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Sunday, April 5th, 2026
	'It's hard when it ends': Keaton Wagler, Illini fall to UConn The horn sounded, signaling UConn's return to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons. And freshman Braylon Mullins raised his arms in triumph, a huge smile on his face as he trotted over to join his celebrating Huskies teammates. Not far away, Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, [...]
	Clucking egg prices as of 4/3/26 Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2026, compared to where prices are now. To see the price, click on the video above. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and [...]
	President Trump's decision to lift oil sanctions against Iran & Russia could be counterproductive to war plan President Trump tried to put the country at ease this week regarding the war with Iran. We've seen stock prices plummet and oil prices climb dramatically. The president made a peculiar move recently to lift the oil sanctions against Russia and Iran, the goal being to keep oil and gasoline prices in check. That decision [...]
	Illinois considers voting rights for current prisoners Illinois considers restoring voting rights to people currently doing time in prison, and Iowa might make changes to the state's gas tax. We begin in Iowa and everyone's favorite subject - gasoline. Nobody likes paying for it, especially when it gets expensive like now. A big gripe that goes with that is the gasoline tax. [...]
	Davenport mayor Jason Gordon on animal control & Supreme Court case Davenport's new government has several new faces, and the city's taking new directions. Mayor Jason Gordon and four new aldermen took their oaths of office about three months ago. One surprising development came early on when the city announced it's ending the longstanding agreement with the Humane Society of Scott County to provide animal control [...]
	Families have egg-citing time at Ranch Riders Easter egg hunt Families hopped on over to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds for the annual Ranch Riders Easter egg hunt. Proceeds from the hunt support kids with disabilities who rely on nonprofits like the Quad Cities Autism Center and the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. Many nonprofits never turn a child away, even for families who [...]
	Chances Unique & Collectibles to celebrate grand opening in Geneseo Chances Unique & Collectibles, a new shopping destination in downtown Geneseo, to celebrate grand opening on Saturday, April 11.
	Wyffels Hybrids announces major expansion into Nebraska and Indiana Wyffels Hybrids announces major expansion into Nebraska and Indiana as company celebrates 80 years of independent growth.
	New event venue, The Eddy, to hold grand opening and open house The Eddy Event Venue celebrates grand opening in the Village of East Davenport. Open house event Scheduled for April 10.
	Rock Island Police and State's Attorney's Office team up on Group Violence Intervention The partnership will include education and training with law enforcement officers, judges, attorneys, probation officers and other community partners.
	BBB Tip: Receive a call from someone offering tax relief? It could be a scam Remember Jessica from the loan processing company? The loan that was not applied for? It’s the scam that makes many think that they are a victim of identity theft. This time, she’s claiming to be from “US Tax Consultants” and…
	MARK-TO-MARKET: 2026 has been a rollercoaster ride for gold/silver investors Economies, financial systems and even entire countries have collapsed, but for centuries, precious metals have proven their resiliency in storing wealth.
	Al & Irene's Bar-B-Q House opens in Davenport's West End, bringing back familiar flavors From the family that brought us Jim's Rib Haven, Al & Irene's Bar-B-Q House is the newest in the family legacy of barbecue in the Quad-Cities.
	These rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats.
	Sunday Puzzle: To Be Announced
	Moline Foundation This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.The Moline Community Foundation was established in November of 1953, with $53,000 in seed money from the Moline Chamber…
	In Lebanon, more than 50 medics have been killed by Israel. Some say they're targeted Lebanon says at least 54 health workers are among more than 1,400 people killed by Israel during the current invasion. Human rights groups say first responders are being targeted — something Israel denies.
	Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran A U.S. Airforce officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday, President Trump announced on social media.
	River Bandits unveil new food and drink options In less than a week, fans will be back inside Modern Woodmen Park to cheer on the River Bandits. When they do, they will notice some new choices at the concession stands. New this year, the River Bandits are selling cheese curds from Cinnamon Ridge Farms in Donahue, Iowa. To drink, they are introducing an [...]
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
	Quad Cities celebrates Easter with egg hunts Families across the Quad Cities celebrated Easter with a swimming egg hunt in Bettendorf and an egg hunt at the fairgrounds in Davenport.
	600 people attend egg hunt held at Terrace Cannabis This was the second annual event at Terrace Cannabis and this year there was 10,000 filled eggs.
	How to avoid storm scammers Following tornadoes like we saw in Preston yesterday, the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services says scammers are primed to strike.
	Accused of stealing patients’ money, jewelry and drugs, nurse faces sanctions An Iowa nurse who has repeatedly faced allegations of stealing from patients is now facing disciplinary charges from the Iowa Board of Nursing.
	Family, friends march for answers in Catrelle Reed homicide His family and friends gathered for a peaceful march at Kewanee’s Northeast Park as they continued searching for answers in his homicide last summer.
	A week full of rain, how much did we get? An eventful end to March and a chaotic start to April with lots of rain and thunderstorms that seemed to have gone on for the whole week. While we have not even received 8" of rain from August of last year to February of this year, we have started to get back on track slowly [...]
	Natural disasters and political instability hampered U.S. museum attendance in 2025 The Art Newspaper's latest annual study of "the world's 100 most visited art museums" also reveals signs of modest growth.
	RECALL: 740K pans sold at Walmart, Costco may pose burn hazards You should stop using the pans immediately.
	Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they don't consider race in admissions A federal judge on Saturday said the Trump Administration the demand to collect data from universities was rolled out in a "rushed and chaotic" manner.
	After the Minnesota surge, ICE is moving to a quieter enforcement approach ICE seems to be changing from aggressive immigration enforcement on city streets to an apparent return to operations that rely heavily on local law enforcement. But even in Florida, where sheriffs are required to cooperate with ICE, some conservative sheriffs have concerns about pursuing immigrants with no criminal records.
	Actor Justin Hartley will give commencement address at Knox College Knox College has announced that Justin Hartley, Western Illinois-born award winning-actor, producer, and star of "Tracker," will be the speaker and receive an honorary degree at its 2026 commencement exercises this June, a news release says.. Hartley will be joined by internationally respected American arts executive and cultural leader Deborah F. Rutter and award-winning investigative reporter and [...]
