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Saturday, July 4th, 2026
	Lucas Glover, Lee Hodges tied for John Deere Classic lead Lucas Glover chipped in for eagle early and made a birdie late, his only two sub-par holes Saturday for a 2-under 69 that was just enough for him to share the lead with Lee Hodges in the John Deere Classic that now has plenty of possibilities. Hodges had four birdies in a six-hole stretch on [...]
	Bettendorf celebrates America’s 250th anniversary Bettendorf marked America's 250th anniversary with its downtown parade and live music at Cumberland Square.
	City of Mucatine seeks applicants for board, commission posts The City of Muscatine invites residents to apply for openings on several boards and commissions, including three that play a central role in shaping development, land use, and recreation in the community: Muscatine has 12 boards and commissions in total, each contributing to the community’s quality of life — from parks and public art to [...]
	Thousands gather for Bettendorf's Fourth of July celebrations Thousands of community members gather in Bettendorf to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
	John Deere names 3 finalists in nationwide excavator giveaway From disaster relief to family businesses, three people from across the U.S. were chosen as finalists in Deere's "Building America" Contest.
	Not as hot, but shower and storm chances into Sunday We saw a few rounds of showers and storms Saturday, but many dry hours, too. We're not done with the rain just yet. While temperatures will still be around the 86° average over the next few days, it's not as bad as much of this past week that prompted an "Extreme Heat Warning". Here's your [...]
	Behind the scenes look at the CBS production of the John Deere Classic Golf fans who can't make it out to the John Deere Classic in person might decide to watch in their home or at a bar. The broadcasts are available on CBS or The Golf Channel. What many don't see is the production it takes to put the final product on the screen live. CBS had [...]
	Man arrested after shots were fired at a Rock Island tavern Officials say 31-year-old Damarkus Echols was taken into custody after reports of shots being fired at a Rock Island tavern.
	Bettendorf celebrates America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July parade Bettendorf marked America’s 250th birthday Saturday with a Fourth of July parade through downtown, drawing families, community groups and veterans to the city’s streets.
	Arrest made after shots-fired incident at Rock Island tavern A man was arrested following a shots-fired incident at a Rock Island tavern. According to a release from the Rock Island Police Department, officers were dispatched to Deanna’s Place tavern Saturday, July 4 at approximately 12:12 a.m. for reports of shots being fired. Officers found evidence of shots being fired at two different locations on [...]
	Shooting incident leads to closing of Rock Island tavern A shooting at DeAnna's Place in Rock Island early Saturday has prompted Mayor Ashley Harris to close the tavern until a Liquor Commission hearing can be held.
	Man arrested after shots fired at Rock Island tavern Rock Island police responded to a tavern on 5th Avenue for reports of shots being fired overnight.
	In Mount Rushmore speech, Trump veers from U.S. exceptionalism to warnings about communism President Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day.
	USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamp for America 250 Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding Fathers or significant landmarks, instead opting for a more minimalist tribute.
	Washington's July 4 parade is off. The fireworks are still on Organizers called off the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.
	Washington's July 4 parade is called off. The fireworks are still on Organizers canceled the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.
	Storms prompt National Mall evacuations ahead of Trump's July 4th speech Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday were ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" rolling into the area, just hours before the fireworks show was scheduled to take place.
	National Mall to reopen for Trump's July Fourth speech after storms force evacuations The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
	National Mall reopens for Trump's July Fourth speech after storms force evacuations The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
	National Mall fireworks are back on, Trump to speak, after stormy delay The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
	Trump speaks and National Mall fireworks are back on after stormy delay The fireworks show will also go on, organizers said. Attendees gathered at the National Mall to mark America's 250th birthday had been ordered to seek shelter due to the "severe storms" in the area.
	Trump addresses nation and fireworks light up National Mall after storm delay President Trump lauded America's storied history on Saturday night in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots.
	Move over Chutes & Ladders: Schisto & Ladders has educational value plus worms Spread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
	Sterling vendor pop-up will showcase products created by middle-schoolers Sauk Valley Young Creators Camp will host a Vendor Pop-Up from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling during Chalk the Walk. This vendor pop-up showcases the creativity, hard work, and business skills of 13 middle school student entrepreneurs who participated in the inaugural Sauk Valley Young Creators Camp. [...]
	China's military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks The shake-up is believed to be an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping.
