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Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
	SAL Community Services expands with Rock Island child-care campus SAL Community Services has worked to meet the need for child care since 1970. Its mission continues with the opening of the organization’s new Rock Island campus. The new 32,500-square-foot, $15.7 million campus brings several essential services together in a more convenient location, expanding access to early care and education while creating new opportunities to [...]
	Vehicle crashes into retaining wall outside Palmer College The crash happened at the corner of Brady Street and 8th Street, KWQC crews said.
	Scott County surveys families on childcare needs Scott County Health Department is asking parents and employers to take the Child Care Access Survey by Nov. 6 to guide future childcare investment and the chance to win a prize.
	Skip-a-Long Rock Island Childhood Center and Welcoming Center to open new campus New facility will expand early childhood education, support immigrant and refugee families, and provides additional space for Welcoming Center services.
	Pilot seriously hurt in small plane crash near Geneseo Solo pilot flown to Iowa City after Wednesday afternoon crash near Route 6; FAA and NTSB investigating
	Miller-Meeks to talk manufacturing with House energy chairman at Burlington roundtable Miller-Meeks hosts manufacturing roundtable with Chairman Guthrie in Burlington Thursday to discuss Iowa's future in manufacturing.
	Man driving nearly 100-year-old vehicle killed in Iowa crash Iowa man dies after crashing vehicle from 1920's.
	Man charged with attempted murder after ramming NW Iowa officer, leading police on chase Police say a man intentionally struck an officer in Rock Valley, Iowa, which led to a pursuit.
	Davenport charter school lands $1.2M state grant ahead of ribbon-cutting Davenport's Greater Oaks charter school lands up to $1.2M state grant as Iowa awards $8.5M to charter schools ahead of Oct. 27 ribbon-cutting event.
	Man charged for alleged machete attack threat on elementary school A man from north-central Iowa has been charged after police say he threatened to attack an elementary school
	Iowa, Illinois recommend $237M bridge to replace Centennial Bridge Iowa and Illinois transportation officials recommend a $237 million project to build a new bridge next to the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge in Rock Island. Public comment is open until Nov. 4.
	Sandburg's Pickard, Galesburg, named 2026 Student Laureate A few years ago, Kaden Pickard had a grade point average that started with a 1 and was convinced college wasn’t a fit for him, according to a news release from Sandburg, Galesburg. This weekend, he’ll receive arguably the most prestigious award given to an Illinois community college student. Pickard, who will graduate from Sandburg [...]
	Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates The Iguazú Falls span more than a mile across both countries. A rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.
	Bettendorf introduce discussion on superintendent search The board said necessary leadership qualities included accountability, approachability, transparency and others.
	Bettendorf announces how they paid for former superintendent's settlement The settlement, worth over 700,000, will come from funds typically allocated for salaries, benefits, supplies and insurance.
	Marching Avenirs uses dance and music to help Quad Cities kids express themselves The youth drill team began in July 2025. They've performed in our local events and parades since then, and grown to a group of 41.
	So many scares are waiting for you \| Dani's Weekend Rundown for Oct. 22-25 Looking for a horror movie, fall market, candy horde, zombies, or a haunted house? It's all here, plus a few things that aren't scary at all.
	Marching Avenirs uses music and dance to build confidence in local youth The Marching Avenirs gives Quad Cities kids a safe space to express themselves, build confidence and learn life lessons through music and dance.
	La Catrina Plus to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony in Moline Some products offer shoppers access to unique cultural goods and specialty items not readily found elsewhere in the area.
	Arconic donates $5,000 to Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue Hog Capitol came to assist after the tree holding the bald eagle nest featured on the Arconic Eagle Cam fell in June.
	Dry, warm weather continues for the Quad Cities Our nice stretch of above average warmth will continue into early next week. No rain is expected for several more days. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Mary Duncan Putnam This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Are you a stressed-out parent who wonders how you are going to get son number one to play practice on time and still…
	5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
	A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win? Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
	Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.
	Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight What can you learn from dreams and how can you remember them and steer them to the topics you wish to dream about. Allison Aubrey and A Martinez discuss the resurgance in dream research and how dreams are a tool for self-discovery.
	North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
	Davenport adopts grant agreement with IDOT to reroute Duck Creek Trail The trail will be rerouted under Division Street, instead of crossing at street level.
