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Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
	Captain Stubbs This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Henry David Thoreau advised the readers of Walden to be tolerant of those who live outside the norm. "Perhaps they hear…
	TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive.
	Why are some food prices up and others down? Here are the stories of 5 items Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
	COMIC: Backpacking teaches artist lessons in patience, trust and friendship Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country.
	Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.
	Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.
Monday, October 19th, 2026
	Former Hawkeye Joe Conklin shares analysis on Iowa vs Minnesota Former Iowa defensive back and Assumption graduate Joe Conklin shared his analysis on Iowa vs Minnesota.
	Newly released winter outlook favors milder winter as super El Nino builds Breaking down the 2026-2027 NOAA Winter Weather Outlook, and what it means for the QCA.
	Sterling City Council approves Northland Mall incentives By allowing the mall owner to be reimbursed for portions of development, the city manager hopes he can give the mall a boost.
	Galesburg to seek additional PFAS contamination settlements In 2021, the city joined a class action against companies the city said contributed to elevated PFAS levels in the Oquakwa wells.
	Galesburg approves funding for future National Railroad Hall of Fame The city pledged $1 million for the project, as long as the museum came up with $6 million from other pledges.
	Davenport's Phoenix Restaurant to close Restaurant officials said in a Facebook comment that "they shut us down tonight" but did not provide any more details.
	Federal grant investing into Iowa rail infrastructure The funding could be a major win for the effort to establish passenger rail between Chicago and the Quad Cities.
	3 Rock Island County fire protection districts to work together under single name Each district will remain autonomous with separate boards and local control over collected tax dollars. Response, training and planning will be done as a team.
	Galesburg to seek additional class action settlements surrounding PFAS contamination In 2021, the city joined a class action against companies the city said contributed to elevated PFAS levels in the Oquakwa wells.
	Sterling City Council approves incentive to attract more tenants to Northland Mall By allowing the mall owner to be reimbursed for portions of development, the city manager hopes he can give the mall a boost.
	New traffic lights outside Vibrant Center designed for driver, pedestrian safety There are new traffic lights in Moline on River Drive and 12th Street, right outside the Vibrant Arena. The lights are designed to make it safer for drivers and pedestrians. But they're not live yet. The city says the signals must first be connected to the railroad's system. There's no timeline yet for activation, but [...]
	Meet the Democrat who wants to be Iowa’s next governor Rob Sand is trying to become the first Democrat elected governor of Iowa in 20 years.
	Government Bridge will be closed part of Saturday The Government Bridge will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on Saturday, Oct. 24. The closure will last from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews clean the underside of the bridge and the rail deck. Signage will direct traffic during the closure.
	Skip-A-Long's new Rock Island campus opens next week Skip-A-Long's new Rock Island campus opens next week, nearly a year after breaking ground. The new campus on Rock Island's 11th Street adds child-care space and brings in a first-of-its-kind partnership with Friendship Manor. The inter-generational program supports child development and cuts down on isolation time for seniors. Families can tour the campus and begin [...]
	Historic Velie Mansion listed for sale by Quad City Bank & Trust Quad City Bank & Trust is selling the historic Velie Mansion in Moline, hoping to find a buyer who will preserve the 115-year-old landmark's history.
	3 Rock Island County fire protection districts to work together as South Rock Fire Each district will remain autonomous with separate boards and local control over collected tax dollars. Response, training and planning will be done as a team.
	Epilepsy Advocacy Network provides resources, plans fundraiser One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, and one 1 in 10 people will have a seizure. November is just around the corner, and that is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Carrie Jones and Kim Gregg joined Our Quad Cities News to help create awareness about epilepsy and also to talk about an upcoming [...]
	Iowa loses 10,000 acres of public hunting access ahead of pheasant season Fewer farmers and landowners are signing up for the Iowa Habitat & Access Program, which provides the hunting land. Here's how Iowa is trying to turn that around.
