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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
	Louisa County board denies permit for $1.2B Southpaw Solar project A proposed large-scale solar project in Louisa County has hit a roadblock after county officials voted against a key permit needed for the development.
	Laid-off Tyson workers seek help at massive Moline job fair and workshops Hundreds of laid-off Tyson Foods workers streamed into Vibrant Arena at The MARK Wednesday, Sept. 2 for a huge job fair and information workshops.
	Tyson workers get help at QCA workshop, career fair Workers affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure in Joslin got some help. A rapid response workshop took place at Vibrant Arena, hosted by IowaWORKS and the American Job Center in Rock Island. Workers got information on unemployment, health benefits, retirement and other workforce programs. More than 100 employers looking to hire were on site [...]
	Rock Falls woman charged with attempted carjacking Deputies responded to West Thome Road around 8 a.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of a woman yelling for help.
	Princeton man facing attempted murder charges in connection with Clinton shooting A Princeton, Iowa, man is now facing attempted murder and other charges in connection with a shooting at the Clinton Kwik Star on Aug. 9.
	Rock Falls woman accused of trying to steal a car while on electronic monitoring A Rock Falls woman is facing multiple felonies after the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office said she tried to carjack someone while on electronic monitoring.
	Extreme Heat Warning in the Quad Cities Things have gotten to a very hot start in the Quad Cities for this week hitting the 90s on Monday and still hitting 90s today. An extreme heat warning has been issued for most counties in our viewing area, including the metro Quad Cities of Scott and Rock Island County until Friday evening with more [...]
	‘The Answer is Yes’: Quad Cities Job Fair Connects Displaced Tyson Foods Workers with New Career Opportunities Job fair in Moline aids laid off Tyson Plant workers find a job.
	NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.
	Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, dies at 70 Wilson, who's deep, dark contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Miss.
	Davenport considering $397,500 settlement with former assistant city attorney The city is looking to settle a lawsuit filed by Mallory Bagby, who worked for the city from October 2017 through July 2024.
	WQPT, the Quad Cities' PBS affiliate, holding community fundraiser After losing federal funding following the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WQPT is fully funded by community members.
	Famed Quad Cities radio host Dani Lynn Howe joining the WQAD team Dani Lynn Howe has entertained the Quad Cities community for over 30 years on the airwaves, and now she's joining our team.
	Live, Lawn, and Prosperous: Ballet Quad Cities Presents Six Dance Vignettes, and Joedy Cook Receives an Award, at Davenport's Outing Club on September 13 Our area's professional dance company Ballet Quad Cities has a lot to celebrate at the start of its 30th anniversary, beginning with the September 13 performances of Ballet on the Lawn at Davenport's Outing Club.
	Take charge of heart health with Quad Cities Go Red for Women Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women, and a national movement is empowering women to take charge of heart health and address critical gaps in research, education and care here in the QCA. Dounia Sareini and Stephanie Eckhardt joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about Quad Cities Go Red [...]
	Mult. crews on scene of large fire in Du Quoin, Ill.; several businesses affected Multiple crews are on the scene of a large fire in Du Quoin on Wednesday afternoon, September 2.
	Galena named third-coziest U.S. fall destination Galena has been named the third-coziest U.S. fall destination for 2026 in a new study of 20 commonly-recommended fall getaways. According to a release, research factored vibrant fall foliage, rainfall, sweater-weather temperatures, coffee shops, bookstores, farmers markets and parks to rank destinations that offer ultimate backdrops. The beautiful city of Galena stood out for its [...]
	Illinois hospitals to lose billions through Medicaid policy change, study finds Illinois hospitals stand to lose upwards of $4 billion in revenue over the next several years due to impending changes in Medicaid rules that limit states’ ability to direct higher reimbursement payments to facilities that serve the most vulnerable populations.
	Oakville man accused of sexually abusing children over 11 years, sheriff says An Oakville man is facing multiple felony charges after Louisa County deputies said he sexually abused children for over 11 years.
	WQPT, the Quad Cities' public broadcasting station, holding community fundraiser After losing federal funding following the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WQPT is fully funded by community members.
	Multiple people displaced after morning fire at Pine Ridge in Moline Crews responded to the 3700 block of Pine Ridge Court around 7:46 a.m. on Wednesday.