	Novelist/musician Meinecke will present music of Bix Beiderbecke at Davenport event "An Evening with Thomas Meinecke" will be Saturday, April 18, at the German-American Center & Museum, downtown Davenport. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the program at 5:30 p.m. The event is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Thomas Meinecke is a German novelist, musician, and radio DJ. He was born in Hamburg in [...]
	Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe will speak at St. Ambrose international conference St. Ambrose University, Davenport, will welcome one of the Catholic Church’s most influential contemporary voices, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, OP, as keynote speaker for its upcoming international conference, "From A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z: Resourcing the Tradition in Response to Contemporary Concerns in the Church," April 24–26,. A globally respected theologian, former Master of the Dominican Order, [...]
	March was 8th warmest on record; Easter Sunday expected to be slightly cooler than average The warmest Easter in the Quad-Cities fell on April 21, 2019, when the mercury topped out at 84 degrees.
	IMEG, Rock Island, acquires The JW Group Effective April 1, IMEG has acquired The JW Group, a technology-driven aviation consulting and design firm known for helping airports modernize infrastructure, improve operations, and solve complex challenges, according to a news release. The acquisition brings together IMEG’s national multidisciplinary engineering expertise with JW Group’s specialized experience in aviation technology, systems, and facilities design—creating a [...]
	Opinion: Humanity's hopes ascended with Artemis II NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the successful launch of NASA's Artemis II this week. The four astronauts aboard will travel around the moon.
	'London Falling': A teenage imposter, an aging gangster and a body in the Thames In 2019, 19-year-old Zac Brettler leapt towards the River Thames from a fifth-floor luxury apartment in central London. Patrick Radden Keefe investigates the story of the teen's double life in a new book.
	Iowa-Illinois NDIA Chapter will host government contracting symposium The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will host the 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, at Vibrant Arena in Moline, a news release says. This year’s event focuses on examining the recent military events throughout the world, and how the Defense Department responds [...]
	East Moline School Board approves Ridgewood playground equipment; presents other improvements The new playground has separate play areas for kindergarten through second grade and third through fifth grades.
	Iran war enters its 6th week as military searches for downed jet crew member The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.
	John Deere This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.I wonder what John Deere would think if he could return to Moline for just a day and visit the site of the original…
	The busiest place you've never seen Photographer Julia Gunther and writer-filmmaker Nick Schönfeld chronicle the rhythms of daily life on Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island.
	Buttercream wool and jelly bean eyes: The art of the Easter lamb cake The cakes – usually baked in the shape of a lamb using a special pan – have a long history in Central Europe, from the German osterlamm, to the Polish baranek wielkanocny, to the Alsatian lammele.
	Get hopping: Tips for safe and fun Easter eggs It's important to follow food safety guidelines to minimize germs and maximize your egg quality.
	Illini fans flock to Indianapolis for Final Four Thousands of Illlini fans have traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
	Are TSA wait times still long? Here's how to check Some of the hardest airports in recent weeks are now seeing security lines under 10 minutes.
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
	Cit of Moline designated as a River Edge Development Zone The designation makes the city eligible for several state financial incentives aimed at downtown development and attracting private investment.
	Good news - severe weather threat diminishing late Friday night The chance for strong t'storms isn't zero tonight, but it's a dropping quite a bit as the line of storms off to the West gets closer to the Quad Cities. This line of storms will roll through between 10:30 p.m and 1 a.m. But, the storms have not been producing much damage and there haven't [...]
	Library legislation raises concern for local programming and jobs Iowa amendment H-8260 passed through the state senate last month and it would give city councils across the state governance over public library decision-making. The measure would move control of libraries to city councils instead of the current library boards. Librarians in Clinton worry their jobs could be on the line. There's also a bill [...]
	Tree falls on a street in Moline, blocking roadway KWQC crews at the scene said the tree is blocking the roadway between 11th Avenue and 11th Avenue B.
	15 bunnies outlast Preston tornado A category EF-1 tornado rolled through a small town north of the Quad Cities in Thursday night's storm, with winds up to 105 mph - winds strong enough to roll a 10-foot-by-20-foot shed like a tire. Danielle Klosterman provided video of the powerful winds rolling her shed to Our Quad Cities News. Inside the shed [...]
	7 years after legalization, final cannabis licensing lawsuit goes to court After years of litigation, the state of Illinois faces one final lawsuit over how it rolled out licenses to “social equity applicants” under the 2019 law legalizing recreational cannabis.
	Lifelong Illinois fan in Andover preparing for Final Four matchup An Andover man and lifelong Illinois fan will watch the Illini’s first Final Four in decades from a man cave filled with team pride.
	NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. See what they've snapped so far Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon.
	Preston picks up the pieces after tornado damage Preston residents are picking up the pieces after an EF-1 tornado struck Thursday.
	How to protect yourself against storm-damage scams Following Thursday’s severe storms and confirmed tornadoes across eastern Iowa and northern Illinois, officials are warning homeowners to stay vigilant against post-storm repair scams.
	No library card needed to grab free seeds for your spring garden The library offers free seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and native plants at all library locations. No library card is needed to take seeds.
	Andover's Illini superfan ready to see his team in the Final Four Dennis Shenalt has been an Illini fan for 50 years.
	Iowa State Patrol’s ‘Operation ICE Wall’ triggers more litigation Two more immigrant truck drivers picked up by the Iowa State Patrol and ICE officers along Interstate 80 are suing the federal government.
	Illinois designates Moline as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone, opening up development incentives The designation makes the city eligible for financial incentives that city leaders hope will spur downtown development and attract private investment.
	3 tornadoes confirmed from Thursday evening storms The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes from Thursday evening’s storms.
	City of Moline named River Edge Redevelopment Zone by the Illinois Department of Commerce The RERZ designation means eligible property owners can receive sales tax savings on building materials, historic tax credits and more.
	Bird's-eye views from across the Quad Cities region during the week of April 3, 2026 Sit back, relax and enjoy these scenes captured by the News 8 drone from across the Quad Cities region this week.
	Online property tax payment system malfunctioned, including in Scott County; fix in progress Some Iowa property taxpayers were charged twice and some scheduled payments weren't processed because of an error with a third-party online processing system, Catalis. Fixes are done or in progress.
