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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
	40-year-old suffers life-threatening gunshot wound, police say Police received calls about gunfire and a person being struck about 9:31 p.m. in the 800 block of 14th Street, according to the Rock Island Police Department.
	Over 200 MidAmerican customers without power Hundreds of MidAmerican customers on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities are without power Wednesday morning.
	Deere & Company reports lower Q4 earnings amid challenging year Deere & Company said Wednesday that it had fourth-quarter net income of $1.065 billion, or $3.93 per share.
	Leaf collection in Moline runs through Wednesday before pausing for Thanksgiving Moline will pause leaf collection for Thanksgiving, with no pickup on Thursday or Friday. Pickup resumes Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
	71-year-old man burned in house fire, officials say Davenport Fire Chief Jeff VanderWiere told KWQC that crews responded to a house fire about 10:12 a.m. in the 1300 block of W. 8th Street.
	No students injured after school bus hit by vehicle in rural Clinton County A school bus was struck at a rural Clinton County intersection Tuesday morning. No students were hurt; the other driver had minor injuries, officials said.
	School bus struck in Clinton County A school bus in Clinton County was struck by a vehicle this morning, according to a news release from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Clinton County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the intersection of 380th Avenue and 220th Street in Elvira for a report of an accident involving a Northeast Community School District bus and [...]
	How to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is back this year and promises to be bigger than ever. Here's a preview of what to expect and how to watch.
	'The Beatles Anthology' remasters the Fab Four — with great results In 1995, an eight-part documentary series told the story of The Beatles and their music. Now, 30 years later, The Beatles Anthology is back, with a fresh sound and a brand-new ninth episode.
	Driver injured after car, bus crash No students on the bus were injured, deputies said.
	Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce their government takeover on state TV Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state TV saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace.
	The Georgia election interference case against Trump and others has been dropped The historic Georgia election interference case against President Trump and allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election is no more.
	Symphony of Lights celebrates 30 years of holiday tradition in Clinton What began in 1996 as a volunteer-led display has grown into one of eastern Iowa’s largest seasonal attractions, drawing between 5,000 and 6,000 vehicles each year.
	Lee Enterprises digital subscription revenue up year over year in latest results report Revenue from digital-only subscribers totaled $25 million, up 6% over the prior year, or up 16% on a same-store basis.
	At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved A chance discovery by a NASA rover on Mars shows that the red planet has a form of lightning, which researchers had suspected for decades but never seen.
	Resignation, hirings and transfers from Bettendorf School District for Nov. 13 The following personnel items are from the Nov. 13 agenda of the Bettendorf Community School District. The School Board met at the Administration Center, 3311 18th St., Bettendorf.
	Cook review: 'Wicked: For Good' is a bittersweet tale of friendship gone wrong "Wicked: For Good" tugs at the heartstrings. It has to, with a song like "For Good" at its core. Here's the bottom line: If you liked the first part, you'll enjoy the second half. If you didn't like the first "Wicked" film, I can't imagine going to the finale. I found the first part delightful, [...]
	Retirements, resignations, hirings, other Davenport School personnel news for Nov. 10 See the personnel items from the Nov. 10 agenda of the Davenport Community School District. The School Board met at Davenport Community School District at 1702 N. Main St., Davenport.
	Winter storm likely this weekend with snow totals increasing as we get closer For days now, we've been warning you about the increasing chances of seeing our first widespread accumulating snow of the season. It's almost a sure thing, at this point. While it's still too early to say specifically how much snow will fall, several inches are likely. As we await an advisory or watch, here are [...]
	Our readers' tales of kindness will surprise you, warm your heart and make you smile We invited you to share acts of kindness. The topics include new shoes, a basket of berries that aren't very tasty and an unexpected twist for someone treating the person behind them in line.
	Deere & Company reports 4th quarter earnings Deere & Company has released its fourth-quarter earnings. The company reported net income of $1.065 billion for the fourth quarter ended November 2, or $3.93 per share, compared with net income of $1.245 billion, or $4.55 per share, for the quarter ended October 27, 2024. Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $5.027 billion [...]
	Greetings from Amman, Jordan, where history lent a colossal hand Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
	Hundreds lose power on Illinois side of Quad Cities as strong winds hit region Over 700 customers lost power Wednesday morning in parts of the Illinois Quad Cities, with MidAmerican reporting weather-related outages amid 45 mph wind gusts.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Why feeding Iowans is so challenging Luke Elzinga is one of the Iowans committed to feeding hungry families.
	Matt Barber & Friends, December 6 A popular entertainer performing in the 20th-anniversary year of his graduation from Rock Island High School, Matt Barber returns to Davenport's Grape Life Wine Store & Cellar on December 6, the artist and a few special friends performing an intoxicating repertoire of jazz, pop, '50s-'70s classics, and seasonal favorites.