	'Pay What You Want' at the Quad City Botanical Center this weekend The promotion is available from Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6.
	Remi Goode performing at Ca d'Zan House Concerts Ca d’Zan House Concerts in Cambridge welcomes Nashville-based indie-folk artist Remi Goode on Friday, September 11. The all-ages concert will begin at 7 p.m., following an optional community potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Guests should arrive at 6 p.m. for the optional potluck dinner and may bring a dish to share. The concert will begin [...]
	Extreme Heat Warning until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Conditions Persist Through Friday Evening
	Sterling police investigating battery incident Sterling police are investigating after they found an injured man Tuesday morning.
	The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.
	A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
	Family fun awaits at the Orion Fall Festival You can help the community while enjoying contests, games, rides, food, parade, music and more family fun! Tim Moen joined Our Quad Cities News with info on the Orion Fall Festival. For more information, click here.
	Traffic alert: Harrison Street resurfacing causes delays in Davenport Four lanes on the one-way street are being reduced to two lanes.
	Life after cancer treatment: Understanding survivorship phase University of Iowa Health Care explains the transition into life after cancer treatment—which can bring new physical and emotional adjustments along with uncertainty—making survivorship care an essential part of supporting patients.
	8 people, dog displaced after Moline fire Eight people and a dog were displaced after a fire in Moline this morning, according to a news release from the Moline Fire Department. Moline firefighters were dispatched to the 3700 block of 3706 Pine Ridge Court for a report of a fire on September 2 at about 7:46 a.m. They arrived on scene about [...]
	AAA 'Tow to Go' helps Iowa impaired drivers get home safely AAA wants to make sure impaired drivers in Iowa get home safely over the upcoming Labor Day weekend. The group is activating its Tow to Go program, which offers free and confidential rides home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states, including Iowa. The service will be available from Friday, September 4 at 6 [...]
	Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know! Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases: TREYE COLEMAN, 33, 5’9”, 200 pounds, brown eyes, black hair. WANTED by IDOC – 7th District High Risk Unit for escape from Davenport Residential [...]
	‘I can finally come home’: Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for Quad City area homeowner Rebuilding Together Henry County’s mission is to help older adults and those with disabilities to safely remain in their homes.
	Getting to Know Patti McRae and Cookie Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast. Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff. In this episode [...]
	New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billions of dollars of betting across nearly every aspect of modern life.
	Seven adults, child and dog displaced after Moline apartment fire Seven adults, a child and a dog were all displaced by an apartment fire at 3706 Pine Ridge Court around 7:46 a.m., according to Moline Fire.
	Rebuild Nepal Education Foundation seeks support after disaster A catastrophic debris flow and flood along the China/Nepal border on August 26 destroyed homes, roads and bridges. Hundreds of people, including children, have died and thousands more are still missing. The U.S. Geological Service said the disaster was likely triggered by rapid slope failure involving a glacier in Lāṅṭāṇ National Park, Nepal, near the [...]
	8 people and dog without home after Moline apartment fire Seven adults, a child and a dog are without a home after an apartment fire in Moline Wednesday morning.
	Davenport approves motion to stick within budget; status of additional positions unclear Davenport had been recruiting for a newly created assistant city administrator position, but the city council's motion directs staff not to make additional hires outside of the approved budget.
	Funding extension approved for Quad Cities passenger rail A funding extension has been approved for the rail project that will provide a train to and from Chicago.
	Authorities release names of drivers in Tuesday crash near Pleasant Valley High School The sheriff's office also corrected an error in yesterday's press release, saying the 11-year-old son of the motorcycle driver was not actually taken to the hospital for his injuries.
	New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.
	Sudlow Middle School announces early dismissal following AC issues The Sudlow Middle School announced they will dismiss students early on Wednesday after air conditioning problems.
	MercyOne hires midwives to cover shortage in maternal care Two certified nurse midwives have joined MercyOne North Iowa’s maternal care team, as the state faces limited options for maternity services.
	Council members reject land use change for proposed Buc-ee’s in Iowa The Urbandale City Council says they need more information before making a final decision on the proposed Buc-ee’s.
	REVIEW: Come from Away at The Black Box Theatre in Moline Come from Away continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 – 5th Avenue in Moline, September 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday September 6 at 2:00 p.m.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 2, 2026 The nonprofit "Rebuilding Together Henry County" is set to install its 500th wheelchair ramp, and a groundbreaking on a Stark County subdivision is happening today.
	Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
	NEEKO boutique to celebrate grand opening with sip and shop Friday in Davenport Shoppers can sip some bubbly and shop during the grand opening on Friday with 20% off the entire store for the day.
	Extreme Heat Warning until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: High Temperatures and Humidity Until 7 PM CDT Friday
	Family of Samantha Burke reacts after suspect’s arrest in Mexico Family of Samantha Burke speaks out after the man accused of driving drunk in her fatal motorcycle crash was found in Mexico and arrested.
	KWQC nominated for Mid-America Emmy KWQC is honored to be nominated for a Mid-America Emmy.
	Celebrate at Hispanic Heritage Festival in Monmouth United Way of West Central Illinois and Buchanan Center for the Arts are hosting the fifth Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 19th from 4 -9 p.m. at the Public Square in Monmouth. The Hispanic Heritage Festival is the largest event of its kind in the region. There will be entertainment all night, including emcee Marlon [...]
	Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
	Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.
	Reception scheduled for Wamer exhibit at Metropolitan Community Church, Davenport A reception for the exhibit "Robert Warmer: Metamorphosis" is planned for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, with complimentary wine and cheese and light refreshments at the Metropolitan Community Church, Davenport. Artist Robert Wamer's artworks will be displayed in September on the Art Wall. Wamer first studied art at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, after [...]
	Citywide boil order lifted in Monmouth Public works officials announced at 7:38 Wednesday morning that residents in Monmouth are no longer under a boil order.
	Sprint racers will 'invade' West Liberty Raceway in Muscatine Summer break is over for West Liberty Raceway and the Sprint Invaders. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the winged warriors will compete on the big half-mile track. Both the Sprint Invaders and West Liberty Raceway have been idle since mid-July. The Sprint Invaders have competed at West Liberty six times. They last raced here in 2023, [...]
	Center for Independent Living will hold Senior & Disability Expo in Rock Island The Illinois Iowa Center for Independent Living will hold its 16th Senior and Disability Expo on Friday, Sept. 11, at Bally’s Convention Center, Rock Island, from 9 a.m. until noon, a news release says. The event will have numerous information booths and vendors, and is free to the public. It will include a continental breakfast [...]
	Extreme heat across Quad-Cities into Friday, chances for scattered thunderstorms The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for parts of the Quad-Cities area until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
	Quad Cities radio host joins the WQAD News team Dani Howe has entertained the Quad Cities community for over 30 years on the airwaves, and now she's joining our team. Find out what her role is and more here.
	Poll results are in: Where is your favorite place to get coffee in the Quad-Cities? Quad-Cities coffee lovers have spoken. Did your favorite coffee shop make it in the top three? Read more to see how area coffee locations ranked.
	1,500-foot setback? Berms? Clinton council, residents debate data center regulations In a five-hour meeting Tuesday night, Clinton City Council members and residents went through a 15-page proposed ordinance regulating data centers.
	Digital Security Solutions relocates headquarters to East Moline Digital Security Solutions, PLLC, a full-service physical and technological security firm, is now headquartered in East Moline.
	Everyday People: In Port Byron I was so close, and so far away Columnist Tom Loewy had his hands full Monday when he met Karen Tullius inside the library in Port Byron.
	The Bleu R&B Lounge to open in downtown Moline; ribbon cutting Wednesday An upscale performance and event venue designed for guests ages 30 and older opens Labor Day weekend.
	Excessive late summer heat continues Wednesday could be the hottest day of the summer. We'll see a few showers and storms in the late night and early morning hours, but many dry hours each day. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	India's prime minister is wooing the GenZ while cracking down on them Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
	India's prime minister is wooing the Gen Z while cracking down on them Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
	Here’s why stopping illegal sales of kratom is so challenging A top Iowa law enforcement official said that making sure illegal sales of Kratom are not happening is difficult.
	He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it? When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.
	How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner.
	Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.
	ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention Lianyong Wei's death marks the 57th death of an immigrant detainee held in the care of the government since the start of President Trump's second term. Twenty-four of those have occurred since Jan. 1.
	He died of 'natural causes.' But his mother says she knows what killed him: heat When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.
