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Monday, December 8th, 2025
	Kinna’s House of Love hosting benefit for women’s shelter this Friday Argrow’s cafe in Davenport will be hosting the Rise Women of Vigor All White Gala Friday from 5pm-8pm.
	Davenport Police Association holds 23rd annual toy drive for area families The association collected new toys to benefit children served by Family Resources. Monetary donations were also accepted, organizers said.
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
	Davenport man charged after stealing bikes worth over $1K, police say He is in the Scott County Jail on a $10,000 bond, according to the jail’s, website.
	Tributes, not politics, play center stage as Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors President Trump said he was closely involved with picking the honorees, and on Sunday he became the first president to host the Kennedy Center awards ceremony.
	BNSF urges Federal Government to re-evaluate 1996 Railroad Merger A major railroad wants the federal government to revisit a 1996 merger between Union and Southern Pacific which BNSF says gave it rights meant to protect competition
	Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite Both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year. Longstanding border disputes erupted into five days of combat in July that killed dozens.
	Muscatine hosts 'tour of churches' fundraiser Six different churches participated in the Christmas tour of churches, with proceeds going directly to Habitat for Humanity.
	Local flight surgeon killed at Pearl Harbor remembered on 84th anniversary Lt. William Schick, a Chicago-born Army flight surgeon, was the first U.S. flight surgeon killed at Pearl Harbor, remembered for his sacrifice and perseverance.
	Audi Crooks scores 30 points in No. 10 Iowa State’s 105-52 win over Northern Illinois Iowa State is out to its best start since the 2013-14 team opened 14-0.
	Reindeer Ramble 5K Runners and walkers hit the river-front this afternoon for the annual "Rock Island Rotary Reindeer Ramble".
	Remembering a local Pearl Harbor victim Today marks 84-years since the attack on Pearl Harbor. One of the first killed has ties to a small Iowa town.
	Akwabba hosts QC coat drive As the QC prepares for winter weather, one local group is helping others stay warm.
	New Casey’s opens in East Moline It’s a project that’s been years in the making.
	Davenport names new information technology director Davenport has announced they will have a new Information Technology (IT) Director.
	Small Business Saturday facing harsh weather impacts in LeClaire For businesses in LeClaire, the first 2 weekends of December are arguably the most important of the entire year.
	Christmas in Dewitt event kicks off holiday season In Dewitt, the lighted parade traveled through town ending at Lincoln Park for the Christmas tree lighting. The night caps off the day-long Christmas in Dewitt event
	Davenport firefighters respond to call on N Fairmount St When crews arrived, they found a fifth wheel camper with heavy fire visible from the front. There were no injuries reported.
	Granite City officer shooting suspect taken into custody after years of arrests, prison and missed court dates Madison County court records trace a seven-year pattern of charges, diversion, incarceration and new warrants
	Holiday display gives back to children in Iowa City hospitals A Davenport family is using creativity to give back this holiday season.
	Holiday Dog Walk held in Bettendorf Owners and their pups braved the cold at the Crow Creek Dog Park to get their steps in and get in the holiday spirit.
	Rafael Ithier, a legend of salsa music, dies at 99 The pianist, composer and arranger spent more than six decades turning El Gran Combo into one of the premier salsa institutions of Latin America and beyond.
	Weekend storm leaves another 2-4" of snow to clean up in Quad Cities The Winter Weather Advisory for snow this weekend has come and gone...and it left the expected 2-4" of snow around the Quad Cities. Now it's all about the cold Sunday night with below 0° wind chills for most of the area...
	Winter outdoor season is here, tips to stay safe on ice With more snow on the ground and cold temperatures holding steady, more people will be out and about enjoying the great outdoors.
	Snow before you go: Winter weather driving tips The Iowa State Patrol is reminding people to drive safe in winter weather.
	Light from satellites will ruin majority of some space telescope images, study says Astronomers have long been concerned about reflections from satellites showing up in images taken by telescopes and other scientific instruments.
	Illinois educators hope to tackle thorny issue of math competence In Illinois, officials at the State Board of Education hope to close the gap through the development of a statewide, comprehensive “numeracy plan.”
	Illinois to play Tennessee in Music City Bowl The Illinois football team will play Tennessee in the Music City Bowl on December 30th in Nashville.
	ISU passes on bowl game The Cyclones voted to decline an invitation to a post season bowl game, citing a lack of “healthy players to safely practice and play.”
	Three people arrested in Bettendorf prostitution sting Bettendorf police arrested three people in connection with a prostitution sting at the Isle Casino and Hotel in Bettendorf late Friday.
	Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."