	ImpactLife plans blood drives for rest of October ImpactLife will partner with local blood donors and drive hosts for community blood drives during the final two weeks of October: For information on eligibility for blood donation or to schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401, book online here, or via the ImpactLife mobile app here.
	Crossroads Cultural Connections will bring concerts to Bishop Hill Creative Commons Crossroads Cultural Connections will bring two concerts to Bishop Hill Creative Commons. David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels, with opening band J. Killen, will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Rooted in Americana and sun-soaked California soul, Los Angeles native Rosales delivers a guitar-driven sound that evokes the [...]
	LeClaire considers major changes to 2 intersections near Buffalo Bill Museum Two busy intersections near the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire could see some big changes.
	Davenport fundraiser raising money for local pancreatic cancer patients You're invited to the annual fundraiser in memory of Dr. Brent Ohl on Saturday, Oct. 24. The money will go towards helping local pancreatic cancer patients.
	Rob Sand discusses farm economy, water in visit to Wheatland With the election two weeks away, Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand took a stop in Wheatland to speak about conservation.
	More and more fall color showing up around Quad Cities this week It's that time of year - leaves are changing colors and looking pretty good around the Quad Cities. According to explorefall.com our fall color is now in the moderate color range around this part of the Midwest. We'll be close to our peak color in the next couple weeks!
	Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand withdraws from Iowa PBS debate Iowa Democratic candidate Rob Sand has withdrawn from Wednesday’s Iowa PBS debate.
	Davenport’s The River’s Edge reopens after month-long mold closure After being closed for over a month due to mold, Davenport’s The River’s Edge ice skating rink is back open just in time for winter.
	Iowa farmers emerge as key voting bloc in Senate race Iowa candidates are making a final push to reach farmers with two weeks remaining until the midterm elections.
	Davenport teen accused of using handgun in alleged robbery during sale Davenport teen faces a first-degree robbery charge after police say he used a handgun during an alleged attempted theft from its seller.
	Iowa revokes the license of fired nursing home worker over drug issues State regulators have revoked the license of a nurse who allegedly confessed to a drug addiction.
	Moline police seeking more information in Jerry Wolking's cold case disappearance Wolking was last seen arriving at his home in Moline on Oct. 18, 1990. Four days later, his truck was found at the QCIA with blood and damage to the front end.
	DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
	Two candidates, one role: Iowa taxpayer watchdog Cournoyer and Wettach discuss the auditors authority, school voucher program and top goals for the office
	Candidate profile: 17th Congressional District Rep. Eric Sorensen We are just a couple weeks away from Election Day and KWQC is getting you ready before you hit the polls.
	Traffic Alert: Driver’s asked to avoid U.S. 61 and Cedar Street due to crash Drivers should find additional routes to travel.
	Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.
	About 10,000 acres in Iowa no longer available for public hunting in 2026 Fewer farmers and landowners are signing up for the Iowa Habitat and Access Program. But why is that, and what is the state doing about it?
	Learn how to stay safe from common scams at Davenport session Murphy Simms, Property Crimes Unit supervisor/ Criminal Investigations Division with the Davenport Police Department, will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and report the most common scams and fraud schemes from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Good Samaritan Society, Heritage Court, 3401 Schuetzen Lane, Davenport. From phone and email scams to identity theft and financial [...]
	Davenport man sentenced to over 5 years in prison on gun charge A Davenport man was sentenced to over five years in prison on Monday on a gun charge.
	Annual tailgate raising pancreatic cancer awareness coming up on Saturday The Dr. Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support and Awareness Organization helps local patients and families dealing with the disease.
	MercyOne Genesis Davenport becomes site of Iowa's newest Safe Haven Baby Box The boxes allow parents to anonymously surrender custody of infant children. MercyOne's box is the fifth in Iowa.
	Augustana hosting fall open house at John Deere Planetarium, Fryxell Geology Museum Augustana College is hosting its annual fall open house at the John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Augustana's campus in Rock Island, 639 38th Street. The free event is open to the public and will feature hands-on science activities, telescope viewing and live music. [...]
	Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has surgery for brain tumor Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer that had been in remission for three years, she announced.
	Iowa Kid Captain from Jesup turns 14 years old on gameday Kaelyn O’Brien will cheer on the Iowa football team as they travel to Minnesota on Saturday.
	Davenport's River's Edge reopens following a month of closure due to mold Davenport reopened The River's Edge Monday after about a month of closure to remediate mold found in the facility.
	Davenport man charged after allegedly attempting to rob person at gunpoint A Davenport man was arrested Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday for his connection to a September robbery.
	New Deanery music school director looks to build on strong foundation Joe Chonto, a passionate, 70-year-old Davenport native is starting his next chapter as director of musical activities for The Deanery School of Music.
	UnityPoint Health brings Project SEARCH to Trinity, Rock Island; helps special needs students prepare for careers A workforce training program that prepares people with special needs for employment is expanding to UnityPoint Health – Trinity. Project SEARCH is now being offered at Trinity Rock Island. This brings the program to a third Trinity location and expands opportunities for local students to prepare for the workforce. Project SEARCH is also offered at [...]
	Miller-Meeks highlights medical experience, support for tax cuts in run for fourth term Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is hoping to fend off Democrat Christina Bohannan a third time.
	Sterling City Council to decide on financial incentives for Northland Mall redevelopment On Oct. 19, the council will vote on a $9M-$12M redevelopment agreement that could turn the enclosed mall into an open shopping center. Here's how that could happen.
	Democrat Christina Bohannan calls for restoring trust in government in third run Third-time Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st District Christina Bohannan says Iowans are feeling the impacts of Republican-backed tariffs, the Iran War, and changes to federal healthcare programs.
	Government Bridge to close for cleaning The Government Bridge will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. as workers clean the underside of the bridge and rail deck. Signage will be posted to direct traffic during all activities.
	'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.
	Google to host open house for proposed Palo data center Google is inviting the community to an open house and presentation on its proposed data center in Palo.
	Government Bridge closing to vehicles, pedestrians for cleaning Rock Island Arsenal personnel announced routine cleaning that will close the Government Bridge on Oct. 24.
	Government Bridge to close on Saturday, Oct. 24 A Rock Island Arsenal spokesperson said the bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cleaning.
	President Donald Trump to hold rally at the Sioux Gateway Airport The Republican National Committee announced Thursday night that President Trump will headline a midterm rally in Sioux City Thursday, October 22nd.
	The River's Edge reopens after mold prompts temporary closure The Davenport ice skating rink had been closed after mold was found in two locker rooms.
	Police: Man shot in the chest in Rock Island Rock Island police responded to the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue after the city's Raven Gun Shot Detection system alerted to shots fired.
	South Rock Island Township hosting giveaway Oct. 20 South Rock Island Township wants to make sure residents are ready for colder weather. The township has free jackets, coats, long pants, blankets, shoes, household items and lots of clothes to give away on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at its location at 4330 11th street in Rock Island. Call South Rock [...]
	19-year-old shot in the chest after shooting in Rock Island A 19-year-old was shot in the chest Monday morning in Rock Island.
	Davenport couple accused of torturing child take plea deal Authorities said the child had been kept locked inside an unfurnished bedroom.
	Local driving school shares tips to keep young drivers safe for National Teen Driver Safety Week To kick off National Teen Driver Safety Week, Skiles Driving School shares common driving distractions and tips to help teens stay safe on the road.
	River's Edge reopens after remediation The River’s Edge is reopening today! Remediation at the facility in Davenport is complete and will start a phased reopening on Monday, October 19. The facility will be open to the public starting at 11:30 a.m. with a public skate session at 12 p.m. in the World Arena. All other programming in the World Arena [...]
	Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.
	One injured in Rock Island shooting Police in Rock Island are investigating a shooting in the city this morning that left one person in stable condition. A news release from the Rock Island Police Department said they received a Raven Gun Shot Detection alert in the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue on Monday, Oct. 19 at about 7:04 a.m. [...]