	Adult conversions to Catholicism surge across U.S., data shows The Diocese of Des Moines has seen a 51% rise in converts compared to last year. Here are some of the reasons one Iowa expert thinks this is happening.
	State names Moline as River Edge Redevelopment Zone The Illinois Department of Commerce has officially designated the City of Moline as a River Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ), making the city eligible for a powerful package of state financial incentives aimed at spurring downtown development and attracting private investment.The designation covers about 3.4 square miles of Moline's downtown core, bordered by the Mississippi River and extending [...]
	Ride the Island with River Action on Father's Day Take a Father's Day family bicycle ride and celebrate America's 250th birthday! Kathy Wine joined Our Quad Cities News with details on River Action's Ride the Island. For more information, click here.
	University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike The strike comes as state lawmakers consider overhauling how funding is allocated to Illinois universities.
	What does Bettendorf have planned for Fourth of July festivities? In addition to the parade and festival on July 4, the Bettendorf Public Library will host lead-up events to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
	Spring cleaning tip: ‘Zooming out’ may help you let go of clutter A new U of Iowa study shows abstract thinkers have an easier time decluttering. They also noticed a connection between loneliness and not letting go of things.
	NWS: EF-1 tornado hits parts of Clinton and Jackson counties in Iowa The National Weather Service Quad Cities has confirmed at least one tornado during Thursday night's storms.
	2 tornadoes confirmed from Thursday evening storms The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes from Thursday evening’s storms.
	McDonough County ambulance service uncertain amid contract changes McDonough District Hospital plans to end its ambulance contract, but leaders said negotiations are underway to avoid service disruption by May 3.
	Most book clubs fade within a few years. These Iowa clubs have lasted a century In an era when many book clubs fizzle out within a few years, the Browning Literary Club, Ingleside Study Club and Serendipity Book Club are among those quietly defying the odds — by decades.
	Adult conversions to Catholicism surge across U.S., data shows The Diocese of Des Moines has seen a 51% rise in converts compared to last year. Here are some of the reasons one Iowa expert thinks this is happening.
	FIRST ALERT DAY: Live Weather Blog for Friday’s severe risk Severe weather is possible across the Quad Cities area Friday evening.
	Spring cleaning tip: ‘Zooming out’ may help you let go of clutter A new U of Iowa study shows abstract thinkers have an easier time decluttering. They also noticed a connection between loneliness and not letting go of things.
	Police: Woman wanted for theft in Sterling The Sterling Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for theft.
	3-vehicle crash closes eastbound lanes of I-80 Illinois State Police are investigating.
	Sterling police searching for woman wanted for theft Shawna Saenz, 37, is wanted on a Whiteside County arrest warrant for theft.
	Congressman Sorensen convenes roundtable discussion on first responders’ mental health U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a union representing correctional officers and law enforcement, and Gray Matters Collective met on Thursday, April 2 with local first responders on mental health challenges.
	Pinwheel garden planted in Rock Island for Child Abuse Prevention Month The display is in conjunction with the group Every Child for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
	KWQC streaming app bug resolved; Roku fix expected by end of night KWQC is resolving the technical issue that caused our news app to close unexpectedly for many users this week.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Why this Iowans thinks ‘No Kings’ last past the rallies "No Kings Day" Iowa organizer explains why she thinks this movement is growing.
	EF-1 tornado confirmed from Thursday evening storms The tornado tore through Welton, Charlotte and Preston with peak winds of 105 mph causing damage to homes, buildings, trees and powerlines.
	No injuries after fire in Davenport home No injuries were reported after a fire in a Davenport home.
	Thursday night tornado CONFIRMED by NWS - Welton, Charlotte and Preston hit with 105 mph winds Meteorologists with the NWS have confirmed a tornado hit the towns of Welton, Charlotte and Preston on Thursday evening. Early info suggests it was an EF-1 tornado with winds of about 105 mph. The tornado width, length of path and exact location will be released later today or tomorrow. We'll post those details when they [...]
	Severe t'storms likely (again) Friday in Quad Cities area After a couple rounds of severe weather in our area Thursday, mother nature is back at it again Friday night. We're looking at an 80% chance of a watch being issued south of the Quad Cities Friday afternoon. This could be a tornado watch or a severe t'storm watch and will likely be issued for [...]