	Holiday mischief takes center stage in Kewanee Crossroads Cultural Connections is delighted—and slightly nervous—to announce its annual dinner theatre fundraiser, returning this year with a brand-new holiday comedy written by local playwright, mischief-maker and master of festive chaos, Tom Akers. Get ready for Uncle Tom’s Christmas Family Reunion, the show that asks the age-old holiday question: What could possibly go wrong when you invite the [...]
	Learn about culture through quilts Azubuike African American Council for the Arts proudly announces Story Keepers: African-American Legacy in Cloth, a story quilt exhibition featuring community quilts from The Strongest Threads project alongside Advancing My Craft, a new solo quilt series by artist and Azubuike founder Gaye Shannon Burnett. The exhibition will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at the Azubuike Studio in [...]
	Help out Santa: Become an elf for the day Santa and his elves are taking a quick break from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole, and they need your help to keep the Christmas magic going! Kids and families are invited to step into Santa’s workshop and become honorary elves for a day at this year’s Elves Workshop. The Muscatine Parks and [...]
	Celebrate the holidays with Rivermont Collegiate Rivermont Collegiate will host its Holiday Market and Mansion Open House on Saturday, December 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf. The family-friendly event invites the public to celebrate the season while exploring one of the Quad Cities’ most historic landmarks. Admission is free. The Holiday Market will feature local [...]
	Bama, Miami in, Notre Dame out and Indiana No. 1 in College Football Playoff rankings Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana – yes, Indiana – leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.
	Iowa State football to decline bowl invitation Iowa State University officials have announced the Cyclone football team will not be participating in a bowl game, following the departure of former head coach Matt Campbell.
	Trump Administration's push to end Russia's war with Ukraine could have ulterior motives It's been almost four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. It's now the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. President Trump says he wants the war to end, but so far the plans endorsed by the Trump administration essentially concede to Russia's demands. His Chief Negotiator Steve Witkoff made his sixth trip to Russia [...]
	Consequences of Illinois' economic losses from federal budget package Iowa will be among a few states to hand over driver's license information to the federal government. And the Illinois economy stands to lose billions of dollars from that so-called Big Beautiful Bill and other policies enacted this year. Host Jim Niedelman gets into that with former Rock Island County Republican Party Chair Bill Bloom [...]
	Longshot U.S. Senate candidate Adam Delgado makes his case for Durbin's job We're now a hundred days away from the Illinois primary. It's already clear the most contested race will be for the U.S. Senate to replace Dick Durbin. We could see 13 democrats and seven republicans on the March ballot. One of them is longshot Democrat Adam Delgado. He was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois, [...]
	Those clucking egg prices as of 12/5/25 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, 2025, compared to where prices are now. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to [...]
	McLaren's Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.
	Housing report: Davenport has 227 houses for sale; average Bettendorf sale price is $388,188 See the number of homes sold in the Quad-Cities from Nov. 1-25 and the average prices per city.
	Red Cross hosts Quad Cities blood drive The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to make an impact by giving blood this December, a news release says. The last months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types − [...]
	True-crime film based on QC Pulitzer-Prize-winner's work to be shown in Davenport An independent film inspired by an Iowa true-crime case will screen at The Last Picture House in Davenport—birthplace of Susan Glaspell, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the source material, a news release says. The makers of "Jury of Her Peers," a new independent feature film, will hit the road immediately after its World Premiere Weekend in Des [...]
	MARK-TO-MARKET: Investors hope Santa Claus Rally caps profitable, yet volatile, year The Santa Claus Rally was first coined by noted stock market analyst Yale Hirsch back in 1972. It was Hirsch who first noted the trend that the stock market tends to rise in the last five trading days in December…
	A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.
	Emails, documents reveal more about the district's response to Rock Island High School mold Here's what documents from a records request show about how the district solved microbial growth at Rock Island High School in the days leading up to the start of school.
	Rock Island-Milan emails show timeline of response to mold exposure incident this summer Read a timeline complied by emails and documents of how the district and Werner Restoration responded after microbial growth was discovered at Rock Island High School this summer:
	BBB tip: Fly safely on your vacation Thinking about traveling by air for your next trip? Here are some essential tips to help navigate the process from finding flights to safely arriving at your destination.
	'Rosemead' tells a tragic — and true — story The new movie stars Lucy Liu as an ailing mother to Joe, played by Lawrence Shou as a teenager facing mental illness in his feature debut role.
	'Surrounded by a bunch of angels': Rock Island students honor Black Civil War veterans In a weeklong trip in D.C., Thurgood Marshall students and chaperones across different generations came together to reflect on Black history and what it means today.