	Man hospitalized after being shot in chest in Rock Island The Rock Island Police’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.
	How to watch KWQC’s and KCRG’s debate between Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christiana Bohannan KWQC is hosting and broadcasting a live debate between Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
	Greenvalley Sports Complex hosts Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Kick off Halloween celebrations early at the 7th annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Greenvalley Sports Complex, 5920 52nd Avenue in Moline! The family-friendly event will be on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Kids can dress up in costumes and walk through the parking lot to visit over 20 different vehicles while [...]
	Three things to know: Oct. 19, 2026 MercyOne Genesis to hold blessing for safe haven baby box, Eastern Iowa Community College ribbon cutting and an update on the forecast.
	Gov. Reynolds’ husband facing recurring cancer diagnosis First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds has been diagnosed with cancer after three years in remission, Governor Kim Reynolds shared Monday.
	Traffic alert: Lane reduction begins on East River Drive in Davenport Westbound traffic on East River Drive will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday as crews start work to redesign the intersection of McClellan Boulevard and River Street.
	Local driving school highlights teen driver safety National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights the importance of safe driving habits as a local driving school continues its work training generations of drivers.
	Becca Niles named Davenport parks and recreation director Becca Niles has been named Davenport's parks and recreation director after serving as interim director since June.
	National Guard member reportedly shot near Capitol Hill, D.C. bureau reports A member of the National Guard was reportedly shot in the nation’s capital, according to KWQC’s Washington Bureau team.
	Biz Bytes: Annual Destination QC! event, Rosecrance expands access to behavioral healthcare and more Quad-Cities economic news Visit Quad Cities to host the Annual Destination QC! event, Rosecrance expands access to behavioral healthcare and more Quad-Cities economic news.
	Hundreds gather in pink for 6th annual Gather for the Cure in Eldridge A sea of pink filled Scott County Park as hundreds gathered for the 6th annual Gather for the Cure.
	Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident' A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.
	New pottery studio opens, La Catrina Plus ribbon cutting, EICC Gaekle Hall ribbon cutting and more Quad-Cities business news Otium Ceramics pottery studio opens, La Catrina Plus to hold ribbon-cutting, EICC Gaekle Hall to hold ribbon-cutting and more Q-C business news.
	Rock Island County real estate transactions for October 18, 2026 Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County.
	Great week ahead for the Quad Cities After a frosty weekend, a warming trend is expected this week for the Quad Cities. Dry weather sticks around for most of the week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	EICC celebrates $2.2M renovation of Gaekle Hall The horticulture classroom and lab expanded from 739 to 1,239 square feet, giving students more room for projects and new technology.
	Pilot Know-How This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Take out a pencil and a piece of paper. A short quiz will do more than just my words to increase your respect for Tom…
	A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
	The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
	Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
	Davenport crowd rallies for early voting as part of nationwide “No Kings” push People gathered at Vander Veer Park in Davenport Saturday afternoon as part of the “No Kings” day of action to get out and vote.
	No injuries after small plane lands in cornfield near Eastern Iowa Airport The airport said a single-engine aircraft landed in a cornfield just east of CID’s primary runway.
	Family Museum's Scarecrow Shenanigans draws hundreds in Bettendorf Hundreds of families attended the Family Museum's annual Scarecrow Shenanigans event, featuring Halloween costumes and themed activities.
	Meet the Republican running to become Iowa’s next governor Zach Lahn is a first-time candidate running for governor of Iowa
	2 arrested after fight breaks out at Burlington party, police say Two men were arrested after a fight broke out at a party in Burlington Sunday.
	Another warm week ahead of us After temperatures cooled down from the record high Monday, we saw just last week in the mid to upper 80s, another warmup is on the horizon. Temperatures cooled back down from that record high into the mid to upper 50s toward the end of this past week from Friday and Saturday. But after today, we [...]
	Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
	What does a White House press secretary do? Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
	Police investigate deadly shooting on Waterloo’s Lunar Lane Woman found shot inside residence dies at hospital

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