	Stormy start to July comes after rainy June in the Quad-Cities The storms that rolled through the Quad-Cities on Thursday and Friday continued a wet weather pattern begun in June. The storms forced the cancelation of Red, White and Boom.
	Donors needed for QC Pints and Paws blood drive The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay, according to a news release. To help save lives while giving back to local humane societies; the American Red Cross has partnered with animal rescues including QC Paws, [...]
	Over 1,000 without power in Illinois Quad Cities More than 6,900 people are without power in the Quad Cities Friday night.
	Bettendorf police remind of road closures ahead of Fourth of July celebrations The Bettendorf Police Department is reminding the community of some road closures for Saturday’s Fourth of July celebrations.
	“Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick,” through August 31 With the artists encouraging their audience to pause and find hidden details in their work., two Midwestern talents are showcasing pieces at the Quad City Arts International Airport Garry through August 31, the Bowden & Shultz-Hetrick exhibit hosting abstract paintings by Peotone, Illinois' James Bowden and fused-glass art by Cedar Rapids' Barbara Shultz-Hetrick.
	Black Box Theatre, Moline, to present 'Grandma Gatewod Took a Walk' premiere The Black Box Theatre once again brings a premiere to the Quad Cities are with "Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk," a news release says. Written by Catherine Bush, it's the true story of Emma Gatewood. In 1955 at the age of 67. Emma Gatewood told her children she was “going for a walk” and set out [...]
	Third round of John Deere Classic kicks off The John Deere Classic enters it’s third round Saturday.
	Kiwanis summer flea market scheduled for Rock Island County Fairgrounds The Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis will hold its summer flea market from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline, a news release says. Donation is $3 at the gate. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Therapy Center, Quad Cities food pantries, scholarships, UTHS Sports, [...]
	Special Weather Statement until SAT 6:15 AM CDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Localized Flooding Early Morning
	The Green Tree Hotel This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.It may have been the oldest hotel in North America. Unlike most hotels, it improved with age. For Upper Mississippi…
	'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250 As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic."
	Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable.
	Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86.
Friday, July 3rd, 2026
	Reflections on America's 250th birthday NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.
	Over 6,900 without power in Quad Cities More than 6,900 people are without power in the Quad Cities Friday night.
	Red, White and Boom! postponed due to weather concerns A new date for the fireworks show will be announced in the future.
	Lucas Glover builds a 2 stroke lead at JDC after bogey free first half of tournament Lucas Glover kept another clean card by holing a 12-foot par putt on his final hole for a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic.
	More than 9,000 people without power around the Quad Cities According to MidAmerican Energy, about 3,700 people have lost power on the Iowa side, along with another 4,100 in Illinois.
	Flash Flood Warning until FRI 10:45 PM CDT Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 10:45 PM CDT for Central Scott and East Central Rock Island Counties
	Flash flooding impacts roads across Quad Cities Roads across the Quad Cities have been impacted by flash flooding Friday night.
	QCAIR packs supplies for Venezuelan earthquake victims Quad-City residents are stepping up to help survivors of twin earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24. Volunteers with The Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants & Refugees (QCAIR) are packing up supplies including medical supplies, clothes, canned food, body bags, masks and gloves. The supplies will be taken to Chicago on Saturday, loaded onto a plane [...]
	Red, White and Boom cancelled, new date to be announced The fireworks will be rescheduled and a new date will be announced later.
	Over 6,800 without power in Quad Cities More than 6,800 people are without power in the Quad Cities Friday night.
	Lucas Glover builds a 2 stroke lead at JDC after bogey free first half of tournament Lucas Glover kept another clean card by holing a 12-foot par putt on his final hole for a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic.
	New PGA Tour format may change path for John Deere Classic golfers Senior golf insider, George McNeilly, joined News 8 to discuss the new 2-tiered system the PGA will start implementing in 2028 and its impact on the JDC field.
	Lucas Glover builds 2-shot lead at John Deere Classic Lucas Glover kept another clean card by holing a 12-foot par putt on his final hole for a 6-under 65 to take a two-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic. Glover started on No. 10 in the afternoon and did most of his damage of the back nine with five birdies, though equally important [...]
	Special Weather Statement until FRI 9:00 PM CDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Minor Flooding Until 9 PM CDT
	Severe Thunderstorm Warning until FRI 8:30 PM CDT Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Expect Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Until 8:30 PM CDT
	Red, White & Boom! postponed to Saturday due to weather The bistate fireworks show will take place on Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.