	The Bridal Chamber This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Sometimes it takes an outsider to see our American customs for what they really are. As an example, I give you Domingo…
	From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.
	High-blood pressure medication voluntarily recalled: FDA Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Elmwood Park, N.J., is recalling the pills, which are in 2.5 mg and 6.25 mg doses.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
	Snow emergencies declared across QCA Winter weather is moving into the KWQC TV6 viewing area and several cities have declared snow emergencies.
	Christmas in LeClaire offers fun, helps make up for Small Business Saturday Holiday fun is underway in LeClaire.
	Davenport Fire Department battles camper fire Crews with the Davenport Fire Department responded to a camper fire, Saturday morning.
	Blackhawk Hills Regional Council announces design competition results Results are in for the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council Northwest Illinois HousingDesign Competition, a news release says. Eleven entries were submitted by designers and scored by a nine-person judging panel with experience in accessibility, community and economic development, and design. Additionally, the competition featured a public voting component open to Northwest Illinois residents. Five judging [...]
	Gosa announces reelection campaign for Iowa's 81st House District Dan Gosa was elected to the seat in 2024, when he ran unopposed.
	Rock Island man faces pimping charges after undercover investigation A Rock Island man is facing pimping charges, after they say they were investigating reports of prostitution.
	Princeton High School hosts second annual Girls Wrestling Invitational Princeton High School hosted its second annual Girls Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, with 37 schools across the state competing in the tournament.
	Central DeWitt Sabers, Special Olympics athletes face off in friendly game of basketball The Central DeWitt girls' basketball team partnered with the Unified Special Olympics Basketball team for a special collaboration of local athletes.
	Scientists track monarch butterflies with tiny radio tags The tags weigh just 60 milligrams — about three grains of rice. Researchers have tagged more than 400 monarchs this year and are following their flights on a cell phone app.
	Several snow emergencies declared for Quad Cities region More accumulating snow is in the forecast Saturday night through Sunday morning. Here is a list of cities that have issued snow emergencies.
	Quad Cities first responders collect toys, donations for local families Quad Cities police and firefighters spent Saturday collecting toys and donations, filling trucks and raising money to help local kids and support area nonprofits.
	Crews respond to camper fire in Davenport The Davenport Fire Department was called to the 8400 block of N. Fairmount Street around 10:49 a.m.
	It's officially not winter yet, but we're already seeing our second early season snowstorm A winter storm is racing across Iowa and Illinois Saturday night and will bring another around of accumulating snow and then a blast of cold air. And, even before the snow totals start coming in with this new storm, we're already off to a snowy season and December. Here's your complete 7-day forecast.
	Quad Cities police, fire departments collect toys for local children Police and fire departments from across the Quad Cities are busy collecting toys for local children this holiday season.
	Casey's General Store opens in East Moline Casey’s has opened a new store at 7th Street and Avenue of the Cities in East Moline, offering fuel, groceries and its well-known pizza to the busy corridor.
	Sterling issues snow emergency; Winter Weather Advisory for QCA The City of Sterling has declared that a Snow Emergency will be in effect as of 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, a news release says. After that time, all vehicles must be parked in accordance with the City of Sterling’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations: These parking restrictions will terminate block by block after the snowfall [...]
	Cause of Davenport camper fire still under investigation The cause of a Saturday morning fire in Davenport remains under investigation, according to a news release from the Davenport Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to a blaze shortly before 11 a.m. on the 8400 block of North Fairmount Street. The first fire units arrived at 10:58 a.m. and found a fifth-wheel camper with heavy [...]
	National parks fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump's birthday The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks.
	Whiteside County sheriff, salon owner call for changes to Illinois SAFE-T Act A sheriff and a salon owner in Whiteside County say the SAFE-T Act’s end of cash bail puts communities at risk, calling for changes after a recent break-in.
	Justin Moore set to headline 2026 Knox County Fair Justin Moore will headline the 2026 Knox County Fair with Priscilla Block and Taylor Bruninga also performing. Tickets went on sale Friday.
	Waymo will recall software after its self-driving cars passed stopped school buses Waymo is issuing a software recall for its self-driving cars after reports the company's autonomous vehicles failed to stop for school buses.
	Western Illinois University presents alumni awards Four Western Illinois University alumni have been selected to receive the 2025 WIU Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 20 commencement exercises, a news release says. This year’s Alumni Achievement honorees are president of Dentons Davis Brown law firm Lori Torgerson Chesser, president and CEO of Midwest Financial Group [...]
	7 deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors About 3 million glucose monitoring sensors were potentially affected by a production error that caused incorrect low glucose readings.