	7 steps to pay off several bills with debt consolidation 7 steps to pay off several bills with debt consolidationPaying off several bills at once with a debt consolidation loan can help make managing existing debt easier.By combining multiple bills into a single loan, debt consolidation can help you pay off several debts at once. Depending on your interest rate, a debt consolidation loan might even help you reduce your total monthly expenses.However, like most financial decisions, it’s important to take it one step at a time. OneMain Financial shares a guide to help make it happen:1. Take inventory of your debtIf you know which debts you want to pay off, use a debt consolidation calculator to add them up. It can help to have an approximate loan amount in mind. If you’re not sure, make a list of the balances and interest rates on all your outstanding debt. This can give you a snapshot of which accounts require the most attention. You’ll also want to consider your debt-to-income ratio, which can impact your ability to obtain a loan.2. Check your credit reportIf you don’t have a current copy of your credit report, there are several ways to check your credit for free — you’re eligible to receive a free report from all three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) every 12 months if requested. Applying for the loan does require a hard credit inquiry, which could cause a slight, temporary dip in your credit score. Over the long run, however, a debt consolidation loan can actually improve your credit if you use it to pay down other debts and then make monthly payments on time.3. Research debt consolidation optionsThere are several ways to consolidate debt, including personal loans, home equity loans and credit card balance transfers. Make sure to ask yourself the right questions before taking out a loan and take a look at the chart below to help you compare some potential pros and cons of each option: OneMain Financial 4. Research debt consolidation companiesBeing selective can have its benefits. Look for lenders who not only provide the solutions you need but also have positive customer feedback. For example, check out their online reviews. Next, look up their Better Business Bureau page. You can also ask family and friends if they have a company that they recommend.5. Get your personal documents readyMost lenders ask for similar information in their applications. Get the following documents ready to speed up the process: proof of identity, proof of residence, proof of income and Social Security card.6. Apply for a debt consolidation loanOnce you’re certain a debt consolidation loan is right for you, it’s time to see if you’re prequalified. If approved, you can move forward with getting your funds. Lenders may provide loan proceeds by check or deposit into a bank account.If your application is denied, take a look at why it was turned down. You might learn how to improve your chances of getting a loan approved if you choose to apply again in the future.7. Pay off your debtsOnce your funds are available, contact your creditors and pay off the debts you selected. As you pay off each account, be sure to request an official “paid in full” letter from the lender. This letter will certify your zero balance and the date that the outstanding balance was satisfied. In some cases, you may be able to pay off your loan faster and save money on interest.Focus on the futureAfter doing your happy dance, it’s important to focus on your new loan. To truly get out of debt, you’ll need to make your payments in full and on time. If you stick to the plan, you’ll be on your way to another “paid in full” letter. Once your debt is paid off, be sure to focus on developing healthy financial habits in order to stay debt free.This story was produced by OneMain Financial and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at homeFor decades, the advertising industry fixated on the living room and linear television viewership. Connected TV then reshaped how audiences stream and engage with content at home and on second-screen devices. But a new frontier is gaining momentum, and it looks a lot more like real life, Atmosphere TV reports.Call it CTV IRL: connected TV in the places where people are more frequently spending time, such as restaurants, gyms, bars, and airports. Reaching them where they gather, socialize, and are often considering their next purchase. This isn’t a theoretical shift. It’s happening.Research from McKinsey found that 65% of Gen Z consumers are prioritizing experiences over material goods, gravitating toward shared environments like fitness studios, bars, restaurants, malls, and wellness destinations. Research from Deloitte reinforces this, noting that physical venues are no longer just transactional, they’re becoming hubs for connection and entertainment. And according to Placer.ai, foot traffic is steadily rebounding across categories, from gyms to restaurants to offices, signaling a broader (and enduring) return to routines outside the home.In other words, the “third space” is no longer on the sidelines. It’s where culture is happening, and that’s changing the role of TVs in those environments.For years, TV in public spaces wasn’t relevant or entertaining: Long-form dramas, game shows, muted cable news, and talking sports analysts that fill a screen but rarely won attention. But these environments are evolving, fueled by cross-channel viewing behaviors extending beyond TV to channels like TikTok and YouTube, where people are increasingly engaging with compelling, sound optional, short-form content. More and more, screens are becoming part of the experience itself.CTV IRL is helping advertisers get in front of this shift, rethinking what content looks like when it’s designed specifically for these settings: visual, contextual, and built for what earns people’s attention outside the living room.A new study from advertising research firm MediaScience proves linear TV no longer dominates what people are watching, and creator-inspired content is earning attention and delivering impact through “third space” TVs. Using eye-tracking technology in real-world viewing environments, the study found that audio-optional, visually-arresting programming can drive 12% more visual attention than traditional linear TV programming. In some cases, viewers spent significantly more time actively watching this content than when TV dramas or sports highlights were playing on an adjacent TV.More importantly, brand recall was meaningfully higher, suggesting that when content is purposefully designed to be social, visual, and situational, it also becomes more impactful.Attention today isn’t just about reach or screen size. It’s about relevance to the moment.CTV IRL sits at the intersection of three powerful shifts:The return to IRL experiences among consumers.The preference for shared, public TV viewing occasions.The evolution of TV content and advertising to earn attention across viewing environments.For marketers, this opens up a different kind of opportunity. It’s not just about reaching audiences. It’s showing up in moments that feel natural, social, and authentic.Because increasingly, the most valuable screen isn’t the one in your home. It’s the one you didn’t plan to watch, but did.This story was produced by Atmosphere TV and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	What happens to bus ridership when gas prices spike What happens to bus ridership when gas prices spikeEvery time gas prices spike, Americans go through the same five stages. Disbelief at the pump. Quiet fury. Arithmetic. Googling. And then, for more of them than you'd expect, a decision that turns out to be more convenient than they expected.They get on the bus.As of March 20, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline sits at $3.84, up nearly 60 cents since the conflict in the Middle East disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil shipments in late February. In California, drivers are staring at $5.48 a gallon. With crude oil above $100 a barrel as of March 25, relief is not obviously on the way.BusesForSale.com examines the historical relationship between gas prices and public transit ridershipWhen Gas Gets Expensive, Americans Get on the BusIn 2008, gas prices peaked at $4.11 a gallon in July. What happened next is worth remembering. Americans took more transit trips in 2008 than in any year since 1956. Transit ridership rose 5.19% in the second quarter of that year compared to the same period in 2007, as prices climbed. Amtrak saw a 15% increase in ticket sales. Eighty-six