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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
	Sprint Invaders heat up West Liberty Raceway Saturday was a wild night of racing at West Liberty Raceway. The program was highlighted by the winged warriors of the Sprint Invaders. The Sprint Invaders feature started out with three cautions in the first two laps. The first yellow involved three cars, with the second collecting five race cars. The third caution was for [...]
	Public invited to see renovated Rejuvenate Housing home in Davenport Rejuvenate Housing will celebrate the completion of its sixth renovated home with a property showcase 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 613 W. 13th St., Davenport, a news release says. The public is welcome to tour the completed home and see the transformation of a property that had been vacant and deteriorating. In addition to [...]
	Our QC Crime Watch: Suspect arrested after QCA bank robbery: Episode 79 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in our area with the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode Linda and Sharon discuss: updates on: A suspect is in custody after a Muscatine bank robbery A man is arrested in Mexico in connection [...]
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
	Soul of the City festival emphasizes community Vendors, organizations and thousands of attendees filled Franklin Field in Rock Island to celebrate the community.
	Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis to hold fall flea market The Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis will hold its fall flea market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept 27, at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline. Admission is $3 at the gate. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Therapy Center, QC Food Pantries, scholarships, UTHS sports, East Moline and Silvis libraries, and [...]
	Sundance for Our Soldiers will bring horses to RI Arsenal Suicide Stand Down September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Sundance for Our Soldiers (SOS) is preparing to take horses into the community to raise awareness, create connections, and remind veterans, active-duty service members, and their families that there is hope, help, and purpose beyond difficult moments, a news release says. On Sept. 23, SOS will participate in the Rock Island Arsenal [...]
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 9:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 9 PM CDT This Evening
	Motorcyclist in critical condition following Walcott crash The driver of a motorcycle was airlifted to Iowa City and remains in critical condition following a crash in Walcott. According to a release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office, the Scott Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call in reference to a motorcycle accident at the Walcott Mobile Home Park on Saturday, September 5 [...]
	Milan Harvest Fest returns ahead of Labor Day On Saturday, festival attendees got to enjoy the battle of the bands, featuring performers from eight local high schools.
	Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Walcott early Saturday morning Investigators said the motorcyclist is believed to have passed through an intersection without obeying a stop sign and crashed into two parked vehicles.
	Soul of the City festival celebrates Rock Island community Vendors, organizations, and thousands of attendees filled Franklin Field in Rock Island to celebrate the community.
	Rock Island police searching for missing child Anyone who has seen 12-year-old Jayceon Coleman is asked to call 911.
	Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Walcott early Saturday morning Investigators said the motorcyclist is believed to have passed through an intersection without obeying a stop sign and crashed into two parked vehicles.
	Rock Island police asking for help locating missing child Anyone who has seen 12-year-old Jayceon Coleman is asked to call 911.
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT
	Rock Island High School band keeping cool during Friday night football The band held some practices inside, wore t-shirts instead of uniforms and brought extra water for the game.
	Death Notice: William Carter A memorial visitation for William K. Carter, 66, of Princeton, will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Mr. Carter died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at his home. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com. A full obituary will appear in the Sept. 9 edition of The NSP.
	Motorcyclist critically injured after striking parked vehicles A man was airlifted to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after being ejected from his motorcycle when it struck two parked vehicles in Walcott.
	Rock Island Police seek help finding missing boy The Rock Island Police Department is seeking help from the community finding a missing boy. Jayceon Coleman, 12, is missing. If you or anyone you know has information about Coleman's whereabouts, the Rock Island Police Department encourages you to call 309-732-2677.
	Moline Police Department goes pink for October The Moline Police Department is going pink for October. According to a Facebook post, beginning October 1, the Moline Police Department is inviting everyone to help support those who have been impacted by cancer by going pink. The department is making shirt sales open through September 10 to the public to help paint Moline pink [...]
	Last of three men in Quad-Cities meth conspiracy sentenced to lengthy federal prison term The last of three men caught in a meth trafficking conspiracy in the Quad-Cities has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison.
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	US military hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying Navy warships were targeted The strikes come a day after President Trump appeared to downplay the war with Iran as "small potatoes" during an exchange with reporters in the Oval Office.
	U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile attacks on Navy ships One of the Iranian tankers struck was near a key area in Iran's oil-export system, according to U.S. Central Command.