	More than 700 MidAmerican customers without power Hundreds of MidAmerican customers on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities are without power Wednesday morning.
	Muscatine Municipal Golf Course and Driving Range to close at end of day Wednesday Winter hours for the Clubhouse and Golf Simulator begin Monday.
	Quad Cities restaurants prepare for spread of Illinois Mobile IDs Illinois introduced Mobile ID cards on Nov. 19. Some bartenders welcome the change, while businesses weigh access, privacy and compliance questions.
	Few schools in Scott County have tested for radon; proposed bill would expand testing to private schools Radon exposure has a direct connection to lung cancer and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking.
	Remembering Caleb: Friend, family give back to keep memories alive of Davenport man Caleb Hardy was killed almost two years ago by a drunk driver. Now a food pantry and clothes closet have been established in his memory.
	Mothering Nature This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.I'm not the right kind of doctor, but I confess that every so often I write myself a prescription: "Walk down to the…
	The origins of your dog's unique look may be older than you think A new study finds that about half of the physical variation seen in modern dogs existed during the Stone Age.
	How the turkey trotted its way onto our Thanksgiving tables — and into our lexicon Much of the turkey's early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.
	The U.S. produces a lot of food waste. This place wants to address it Even amid rising grocery prices and increased sensitivity to environmental issues, Americans still trash once-edible food at alarming rates.
	Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison Italy's parliament on Tuesday approved a law that punishes femicide with life in prison. The vote coincided with the international day for the elimination of violence against women.
	National Parks to raise fees by $100 for international tourists to popular U.S. parks The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter popular parks. They will be left out of fee-free days, reserved for American residents.
	Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
	Kilkenny’s Pub hosts first Augustana vs St. Ambrose toy drive battle Kilkenny’s Pub is putting on their first ever Augustana vs St. Ambrose toy drive battle.
	Tailgates N’ Tallboys festival not returning to Clinton in 2026 A popular music festival in Clinton won’t be returning in the new year.
	MLK Center serves record number of Thanksgiving meals Officials said the center served more than 9,000 meals between Friday and Sunday, making it the largest in the event’s 36-year history, according to a media release.
	Traffic Alert: Part of 14th Street blocked due to police presence A section of 14th Street in Rock Island is blocked off because of a police presence Tuesday night.
	Restaurants and bars prepare for use of Illinois mobile ID Some restaurants will need to acquire new scanners to read the new digital IDs.
	Freeport man charged with making threats against Illinois state senator State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, reported the threats to the Illinois State Police in early September.
	CPKC Holiday Train stops in Davenport The train brought some holiday cheer, as well as a concert from Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde.
	Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train rolls into the QCA The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train rolled into the QCA. The train stopped in Clinton, Davenport and Muscatine. JJ Wilde and Smash Mouth performed across the three cities. The Holiday Train raises money and collects food for local food banks. The train next heads to Ottumwa.
	Artist paints seven murals for Deck the Downtowns Store fronts, businesses and restaurants are joining in the Quad Cities' holiday spirit this year.Their front windows are decked out with Christmas characters as a part of Deck the Downtowns. One of the artists, Leo Kelly, spoke with Our Quad Cities about his creations on Tuesday. "I want to be able to drive by with [...]
	Galesburg building block company Lux Blox awarded $100k grant from the state of Illinois A decade ago, after a countless number of trial and error, Heather and Mike Acerra found the perfect building block to start their company, Lux Blox. They wanted to make a block that would resemble how things are actually made, not just bricks, like many of their competitors. "(Lux Blox) give kids access to the [...]
	Federal authorities take over drug case of man arrested at Walmart with more than half-pound of meth Federal authorities have taken over the drug case of a man whom police arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart store and then seized from him meth and a loaded gun.
	City Circle Theatre Company's “Irving Berlin's White Christmas,” December 5 through 14 A legendary holiday-film perennial and thrilling song-and-dance showcase for Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye will be brought to theatrical life when City Circle Theatre Company presents Irving Berlin's White Christmas at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, the show's December 5 through 14 run treating audiences to a Tony-nominated treat featuring timeless Berlin hits in “Blue Skies,” “Happy Holiday,” “Let Me Sing and I'm Happy,” and “I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.”
	Rock Island service providers discuss amendments to social service ordinance “The government came to the table as a partner, one among many, a player on the field," said CEO.
	Illinois hunters harvest fewer deer in first part of firearm season Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 51,409 deer during the first weekend of the Illinois firearm deer season between Nov. 21-23, according to a news release. Comparatively, hunters took 54,661 and 53,348 deer during the first firearm weekends in 2024 and 2023. Illinois’ seven-day firearm deer season will conclude Dec. 4-7. Youth hunters [...]
