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Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
	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 [...]
	Wind, cold air, and snow are all in the Quad Cities' Thanksgiving week forecast Enjoy Tuesday's mild highs in the 50s despite some rain because big changes are on the way to the Quad Cities tonight into the holiday weekend. Up first are strong winds that'll usher in colder air. Once the cold air is in place, we focus our attention on a winter storm arriving just in time [...]
	Rock Island County 4-H invites young people to enjoy holiday traditions around the world Join Rock Island County 4-H for a festive journey across the globe from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Dec. 6, when 4-H will host a make and take event at the Milan Extension office, a news release says. Youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to explore holiday traditions from around the world. They will [...]
	Pleasant Valley School District resignations, hirings from Nov. 10 The following personnel items are from the Nov. 10 agenda of the Pleasant Valley School District. The School Board met at Belmont Administration Center at 525 Belmont Rd., Riverdale, Iowa.
	“An Evening Inside 'The Room' with Greg Sestero,” December 4 Hailed, or maybe derided, by Entertainment Weekly as "the Citizen Kane of bad movies," multi-hyphenate Tommy Wiseau's legendary 2003 melodrama will enjoy two special screenings at Davenport venue The Last Picture House on December 4, the eagerly awaited An Evening Inside "The Room" with Greg Sestero featuring live Q&A sessions with the cult classic's co-star who authored the best-selling The Disaster Artist. Oh hi, Mark!
	INTERVIEW: Support local with "That Dam Shopping Trip" Put a dent in your holiday shopping list this weekend with an event involving stores on both sides of the river. Brandy Vandewalle from Skeleton Key Arts & Antiques in Rock Island shared details about "That Dam Shopping Trip."
	Democrats plan a new investment in winning rural voters, who've fled the party Democrats are announcing a new investment to win over voters in rural areas — where the party has suffered deep losses in recent elections — by leaning on an economic message.
	Aledo announces new customer support hotline for trash and recycling service problems “Having a direct line of communication between our residents and LRS is a step in the right direction to improve service delivery for Aledo,” said Michael Chausse, Aledo city administrator.
	Aledo announces new customer support hotline for trash and recycling service problems “Having a direct line of communication between our residents and LRS is a step in the right direction to improve service delivery for Aledo,” said Michael Chausse, Aledo city administrator.
	United Way of West Central Illinois presents $10,000 to River Bend Food Bank United Way of West Central Illinois, serving Warren, Knox, Henderson, and Mercer Counties,has presented a $10,000 check to River Bend Food Bank to use for its Core Collective program, which serves local food pantries throughout the region, a news release says. The network of local hunger-relief partners is already seeing a growing demand with more [...]
	What Russia wants from the peace deal with Ukraine NPR's Michel Martin asks Russia-U.S. relations expert Julia Ioffe what Russia is seeking from a peace deal with Ukraine.
	Kraft Heinz receives $2 million forgivable loan to modernize Muscatine facility Kraft Heinz operates its oldest manufacturing facility in Muscatine. With the loan, the company plans significant infrastructure improvements to sustain operations in the city.
	5 things to know about the new obesity pills that are on the way Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
	The Lion in Winter at Black Box Theatre T’was late in November and all through the Quads, stirring about were theatre squads; acting and lighting, performers and crews; The Black Box Theatre called on its muse. On Mahr, on Adams, on Walsh and on Henning. On Lund, on Holdridge on Lamb and on Hill. Your show is worthy of a Broadway Playbill.
	Smart Automotive breaks ground on 'Davenport Dealer Row' on East 53rd Smart Hyundai, Smart Kia, Smart Lexus and a new reconditioning center will join Smart Luxury and Smart Toyota, which are already located on East 53rd.
	A tradition for turkeys: Another presidential pardon What is a presidential turkey pardon – and why is it happening again?
	8 economic insights we're grateful for For this Thanksgiving, Planet Money and The Indicator staffers offer economic insights they're grateful for.
	Rocks This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Humans may have built the seven wonders of the world—eight if you count Chicago—but for all this, they have never…
	Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine as talks on peace plan continue Russia launched attacks on Ukraine's capital with at least six people killed in strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure. The attacks came during a renewed U.S. push to end the war.
	Italy's Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could this seismic giant soon erupt? The volcano near Naples is shaking the ground in a way that scientists say it hasn't for centuries, posing risks for hundreds of thousands of people living in the 8-mile-wide crater left by past eruptions.
	U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces' Documents show the U.S. Military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formally known as the Boy Scouts
	We're shopping our feelings this Black Friday. Here are 3 things to know Signs are pointing to deeper discounts this Black Friday, as stores try to coax anxious shoppers into splurging.
	Rock Island city council, social service providers still at odds over licensing ordinance Rock Island is considering changes to its new social services licensing ordinance, but city leaders and providers remain divided on how to best help the homeless.
	Trash, recycling service hotline launches in Aledo City officials announced the hotline for Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the city’s only solid waste management vendor, was available on Monday, according to a media release.
Monday, November 24th, 2025
	Rock Island city council, social service providers still at odds over licensing ordinance Rock Island is considering changes to its new social services licensing ordinance, but city leaders and providers remain divided on how to best help the unhoused.