	Go Red for Women raises money for cardiovascular disease research News 8's own James Zahara served as one of the "QC Heartthrobs" for the event.
	Arconic donates $5K to Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue Hog Capitol came to assist after the tree holding the bald eagle nest featured on the Arconic Eagle Cam fell in June.
	Galesburg schools hire next superintendent Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin will replace Dr. John Asplund, who announced in March that he'll be retiring at the end of the current school year.
	How Scott and Rock Island county election officials protect ballots and prevent fraud Election officials in Scott and Rock Island counties detail the strict chain of custody, camera monitoring, and audits safeguarding every vote.
	Iowa, Illinois DOTs decide on plan for Centennial Bridge corridor The Iowa and Illinois Departments of Transportation have decided to move forward with the preferred alternative plan E2 for the Centennial Bridge. That plan, which was revealed in a final public forum, includes building a new bridge immediately west of the current Centennial Bridge, an option that was chosen over moving the bridge further west [...]
	Cook review: 'You Can See Everything' gives an astonishing look at Elizabeth Holmes The enigmatic, talk-of-the-critics documentary "You Can See Everything" is now on Quad Cities theaters' big screens. The focus is on Elizabeth Holmes, who just a few years ago was considered a genius after she revealed her Theranos device that supposedly could run hundreds of medical tests using a single drop of blood. Holmes had some [...]
	Davenport man sentenced after being found with hundreds of child sexual abuse images A Davenport man will spend 30 years in federal prison for receiving child sexual abuse material and failing to register as a sex offender.
	Asylum-seekers from West Africa seek release from Muscatine County Jail Two asylum-seekers from Togo are seeking their release from an Iowa county jail where they’re being held by federal immigration enforcement and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
	Greenfield fire station rebuilt as FEMA signals funding shift to states Future rebuilding efforts around the state could get harder, as FEMA says it plans to shift more disaster funding responsibility onto states.
	Galesburg hires new superintendent of schools Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin will step into the role on July 1, 2027 after the retirement of Superintendent Dr. John Asplund on June 30, 2027.
	Rural innovation puts 2 Muscatine leaders in the national spotlight Mason Kopf and Charla Shafer have been awarded national honors for their work connecting people, resources and philanthropy in the region.
	Galesburg CUSD #205 Board of Education hires new superintendent of schools Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin will step into the role on July 1, 2027 after the retirement of Superintendent Dr. John Asplund on June 30, 2027.
	Moline and Rock Island County partner to open law enforcement substation near SouthPark Mall This project was in the works for three years, following a trend of the county and law enforcement agencies working together.
	Friends of Musser Public Library plans book sale A Friends of Musser Public Library, Muscatine, book sale will be 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The sale will be in Room 104 of the library. A Friends-only preview sale will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. If you're not already a member of the group, you [...]
	Sex offender sentenced to 30 years for receiving child sex abuse materials A Rhode Island-registered sex offender who moved to Davenport was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for receiving child sex abuse materials.
	Citing 'challenges,' AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political donor announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns, instead mobilizing its members to give individually.
	AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns. AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, though, will continue.
	The Justice Department begins notifying counties where it wants to monitor elections The department has long deployed election monitors, but the Trump administration's unprecedented steps to try to wrestle control over elections have led to new concerns about DOJ monitoring this year.
	Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for having child-pornography images A Davenport man was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 21, to 30 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography and failing to register as a sex offender, according to a news release. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Edward Kevin Homer, Jr., 42, had three prior child pornography offenses convictions from Rhode [...]
	New law enforcement substation opening near SouthPark Mall The city of Moline and Rock Island County teamed up to purchase the substation that will help both the police department and the sheriff's office.
	Rock Island man arrested after allegedly trying to meet underage girl in Davenport The man faces felony charges after allegedly going to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old but was actually a Davenport police officer.
	Bettendorf native appointed district associate judge Paul Aitken will serve Iowa's seventh judicial district.
	How to watch President Trump’s rally in Sioux City on Thursday, Oct. 22 President Trump is crisscrossing the U.S. stumping for Republicans in tight midterm races.
	New $237-million Centennial Bridge recommended just west of current one Like the new $1.2-billion I-74 bridge, a new $237-million Centennial Bridge is recommended to be built right next to the existing one, by around 2036.
