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Friday, October 23rd, 2026
	Davenport charter school lands $1.2M grant ahead of ribbon-cutting Davenport's Greater Oaks charter school lands up to $1.2M state grant as Iowa awards $8.5M to charter schools ahead of Oct. 27 ribbon-cutting event.
	Smith's Island to close temporarily to public access The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has announced that Smith’s Island Recreation Area at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley will be closed to public access Oct. 27-30. The closure is necessary to facilitate removal of invasive species and tree planting activities. For more information, call 309-794-4200, or email here.
	Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge high school winners announced Students from 22 high schools across western Illinois and eastern Iowa competed in a mock stock market challenge on Wednesday morning.
	Illinois voter guide 2026: Key races, deadlines and voting locations for the 2026 election Election Day is coming. We've put together a free voter guide to help you navigate the races and candidates on the ballot Nov. 3.
	Weekend kicks off breezy and warm Unseasonably warm weather shows no signs of taking a break across the Quad Cities. More dry weather is in the forecast as rain chances are delayed once again. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Coal Valley Fareway Meat & Grocery opens Wednesday The Fareway Meat & Grocery grand opening in Coal Valley is at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
	Candidates for Scott County Recorder promise integrity and protection of county records Democrat Toby Paone and Republican Mike Wulf are vying for Scott County Recorder.
	The Bugs that Built a Museum This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.The august members of the Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences who met in June of 1869 to vote on the membership of…
	Warm weekend ahead Temperatures to stay well above normal through Sunday before cold front arrives Monday
	Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.
	Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites Governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in a key programming language called PHP.
	After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's son hears her voice Kim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.
	Amid Trump's assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.
	Gen Z candidates in both parties aim to tackle high housing costs Young candidates who rent or live with parents say their generation is "in the thick" of the country's housing affordability crisis. They argue this gives them new energy to solve it for everyone.
	What if you gave yourself a day to cancel all the plans you dread? It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.
	Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
	Assumption, Pleasant Valley, Bettendorf advance to Regional Championships Assumption, Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf volleyball teams advanced to the Regional Championships Thursday night.
	Davenport North hosts North Scott in regular-season finale with playoff stakes Davenport North hosts North Scott Friday night in the final game of the regular season, with both teams entering at 3-1 in district play.
	Maquoketa opens time capsule from 1976 The capsule was uncovered at the Bicentennial Park Memorial.
	Muscatine intersection to reopen after months of closure The intersection of 2nd and Sycamore Streets has been closed since June.
	$120 million South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade underway The renovation will replace outdated facilities, equipment and systems to improve wastewater services and protect the environment.
	Early voting surges in Quad Cities ahead of Election Day Early voting is already underway in the Quad Cities, with Scott County reporting a 90% jump in in-person turnout and Rock Island County logging more than 11,000 ballots cast ahead of the midterm election.
	Illinois State Police squad car hit, truck driver cited A truck driver was cited after hitting an Illinois State Police squad car Thursday.
	Rock Island film studio project moves forward with $2.85 million in city support The nonprofit studio Fresh Films says once complete, the new Rock Line Studios will have huge economic impacts for the city and broader region.
	Health care, housing, wages: Josh Turek outlines campaign goals at Davenport rally Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek made a stop in the Quad Cities Thursday, meeting with voters at Modern Woodmen Park.
	Mercado on Fifth wraps up milestone season, prepares for Día de los Muertos celebration More than 40,000 people attended the outdoor market's 10th season, generating more than $300,000 in sales for its vendors. The final Friday market will be Oct. 23.
	Illinois State Police car struck in Whiteside County The trooper who drove the car was not injured, and neither was the driver who struck his vehicle.
	Palmer Hills Golf Course experiments with new robotic mowers Golfers at Palmer Hills Golf Course may have noticed a Roomba-esque machine roaming the 18-hole course. It's a new electric robot mower from Toro that the course is currently trying out. "To see if we can kind of automate some of our mowing practices out here," said course superintendent Brian Hickey. Before the addition, the [...]