	Folds of Honor and lots of red, white and blue: How the JDC is celebrating the 4th The John Deere Classic and the Fourth of July go together like ketchup on a cheeseburger. It's a perfect match. This year is no different. In fact, there's a little more to celebrate with America's 250th birthday. "250 years is a long time and we're still here," said a golf fan at the John Deere [...]
	Whitey’s serves up exclusive John Deere Classic chipper at TPC Deere Run Only 700 of the lime and lemon chippers were made, and you can only get them at at this year's tournament.
	Red, White and Boom postponed Officials said the fireworks have been postponed until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
	Special Weather Statement until FRI 8:00 PM CDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Localized Flooding This Evening
	AAA offering Tow to Go this holiday weekend The AAA Tow to Go program is available in Iowa from 6 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday, according to a media release.
	Severe T'Storm Watch issued for Quad Cities during Red, White and Boom The National Weather Service has now issued a Severe T'Storm Watch for the Quad Cities and surrounding areas until 2 a.m. Strong winds are possible with storms this evening as they roll through the area from West to East.
	From concerts to the Savannah Bananas, John Deere Classic embracing new attractions JDC Tournament Director Andrew Lehman explains what it takes to bring new events and performers to the Classic, including securing the Savannah Bananas.
	Galva FFA seniors create lasting projects for school and community Two Galva High School seniors used FFA grants to create projects that continue to serve their school and community after the school year has ended.
	Four years of Folds of Honor Friday at the JDC The John Deere Classic and Folds of Honor have hosted Folds of Honor Friday at the tournament since 2023, an annual event aimed at raising scholarship funds for military and first responder families.
	2026 John Deere Classic: Heading out to Concerts on the Course this weekend? Here's what you need to know Country music artist Carrie Underwood and the band Old Dominion will play at TPC Deere Run once the final putt drops Saturday and Sunday.
	Keeping animals safe this Fourth of July. Here’s what you need to know Experts at Kings Harvest Rescue offer tips on how to keep pets safe during the 4th of July weekend.
	What's the economic impact of the John Deere Classic? Dave Herrell with Visit Quad Cities stopped by The Current to share the numbers behind one of our community's biggest events.
	Ulysses S. Grant Home reflects storied past of Galena Ulysses S. Grant wasn't born in Illinois. He was a native Ohioan, but his brief time in Galena meant a lot to many of its citizens. The Ulysses S. Grant Home, a home of his, lies in Galena, serving now as a museum. "The house itself was built in 1860, and the house was built [...]
	T'storm chances increasing for Red, White and Boom We're dealing with the chance for showers and storms late tonight and Saturday...and there's now a chance we have some storms forming around the Quad cities during Red, White and Boom Friday night! The chance for rain during the show is 30 to 40%! It'll be warm and muggy when you're watching the show, if [...]
	Our QC Crime Watch: Jury finds QC man guilty of murder in two deaths: Episode 71 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in our area with the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode Linda and Sharon discuss: updates on: To view, click the video above or watch on-the-go on Spotify. The QC Crime Watch Podcast \| Pod
	Exploring John Deere's connection to the JDC For nearly 30 years, Deere and Company has been the the title sponsor of the JDC.
	Toddler dies from injuries after I-80 rollover crash A 23-month-old toddler has died from their injuries after a rollover crash on I-80 Saturday, June 27.
	Longtime John Deere Classic volunteer helps media members and caddies get to TPC Deere Run Kathy "Mother" Quinn has worked for 11 years at the John Deere Classic.
	Check out big rigs and more at the Walcott Truckers Jamboree Fans of all ages can enjoy the ultimate trucking celebration making its way to the QCA at the world's largest truck stop! Lee Meier Joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about the Walcott Truckers Jamboree. For more information, click here.
	Illinois legislation to regulate cannabis market In Illinois, new legislation is designed to keep the cannabis market safe and growing. Senate Bill 3222 prohibits the sale of certain intoxicating hemp products to anyone under 21.Beginning in November, some products will be required to have child-proof packaging.Misleading marketing and packaging will be banned. The law also allows all Illinois cannabis retailers to [...]
	Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans gather for glimpse of top secret wedding Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
	After weeks of speculation, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wed in New York Superfans and sleuths appear to have their hunches confirmed on Friday, as dozens of black cars dropped off elegantly dressed guests outside of Madison Square Garden in New York City. The wedding bash is expected to last into Saturday morning.