	Candidate profile: 17th Congressional District Dillan Vancil Dillan Vancil enters the 17th Congressional District race as a small business owner from Western Illinois.
	Veterans Voices: Kirk & Polly Graham Veterans Kirk and Polly Graham, of Davenport, have extensive family history in the military. Kirk joined because he wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps. "I was at a point in my life where I needed something," said Kirk Graham. Kirk enlisted in the Army in 1975. He was still in boot camp when the [...]
	Neighbor describes Moline apartment fire rescue scene People are without a home after flames tore through the back of a Moline apartment complex Monday, forcing dramatic rescues and leaving neighbors to help each other pick up the pieces.
	Galesburg CUSD #205 hires next superintendent Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin will replace Dr. John Asplund, who announced in March that he'll be retiring at the end of the current school year.
	Carla Schafer, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine named National Rural Innovator of the year WQAD's Shelby Kluver speaks with Carla Schafer, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine who was named National Rural Innovator of the year.
	Former school bus monitor sentenced after attempting to entice a child via hypnosis He was sentenced to two years in prison Monday and will have to register as a sex offender.
	Traffic alert: Illinois 84 in Colona closed for railroad crossing repairs Illinois 84 between Poppy Garden Road and U.S. 6 in Colona is closed through Thursday for railroad crossing repairs, prompting traffic detours.
	U.S. Rep. Hinson prioritizes this issue in recent campaign events U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has prioritized health care recently during campaign events for her U.S. Senate campaign.
	Illinois and Iowa DOTs to discuss future of Centennial Bridge at Wednesday night meeting Final designs and construction timelines have not been established for the project yet.
	Small plane crashes near Geneseo, pilot injured The plane appears to have been burned in the crash.
	Small plane crashes east of Geneseo airport A plane crashed about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at U. S. Route 6 and East 1700th Street in Henry County, according to Illinois State Police. A preliminary investigation indicates Illinois State Police responded to a report of a plane crash just east of the Gen-Air Park in Geneseo. There was no lane blockage, and no details were [...]
	Large police presence in Tapley Woods Rest area due to missing persons case, sheriff says Jo Daviess County deputies are working a missing persons case Wednesday afternoon.
	Small plane crashes near Geneseo, pilot injured One person was taken to the hospital after a small plane crashed in a field in the 1700 block of Route 6 near Geneseo in Henry County.
	Pulitzer Prize-winning author Yiyun Li puts the unspeakable into words Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Yiyun Li is headlining the University of Iowa’s Literary Legends event Oct. 23 in conjunction with the Iowa City Book Festival.
	QCA will be part of World's Largest Polio Walk Organizers expect hundreds of people to take part in the Quad Cities edition of the World’s Largest Polio Walk on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to a news release. The walk will highlight Rotary’s work internationally to eradicate polio worldwide. For more information and to register free, visit here. You also can register the day of [...]
	Crews investigate apparent small plane crash near Geneseo The crash took place in a corn field off Highway 6, near the 1700 block.
	Plane crashes in rural Geneseo KWQC is working to learn more information.
	Davenport's corporation counsel announces plan to resign Samuel Huff’s last day with the city will be on Nov. 6.
	Governor Reynolds appoints new District Associate Judge in District 7 Paul Aitken has been appointed as District Associate Judge in Judicial District 7.
	Mason Kopf of United Way Muscatine County named Emerging Rural Changemaker of the Year The award is given out by the Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation, a national group.
	Bomb threat closes Centennial Bridge Wednesday afternoon The Quad City Bomb Squad responded and conducted an extensive search with explosive-detection dogs. Nothing was found.
	Bomb threat closes Centennial Bridge, Rock Island police investigate Rock Island police say someone called 911 around 1 p.m. Wednesday claiming to have placed an explosive device on the bridge.
	Davenport makes progress on Duck Creek trail system Work continues in Davenport on projects related to the Duck Creek trail system that will safely connect bike trails through the city. Clay Merritt, director of engineering and capital projects with the City of Davenport, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about the upcoming project at Division Street and give a [...]
	Davenport must cut or raise $2.5M yearly to address property tax changes, advisors say Davenport will collect an estimated $2.78 million less in property taxes in the fiscal year that begins July 1 because of Iowa's recent property tax changes.
	Poll: Voters want Congress to be a check on Trump, trust Democrats more on issues A new poll shows record support for Democratic congressional candidates ahead of the midterms, as voters feel the party is better attuned to handling their top issues.