percent of transit agencies reported ridership increases.Research from the University of Maryland found that for every 10% increase in gas prices, U.S. transit demand increases by about 1.2%. That elasticity gets stronger as prices rise. Above $3 a gallon, the effect accelerates. Above $4, it accelerates further.When driving gets expensive enough, people do what people have always done when something gets expensive. They find a better option.What Riding the Bus Actually Saves YouThe average American drives over 13,662 miles a year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. At $3.84 a gallon with a vehicle getting 28 miles per gallon, that's roughly $1,873 in annual fuel costs. At California prices, it's closer to $2,914. And that's before insurance, maintenance, parking, and the daily grind of sitting in traffic.A monthly transit pass in most American cities runs $65 to $130. For a daily commuter, the annual fuel savings alone can run $1,200 to $1,800, depending on their vehicle and local gas prices. That's a car payment or a family vacation. That's real money, quietly leaking out of a gas tank five days a week.For longer trips, the calculation shifts even more. A 50-mile round-trip commute by car at today's prices costs roughly $13 to $14 in gas alone, every day, before you account for wear and depreciation. The same route on a commuter bus or coach? Often $5 to $8 — and you get to read, sleep, or stare out the window instead of navigating the freeway.The Part Nobody Puts in a Cost CalculatorTransit ridership in 2012 ranked as the second-highest since 1957 — only 2008 was higher — and that was with gas prices well below the 2008 peak.Research tracking ridership across 10 U.S. metro areas from 2002 to 2011 found that long-term effects of gas prices on transit use were significant across every mode, which researchers interpret as habit formation. People who tried transit during the spike kept going after the pressure was off. Some of them simply never went back.Now, the numbers don't capture the fact that the people who switched to buses in 2008 didn't all switch back when gas prices dropped. Some of them discovered something they hadn't expected. They liked it.Not because buses are glamorous. They're not. But because the 45 minutes you spend on a bus is 45 minutes you're not behind a wheel. It's time that belongs to you. People read books they'd been meaning to read. They listened to podcasts. They called their mothers. They arrived at work having done something with their morning besides cursing at a merge.The transition is awkward at first, the way any change in routine is. The schedules require adjustment. The stops require planning. But the people who make it through the first two weeks tend to stay, which may explain why some riders continue using transit after prices stabilize.For Organizations, the Math Is Even BetterIndividual commuters aren't the only ones running numbers right now. Churches that shuttle members to Wednesday night services. Companies with employee transportation programs. Nonprofits moving clients to appointments. Sports teams. Schools. Camp operators.For any organization that regularly moves groups of people, a single bus absorbs fuel costs that would otherwise multiply across every individual vehicle making the same trip. The higher gas prices climb, the wider that gap gets. A church van making three trips costs three times as much as one bus. At $3.84 a gallon, that stings. At $5, it becomes a budget conversation nobody wants to have.The same logic applies to any business weighing a shuttle program for employees. The cost-per-rider on a shared vehicle decreases with each increment in gas prices. The argument for consolidating trips grows stronger with every update to the pump price sign.The Shift That SticksThe 2008 spike ended. Prices fell. Some riders drifted back to their cars. But transit ridership never fully returned to prespike levels. The shift stuck, at least partly. People who had never considered a bus found out it worked. Some found out it worked better than driving.That pattern tends to repeat. Price spikes are disruptive, but the disruption sometimes shakes loose habits that weren't serving people well in the first place.Gas is expensive right now. It may get more expensive before it gets cheaper.Data sourced from the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, the American Public Transportation Association, the Federal Highway Administration, and the University of Maryland National Center for Smart Growth. BusesForSale.com is a U.S. marketplace for new and used buses.This story was produced by BusesForSale.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	2 dogs safely reunited with owners after Davenport house fire The Davenport Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 4900 block of Candlelight Drive on Thursday.
	Why global sales training initiatives fail Why global sales training initiatives failThe challenge of driving real-world adoption from sales training initiatives is well documented. In its 2025 Market Guide for Sales Training Service Providers, Worldwide, Gartner highlights the growing emphasis on reinforcement, behavior change, and AI-enabled learning, and notes that training alone is not enough to improve seller performance.The Real Reason Global Training Rollouts StallHere’s the hard truth: When most global sales training initiatives fail, the system itself is rarely the problem. The plan might be sound, the facilitators engaging, and the content world-class. And yet, a few months after the last workshop wraps, most organizations find themselves right back where they started.It comes down to two things: One, the push and pull between global standardization and local customization, and two, the surrounding change management infrastructure.The issue has been highlighted in a recent Forbes Business Development Council column, which generated significant response from revenue leaders, underscoring the relevance of the topic.Balancing consistency with customization across regions, languages, and cultures remains one of the most persistent challenges for leaders managing global revenue teams. A common approach is to design a program at headquarters and deploy it worldwide—translating materials, bringing in trainers, and expecting consistent results across markets.In the “B2B Revenue Executive Experience” podcast episode, “The Playbook for Effective Global Sales Training at Scale,” PJ Nisbet, a ValueSelling Associates managing partner who has trained more than 8,000 sales professionals across multiple continents, notes: “If you position it like the company has decided that we’re doing this across the board and you have to comply, you’re not going to get adoption. You’re going to get resistance.”This dynamic highlights a broader issue. Rigid, centralized programs rarely translate effectively across regions. Instead, organizations need an underlying engagement framework; a defined sales methodology that’s malleable and customizable to different industries, markets, and individual selling styles, while maintaining overall consistency.Equally important is the role of change management. Stand-alone sales training is a waste of money. After all, changing adult behavior is incredibly difficult and requires a nuanced approach. Training must be part of a structured learning journey, one that’s driven top-down by leadership, integrated into daily workflows, and supported by ongoing coaching.What Successful Global Companies Do DifferentlyThe organizations that get this right don’t think about global training as a single event. They think about it as an operating system with four interdependent components.The first component is the sales skills transfer.The core principles are straightforward: A blended approach (e-learning to establish foundational concepts, workshops grounded in real-world scenarios to expand knowledge and refine application, microlearning to reinforce at regular intervals, and AI-powered coaching to continually evaluate and overcome skill gaps) works across every geography.The second component is technology integration.Whatever framework you adopt, it has to live inside the tools your sellers already use. Embedding your chosen sales methodology into your CRM, your adjacent revenue technology, your forecasting cadence, and your deal review templates is what turns a training event into an operating rhythm.The third component is leadership modeling.This is where the first cracks usually appear, as successful adoption requires a coordinated top-down effort. Executive