	Knox-Galesburg Symphony will present 'A Little Night Music' Conductor Maurice Cohn will lead the Knox-Galesburg Symphony in the opening concert of its 75th season. "A Little Night Music" will include Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Gabriela Ortiz.Galesburg native Maurice Cohn, currently music director of the West Virginia Symphony, returns home to conduct. The featured work for the evening will be Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Scheherazade," the symphonic suite [...]
	DOT plans water main, storm sewer installation in Kewanee The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting, construction on Illinois 81 in Kewanee will begin Monday, Sept. 14, a news release says. The work zone is from the city’s western limits to Lexington Avenue. Work will install water mains and storm sewers in the work zone in advance of a larger [...]
	Friday morning fire damages Silvis duplex Firefighters were sent to a two-story duplex in the 1000 block of 10th Street at 2:23 a.m. Friday for a report of a cooking appliance fire.
	What's open for Labor Day? Forgot something for your Labor Day celebration? You're in luck.
	Mobile home park owner plans to build apartments on State Street in Bettendorf The city approved a development agreement that would rebate up to $2.7 million in increased taxes generated by new construction on the property.
	QC Deckmate prep classes scheduled for upcoming tryouts The Quad City Deckmates have announced the inaugural QC Deckmate Prep Classes, giving aspiring dancers an opportunity to prepare for upcoming Deckmate tryouts while gaining an inside look at what it takes to be part of the team. The Quad City Deckmates are the official dance team of the Quad City Steamwheelers, entertaining fans throughout the season [...]
	Butterworth Center, Deere-Wiman House host annual Porch Party Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House is celebrating its 70th anniversary as an arts and culture community center, and will host its annual Porch Party from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House, 1105 8th St., and 817 11th Ave., Moline., a news release says. The community is invited to [...]
	Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh? It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangladesh pioneered the idea. How's it doing?
	U.S. envoys in Moscow in new push for peace between Russia and Ukraine U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to revive efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a halt to air attacks during their visit, but Moscow has not publicly responded.
	Nahant Marsh, Davenport, to host Monarch & Friends Party Nahant Marsh Education Center will host its annual Monarch & Friends Party, a free, family-friendly celebration of monarch migration and the incredible diversity of insects and other invertebrates found at Nahant Marsh, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport. Visitors will have the opportunity to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies, including wild [...]
	40 years later, 'The Baby-Sitters Club' is still helping readers see themselves Ann M. Martin's beloved series has influenced generations of readers. We're still asking: Which babysitter are you?
	If you prefer puzzles to doomscrolling, here are 5 great games to check out NPR's Linda Holmes is a daily puzzle devotee. She recommends games that will test your knowledge of geography, history, and even the most obscure corners of Wikipedia.
	Memories of Muscatine: A 1916 book by Seymour Eaton and V. Floyd Campbell This week for Memories of Muscatine: "The Traveling Bears Across the Sea" from 1916.
	Flock cameras draw opposition from across the political spectrum As political races heat up heading into the midterms, candidates from both parties are increasingly joining the fray to voice concerns over Flock surveillance cameras.
	Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities.
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	Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posts bail after arrest Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte has posted bail after order issued for her arrest on charges she publicly threatened to arrange assassination of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.
Friday, September 4th, 2026
	YMCA This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.By 1850, fifteen years after their founding, the three small villages around Rock Island were on their way to becoming…
	West Nile virus found in Whiteside County mosquitoes Officials said the positive test, which was found near Prophetstown, is significant because it makes certain that there are more infected mosquitoes around the area.
	No one injured in Silvis duplex fire No one was injured in an early-morning Silvis structure fire, according to a news release from the Silvis Fire Department. Crews responded shortly before 2:30 a.m. Friday to a reported cooking-appliance fire at a multifamily residential structure on the 1000 10th Street in Silvis. Shortly after the initial dispatch, the incident was upgraded to a [...]
	Whiteside County sheriff calls for changes to Illinois' pretrial release system Amid concerns about repeat violations of Illinois' pretrial release system, Sheriff John Booker is asking lawmakers to refine laws to better handle such cases.
	Rock Island High School band beating the heat during Friday night football The band held some practices inside, wore t-shirts instead of uniforms and brought extra water for the game.
	River Bandits defeat Peoria, clinching playoff spot The Bandits will host the South Bend Cubs Tuesday night at Modern Woodmen Park.