	Extreme Heat Warning from WED 2:02 AM CDT until FRI 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: High Heat Index Values Up to 105 Until 7 PM Friday
	U.S. military strikes Iran, while Trump vows more for Tehran's retaliation The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
	Valley of Dreams This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Less than a hundred miles north of this island lies a cornfield made popular by the movie Field of Dreams. It's not…
	Rock Island fire chief announces plans to retire Bob Graff is retiring after working with the Rock Island Fire Department for 29 years.
	UnityPoint Trinity Health nurse earns Daisy Award for work with newborn & mother On August 14, 2025, Olivia Soseman went into labor four weeks early. After delivering the baby via C-section, Soseman had about a minute to hold onto her newborn baby, Ada. The baby was then rushed out of the room and airlifted to a University of Iowa hospital with her dad, Steven Soseman. For Olivia, that [...]
	Clinton, Iowa City Council combs through data center ordinance It took over three hours to review half of the 15-page ordinance.
	Moline City Council to vote on $5 million grant application The money would help support the city's Riverfront Redevelopment Project.
	As high temps continue, school districts around the Quad Cities dismissing early this week At least three schools in our area have already announced plans to let students out early.
	Clinton City Council combs through data center ordinance It took over three hours to review half of the 15-page ordinance.
	School districts around the Quad Cities dismissing early this week due to high temperatures At least three schools in our area have already announced plans to let students out early.
	Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit connects Quad Cities workers with new opportunities The Quad Cities Regional Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit included nine workshops covering topics such as managing cash flow, accessing capital and estate planning.
	Legislators announce boost for Chicago-QC passenger rail project U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) on Tuesday announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a grant extension for the remaining federal funding previously secured for the proposed Chicago-Quad Cities passenger rail project, an Amtrak route between Chicago and Moline, a [...]
	Public House begins 10th year of giving back to the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital For the 10th season, Public House is using Hawkeye football watch parties to raise money for the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. During that stretch, the community and the Davenport bar have raised nearly $150,000 for the children's hospital. "Here at Public House, we want a bigger purpose for (Hawkeye football) and that's to support [...]
	Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest The agency improperly approved the project in October 2024 without waiting for a final “biological opinion” from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an East St. Louis judge ruled Monday.
	Immigrant entrepreneurs attend summit in Rock Island An immigrant entrepreneurs summit was held Tuesday at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island, where keynote speakers, workshops and networking opportunities with business owners and community leaders were featured. For one former Tyson employee, the event offered hope as he works toward starting his own business. "I plan to do cleaning jobs, to open my own [...]
	Why Iowa governor wants product banned that’s sold in some gas stations Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined top health and law enforcement officials to warn against the dangers of Kratom.
	Moline Fire Dept. will conduct smoke testing of sewer system The Moline Fire Department will conduct smoke testing of the city's sanitary sewer system beginning Sept. 8. Crews will use non-toxic, low-odor smoke to find defects and unwanted connections in the sewer system. The map below shows the areas being tested, which take a couple of weeks. Smoke may enter homes or businesses through defective [...]
	Watch as Illinois State Sens. Li Arellano Jr. and Neil Anderson give an overview of the 104th General Assembly Illinois State Sen. Li Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, speaks at a town hall in Port Byron on Monday, Aug. 31.
	Disco-themed YWCA fundraiser to support Quad Cities families "Bright Lights & Boogie Nights" supporting local families through the YWCA is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Bally's in Rock Island. Secure your tickets here.
	Muscatine Humane Society working to tackle cat overpopulation with new facility The Muscatine Humane Society is housing more than 200 cats as it works to address years of cat overpopulation with a new surgery center for spays and neuters.
	Car flips in Moline crash A car flipped upside-down Tuesday afternoon in a Moline crash when a silver sedan hit a parked red SUV. Our Quad Cities News crew saw emergency responders in the 1600 block of 12th Avenue, Moline, shortly before 6 p.m. Police closed 12th Avenue temporarily in the area. It appeared that there were no injuries. The [...]
	Moline man sentenced to prison for sexual abuse The man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse in connection with a Rock Island County case.
	Rollins defends foreign beef imports at Iowa Farm Progress show Starting today, 300,000 tons of ground beef from foreign countries will be imported to the United States under an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week.
	Retirements, hirings and other Davenport schools personnel news from August 24 See the personnel items from the Aug. 24 agenda of the Davenport Community School District.

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