leadership must consistently communicate the how and the why behind a training initiative. Furthermore, frontline managers must use the methodology in their one-on-one meetings, pipeline reviews, and coaching conversations. Without this reinforcement, the signal to the team is that this initiative is optional. In the “B2B Revenue Executive Experience” podcast episode, “The Art of Sales Forecasting: How to Predict Revenue Using Value-Based Selling,” Roland Griesmayer, head of revenue at GHD Digital, described implementing a disciplined approach in which managers were required to begin every deal review with the same three questions aligned to the organization’s value-based selling methodology. Within two quarters, those questions had become embedded in team behavior and were used consistently across the sales organization.The fourth component is effective sales coaching.Candice October, a ValueSelling Associates managing partner specializing in organizational development and change management, is clear on this point: “If the leaders aren’t coaching it, people are going to get to month end, quarter end, and slip back into their old habits.”The data backs her up. A 2024 study from Replicate Labs found that 55% of sales managers admit they don’t know how to coach effectively. You can run the best workshops in the world, but if your managers can’t reinforce what was taught, the forgetting curve wins every time. The growing role of AI sales coaching tools can augment your manager’s capacity, help reinforce learning, and improve coaching consistency over time. ValueSelling Associates The Consistency vs Customization TrapCompanies that standardize too aggressively get polite head-nodding in one area of the world, followed by brazen noncompliance in another. Companies that customize too liberally end up with a dozen different sales processes wearing the same logo.The organizations that navigate this well tend to follow a “common framework, local fluency” principle. With a proven sales methodology underpinning your global training program, you’ll have a common process for having better business conversations, building buyer confidence, and accelerating buying decisions. The core sales process, how you qualify opportunities, how you uncover and quantify buyer value, the coaching model—all of that stays consistent across every region. But the case studies, the role-play scenarios, the industry examples, the facilitation style, and critically, the delivery structure and all associated materials get tailored to the cultural nuances of the local market.Nisbet shared a recent example where his team conducted more than 30 discovery calls before launching a global implementation in the “B2B Revenue Executive Experience” podcast episode, “The Playbook for Effective Global Sales Training at Scale.” That might sound excessive, but those calls accomplished two things no headquarters-designed rollout could have achieved. First, they surfaced the local context needed to create customized materials and exercises. Second, and more importantly, they gave regional leaders a voice in the process before the first workshop ever happened. By the time the training launched, those leaders felt like co-creators.Why This Works Across CulturesOne of the most frequent objections to any global sales methodology is the assumption that selling styles are too culturally specific to standardize. After all, the way you build rapport in São Paulo differs from Stockholm, and business card etiquette in Tokyo bears little resemblance to a handshake in Houston.However, the underlying psychology of buying is remarkably universal. Buyers everywhere want to feel understood, and they want to arrive at conclusions themselves rather than being told what to think. Because of these universal motivations, they respond best to sellers who treat them as partners in solving a business problem rather than targets for a quota.If your sales methodology requires a wall of spreadsheets and AI-driven prompts inside sales calls to execute, busy sellers in any culture will abandon it. If it provides a clear, intuitive structure for having better conversations with buyers, it gets adopted.Growing Where the Demand IsWe’re seeing this conviction play out in real time. As more multinational organizations look to align their revenue teams across APAC, the demand for structured, value-based sales training delivered in local languages (Mandarin, Japanese, and others) continues to grow.As ValueSelling Associates managing partner in China, Kevin Sun said, “Value-based selling resonates in China because it honors the relationship-first tradition of local business culture while addressing a critical capability gap: converting relationship capital into quantifiable commercial value. Without this translation mechanism, networks remain purely social; with a structured value-communication framework, they become a genuine competitive advantage.”The same points resonate with ValueSelling Associates managing partner in Japan, Tetsuro Yamamoto, who said, “In our current selling environment, value must be clearer, more structured, and more aligned across the organization. Throughout my career, I have seen talented teams struggle—not because of lack of effort—but because value was not clearly defined and agreed upon.”Where Sales Leaders Should StartIf you’re a revenue leader evaluating a global training initiative, the checklist is shorter than you might expect:Start with a methodology that’s powerful but flexible enough to be adopted across regions.Invest in coaching and manager enablement.Embed the methodology into your existing tech.Give your regional leaders a genuine role in shaping the implementation.The organizations that get this right build powerful training programs, and most crucially, they build a common language for talking about deals, coaching performance, and forecasting revenue that works from Kansas City to Kuala Lumpur.This story was produced by ValueSelling Associates and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Family dogs safe after Davenport home fire There were no reported injuries following a fire in Davenport. According to a release, the Davenport Fire Department responded to the 4900 block of Candlelight Dr. for a reported structure fire April 2 at approximately 4:13 p.m. Crews discovered a home with heavy smoke conditions and found and extinguished a fire in the kitchen area. [...]
	Most Americans considering personal loans are focused on debt reduction, not spending Most Americans considering personal loans are focused on debt reduction, not spendingPersonal loans have become an increasingly common financial tool, offering borrowers flexibility to fund everything from major purchases to unexpected bills. As adoption grows, a key question emerges: What is actually driving interest in personal loans today?New proprietary data from SoFi suggests the answer may be less about spending and more about financial optimization. As economic pressures continue to shape household budgets, Americans exploring personal loans are largely doing so to regain control of existing debt rather than finance new purchases.An analysis of 1,350 prospective personal loan borrowers reveals that debt consolidation overwhelmingly drives borrowing, while discretionary or nonessential uses such as travel and large purchases rank far lower. The findings suggest that personal loans are increasingly viewed as structured financial tools for optimization rather than short-term spending solutions.Below is a closer look at the trends shaping borrower intent.Methodology: Findings are based on proprietary SoFi data collected from a survey of 1,350 prospective personal loan borrowers conducted Dec. 5, 2025, to Jan. 20, 2026, via a quiz experience on SoFi.com. Percentages reflect respondents’ self-reported answers at the time of participation.Key Findings57% of prospective borrowers cite debt consolidation as their primary reason for considering a personal loan.Nearly 40% say their biggest financial goal is paying off debt faster.Almost 90% expect to borrow between $5,000 and $50,000.46% would be first-time personal loan borrowers.51% identify interest rates as their top concern.68% report feeling very confident about managing debt.More than 84% describe their income as stable. Source: SoFi proprietary borrower survey (n=1,350)Debt Consolidation Dominates Borrower Motivation SoFi More than half of respondents (57%) report their main reason for considering a personal loan is debt consolidation. That exceeds other motivations by a large