	After convictions for theft and abuse, Iowa nurse faces sanctions from licensing board After being convicted last year of 10 felonies including theft and dependent adult abuse, a central Iowa nurse is facing sanctions from the state’s Board of Nursing.
	A family steps in to save the dying casino town of Primm, Nevada Primm, Nev., a once-thriving casino town on the border with California, was on the verge of fading away for good. The family it was named for has stepped in and faces the challenge of reviving it.
	Iran plans dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei after war death The country's theocracy hopes to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989.
	Proud to be American, but not quite sure why. Nearly half of the Americans surveyed in a new national poll do not know what America 250 commemorates.
	Nearly half of Americans surveyed don't know what America 250 commemorates A new national poll reveals a striking paradox in public sentiment ahead of America's 250th anniversary: a disconnect between Americans' strong patriotic pride and their lack of civic knowledge.
	Every dog has its day, but it's not the 4th of July Fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Why Sen. Ernst says taxpayers won’t fund $300 billion Iran rebuild U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said that American taxpayers won't pay toward the $300 billion fund to rebuild Iran.
	Pets dead after late night Sterling apartment fire Two pets died in a late night fire in a multi-unit apartment building, according to a news release from the Sterling Fire Department. A 911 call that came in at about 11:12 p.m. reported a fire in a multi-story/multi-unit apartment building in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue. The Sterling Fire Department responded, with automatic [...]
	East Moline police find of parents young boy found wandering alone East Moline police are seeking public assistance to identify a child named LJ, found wandering near a Family Dollar parking lot on 15th Avenue.
	Toddler dies from their injuries in I-80 rollover crash on June 27 The Scott County Sheriff's Office said the toddler involved in an I-80 crash last weekend has died.
	Child dies after I-80 rollover near Walcott The investigation continues after a child died following a June 27 rollover crash on Interstate 80 near Walcott.
	Red, White & Boom! lights Up the Mississippi Friday The Quad Cities’ annual Red, White & Boom! celebration returns July 3 with fireworks over the Mississippi River and festivities at LeClaire Park, Schwiebert Riverfront Park and Modern Woodmen Park.
	‘Doing nothing was not an option’: NC Senate votes to crack down on hemp THC, CBD, and Delta-9 products line the shelves at Redhead Hemp on Nov. 13, 2025. Under the congressional ban, almost all are set to become illegal in 2026. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline)On their last day before heading home for nearly a month, North Carolina senators voted to ban most cannabis products currently being sold in the state. The version of House Bill 328 the Senate approved would ban all intoxicating hemp products in North Carolina. Intoxicating hemp products are defined as any with a total THC content of more than 0.4 milligrams. THC is the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis. Hemp business owners have said that limit would ban nearly all products on the market. The bill would also ban the sale of any hemp consumables to anyone under 21, and ban xylazine and synthetic kratom, two other emerging substances that have prompted health concerns. Natural kratom sales would also be limited to people 21 and over. It’s the latest action in a back-and-forth between the state House and Senate over what regulatory scheme to impose on substances that have become extremely prevalent in the past few years. Highly potent kratom and hemp derivatives can be found on the shelves of nearly any gas station or vape shop in the state. State Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) speaks to members of the media in the Senate chamber on May 6, 2026. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline) The House had already packed up when senators voted to pass the bill. But Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) said the crisis posed by these substances was too pressing to wait until lawmakers return at the end of July. “The personal loss that has occurred across the state of North Carolina as a result of these products is such that we just could not and should not delay any further,” Berger told members of the media after session Thursday. “We have gotten to such a point where doing nothing was not an option.” The lack of regulation around hemp derivatives, which hit the market en masse after federal regulations allowed them to be sold in 2018, has sparked bipartisan concern, reflected in the 43-6 vote to pass the bill in the Senate. Sen. Paul Lowe (D-Forsyth) said on the floor that he supports the bill because the hemp industry is in dire need of regulation. “Some of these products that are sold in these stores, they come from other countries, they can’t even be sold in the country that they come from,” Lowe said. “I have no problem voting this bill at all, because I don’t think this stuff is safe.” The state’s child fatality task force reported in 2025 that there has been a 600% increase in emergency room visits for minors related to cannabis since 2019. Rep. Jimmy Dixon (R-Duplin) cited the case of a 14-year-old hospitalized