	Traffic alert: 27th Street bridge in Moline to close for bike path construction The construction is part of a project to install a shared-use path along the 19th Street/27th Street corridor between Avenue of the Cities and 26th Avenue.
	HOT start to Labor Day weekend in the Quad Cities Friday was the hottest day of the year so far! Well, we tied July 27th's 96° anyway. And this is definitely the hottest stretch of the year so far too...The highs in September so far have been 95°, 95°, 95° and 96°! It's been more than 40 years since we had 4 days as hot [...]
	Water-detention ponds in DeWitt will support industrial growth Community leaders and development partners recently celebrated the groundbreaking of five regional water detention ponds in an expansion of the Crossroads Business Park, marking a major milestone in preparing the site for future industrial growth in DeWitt. The project is the first phase of infrastructure improvements that will make about 125 acres of development land [...]
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	Whiteside County sheriff calls for reform to Illinois' SAFE-T Act Amid concerns over repeat violations of Illinois' pretrial release system, Sheriff John Booker is asking lawmakers to refine laws to better handle such cases.
	Highlight Zone: Week 3 Week 3 of Highlight Zone
	WATCH: New video produced by KWQC to celebrate Roger Craig Stadium A new video produced by KWQC will begin playing at the newly renamed Roger Craig Stadium.
	Portion of US 150 in Galesburg dedicated to fallen soldier Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Wehrly was a Galesburg native and served in the Illinois Army National Guard. He was killed in Iraq in 2005.
	Moline man who died at Rock Island County Jail identified Daniel R. Stromberg, 60, died at the Rock Island County Jail Thursday. An autopsy found no trauma, but his cause of death remains unknown.
	Trump executive order aims to ease meat processing rules for ranchers President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the USDA to make it easier for smaller processors to get meat products to market on their own.
	QC Botanical Center offers pay-what-you-want admission this weekend The Quad Cities Botanical Center in Rock Island is offering a pay-what-you-want admission promotion through Sunday.
	Portion of US 150 dedicated to fallen soldier from Galesburg Kyle Wehrly was killed while serving in Iraq in 2005.
	The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
	New mural brings color, pride to Hilltop Campus Village Local artist Zay Williams unveils his biggest mural yet at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply, hoping the artwork inspires the community.
	West Nile virus detected in Whiteside County Officials said the positive test, which was found near Prophetstown, is significant because it makes certain that there are more infected mosquitoes around the area.
	Gift of Giving - Freedom Ride Animal Rescue In July 2026, Necker's partnered with the Freedom Ride Animal Rescue for the Gift of Giving.
	‘Not worth the risk’: First responders warn of hot car dangers Local first responders emphasize the importance of not leaving your children in a hot car, even just for a few minutes.
	Mosquitoes near Prophetstown test positive for West Nile virus Mosquitoes have test positive for West Nile Virus in Whiteside County.
	Necker's Gift of Giving - Freedom Ride - July 2026 Gift of Giving - August 2026 - Freedom Ride Animal Rescue
	Gift of Giving - Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club In June 2026, Necker's partnered with the Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club for the Gift of Giving.
	Illinois regulators propose expansion to self-exclusion program for compulsive gamblers The Illinois Gaming Board approved new rules Thursday that would expand enrollment options for its voluntary self-exclusion program. The program allows problem gamblers to ban themselves from casinos, sportsbooks and other forms of legalized betting.
	4 things investigators learned about the dysfunction at Trump's Labor Department A report from Labor Department investigators found former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer violated her own department's policy prohibiting harassment. She resigned in April.
	Legendary ranch fan visits Quincy Pizza Ranch Halkias was the first in line Friday when the Quincy Pizza Ranch opened, continuing his post-quest cross country tour.
	Necker's Gift of Giving - Cancer Support Community - Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club Necker's Gift of Giving - Cancer Support Community - Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda's Club
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: Dangerous Heat Conditions Persist Until Saturday Evening
	Officials identify man who died in Rock Island County Jail custody 60-year-old Daniel R. Stromberg of Moline was found unresponsive and died at the Rock Island County Jail Thursday morning.
	German American Heritage Center exhibit celebrates immigrants who shaped U.S. history A new exhibit at Davenport’s German American Heritage Center highlights immigrants’ role in shaping the U.S. as the country celebrates its 250th birthday.