	No suspicious explosives found following reports of a bomb near Centennial Bridge The Centennial Bridge was reopened around 1:45 p.m. after an unknown man told authorities he placed an explosive near the Illinois side of the bridge. No threat was located.
	Bomb threat closes Centennial Bridge The Centennial Bridge was closed Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat.
	Passengers, fire lieutenant honored for saving man’s life on QC plane Four people were honored at the Quad Cities International Airport after they jumped in to help someone having a medical emergency on board.
	Black Hawk College hosting ‘College Night’ for students, families to learn about higher education, military opportunities The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 Thursday night in the gym in Building 3 at Black Hawk College’s Moline campus.
	Traffic alert: Drivers to face detours for railroad crossing repairs at 44th St. and 4th Ave. Drivers should expect detours and traffic delays starting Friday as crews repair a railroad crossing at 44th Street and 4th Avenue through Tuesday.
	What should open next in the Quad-Cities? We want your opinion If you could bring one new business to the Quad-Cities, what would it be? Vote in our poll and share your pick.
	Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States?
	Top 2 Democrats on Intel say they're preparing for Trump to claim foreign meddling The top Democrats on the House and Senate intelligence committees said they are working under the presumption that the president will seek to justify election interference by alleging fraud.
	Water quality, ethanol at forefront of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture race DES MOINES, Iowa — The future of Iowa's water quality and ethanol production are two issues at the forefront of the race for the state's agriculture secretary. Republican incumbent Mike Naig has been involved with the department for 13 years and has served as its leader for the last eight. Now, he's defending his seat [...]
	Meet the candidates running for Rock Island County Sheriff Republican Jamie Shoemaker, a detective with the Geneseo Police Department, and Democrat Marcus Herbert, deputy sheriff at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, are running for the open seat, as incumbent Sheriff Darren Hart is not seeking re-election.
	Over 4 million tubes of toothpaste, many marketed for kids, are recalled More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are being recalled nationwide, including several that are marketed for children.
	Tossed cigarettes believed to cause Burlington house fire, officials say Incorrectly thrown out cigarettes are believed to be the cause of a fire at a Burlington home Wednesday.
	Stratton, Tracy clash over Trump, affordability in lone U.S. Senate forum Juliana Stratton and Don Tracy sparred over Donald Trump, inflation, tariffs, and immigration in their only face-to-face Illinois U.S. Senate debate.
	Iowa’s top national guard general to retire in January Maj. Gen. Stephen Osborn, Iowa’s 28th Adjutant General and director of the Iowa Department of Public Defense, effective Jan. 16, 2027.
	Barry Dykhuizen named new Moline City Administrator Moline has named its next City Administrator. The Moline City Council voted on Tuesday, October 20, to appoint Barry Dykhuizen as City Administrator. Dykhuizen served as Moline's Assistant City Administrator for four years before stepping into the interim role in August 2026. "Barry brings thoughtful, collaborative leadership and a strong understanding of Moline's operations and [...]
	Moline officials appoint new city administrator City leaders appointed Barry Dykhuizen as the new administrator Tuesday, according to a media release.
	Davenport corporation counsel announces resignation Samuel Huff said some of his proudest accomplishments included modernizing the legal department.
	Rock Falls seeking photos for visitor guide The winning photo will be featured on the front cover of the visitor guide.
	Behavioral health patient arrested for alleged assault against facility worker A patient at Eagle View Behavioral Health was arrested on Tuesday after an alleged assault at the facility.
	2 airlifted with life-threatening injuries after rural Dixon motorcycle-truck crash Two people on a motorcycle were airlifted with life-threatening injuries Tuesday after a three-vehicle crash near Dixon, Illinois, deputies say.
	Man arrested after allegedly asking 14-year-old for nude photos A Davenport man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly asked who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl for nude photos.
	Davenport city attorney resigns, last day is Nov. 6 Davenport City Attorney Sam Huff will depart the city Nov. 6 for a "new opportunity."
	Davenport's Corporation Counsel leaving position Davenport is beginning its search for a new Corporation Counsel after the current counsel announced he is leaving the position. A news release from the City of Davenport said Corporation Counsel Samuel Huff has accepted a new opportunity and will end his service with the city on November 6. He has served as Corporation Counsel [...]

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