after purchasing an intoxicating hemp product when the House debated its own version of the bill last month. ‘We can’t really pivot’: North Carolina hemp stores, farms prepare to fight federal ban Senate Democratic Leader Sydney Batch (D-Wake) said she primarily supported the bill because of its restrictions on “gas station drugs that are really harming our constituents,” such as kratom, which has led to its own increase in health emergencies. She was more skeptical about its approach to hemp, raising concerns that it could ensnare non-intoxicating products that have legitimate medical uses. “What I hope that we can do is move forward, with regards to the next month that we’re not going to be here, to sit down, give them our ideas, see if they can incorporate it in a conference report that addresses a lot of North Carolina farmers who are growing hemp so that they don’t go bankrupt,” Batch said. The bill follows a federal ban on intoxicating hemp products that was enacted as part of the Farm Bill last year, but which has not yet taken effect. Hemp industry lobbyists have since rallied to overturn the ban before it takes effect in November. Those efforts appear to be paying off — in a letter to Congress last month, the Trump administration urged Congress to reverse itself and keep these hemp products legal. Berger said passing a ban at the state level ensures North Carolinians will be protected regardless of what the federal government does. “What we have put in place — or what we’re trying to put in place, hopefully the House will pass the conference report — is a ban on intoxicating hemp products. And if the feds decide that they don’t want to do that as we go forward, North Carolina would still have a ban on intoxicating products.” He left the door open to the relaxation of some restrictions in the future. “If there are folks that want to legalize marijuana, then they can introduce that bill, we will talk about that,” Berger said. “If there are folks that want a specific regulatory scheme of some sort on some of these things that would allow folks over 21 to purchase them, let them introduce a bill and let’s see about it.” The Senate version of the bill goes further than the House version, which would have set an age limit of 21 years old for hemp-derived consumables but otherwise left the market undisturbed, by banning a large swath of hemp-derived products currently being sold. The Senate also requires consumers to be 21 for the products that remain legal. Sen. Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick) speaks in favor of a ban on most hemp derivatives on the Senate floor on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline) Even proponents of loosening restrictions on marijuana supported the bill. Sen. Bill Rabon (R-Brunswick), the architect of the bill that nearly succeeded in legalizing medical marijuana in North Carolina, delivered a fiery rebuke of the hemp products being sold all across the state on Friday. “I’ve had the epiphany that the big players and the people who want to make the money can’t make the money they want to make, can’t prey upon the people whom they want to prey upon, in a regulated product way,” Rabon said. “So if that’s the case, we have to do away with all of it. There’s no other option.” The House will have the opportunity to take up the Senate’s version of the bill when they return to session on July 27. It is unclear whether they will agree to do so. Courtesy of NC Newsline
	Toddler dies from injuries after I-80 camper rollover A 23-month-old girl has died after being ejected during a camper rollover crash on Interstate 80 near Walcott, Scott County deputies reported.
	2 pets killed, 3 residents treated after Sterling apartment fire Two pets were killed and three residents were treated on scene after an apartment fire on the 500 block of 5th Avenue in Sterling.
	4-year-old found wandering in East Moline Family Dollar parking lot East Moline police are asking for help locating the parents or guardians of a four-year-old found wandering in the Family Dollar parking lot on 15th Avenue.
	East Moline police search for parents after young boy found wandering alone East Moline police are seeking public assistance to identify a child named LJ, found wandering near a Family Dollar parking lot on 15th Avenue.
	'The SpongeBob Musical' brings underwater fun to QC Music Guild If nautical nonsense is something you wish, The SpongeBob Musical at Quad Cities Music Guild delivers. Performances will be on July 10-12, 16 -19 . Show times on Thursday, Friday and Saturday are at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Quad Cities Music Guild is located at 1584 34th Avenue in Moline. Call the [...]
	City of Rock Island warns of fraudulent invoices The City of Rock Island is warning of fraudulent invoices targeting people named in public meeting agendas.
	'We are participants in an ongoing experiment': Historian roundtable discusses America at its semiquincentennial WVIK asked history professors and historians to join a roundtable to discuss America’s history as we commemorate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. Topics include the founding, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the importance of understanding our shared history.
	Rising to the challenge for active-duty and retired soldiers at TPC Deere Run Since 2023, Folds of Honor has partnered with the John Deere Classic to offer scholarship opportunities to the families of veterans and active-duty service members.
