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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
	Bettendorf police, firefighters invite public to open house Ever wondered what the inside of a police vehicle looks like? Bettendorf's Public Safety Open House on Saturday offers a chance to find out.
	Rock Island man pleads guilty to murder in beating death of 19-year-old woman A plea agreement has ended the prospect of a murder trial in the beating death of a 19-year-old woman at a Rock Island motel.
	Brothers Bettendorf: Learn about scandal, legacy at 'Kaffee und Kuchen' program When William and Joseph Bettendorf came to Davenport, they had a few patents for popular inventions and a dream of making their own business, a news release says. Their journey would lead them to first build the biggest company in the city to revolutionizing the railroad industry. Along the way they would experience triumph, tragedy, [...]
	Haunted Island returns to Credit Island for Halloween fun and fright Davenport Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate spooky season at Haunted Island on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Credit Island Park, 2200 W. River Drive, according to a news release. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support Scott County Special Olympics andDavenport Parks and Recreation’s scholarship programming. Haunted Island offers a full day [...]
	'Lion King' live in concert to be presented by Quad City Symphony at Adler Theatre The Quad City Symphony will bring Disney's "The Lion King" to life on the big screen at 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Return to Pride Rock as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s sweeping, Oscar-winning score live to the full 1994 animated film in high definition at The Adler Theatre, Davenport. To buy tickets, [...]
	Construction on new I-80 bridge on schedule for 2028 start, could take five years Transportation officials, starting in 2027, will begin prep work to relocate mussels from the Mississippi River bed and remove trees.
	Democrat Nick Salazar looks to unseat Republican Mark Cisneros in Iowa House District 96 Democrat Nick Salazar will challenge incumbent Republican Mark Cisneros in Iowa House District 96, which Muscatine, Kent Estates, Fairport and Wilton.
	After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
	Final design revealed for new I-80 bridge over Mississippi River The new bridge will be in the same style as the current one, but with separate spans for each direction.
	Clinton community rallies behind boy with cancer Atlas Camacho is battling stage 4, high-risk neuroblastoma. This weekend, two fundraising events are hoping to support the Clinton boy and his family.
	Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.
	Prairie Christmas This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.What follows is the story of how Christmas came to the Illinois prairie in 1869, courtesy of a war in Europe.In that…
	Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
	For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.
	These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
	School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
	MAC Cross Country Championships Girls and Boys MAC Cross Country Championships took place at Crow Creek Park Wednesday night.
	Fulton football preparing to close out regular season against Galena The spotlight game of the week features Fulton and Galena, both entering the matchup with 5-3 records.
	Design revealed for new I-80 bridge The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be in the same style as the current one, but with separate spans for each direction.
	Moline hosts public meeting on roundabout proposal The roundabout would replace a five-point intersection on 15th Street and 16th Avenue.
	Davenport swears in new 2nd Ward alderman Bob Inghram will serve after the resignation of Tim Dunn last month.
	Davenport renaming street after Roger Craig 12th Street between Harrison and Brady Streets will now be known as Roger Craig Way.
	Lahn, Sand face off on running mates, school funding, visas in second debate Iowa gubernatorial candidates Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand met on the debate stage for the second time.
	Cook review: You're better off finding horror entertainment other than 'Other Mommy' A skilled cast is wasted on "Other Mommy," a silly horror movie that stars Jessica Chastain in the story of a little girl haunted by an entity that looks like her mother. I expected better from director Rob Savage ("Host" and "The Bogeyman") and this enjoyable cast. Based on the novel "Incidents Around the House," [...]
	Taking care of your breast health \| MercyOne Genesis Medical Moments We are continuing our conversation about breast healthcare with Surgeon Dr. Allyson Winter and talk about services MercyOne Genesis has to offer.
	Breast Health \| MercyOne Genesis Medical Moments October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but breast health is something to keep in mind year-round. Here to talk about breast health and services available is Dr. Allyson Winter, Surgeon with MercyOne Genesis.
	Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues over ChatGPT Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the company behind ChatGPT. Bird accuses OpenAI of hurting Iowa children and deceiving parents. Bird says the company is breaching the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act by misleading the public into believing the software is safe and reliable. Bird is taking aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who said [...]
	Davenport approves setting aside up to $1M for homelessness plan Davenport city leaders approved earmarking up to a million dollars for a regional strategy to address homelessness and affordable housing Wednesday.