	DeWitt breaks ground on detention ponds to support industrial development at Crossroads Business Park The detention ponds are expected to be completed by the spring of 2027.
	'Hidden tribunals:' Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations.
	German American Heritage Center's 'Shaped by Immigrants' exhibit celebrates 250 years of the US The exhibit is open through the end of October.
	How license plate readers led to an arrest after a body was found in a Sioux City park The suspect, a Sioux City man, was arrested in Wyoming.
	Iowa, Iowa State adding water stations, cooling areas for fans during hot season-openers University of Iowa and Iowa State University are allowing water bottles and setting up cooling stations for fans during Saturday's hot season openers.
	4 Your Money \| Not So Dangerous At The Top With the stock market trading near all-time highs, some investors are hesitant to commit new capital. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to share figures that indicate the heightened concern is not supported by data.
	QC outdoor pools prepare to close for season over Labor Day weekend Quad Cities public pools and beaches, including Scott County Park, The Landing, White Water Junction, and Riverside Riverslide, close for the season this Labor Day weekend.
	Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
	Zay Williams, Hilltop celebrate colorful new mural in Davenport Hilltop Campus Village celebrated its newest public art project with Zay Williams’s new mural “Beauty of Essence” on Friday, Sept. 4, at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply, 1600 Harrison Street in Davenport.
	Portion of Highway 150 dedicated to Galesburg native who died serving in Iraq The highway is being dedicated to Sergeant First Class Kyle Wehrly of the Illinois National Guard who gave his life in Iraq in 2005.
	Coroner identifies Rock Island County jail inmate who died Thursday Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson said an autopsy on Friday revealed no anatomical cause of death nor any sustained trauma or injuries.
	Inmate found dead in Rock Island County Jail identified The inmate who was found dead in the Rock Island County Jail on Thursday has been identified.
	27th Street Bridge, Moline, closing for bike path project The 27th Street bridge over Interstate 74 will close starting Wednesday, September 9 for construction as part of the City of Moline’s ongoing 19th/27th Street bike path project. The phase of the project will modify the existing bridge to accommodate a new 10-foot-wide bike path over I-74. Work during this part of the project will include: The work is part [...]
	Change-of-venue hearing delayed in the trial of the man accused of killing Trudy Appleby Jamie Fisher will return to court at 1 p.m. on Sept. 15.
	Best times to travel Labor Day weekend: AAA The Labor Day weekend is traditionally a big weekend for travel. The TSA is expecting millions of passengers to pass through checkpoints over the long weekend. Molly Hart, spokeswoman for AAA the Auto Club Group, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about how travel is going for Labor Day 2026. Hart [...]
	DeWitt pushes sophomore football game back to combat heat, extends water breaks The DeWitt Community School District announced that they will be pushing back their sophomore football game
	Crews battle early morning apartment building fire in Silvis Firefighters from Silvis and Carbon Cliff responded to an early morning apartment building fire Friday on 10th Street in Silvis.
	New mural unveiled at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply in Davenport A new mural was unveiled at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply on Friday.
	No evidence social media threat is credible: East Moline Police East Moline Police responded to a social media threat against Glenview Middle School this week, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. The East Moline Police Department was notified about a social media threat referring to “violence” at Glenview Middle School, 3100 7th Street, East Moline, that was received through the social media [...]
	Judge dismisses Iowan’s ‘frivolous’ lawsuit over ‘Pokémon professor’ status A federal judge dismissed an Iowa man’s lawsuit against Nintendo after he was denied "Professor of Pokémon" status.
	Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage? The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's controversial). And the U.N. is designating a day dedicated to ending the practice.
	27th Street bridge over I-74 will be closed for bike path project in Moline The 27th Street bridge over Interstate 74 will close starting Sept. 9 as construction continues on a new bike path.
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	Field of Dreams concerts to attract thousands this Labor Day weekend, bring $8 million local impact Creed, Carrie Underwood and Shinedown headline the second-ever Field of Dreams movie site concert series this Labor Day weekend.
	Epinephrine injection recalled over potentially fatal health risks Consumers, retailers and health care facilities should stop using the product and discard or return it, the FDA said.
	City renews push to bring Buc-ee’s to Iowa City leaders in Norwalk first reached out to Buc-ee's a year ago, liking the idea of bringing the massive store chain to town.

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