	Iowa State Patrol provides safety tips ahead of Thanksgiving holiday weekend The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is almost here and ahead of it, an Iowa State trooper is sharing some tips on how you can stay safe, especially if your plans include drinking alcohol.
	FIRST ALERT DAY Wednesday for gusty winds A cold front moves through this evening, bringing gusty winds and colder temperatures.
	Authorities identify body found in July as 27-year-old Princeton man A man was found dead in Princeton on July 11. The coroner just received state DNA analysis results identifying him.
	Family honors late son with community food pantry in Moline Caleb Hardy’s family honored the 25-year-old killed by a drunk driver with Caleb’s Cabinet, a community food pantry serving hundreds in Moline.
	Three of four men involved in Davenport shooting incident enter into plea agreement Two men and one teen charged in a March 2024 shooting incident in Davenport, during which police said 52 shots were fired at two homes, have entered into plea agreements with Scott Cunty prosecutors.
	Gilda's Club set to illuminate 27th annual Blessing Tree on Dec. 2 You can sponsor a bow, light or ornament in memory or celebration of a loved one. The proceeds will provide free support programing to area cancer patients.
	Burlington CSD board approves $7.2M for performing arts center expansion The project will transform the existing auditorium at Leopold Intermediate School into a performing arts center the whole district will use.
	Expert shares strategies for keeping peace at Thanksgiving gatherings From generational differences to heated feelings over politics, holidays can be filled with arguments. Here are some psychological tips to staying civil.
	Holiday grocery costs rise 2.7% from last year Ortega also suggests making a shopping list and hosting a potluck-style holiday gathering to save on costs. He also recommends considering fresh vegetables and cranberries instead of canned ones.
	Tips for staying civil with family this holiday season The holiday season is here, and that means spending lots of time with family members who probably have differing opinions. Here's how to keep things civil.
	Wind advisory tomorrow, how windy is it going to get? As Thanksgiving approaches, we have quite the active weather forecast this week starting with tomorrow for Wednesday. We are looking to see wind speeds pick up throughout Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, issuing a Wind Advisory for the entirety of the Quad Cities area. Wind speeds are looking to reach well into the 30s whereas [...]
	Freeport man charged with making threats against Illinois state senator State Sen. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, reported the threats to the Illinois State Police in early September.
	Family honors late son with community pantry in Moline Caleb Hardy’s family honored the 25-year-old killed by a drunk driver with Caleb’s Cabinet, a community pantry serving hundreds in Moline.
	Burlington CSD board approves $7.2M for performing arts center expansion The project will transform the existing auditorium at Leopold Intermediate School into a performing arts center the whole district will use.
	Kewanee police warning of scam posing as cancer prevention organization A Kewanee resident received a fraudulent letter and check claiming to be from the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Police are warning the public to look out for the scam.
	Moline speeding up leaf collection ahead of expected snowfall There won't be any crews working on Thanksgiving weekend.
	Rowva FFA making Thanksgiving meal boxes for the community The club hopes to make the collection an annual project.
	Clinton City Council to consider new agreement for Tailgate N' Tallboys 2026 On Tuesday, the Clinton City Council will consider an agreement with promoters for the 2026 Tailgate & Tallboys event. Earlier, a new contract was presented to the council to give the city more control over the event, leaving the organizers to promote and book the talent. The budget for the event has increased to $2 [...]
	Shop local with Small Business Saturday and Deck the Downtowns November 29 is Small Business Saturday, and the Quad Cities Chamber reminds you to explore local shops in the QCA. James Porter joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about shopping local with Deck the Downtowns. For more information, click here.
	IPR's 2025 holiday book guide Expert readers share the best new fiction and nonfiction books to give and receive in this holiday season.
	Officials: Muscatine County Attorney submits resignation The Muscatine County Attorney Jim Barry submitted his resignation Monday, according to a media release from the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors.
	Freeport man arrested on charges of threatening Illinois State Senator A Freeport man was arrested on charges of threating an Illinois State Senator on Tuesday.
	Police warn of scammers posing as cancer foundation Police said a resident in Kewanee received a fake letter and check that claimed to be from the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
	Muscatine County settles with former jail administrator who was fired over online posts Muscatine County will pay Dean Naylor $85,000 to settle a federal lawsuit he brought after the county fired him for making anti-Muslim and anti-LGBTQ+ posts online.
	Sen. Mark Kelly responds to Pentagon investigation Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and other house Democrats released a video last week letting service members know they can refuse illegal orders. Kelly is now being investigated for misconduct.
	Davenport man arrested after threatening victims with bat A Davenport man is in the Scott County Jail after police say he threatened to break windows in a car and kill two people while armed with a bat. The criminal complaint filed in Scott County Court says Davenport Police responded to the 3000 block of Rockingham Road on November 24 at about 11:30 p.m. [...]
