating participants to an audience with the bestselling author and director of Center for Native Peoples and the Environment at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
	“Juneteenth: A Day of Independence,” June 15 June 19 marks the day in 1865 in which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were told by Union troops that they were free, and on June 15, the history and celebration of the subsequent holiday will be explored in Juneteenth: A Day of Independence, a live presentation taking place at the Davenport Public Library's Fairmount Street Branch.
	Some trans people turn to crowdfunding to leave Florida after anti-LGBTQ+ laws Dozens of transgender people in Florida who can't afford to move are turning to crowdfunding to help them leave after the passage of new legislation that targets the LGBTQ community.
	River Bandits hosting donation drive for Davenport collapse victims The River Bandits will accept shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, soap and other home essentials at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday, June 8.
	WATCH: Galesburg garbage truck detained by tree Neighbors said the driver's routine route was thwarted when a taller-than-normal truck got snagged in a tree's branches. It took crews nearly 4 hours to cut it out.
	Matchbox Twenty, June 17 Playing the Moline amphitheater on their national “Slow Dream Tour” in support of their May 26 release Where the Light Goes – the band's fifth album and their first in more than a decade – the rockers of Matchbox play the Vibrant Arena at the MARK on June 17, the Grammy-nominated chart-toppers lauded for such smash singles as “Bent,” “Unwell,” and “How Far We've Come.”
	Businesses struggling after apartment building collapse but say they are here to help those in need Businesses struggling after apartment building collapse but say they are here to help those who lost everything
	Rhythm on the River, June 18 Presented by the Lincoln Center, Friends of MLK, and Davenport's Common Chord, the Black-music heritage festival Rhythm on the River will deliver music on the Mississippi on June 18, the event in Rock Island's Schwiebert Riverfront Park designed to celebrate the contributions of Black musicians and highlight Black voices in the Quad Cities' music scene.
	Fareed Haque, June 22 Praised by AllMusic as a "a gifted virtuoso whose smooth technique and world music-influenced approach to jazz reflect a childhood spent traveling, absorbing local sounds from the musicians of Spain, Pakistan, and Iran," Fareed Haque headlines a June 22 concert event at Davenport's Redstone Room, the guitarist's set sure to demonstrate his unique command of the guitar and the different musical styles that have inspired his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation.
	The Yogev Shetrit Trio, June 18 For its Rivermont Collegiate concert event on June 18, Polyrhythms' Third Sunday Jazz Series will deliver a rich Andalusian-jazz feel in the "Way of Tradition" concert with the acclaimed Yogev Shetrit Trio, and ensemble boasting the collective talents of Moshe Elmakias on pano, Noam Tanzer and bass, and the bandleader/composer himself on drums.
	Joshua Ray Walker, June 22 Lauded by Rolling Stone as "one of country’s most fascinating young songwriters" and by Saving Country Music as "a big man with a high lonesome voice and heartfelt songs who is quickly rising up the independent country music depth charts," Joshua Ray Walker headlines a June 22concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel in support of his most recent release See You Next Time, which Americana Highways deemed "a fitting end to Walker's trilogy and its tribute to the fleeting, yet possibly life-changing, connection to be found at your nearest honky-tonk."
	John R. Miller, June 20 Lauded by AllMusic as "a guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose music has the earthy twang of country, the late-night feel of blues, and the road-worn defiance of rock & roll," John R. Miller headlines a June 20 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the artist also praised by Spin magazine for how his music "reflects a refreshingly raw honesty, reflectiveness, and the undeniable beauty in discovery and growth."
	Brent Cobb, June 18 Touring in support of last year's release And Now Let's Turn to Page..., an album that Glide magazine called "warm and heartfelt" and that Americana Highways said "challenges the listener to jump from their pew and holler hallelujah," Brent Cobb headlines a June 18 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the southern-rock, country, and Americana singer/songwriter also praised by Americana UK as an artist who :"revives gospel classics with his distinctive voice and instrumentation."
	Salvation Army doing everything it can to help residents of collapsed Davenport building The organization is providing things like hygiene products to help families get through the disaster.
	Crooked Teeth, June 15 With Already Heard calling them "energetic and intriguing" and Spinning Thoughts praising the band's 2018 EP Honey for the way the musicians "infuse electronic elements and catchy choruses," the California-based Crooked Teeth headlines a June 15 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, with Gig Goer adding that the band members "have clearly got a knack for creating some very catchy and enticing music."
	Wilderado, June 19 Performing in Maquoketa in support of their self-titled 2021 debut album, a recording Atwood magazine praised as “an album of many tastes all bundled into an impressively cohesive and consistently engaging set,” the artists of Wilderado play the Codfish Hollow Barn on June 19, with The Guardian raving of their first LP that "each and every one of these 10 songs brings on an otherworldly sensation that is a surprising combination of danceable, heartfelt, laid back, and goosebump-raising.”
	“The Gambler Returns: The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute Show,” June 17 One of the most successful and beloved country crooners of all time will be celebrated at Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center on June 17 when recording artist Alan Turner performs The Gambler: The Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute Show, a musical journey through the career of the American icon who has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide and racked up two dozen number-one hit singles, among them "Lady," "Islands in the Stream," "Lucille," and, of course, "The Gambler."
	Meet the middle schoolers serving style in an after-school braiding club Step inside Washington Jr. High & you'll see students practicing box braids, knotless and everything in between as they weave together skill and creativity.
	Davenport building collapse lawsuit: 'Red flag after red flag,' says lawyer The lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of a resident lists eight individuals and entities as defendants, including building owner Andrew Wold and the City of Davenport.
	River Bandits hosting donation drive for Davenport building collapse victims The River Bandits will accept shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, soap and other home essentials at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday, June 8.
	‘I was alive and with family’: Tenant escaped with clothes on his back Brock Nelson went from relaxing to running for his life. He was playing a video game on Sunday afternoon, May 26, when he heard a heavy rush of wind, and the building started shaking. “I looked outside and saw nothing but clouds of dust, and I knew what was going on immediately,” he said. What was going on was that part of the building was collapsing, and he lived two apartments away from the sheer.
	Broken Spokes MC Quad Cities and Ranch Riders team up to assist collapse victims Broken Spokes MC Quad Cities and Ranch Riders team up to assist collapse victims.
	Galesburg garbage truck needed rescuing from a tree Neighbors said the driver's routine route was thwarted when a taller-than-normal truck got snagged in a tree's branches. It took crews nearly 4 hours to cut it out.
	Metro bus fees waived for kids going to public libraries in Illinois QC Children must provide a valid library card in order to receive free fare and be accompanied by an adult, who will have to pay.
	Moline police arrest man upon finding alcohol, 300g of weed and firearm ammunition in vehicle traffic stop Moline police arrest man upon finding alcohol, 300g of weed and firearm ammunition in vehicle traffic stop.

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