	Holocaust survivor will appear in two QC presentations A Holocaust survivor will make two appearances in the Quad Cities, according to a news release from the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. Sol Nayman will speak at "Surviving the Parallel Holocaust" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Rock Island Public Library. He also will appear when the program is held again [...]
	‘I started writing and writing’: 10-year-old Rock Island girl authors 7 books Alanis Borner has written seven books at just 10 years old, inspired by a simple question: how are books made?
	Illinois Voter Guide 2026: Meet the candidates running for statewide office Illinois voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide several high-profile races, including those for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state comptroller, and state treasurer.
	Galva restaurant launches meal program to help local seniors Seniors can pay $10 for a meal at East End Table & Tap on certain days of the week. The community can also prepay for meals, so seniors can eat for free.
	Hinson and Turek tackle Iowa's nitrate levels and hospital closures ahead of midterms DES MOINES, Iowa -- For the first time in over a decade, Iowa has an open U.S. Senate seat. Candidates are fighting for the seat currently occupied by Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. WHO 13 hosted Ashley Hinson, a Republican, and Josh Turek, a Democrat, in studio Tuesday night to debate the hot topics on [...]
	Iowa's 1st Congressional District race tightens ahead of midterm election Republican Incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan are competing in a closely watched race.
	New Muscatine Cultural Alliance brings arts, history groups together The alliance hopes to strengthen live performances & events across the region. It all kicks off with an inaugural celebration at the Pearl Button Museum on Oct. 15.
	Davenport man enters pleas in sex abuse, assault cases A man charged with recording a sex act with a minor and later beating a person while on pretrial release has entered into a plea agreement.
	Rock Island police, sheriff formally merge tactical teams Rock Island police and Rock Island County sheriff formally merge tactical teams for five years to pool resources and fight dangerous crime more effectively.
	Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returning to Rock Island County A new fundraising campaign will bring the Imagination Library back to the community, ensuring over 8,000 children receive the gift of reading.
	Davenport to establish city-run animal control services Davenport officials approved establishing city-run animal control services Wednesday.
	111 trucks have hit Davenport’s train bridges in 5 years Ask anyone in the Quad Cities about Davenport’s train bridges, and chances are they’ve seen a truck hit one.
	Iowa and Illinois give update on future of I-80 bridge The Iowa and Illinois departments of transportation gave an update on the future of the I-80 bridge. The I-80 Mississippi River Bridge project is expected to span about six miles, including changes to the I-80/I-88 interchange. The two departments of transportation released renderings of what the new bridge will look like. It will replace the [...]
	Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, will present 'The Dolly Show' The Orpheum Theatre Presents 2026-2027 season continues with The Dolly Show starring Kelly O'Brien at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The show will be a tribute honoring country music icon Dolly Parton. Widely recognized as one of the world’s most authentic and accomplished Dolly performers, Kelly O'Brien delivers a masterful performance endorsed by the Parton [...]
	Crews reduce 4th Street to single lane Traffic was down to one lane and signs and cones were out on 4th Street in Davenport.
	Davenport formally appoints new 2nd Ward alderman Davenport city leaders formally appointed Bob Inghram as Second Ward Alderman Wednesday.
	‘There’s going to be problems’: Henderson Co. board votes on plan for ambulance services The future of ambulance services will look different in Henderson County beginning January 1.
	City of Davenport adopts new occupational health contract Davenport City Council approved a resolution to provide full on-site occupational health services for city workers.
	Rock Island Library plans final quarterly book sale of the year The Rock Island Public Library’s last quarterly book sale of 2026 will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, a news release says. "Savvy shoppers will want to take advantage of this low-cost way to fill personal book shelves, stock a Little Free Library, or pick up some holiday gifts," the [...]
	Annual Riverview Bacon and Brew Fest Returning to Clinton The 8th annual Riverview Bacon & Brew Fest is taking place Saturday, October 17th in Clinton. It will run from 3p.m. to 7p.m. at the Riverview Bandshell, 251 Ball Park Drive. The fest will feature bacon inspired food of all types as well as samples from area breweries. The bacon foods will be $2 and [...]
	Sierra Club calls for renewable energy to be part of Iowa steel mill deal The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter urged Iowa leaders Wednesday to require provisions including renewable energy infrastructure, air pollution controls and commitments to work with the local community when authorizing incentives to a massive steel plant slated for southeast Iowa.
	Brand new 'East End Community Table' helps Galva community seniors with pre-paid meals “East End Community Table” provides Galva community seniors with prepaid meals for just $10 each.