margin, including emergency expenses (11%), major purchases (8%), and home improvements (8%).Debt consolidation involves combining multiple debts into one new loan or credit line, ideally with a lower interest rate, and using it to pay down other debts. Those debts can be credit cards, car loans, or another type of debt. After consolidation, you have just one monthly payment, a fixed interest rate, and a definitive payoff date. SoFi When asked how they would use funds if approved:38% say they would pay off high-interest credit cards.19% would consolidate multiple debts into a single payment.For example, consider a borrower carrying:$10,000 credit card balance at 24.00% APR$5,000 on a second credit card at 22.00% APR$7,000 auto loan at 8.50% APRManaging these obligations requires multiple payments, varying interest rates, and separate payoff schedules. In a consolidation scenario, eligible balances are combined into a single personal loan with one fixed rate and a structured repayment term. This replaces multiple payments with one predictable monthly obligation and establishes a clear payoff date.This example illustrates how borrowers may use personal loans as a financial management strategy focused on restructuring existing debt, rather than financing new discretionary purchases.Borrowers Are Targeting Moderate Loan Amounts SoFi Prospective borrowers show relatively even distribution across mid-range loan sizes:22% expect to borrow less than $5,000.21% anticipate $5,000-$10,000.23% estimate $10,001-$20,000.22% project $20,001-$50,000.10% expect to borrow more than $50,000.Rather than clustering around the highest borrowing ranges, responses are spread fairly evenly across moderate loan amounts, with relatively few respondents expecting to take out larger loans. This distribution suggests borrowers may be sizing loans based on specific financial needs or planned expenses, such as consolidating a defined balance or funding a particular purchase, rather than simply pursuing the maximum loan amount available.The pattern points to more targeted, purpose-driven borrowing behavior, where loan size reflects a defined objective instead of borrowing capacity alone.Paying Off Debt Faster Is the Top Financial Priority SoFi With U.S. household debt levels elevated in recent years, public discussion often focuses on consumer borrowing trends and financial resilience. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Household Debt and Credit Report, overall household debt balances have continued to grow alongside broader economic changes and shifts in consumer behavior. However, the survey data suggests a more nuanced picture.Nearly 40% of respondents say their biggest financial goal right now is paying off debt faster, while another 22% aim to reduce their monthly payments. In contrast, fewer respondents prioritize building savings (2%) or improving their credit score (11%), highlighting a strong focus on actively managing existing obligations.Rather than signaling avoidance or distress, these priorities suggest that many borrowers are taking a proactive approach to debt management. As credit cards, loans, and financing become more integrated into everyday financial planning, debt increasingly functions as a tool that consumers seek to optimize, restructure, and repay strategically as part of broader long-term financial goals.Nearly Half of Borrowers Are New to Personal Loans SoFi Forty-six percent of respondents say they have never taken out a personal loan before, while 47% report having used one previously and finding it helpful.This near-even split reflects both ongoing adoption among new borrowers and continued engagement from returning users. A substantial share of first-time borrowers suggests the category is expanding beyond traditional audiences, while the strong representation of repeat users indicates positive prior experiences that reinforce ongoing usage. Together, these patterns point to growing familiarity with personal loans as a financial tool, supported by both new entrants and experienced borrowers.Interest Rates Remain the Biggest Barrier SoFi While personal loans show strong consumer appeal, borrowers remain cautious. A majority (51%) identify interest rates as their primary concern when considering a personal loan.Other concerns include:Fees and hidden costs (22%)Credit score impact (9%)Taking on too much debt (8%)Although many Americans perceive current borrowing costs as high, interest rate levels today are closer to longer-term historical ranges compared with the unusually low rate environment seen during the pandemic period, according to Federal Reserve historical rate data. As rates have normalized, consumers appear to be adjusting expectations accordingly.The data suggests borrowers remain highly rate-sensitive and focused on pricing transparency. At the same time, continued engagement with personal loans indicates that many consumers are becoming more comfortable navigating the current rate environment, evaluating loan options carefully rather than avoiding borrowing altogether.Borrowers Report Strong Financial Confidence and Stability SoFi A notable 68% of respondents say they feel very confident managing debt, while another 26% report feeling somewhat confident, indicating a broad base of financial self-assurance alongside a degree of caution. SoFi Self-reported credit scores cluster primarily in the “good” range (670-739), representing the largest segment at 35%, followed by “fair” (27%) and “very good” (18%). SoFi Additionally, more than 84% of respondents describe their income as very stable.Financial discussions often distinguish between borrowing used to support longer-term financial goals and borrowing used primarily for ongoing consumption. For example, some consumers use personal loans to consolidate higher-interest balances or restructure payments into a more predictable repayment schedule, while other forms of borrowing may be associated with higher costs or revolving balances. How debt affects a borrower’s financial position depends on individual circumstances and repayment strategy.Taken together, the high levels of reported confidence, stable income, and generally solid credit profiles suggest that many prospective borrowers are approaching debt as a strategic financial tool rather than reacting solely to financial distress. The presence of both “very confident” and “somewhat confident” respondents also reflects a more measured mindset, where borrowers remain aware of risks while making calculated decisions aligned with their financial priorities.The TakeawaySoFi’s internal data highlights a borrower landscape increasingly centered on financial optimization. Rather than using personal loans for discretionary spending, most prospective borrowers appear focused on restructuring and accelerating debt repayment.While concerns about interest rates persist, the high levels of reported financial confidence and income stability indicate that personal loans are being considered by consumers who view them as strategic tools for improving their long-term financial health.As household budgets continue to adjust to economic shifts, debt simplification and repayment acceleration may remain dominant drivers of personal loans.This story was produced by SoFi and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	No injuries, dogs rescued in Davenport kitchen fire Thursday afternoon Two family dogs were rescued and no injuries were reported after a kitchen fire in a Davenport home on Candlelight Drive Thursday afternoon.
	Trump's ballroom fight sheds new light on an underground White House bunker The status of a decades-old bunker beneath the now-demolished East Wing is unclear, but the Trump administration has cited security concerns in its legal filings in favor of continuing construction.
	Sterling Police seek woman on theft charges A news release from the Sterling Police Department says Shawna L. Saenz, 37 (DOB: 03/25/1989) is wanted on a Whiteside County arrest warrant for larceny-theft. Saenz is wanted in connection with an incident that happened on January 9 in the 200 Block of E. Third Street in Sterling. Anyone with information on Saenz’s whereabouts can [...]
	West Liberty sirens malfunction during storm West Liberty found out at the worst time that the storm sirens in the city weren’t functioning -during last night’s storm. Chris Jasper, Director of Emergency Management and 911 for Muscatine County, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to give an update on the siren situation and what happened. “At this point, we're [...]
	Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids? Are ADHD medications overprescribed in kids?Are too many kids taking ADHD medication?Understood examines the question of whether stimulant medications for ADHD are overprescribed, which has been around for years. Lately, it’s been coming up more and more. In September 2025, the Make America Healthy Again Commission published a report featuring concerns that too many children are being treated with prescription medication for ADHD.But is there a way to know if ADHD drugs are overprescribed? And if so, by how much? There’s no data to suggest they are. It’s possible that ADHD meds are prescribed to the right number of kids. Or even too few.ADHD is a relatively common condition. Roughly 7 million U.S. kids ages 5-17 (11.3%) have been diagnosed with ADHD at some point. That’s according to a survey taken between 2020 and 2022 by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).But nearly one-third of the 7 million kids in the survey had never taken medication for ADHD. Also, according to the CDC, the percentage of kids with an ADHD diagnosis who took ADHD drugs varied widely from state to state. The numbers ranged from 38% to 81%.Quick takeAbout 7 million kids in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD, but nearly 1 in 3 of them have never taken medicine for it.Kids whose ADHD symptoms were misunderstood or overlooked in the past are now being diagnosed — and more diagnoses mean more kids taking medication.Medicines like Ritalin and Adderall are the most common ADHD treatments, and the American Academy of Pediatrics says they’re safe and helpful for most kids.What is ADHD stimulant medication?There are two types of ADHD medications: stimulant and nonstimulant. The stimulant type is the most effective for the majority of people. It’s also the most prescribed. This group includes drugs like Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse.Stimulant drugs for ADHD have been around for many decades. Ritalin, the first, was approved for use in kids in 1962. It’s been widely used to treat ADHD since 1980. That’s when ADHD (then called ADD) was recognized as an official psychiatric diagnosis.Stimulant medications are shown to reduce ADHD symptoms and limit the negative effects ADHD can have on a child’s life.How is ADHD stimulant medication prescribed?The process starts with a diagnosis from a licensed professional. After that, you’ll talk with your child’s health care provider about treatment options. These may include:Behavioral treatmentStimulant or nonstimulant medicationMedication and behavioral treatmentHealth care providers have clear guidelines for how and when to prescribe ADHD medications to kids, according to Understood expert and developmental pediatrician Elizabeth Harstad, MD. These guidelines come from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The group also has guidelines for evaluating and diagnosing ADHD in kids.These are the first-line treatment recommendations, depending on the child’s age.Ages 4-6: evidence-based parent training in behavioral management (PTBM) and/or behavioral classroom interventions, if available.Ages 6-12: FDA-approved medications for ADHD, along with PTBM and/or behavioral classroom intervention (preferably both).Ages 12-18: FDA-approved medications for ADHD, if the adolescent agrees. (Evidence-based training interventions and/or behavioral interventions as treatment of ADHD are encouraged, if available.)The prescriber monitors how the child is doing on the medications and makes any needed adjustments.How stimulant meds work in the brainADHD is partly caused by differences in how the brain functions. With ADHD, networks of brain cells don’t work efficiently.People with ADHD have trouble getting enough of the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine. These chemicals carry messages from one brain cell to another.Stimulant medications help release more dopamine in the brain. Scientists have long thought that increasing dopamine helps the parts of the brain that control attention. But a recent study suggests that stimulants may improve the brain’s reward systems and how alert you feel.But stimulant medications don’t work for all kids. About 20% of kids and adults either don’t respond to these medications or can’t tolerate them.When the medications work well, they’re very effective at reducing symptoms that create daily challenges. Common challenges associated with ADHD symptoms include:Making and keeping friendsFollowing directionsManaging emotionsStarting and finishing tasksThinking before actingControlling impulsesIs ADHD overdiagnosed?Whether too many kids take ADHD medications is often related to another question: Are too many kids being diagnosed with the disorder?The rate of diagnosis has risen a lot in recent years, from 6 million in 2016 to 7 million in 2022. Research suggests that an increase in awareness of ADHD and changes to the criteria for diagnosing it are part of the reason for the rise. “There is more assessing and looking for symptoms,” says Harstad.Another factor may be the increase in the number of girls being diagnosed. In the past, ADHD was thought of as something only boys had. Girls were often underdiagnosed because they’re more likely to have symptoms that are easier to miss or dismiss. But a growing understanding of what ADHD tends to look like in girls is closing the gap. CDC data shows the ratio of boys versus girls being diagnosed has narrowed to less than 2:1.It makes sense that as more kids are diagnosed with ADHD, more kids take medication. “Rates of medication have increased along with rates of diagnosis,” says Harstad.Safety concernsThe question about overprescription is often tied to safety concerns over long-term use of stimulants.Both types of ADHD medications are approved and recommended for use in kids. They’ve been around for decades and are considered safe, even though they may cause some short-term side effects.Some long-term brain imaging studies show that children who take stimulant medications for years outgrow any short-term brain changes.There is one known long-term consequence. Some recent research suggests people with ADHD who had used a stimulant in childhood are slightly shorter in adulthood. But more research is needed to confirm that. Your child’s prescriber should monitor your child’s growth during treatment.“There aren’t great long-term studies,” says Harstad. Still, she believes that the possibility of a small effect on height shouldn’t keep parents from giving their child ADHD medication, if the meds are really helping.“If [a child’s] adult height is a few centimeters lower, it does not have as much of a functional impact as not using medication,” she says.Studies show that undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can lead to poor outcomes. These include:Underachievement at schoolDepression and anxietyIncreased risk of accidents and injuriesDifficulties at workUnemploymentSubstance abuseSuicidal thoughts and behaviorsADHD medication isn’t a cure. But it’s the most effective way to treat ADHD and lower the risk of lifelong problems, especially when it’s used in combination with psychotherapy.Still, there’s no way to answer the question of whether these drugs are overprescribed, prescribed at the right amount, or even underprescribed. If you’re concerned about ADHD medication for your child, talk to your child’s health care provider.This story was produced by Understood and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Death Notice: Patricia Curtis A graveside funeral service for Patricia Lynn Curtis, 70, of Blue Grass, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, at St. Ann's Cemetery, Long Grove. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7, from 5-7 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Mrs. Curtis died Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport. Online condolences may be made at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com. A full obituary will appear in the April 8 edition of The NSP.

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