	Touchscreen voting concerns surface ahead of the midterm election: What to know Reports of challenges with touchscreen voting machines are circulating on social media, including from Dolly Parton's sister. Election officials say it's uncommon.
	Cook review: 'Whalefall' blends survival, father issues, into action-packed thriller On the heels - er, tail - of "Heart of the Beast," which remains in theaters as of this writing - comes another man-versus-nature survival story. "Whalefall" is a terrifying thriller about a diver who ends up inside a living whale. Director Brian Duffield ("Cocaine Bear") essentially directs two films because of the constant transitions [...]
	New Skip-a-Long childcare center opens soon in Rock Island The new campus will expand SAL Community Services' childcare services, along with intergenerational programming and resources for immigrants and refugees.
	Iowa ag secretary candidates differ on water quality, fertilizer rules The candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture have different ideas about how to improve the state’s water quality, including how farmers use fertilizer.
	SAL shows off new 32,000-square-foot childcare center in Rock Island SAL Community Services opens new 32,000-square-foot childcare center in Rock Island to expand early childhood care by 25% with Friendship Manor.
	The Heart of the Story: Music is his 'bag' Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies, and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition. Whether he's welcoming veterans home or honoring emergency [...]
	Fire causes extensive damage to Alfano's Pizza in Monmouth No injuries were reported, but restaurant officials said they will be closed until further notice.
	Location announced for Trump’s next Iowa rally President Donald Trump will be coming to Dubuque next month.
	How Josh Turek tries to connect with Iowans who haven’t voted for Democrats lately State Rep. Josh Turek has tried to connect with Iowans in rural communities, areas where Democrats have struggled to gain much support recently.
	Bettendorf family members face drug charges after police raid A narcotics investigation by Davenport police has led to the arrests of three members of a Bettendorf family.
	Annual Halloween parade will kick off downtown Davenport: See map here Davenport's annual Halloween parade will kick off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, in downtown Davenport at 2nd Street and Pershing Avenue, a news release says. From festive floats and creative costumes to decorated vehicles, the parade also will include representatives from youth groups, local businesses, schools, and community organizations that will hand out candy. [...]
	10th season of Mercado on Fifth coming to a close Friday night is the last chance to attend the outdoor market this year, featuring Latin food, live music, vendors and displays.
	Illinois regulators move to bring video gambling under self-exclusion program But the state’s voluntary self-exclusion program does not extend to Illinois’ extensive network of video gambling terminals — the largest in the world — that can be found in gas stations, bars, hair salons and hotel lobbies across the state.
	Iowa faces labor and delivery doctor shortage The American Medical Association says 57% of Iowa counties don’t have an obstetric facility.
	DNR: Man found dead at Hennepin Canal after not returning from fishing trip An 83-year-old man was found dead after family members went looking for him when he failed to return from a fishing trip.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Iowa Department of Corrections for probation violation Marcus H. Ferrell is wanted by the Iowa Department of Corrections 7th District High Risk Unit.
	Crime Stoppers: Thieves breaking through drywall to burglarize storage units The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help solving multiple storage unit burglaries.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by East Moline police for armed robbery Jordan L. Velasquez is wanted by the East Moline Police Department for armed robbery.
	FAA investigating small plane crash near Geneseo According to the FAA, the pilot was seriously injured while performing touch-and-go maneuvers at the end of the runway.
	United Township High School hosts college fair Students from 10 rural school districts were also invited.
	Man found dead in Hennepin Canal near Wyanet An investigation is underway in Bureau County after an 83-year-old man was found dead at the Hennepin Canal near Wyanet.
	Fresh Films nonprofit studio receiving additional funding to bring new film campus to Rock Island Rock Island is adding another $850,000 to its initial $2 million property tax incentive to help the studio with construction costs.