	Bishop Hill invites the public to Lucia Nights Festival Historic Bishop Hill IL invites the public to its 2025 Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) celebration on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., a news release says. This Swedish tradition is based on a legend of Saint Lucia, Queen of Light. During a famine in Sweden, on the longest [...]
	Rock Island Public Library hosts Yu-Gi-Oh game nights for kids School-age kids interested in the world of trading card games can dive in with Yu-Gi-Oh Game Night at the Rock Island Public Library. Yu-Gi-Oh Game Night is Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4-5 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown location, 401 19th St.,Rock Island. The event is free and open to school ages in grades kindergarten [...]
	Memories of Muscatine: Christmas decorations from 1953 This week for Memories of Muscatine: Doc DeRoque's Christmas decorations.
	Muscatine awards Medal of Merit to civilian for her actions following June Hy-Vee shooting For the first time, the Muscatine Police Department awarded a civilian the department's Medal of Merit, which goes to those demonstrating exceptional leadership far beyond the requirements of normal duty.
	'The Abandons' is a sudsy soap opera dressed up in spurs and a cowboy hat On the surface it's a gorgeous, hardscrabble Western, awash in stark landscapes, grubby faces, bar fights and banditry. But scratch away the grime, and you expose the pure, glitzy soap opera beneath.
	Those Exotic Swedes This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.William F. Cody spent his childhood years in LeClaire, Iowa, just upstream from here, but he wandered eventually to…
	Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children, doctor group says Thursday's attack is the latest in the fighting between the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, also known as the RSF, and the Sudanese military, who have been at war for over two years.
	West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
	Takeaways from the latest special election and what it means for control of the House There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.
	HydroJug recalls thousands of children's tumblers over possible choking hazard HydroJug initiated the recall of about 17,000 14-ounce Children's Sport Tumblers this week.
Friday, December 5th, 2025
	Davenport Fire Department warns winter warmth can turn dangerous with dry Christmas trees Davenport firefighters are urging residents to use caution with Christmas trees this winter, warning dry trees can fuel fast-moving fires if not properly cared for.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules Sand can use own counsel in case involving Davenport settlement agreements In early 2024, State Auditor Rob Sand's office announced it would be looking into three settlement agreements made with former City of Davenport employees.
	Davenport Fire Department warns winter warmth can turn dangerous with dry Christmas trees Davenport firefighters are urging residents to use caution with Christmas trees this winter, warning dry trees can fuel fast-moving fires if not properly cared for.
	Davenport family uses their holiday display to give back to kids in need A Davenport teenager is giving back to his community at a young age by using his holiday light display to give back to people in need
	'It's starting to wear thin with these tariffs.' Iowa farmers consider 'bridge payment' U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers can expect an announcement about a relief package next week. The Trump Administration is expected to provide $40 billion in aid for farmers this year. It's expected to provide $10 to $14 billion, a "bridge" payment until new agriculture programs go into effect in 2026. Right now, Iowa [...]
	Local cinemas react to Netflix-Warner Bros. merger Netflix announced it's acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $83 billion, it was announced Friday. The merger could mean shorter stays for movies in theaters. Warner Bros. owns the rights to several major franchises like "Harry Potter" and the DC Universe. In a news release, Netflix says it will keep releases on track for Warner [...]
	Quad Cities business leaders hear economic forecast, challenges ahead Hundreds of Quad Cities business owners gathered Friday to hear economists outline local economic strengths, challenges and what could shape the region’s future.
	Battle of the Mayors is part of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign The annual Battle of the Mayors returns Saturday, Dec. 6, as Quad Cities leaders step behind the iconic Red Kettles to raise funds for The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Area, a news release says. This friendly competition invites residents to show their community spirit by stopping by their local kettle and supporting their mayor (or [...]
	As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise Market conditions made worse by a trade war and inflation are adding to the regular stress of farming. Mental health professionals are thinking outside the box to get producers care.
	Iowa State football coach leaving, Cyclones announce new coach Just minutes after reports of Iowa State’s Matt Campbell's departure, the Cyclones announced their new head football coach.
	Iowa State’s Matt Campbell leaving for Penn State job ESPN is reporting that Penn State has hired Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as their next head football coach.
	Police Chief Mark VanKlaveren says farewell to Silvis Police Chief Mark VanKlaveren has served as a Silvis police officer for more than 23 years, including more than 10 as chief.
	Quad Cities Chamber presents 2026 economic outlook for local business leaders Hundreds of Quad Cities business owners gathered Friday to hear economists outline local economic strengths, challenges and what could shape the region’s future.

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