	Muscatine Cultural Alliance: A mission to uplift performance, visual arts and local history Muscatine Arts Center's Annette Hovland talks about the Muscatine Cultural Alliance, an organization that uplifts performance, visual arts and local history.
	John Deere Foundation donates $18.5M to local food banks The John Deere Foundation is working to fight hunger in the QCA.
	Rock Island County libraries partner to join Dolly’s Imagination Library Rock Island County is one of very few Illinois counties not to currently take part in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, but that will change with a new fundraising campaign launched Oct. 14.
	Music superstar Ella Langley makes donation to Quad City Animal Welfare Center Music superstar Ella Langley teamed up with Vibrant Arena at The MARK to help animals in need here in the QCA. In a Facebook post, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center thanked Langley for the donation: Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredibly generous donation made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center [...]
	CPKC Holiday Train bringing cheer through the Quad Cities You'll be able to catch the train in Byron, Muscatine, Clinton and Davenport this November.
	Davenport to discuss up to $1M investment in homelessness plan Specifics on how the money will be used will be decided as the plan moves forward.
	Getting to Know the Our Quad Cities News Morning Team: Anthony Peoples and Riley Hemmer 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 [...]
	Davenport Fire Department holds open houses this Saturday The Davenport Fire Department is hosting open houses from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 17.
	Black Hawk College hosting FAFSA Completion Nights College students can get help with their 2027-28 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from the Black Hawk College Financial Aid Office. Students can register for one of these free FAFSA Completion Nights: FAFSA Completion Nights are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Contact the Black Hawk [...]
	CPKC Holiday Train brings holiday fun to Muscatine The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will bring its holiday magic to Muscatine on Tuesday, Nov. 24, turning the riverfront into a celebration of music, lights and community spirit. Click here for the full Holiday Train schedule. The festively decorated train is expected to arrive at Riverside Park, 101 W. Mississippi Drive at [...]
	Country star Ella Langley and Vibrant Arena donate $2,500 to Quad City Animal Welfare Center The donation will help the shelter's efforts to care for animals in need.
	Aboard an icebreaker, a writer got a closer look at the Arctic's 'Sea Change' As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.
	Several Illinois candidates meet at Rock Island forum Tuesday Nine candidates for state and county elected offices met for a forum Tuesday, Oct. 13, sponsored by the Rock Island County branch of the NAACP at the King Center, Rock Island.
	Crews respond to fire at Linwood Mining and Minerals in Buffalo Firefighters faced high temperatures and an excessive amount of accumulation of coal dust, creating a risk of explosion, officials said.
	Do you think Moline needs another roundabout? City official said they will discuss preliminary plans for the five-legged roundabout.
	'New Yorker' cartoonists admit to having 'The Two Saddest Kitchens' The Two Saddest Kitchens is a comic conversation between Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein. Book critic Maureen Corrigan says it made her laugh and feel better about her own (lack of) cooking.
	Who is on your ballot? WVIK newsroom staff compiled a list of races across our entire listening area ahead of Election Day on November 3.
	Davenport to vote on establishing city-run animal control services Davenport officials will decide whether to establish city-run animal control services Wednesday.
	Coralville woman repeatedly stabs 3 victims, police say The Iowa City Police Department has arrested a woman they say stabbed several people last month.
	John Deere Foundation announces $18.5 million farm-to-plate initiative The multi-year Farm-to-Plate strategy is designed to support Feeding America food banks and strengthen the connections that move food from farms to communities.
	Davenport to hold special meeting to formally appoint new 2nd Ward alderman Davenport city leaders will hold a special meeting to formally appoint Bob Inghram as Second Ward Alderman.
	Iowa Attorney General to give update on Meta child-safety settlement Bird sued Meta in April, alleging the company violated Iowa consumer protection laws.
	Iowa voter guide 2026: Key races, deadlines and voting locations for the 2026 election Election Day is coming. We've put together a free voter guide to help you navigate the races and candidates on the ballot Nov. 3.
	Davenport Fire hosting Fire Station Open Houses The Davenport Fire Department is hosting Fire Station Open Houses on Saturday, October 17 from 9 – 11 a.m. Members of the community are invited to visit any Davenport fire station for a behind-the-scenes look at their local firehouse. They can tour stations, get up close to fire equipment and learn more about the important [...]