	Gilda's Club set to illuminate 27th annual Blessing Tree on Dec. 2 You can sponsor a bow, light or ornament in memory or celebration of a loved one. The proceeds will provide free support programing to area cancer patients.
	Tuesday’s adoptable pet: Meet Gru Wiley said Gru was a stray and has two siblings.
	Kewanee police warning of scam posing as cancer prevention organization A Kewanee resident received a fraudulent letter and check claiming to be from the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Police are warning the public to look out for the scam.
	Weather Impact Alert: High-speed wind gusts possible overnight into Wednesday morning A Weather Impact Alert has been issued for all of Wednesday morning as high wind gusts are forecasted to move into the region, ranging from 20-45+ mph.
	Gas prices rise in the Quad-Cities ahead of Thanksgiving, still down from a year ago Prices in the Quad-Cities are 19.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago, and 12.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy.
	The case against Comey failed because of Trump's prosecutor. Who is she? A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's cases against James Comey and Letitia James, saying the prosecutor who led them was unlawfully appointed. Here's what to know about her.
	Festival of Trees parade to re-air on KWQC TV6 If you missed out on all the Festival of Trees fun, don’t worry. KWQC-TV6 is re-airing our live coverage.
	Community Connections: “From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond,” December 11 An Augustana College graduate, former Moline teacher/coach, and Superintendent of Rock Island-Milan Public Schools takes part in a conversation about his recent memoir From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond, a December 11 "Community Connections" book talk with Dave Markward that finds the author, at the Bettendorf Public Library, sharing his personal journey of understanding racism in America.
	Tips for safe online shopping this holiday season The Illinois Department of Revenue said with more people shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow.
	New QCA scam impersonates cancer group The Kewanee Police Department is warning the public about a new scam in the area involving a cancer early detection and prevention group. A local resident told officers about receiving a fraudulent letter and check sent through certified mail. The letter claims to be from the “Prevent Cancer Foundation” and tells the recipient to deposit [...]
	billy woods is open to interpretation. Just listen closely After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now.
	FIRST ALERT DAY Wednesday for gusty winds A cold front moves through this evening, bringing gusty winds and colder temperatures.
	VOTE: What are 2025's best albums? We're bringing back our listener poll to help stick a fork in 2025 and make sense of all the amazing music that came out. So... tell us your top five albums (or EPs) this year.
	Thanksgiving travel tips: What you need to know The FAA expects this year’s Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years, with more than 360,000 flights taking off throughout the week.
	Emergency funding helps River Bend Food Bank provide hunger relief Emergency funding dollars helped River Bend Food Bank and its hunger-relief partners distribute six million meals to people experiencing hunger. President and CEO Chris Ford said River Bend Food Bank is prioritizing speed and efficiency to turn the support received during the government shutdown and SNAP freeze into hunger relief for the 137,000+ people who [...]
	River Bend Food Bank distributing 6 million meals following fall funding initiatives River Bend Food Bank is purchasing protein, shelf-stable milk, eggs, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, as well as pre-packed meal packs.
	INTERVIEW: Celebrate Swedish holiday traditions at Bishop Hill's Julmarknad Bishop Hill hosts its annual Swedish Christmas Market. It's called Julmarknad. Todd DeDecker shares why it's important to keep these traditions alive.
	Syrians displaced by war are returning to find homes occupied by foreign fighters Fighters have settled across northern Syria, surprising displaced Syrians who've tried to return to their homes. Nearly a year after the war's end, sorting out property ownership remains a pressing issue.
	New books this week: A tome on capitalism, a deep dive on crosswords and more Capitalism: A Global History comes in at 1,000 pages before the footnotes. Across the Universe explores the past, present and future of crossword puzzles. Plus, a Mitford sister biography and more.
	Find unique gifts at Figge's Winter Art Market Find unique gifts for everyone at the free Winter Art Market at the Figge Art Museum on Museum Store on Sunday, November 30. The Figge is located at 225 W. Second Street in Davenport. Visitors will find a wealth of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts. With offerings ranging from unique artwork and handmade jewelry to original prints [...]
	2025 harvest complete in Iowa; producers hope to improve ag economy for 2026 The corn and soybean harvest is complete in Iowa, according to the final U.S. Department of Agriculture crop report.
	Get free computer help at Black Hawk College If you have a Windows laptop or desktop computer that needs a little work, students at Black Hawk College are ready to help on PC Optimization Day. Black Hawk College cybersecurity and networking students will work directly with users on Saturday, December 6 from 9-11 a.m. to: Students will not be able to provide troubleshooting [...]
	Knox College partners with regional firms on $10 million science building renovation Knox College in Galesburg recently began work on a $10 million renovation to the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center, partnering with two regional companies: RATIO Design and Russell, a news release says. The Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center is home to Knox’s biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and psychology departments, along with the Amott Science Commons, a collaborative [...]

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