	Rock Island moves ahead with some amendments to social service ordinance, nixes others The amendments were brought to the council earlier this month by City Attorney Leslie Day after meeting with representatives of the social service providers in the city.
	Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department holds 2nd annual holiday toy drive The department is collecting toys and monetary donations to help support North Scott families in need this holiday season, according to a media release.
	Moline riverfront tribute honors innovator David Sears City leaders unveiled some new riverfront signage paying tribute to a man tied to Moline’s early growth.
	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.
	Coroner identifies decomposed body found in Princeton, Illinois The Bureau County Coroner has identified the decomposed body found in Princeton in July.
	99-year-old World War II veteran honored in Davenport A 99-year-old World War II veteran was honored at the Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center in Davenport. Vincent Martinez received the honor. Our Quad Cities News introduced you to Martinez as part of our Veterans Voices story here. Martinez served in the Navy and volunteers regularly at the Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center. Martinez shared [...]
	Tips to avoid online scams this holiday season Davenport police are giving people tips to avoid online scams this holiday season.
	More than 100 homes damaged by tornado near Houston More than 100 homes were damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston. Authorities said Monday that no injuries were reported.
	Ameren Illinois donates more than 20,000 pounds of foods to local pantries Ameren Illinois employees turned generosity into action this Thanksgiving season, collecting and delivering over 20,000 pounds of food to local pantries across the state, a news release says. This marks the fourth consecutive year of the company’s employee-led food drive, and participation continues to grow with 4,000 more pounds raised than last year. Through friendly competition, [...]
	Bettendorf seeks supplies for programs and exhibits The City of Bettendorf is asking for donations this holiday season. The Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department and the Family Museum are asking for donations of supplies for their programs, camps, exhibits and the Imagination Studio. Donated items can be anything from crayons and markers to gently used board games and DVDs.To help, stop by [...]
	Getting your vehicle ready for the first snow of the season Checking the quality of your tires is one of the best ways to make sure you can drive safely on snow and ice.
	The Waiting Child: Athletic siblings Znayiah, Zymere & Zion wait for a Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Big’ More than 200 kids in the area are on the waiting list for a ‘Big.’ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley needs volunteers to spend time with them. Three of those kids are siblings Znayiah, Zymere and Zion. Our Quad Cities News' Eric Olsen introduces us to them and shares what they're looking [...]
	City of Aledo has new hotline for problems with trash, recycling collection Effective immediately, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) has implemented a dedicated customer support hotline for Aledo customers to report delays in trash or recycling collection or other issues, a news release. Residents can call 309-734-2515 to reach the Monmouth office of LRS to report any concerns. The City of Aledo has been working with LRS to [...]
	Quad Cities Regional Business Journal: What's behind the success of the Student Hunger Drive? Students in the QCA once again fought hunger and gave back to the community with the 39th annual Student Hunger Drive with a lot of help from area businesses and community leaders. Jennifer DeWitt from the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about what went into the success of [...]
	MLK Center breaks Thanksgiving meal giveaway record The community center served up more than 9,000 free meals.
	'No one is more deserving': Former governor, ambassador Terry Branstad to be presented Iowa Award The Iowa Award is the state's highest citizen award.
	Quad Cities gardening program collects nearly 65,000 pounds of fresh produce for local food pantries The groups behind the program asked gardeners to grow and donate fresh produce to be distributed to food pantries and shelters.
	Quad Cities crews prepare for first notable snowfall of the year “But if you’re cutting in front of or on the side of a truck, they may or may not be able to see you,” street operations manager said.
	New historical sign on Great River Trail honors pre-Moline visionary David Sears Along the Great River Trail walkers, runners and cyclists already have many landmarks to admire. Frank Ege, the commissioner for the Moline preservation committee has now added another. A three-panel sign that gives recognition to David Sear, a pioneer who envisioned Moline a decade before it was established in 1848. "Very few knew about David [...]
	“Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition” and Family Festival and Market, through December 6 Local and regional artists and crafters are sharing their talents for a great cause this holiday season, and the Muscatine Art Center invites everyone to join in the fun. The beloved Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition, its decorations on view through December 5, has returned, and the first day to purchase these ornaments on December 6, at the Heartfelt & Handmade Family Festival and Market.
	QC gardeners surpass donation goal by nearly 60,000 pounds of produce As people continue to step up and help get others fed this holiday season, a new initiative is producing big results: The Gift Gardens initiative passed its initial goal by almost 60,000 pounds of food. "We had a goal of 5,000 pounds. This is the inaugural season, so we thought that was a lofty goal. [...]
	Bethany for Children and Families receives $10k grant from Delta Dental of Illinois Bethany for Children and Families has reached over 1,600 people so far in the 2025-26 school year, already approaching their total from last year. They aren't stopping, either; they want to reach as many kids in the area as possible to provide dentistry services to kids who do not have private health insurance. With a [...]
	Mail your letters to Santa in Bettendorf If someone in your life is writing a letter to Santa Claus, some of Santa's elves have landed in the QCA to help. Until December 19, Santa's helpers will be at the Landing Ice Rink and the Family Museum in Bettendorf to help your letters get to the North Pole. Letters should be stamped and [...]

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