	Illinois, Iowa police host Drug Take Back Day Law enforcement in Illinois and Iowa police are hosting Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for unused and expired medications drop-off.
	Getting to Know Eric Boehm, Rock Island Hy-Vee's 'King of Deals' Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast. Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff. In this episode [...]
	WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump hosts rally in Sioux City President Donald Trump will be in Sioux City today.
	Rock Island man, 18, arrested in connection with shooting that left one person wounded A Rock Island man has been arrested in connection with Monday's shooting that left one person wounded.
	Treating pain: What to expect when seeing a doctor A pain management specialist offers advice on different approaches for different types of pain.
	Thousands of cans of Walmart-brand fruit cocktail recalled More than 40,000 cans of fruit cocktail are impacted.
	Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.
	SAL celebrates new $15.7-million childcare, education center in Rock Island Dozens of people gathered on a glorious fall Thursday morning, Oct. 22, to join SAL Community Services in the ribbon-cutting for the 56-year-old organization’s new Rock Island campus, at 2101 11th St.
	Suspect arrested after 19-year-old shot in Rock Island Jackson Mukuta was arrested and faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
	Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 81 Democrat incumbent Representative Dan Gosa is running for re-election. Republican Dillon Fillion is also running for the seat. Iowa House District 81 covers part of western Scott County.
	Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters The judge found the department's field operations to identify noncitizens who voted likely violated the Voting Rights Act, which bars voter intimidation.
	Quad City Storm Hockey team host third annual Education Day The game brought schools from both sides of the river to Moline's Vibrant Arena.
	Bill aims to study how self-driving vehicles can be integrated into public transit Legislation to test autonomous vehicles in Illinois may come up again in the November veto session, though the lead sponsor of a pilot bill says there’s still a lot of work to do.
	Mother, sisters arrested trying to block arrest of Rock Island shooting suspect Four people were arrested in a shooting investigation in Rock Island Wednesday night.
	One hospitalized after plane crash east of Gen Air-Park, authorities say Authorities say a person sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital after a plane crashed in rural Geneseo on Wednesday afternoon.
	SAL Community Services expands with Rock Island child-care campus SAL Community Services has worked to meet the need for child care since 1970. Its mission continues with the opening of the organization’s new Rock Island campus. The new 32,500-square-foot, $15.7 million campus brings several essential services together in a more convenient location, expanding access to early care and education while creating new opportunities to [...]
	Vehicle crashes into retaining wall outside Palmer College The crash happened at the corner of Brady Street and 8th Street, KWQC crews said.
	Scott County surveys families on childcare needs Scott County Health Department is asking parents and employers to take the Child Care Access Survey by Nov. 6 to guide future childcare investment and the chance to win a prize.
	Skip-a-Long Rock Island Childhood Center and Welcoming Center to open new campus New facility will expand early childhood education, support immigrant and refugee families, and provides additional space for Welcoming Center services.
	Pilot seriously hurt in small plane crash near Geneseo Solo pilot flown to Iowa City after Wednesday afternoon crash near Route 6; FAA and NTSB investigating
	Miller-Meeks to talk manufacturing with House energy chairman at Burlington roundtable Miller-Meeks hosts manufacturing roundtable with Chairman Guthrie in Burlington Thursday to discuss Iowa's future in manufacturing.
	Man driving nearly 100-year-old vehicle killed in Iowa crash Iowa man dies after crashing vehicle from 1920's.
	Betty Gilpin seeks out 'anti-algorithm' projects, like 'The Lowdown' and 'Widow's Bay' "There's an understandable pull in my industry to make things ... super safe, super familiar," Gilpin says. She wants to go the other way. Gilpin currently stars in the noir drama The Lowdown.
	Man charged with attempted murder after ramming NW Iowa officer, leading police on chase Police say a man intentionally struck an officer in Rock Valley, Iowa, which led to a pursuit.
	Davenport charter school lands $1.2M state grant ahead of ribbon-cutting Davenport's Greater Oaks charter school lands up to $1.2M state grant as Iowa awards $8.5M to charter schools ahead of Oct. 27 ribbon-cutting event.