	No injuries reported in Muscatine basement fire 14 Muscatine firefighters responded to a basement fire at a residence at 1815 Mulberry Avenue on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
	Battle lines shift: GOP Super PAC cancels spending in Iowa’s Miller-Meeks race Iowa's Miller-Meeks-Bohannan rematch loses GOP super PAC funding as Republicans retreat from four battleground House races with three weeks until midterms.
	Choo-Choo! CPKC Holiday Train returns to QCA next month The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Holiday Train is returning to the Quad Cities area next month.
	Drinks and interruptions: Pritzker, Bailey meet in only governor debate of election cycle Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey spent an hour talking over and accusing each other of stretching the truth in their only planned meeting of the campaign Tuesday night.
	Davenport teen pleads not guilty in connection with Davenport shooting incident A teen pleaded not guilty in Scott County District Court on Tuesday after posting bond on Friday in connection to a Davenport gas station shots fired incident on Oct. 1.
	Muscatine firefighters battle basement fire Firefighters in Muscatine responded to a basement fire yesterday morning. A news release from the Muscatine Fire Department said the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call for “smoke coming from the basement” of a home in the 1800 block of Mulberry Avenue on Oct. 13 at about 10:23 a.m. The response included [...]
	Rock Island NAACP hosts candidate forum ahead of Election Day The Rock Island NAACP hosted a candidate forum, giving voters a chance to hear where those running for office stand on the issues.
	Davenport man accused of striking 4-year-old with belt, placing it around neck Davenport man Rayshawn Bourrage arrested after police say he struck 4-year-old with belt and placed it around child's neck. He faces Oct. 23 court date.
	Early voting is underway in Iowa. Here's what voters need to know Want to avoid Election Day lines? Early in-person voting and absentee ballots give Iowa voters options ahead of Nov. 3.
	Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts The leading House Republican super PAC is no longer spending on advertising in Iowa’s 1st District.
	Humble Dwellings’ fundraiser aims to boost support for local families transitioning into housing Humble Dwellings will hold its annual fundraiser on Oct. 23 at St. Ambrose University to support its mission of furnishing homes for Quad Cities individuals and families in need.
	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: DAVID ELLERMETS, 35, 6'2", 220 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. Wanted by Rock Island County for burglary to a building. MICHAEL SCHRAM, 42, 5'7", [...]
	Here’s how much more Social Security recipients will get from a cost-of-living boost The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.
	ThePlace2B workshop helps 1st generation college students apply for admission, scholarships ThePlace2B is helping first-generation college students learn how to apply and finance their education. The free College Readiness Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th Street in Rock Island. The workshop helps first-generation college students and their families understand the college application and [...]
	5 adults, 1 child confirmed dead in Sauk County plane crash Law enforcement is responding to a plane crash in Sauk County, Sauk County Dispatch confirmed to WMTV 15 on Tuesday night.
	Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns Problems that have simmered for decades — water quality and cancer rates — have been forced to the forefront of state politics this year.
	How to watch KTIV’s gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, Oct. 14 The Iowa Gubernatorial Debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand starts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
	Voy 61 Drive In Theatre celebrates installation of new marquee After 76 years of bringing movies, memories, and generations of families together under the stars, the Voy 61 Drive In Theatre has completed installation of its new exterior illuminated marquee, made possible through the support of American Express and Main Street America through the Amex Shop Small Grants Program, a news release says. The new [...]
	5 key takeaways from Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek's second Iowa U.S. Senate debate Who should pay when major development projects fail? Both Iowa Senate candidates had the same answer: Not taxpayers. Here are four other debate takeaways.
	Inflation sizzled in September -- and Social Security benefits will get a boost Consumer prices in September jumped 3.7% from a year ago. The Social Security Administration said benefits will increase next year to help keep pace with the rising cost of living.
	HNI donation helping Muscatine organization expand services for adults with disabilities Crossroads, Inc. is using the $200,000 gift to renovate a new space for its day habilitation program.
	Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made We got to play the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style.
	Cooler weather with rain likely After starting the week with record warmth, cooler weather is settling in across the Quad Cities. A few showers are possible Wednesday, but rain is likely tomorrow. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Hinson, Turek both reject Russian diesel imports in final debate Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek both said they disagree with President Donald Trump’s decision to allow diesel imports from Russia during their final debate Tuesday night.
	West Branch This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Among the many religious groups who arrived in our Mississippi River Valley after the Black Hawk War of 1832, each…
	These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPros to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?

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