	Riverside Riverslide pool fully open for holiday weekend after mechanical repair Moline's Riverside Riverslide is fully open for the holiday weekend with operational pool slides and a lazy river after staff resolved a mechanical issue.
	Special Weather Statement until FRI 11:30 AM CDT Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds Impacting Northern Illinois and Eastern Iowa Until 11:30 AM CDT
	After convictions for theft and abuse, Iowa nurse faces sanctions from licensing board The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing is responsible for overseeing Iowa's licensing boards. (Photo illustration via Getty Images; logo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) After being convicted last year of 10 felonies including theft and dependent adult abuse, a central Iowa nurse is facing sanctions from the state’s Board of Nursing. Registered nurse Holly Renee Carlson of Indianola is charged by the board with being convicted of a criminal offense that directly relates to the duties and responsibilities of the nursing profession, and failure to notify the board of a criminal conviction within 30 days. A hearing on the charges is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026. Court records indicate that in December 2025, a Warren County jury found Carlson guilty of one count of ongoing criminal conduct, six counts of first-degree theft against an older individual, one count of second-degree theft against an older individual, and two counts of dependent adult abuse. According to prosecutors’ court filings, The Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Indianola Police Department launched an investigation into Carlson in 2024. Prosecutors alleged Carlson financially exploited her parents while also working as a “legal nurse consultant and case manager” for her own company, Carlson & Associates. Prior to 2019, prosecutors said, she had worked as a case manager for the Des Moines office of the Veterans Administration. According to the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, Carlson was granted power of attorney over the affairs of her mother and father in 2016. In 2019, her father entered Vintage Hills, an Indianola senior living facility, due to issues with dementia. In December of that year, Carlson allegedly submitted a change-of-beneficiary form to John Hancock Insurance, switching the beneficiary of her mother’s life insurance policy from her father to herself. When her mother passed away a few weeks later, Carlson submitted a claim for her mother’s life insurance and was paid $251,027.70, prosecutors alleged. According to MFCU investigators, Carlson also transferred the family farm, and all of its land, out of her mother’s name, preventing Vintage Hills from placing a lien on the property to collect money owed from the mother’s stay at the facility, and deposited loan proceeds into her own bank account rather than using the money to improve the farm. Investigators also alleged Carlson regularly withdrew money from her father’s bank account, and also sold two of his vehicles, without paying the bills for his care at Vintage Hills. “ln the end, after reviewing all of the bank records and various other records, it was determined that Carlson had financially exploited (her parents) for $456,829.09,” a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigator told prosecutors in a sworn affidavit. Court records show that after her conviction, Carlson was sentenced to three years of probation tied to a 25-year suspended prison sentence. Carlson referred the Iowa Capital Dispatch to her attorney, Trent Nelson, who declined to comment other than to say the criminal convictions are being appealed and the allegations against Carlson had nothing to do with her practice as a nurse. Other Iowa-licensed nurses facing charges recently disclosed by the board include: — Susan Louise Peden of Bondurant, an advanced registered nurse practitioner who is charged by the board with professional incompetence including a lack of knowledge, skill or ability to discharge her professional obligations; deviation from the standards of learning, education, or skill ordinarily possessed by a nurse; committing acts that might adversely affect a patient’s welfare; prescribing or distributing drugs in an unsafe manner, and prescribing or distributing drugs without assessing or evaluating the patient. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026. According to the board, Peden, also known as Susan Louise Deo, has been an advanced registered nurse practitioner since May 2018. State records indicate the investigation into her conduct was initiated in 2024, the same year Peden founded Bondurant Dermatology. Iowa Capital Dispatch was unable to reach Peden for comment. — Nicolette Rae Lovitt of Coon Rapids, a registered nurse who is charged by the board with deviating from the standards of learning, education or skill ordinarily possessed by nurses; engaging in behavior that constitutes unethical conduct or practice harmful to the profession; and engaging in unethical conduct or practice harmful or detrimental to the public by violating professional boundaries. A hearing on the charges is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026. Iowa Capital Dispatch was unable to reach Lovitt for comment. — Jaci M. Moore of Preston, a licensed practical nurse who is charged by the board with misappropriating or attempting to misappropriate medications or supplies of a patient or clinic; committing an act that might adversely affect a patient’s welfare; and failing to assess or evaluate a patient or client. A hearing on the charges is scheduled for Oct. 16, 2026. Iowa Capital Dispatch was unable to reach Moore for comment. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch

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