	You're invited to a party at Duke Ellington's house in 'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' In '72, filmmaker William Greaves hosted a cocktail party for the surviving members of the Harlem Renaissance. Our critic says the footage is "like watching a 50th college reunion set on Mt. Olympus."
	Tiny Desk Radio: Shirley Caesar, Sam Smith, CeCe Winans We take y'all to church on this episode. We presents three artists backed by choirs behind the Desk. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.
	Man charged for alleged machete attack threat on elementary school A man from north-central Iowa has been charged after police say he threatened to attack an elementary school
	Iowa, Illinois recommend $237M bridge to replace Centennial Bridge Iowa and Illinois transportation officials recommend a $237 million project to build a new bridge next to the 85-year-old Centennial Bridge in Rock Island. Public comment is open until Nov. 4.
	Sandburg's Pickard, Galesburg, named 2026 Student Laureate A few years ago, Kaden Pickard had a grade point average that started with a 1 and was convinced college wasn’t a fit for him, according to a news release from Sandburg, Galesburg. This weekend, he’ll receive arguably the most prestigious award given to an Illinois community college student. Pickard, who will graduate from Sandburg [...]
	Greetings from the Brazil-Argentina border, where waterfalls are flowing at near-record rates The Iguazú Falls span more than a mile across both countries. A rain-soaked October, which scientists link to the Super El Niño, has sent near-record volumes of water surging over the towering cliffs.
	Bettendorf introduce discussion on superintendent search The board said necessary leadership qualities included accountability, approachability, transparency and others.
	Bettendorf announces how they paid for former superintendent's settlement The settlement, worth over 700,000, will come from funds typically allocated for salaries, benefits, supplies and insurance.
	Marching Avenirs uses dance and music to help Quad Cities kids express themselves The youth drill team began in July 2025. They've performed in our local events and parades since then, and grown to a group of 41.
	So many scares are waiting for you \| Dani's Weekend Rundown for Oct. 22-25 Looking for a horror movie, fall market, candy horde, zombies, or a haunted house? It's all here, plus a few things that aren't scary at all.
	Marching Avenirs uses music and dance to build confidence in local youth The Marching Avenirs gives Quad Cities kids a safe space to express themselves, build confidence and learn life lessons through music and dance.
	La Catrina Plus to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony in Moline Some products offer shoppers access to unique cultural goods and specialty items not readily found elsewhere in the area.
	Arconic donates $5,000 to Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue Hog Capitol came to assist after the tree holding the bald eagle nest featured on the Arconic Eagle Cam fell in June.
	Dry, warm weather continues for the Quad Cities Our nice stretch of above average warmth will continue into early next week. No rain is expected for several more days. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Mary Duncan Putnam This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Are you a stressed-out parent who wonders how you are going to get son number one to play practice on time and still…
	5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
	A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win? Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
	Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.
	Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight What can you learn from dreams and how can you remember them and steer them to the topics you wish to dream about. Allison Aubrey and A Martinez discuss the resurgance in dream research and how dreams are a tool for self-discovery.
	North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
	Davenport adopts grant agreement with IDOT to reroute Duck Creek Trail The trail will be rerouted under Division Street, instead of crossing at street level.
	Go Red for Women raises money for cardiovascular disease research News 8's own James Zahara served as one of the "QC Heartthrobs" for the event.
	Arconic donates $5K to Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue Hog Capitol came to assist after the tree holding the bald eagle nest featured on the Arconic Eagle Cam fell in June.
	Galesburg schools hire next superintendent Dr. Sheila Coussens-Martin will replace Dr. John Asplund, who announced in March that he'll be retiring at the end of the current school year.
	How Scott and Rock Island county election officials protect ballots and prevent fraud Election officials in Scott and Rock Island counties detail the strict chain of custody, camera monitoring, and audits safeguarding every vote.

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