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Saturday, November 14th, 2026
	Geneseo kicks off holiday shopping season A family-friendly event on Friday night featured a tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and more.
	Bomb teams continue searching for explosives at Peoria’s BioUrja ethanol plant Bomb teams continue to search for explosives in an area equivalent to 44 1/2-football fields at BioUrja Renewables ethanol plant in South Peoria, Peoria’s police chief said Saturday.
	'We can't let them down' -- After midterm wins, Democrats turn to charting path ahead Democrats from across the country descended on Denver for a two-day conference to chart the course of their party after sweeping victories in the midterm elections.
	Tiny Desk Radio: Nduduzo Makhathini, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr Host Bobby Carter presents three African artists who are pushing the boundaries of jazz and pop. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.
	FAA blames Friday's ground stop on 'equipment issue' during telecoms network upgrade Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said initial investigations pointed to an issue with contractor L3Harris updating old tech at a remote location.
	Fuel crisis and protests pressure Chile's far-right president Chile's far-right President José Antonio Kast is facing mounting public anger, as rising fuel prices trigger transport strikes and protests across the country.
	Illinois Pork Producers donate more than 100,000 pounds of pork to food banks As part of the Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois campaign, the Illinois PorkProducers Association (IPPA), Feeding Illinois, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Meat Processors Association, and the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff programs are contributing more than 101,000 pounds of pork to regional food banks through their end-of-year giving effort, a news [...]
	WIU alumna Coussens-Martin becomes first woman to lead Galesburg school district Western Illinois University three-time alumna Sheila Coussens-Martin has been named superintendent of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205, becoming the first woman to lead the district, a news release says. She will begin July 1, 2027. Coussens-Martin earned a master’s degree in education in 2006, an educational specialist degree in 2015, and a doctorate in [...]
	BMW recalls 720K vehicles over fire risk; drivers urged to park outside These vehicles were recalled in 2024 due to a water pump issue that must be repaired again
	Alaska voters aren't ditching ranked choice voting, top-four primaries This is the second time Alaskans voted down an effort to repeal the state's unique election system, which voters first approved in 2020. A repeal effort in 2024 also failed narrowly.
	Broadway veteran Robert Neary to bring Neil Diamond tribute to Orpheum Theatre The Orpheum Theatre’s 2026-2027 season continues with So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, a news release says. Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary delivers an immersive tribute to one of thegreatest recording artists in history. The two-hour show features 24 of Diamond's classic hit songs, intermingled with personal [...]
	In 'Possible Love,' a power struggle goes beyond class — it's also about story A wealthy documentarian visits a community devastated by job loss in Korean director Lee Chang-dong's latest feature.
	Memories of Muscatine: A commemorative pin This week for Memories of Muscatine: A centennial commemorative pin from 1933.
	Muscatine and Whiskey This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.In 1839, the village of Bloomington just south of here was upgraded to the status of second-class town by the Iowa…
	An organ transplant controversy tests 'the dead donor rule' New guidelines are supposed to protect organ donors in a retrieval procedure that keeps blood flowing through livers, kidneys, lungs and hearts. But bioethicists have troubling questions.
	Hegseth's failed impeachment was a warning to Democrats. Where will they go from here? Democrats have been given a huge opportunity with majorities in both the House and Senate — but the balance of priorities, timing, messaging and discipline are all going to be major tests.
	Men on a mission: U2 is back, again. Are they cool this time? Carnaval De Luz, the 16th album from the Irish rock band that's always on a mission, mines familiar terrain with good humor and a sense of urgency, and manages to meet the moment.
Friday, November 13th, 2026
	Stockton volleyball advances to State Championship Stockton volleyball defeated Okawville in straight sets advancing to the 1A State Championship.
	Augustana wins season home opener 79-75 Augustana women’s basketball wins their season home opener 79-75 against Bethany.
	Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican Kreiss-Tomkins, a former state legislator, ran a campaign emphasizing bipartisanship in the the state that usually votes Republican. At 37, he'll be the youngest governor in the state's history.
	Travelers at Quad Cities International Airport shift plans after FAA ground stoppage on Friday night Though the stoppage has now been lifted, many passengers had to be flexible.
	Peoria police urging public to evacuate while they investigate bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables Anyone who lives or works within one mile of the facility is urged to evacuate until further notice.
	3 Galesburg 'Opportunity Zones' now eligible for federal development incentives Private developers can receive federal tax breaks for investing in the tracts.
	Chipotle hosts BOGO deal for tattooed customers on Friday the 13th Customers who showed off their ink got a buy-one-get-one-free entree meal.
	Peoria police investigating bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables Anyone who lives or works within one mile of the facility is urged to evacuate until further notice.
	Travelers at Quad Cities International Airport change plans after FAA ground stoppage on Friday night Though the stoppage has now been lifted, many passengers had to be flexible.
	OQC Crime Watch: How to keep yourself safe from scams: Episode 89 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode that's mostly about scams and fraudsters, Linda and Sharon provide updates about: Scott County Sheriff's Office conducts sex-offender compliance sweep The Iowa Bankers Association provides resources to [...]
	Peoria Police releases immediate evacuation warning The Peoria Police Department is actively investigating a reported bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables, formerly the ADM plant, 1 Edmund Street Peoria IL.
	QC Transportation Policy Committee awards over $30 million in grants to local projects The Quad Cities Transportation Policy Committee awarded $30,621,411 of Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside, & Carbon Reduction Program Awardsfunds in the Quad Cities, according to a news release. These projects will be implemented in the next five years. The Bi-State Regional Commission is a regional planning agency with voluntary members of local governments [...]
	The role of a pilot during a ground stop, according to an expert As the nationwide aviation ground stop continues, there are still planes in the sky. Pilots are having to navigate this situation as we continue to learn more.
	MLI advises travelers to continue to check with airlines after nationwide grounding lifted Officials with the Quad Cities International Airport are advising fliers to check with their airlines after the FAA issues a nationwide grounding on Friday.
	New Burlington mural honors Aldo Leopold, whose conservation legacy lives on Leopold, a Burlington native, is considered one of the founders of modern conservation efforts. Here's how his "land ethics" philosophy lives on today.
	SouthPark Mall owner still owes nearly $600,000 despite recent tax payments SouthPark Mall's owner, Kohan Retail Investment Group, still owes nearly $600,000 in property taxes despite recent payments.
	Despite recent payments, SouthPark Mall owner still owes nearly $600,000 in taxes SouthPark Mall's owner, Kohan Retail Investment Group, still owes nearly $600,000 in property taxes despite recent payments.
	Captain's Table, Moline, set to reopen under new ownership Moline's Captain's Table restaurant will make a comeback under new ownership. Jason and Amy Stumphy, owners of Stumphy's in Geneseo, will reopen the restaurant at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Regular hours will be 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. You can see the new menu here on a Facebook post. Fire destroyed the original restaurant in 2018. It [...]
	FAA ground stoppage stretches on for more than 3 hours Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security, said there's no indication of a "nefarious attack."
	Dubuque cemetery caretaker restores buried gravestones A Rockdale Cemetery caretaker explains why he's digging up and restoring headstones.
	Putnam Museum hosts Saturday ‘Dynasty & Design’ gala to fund 2027 Hollywood fashion exhibit The Putnam Museum and Science Center will host its "Dynasty & Design" fundraising gala on Saturday, Nov. 14, to underwrite its upcoming 2027-28 "Hollywood Fashions" exhibition featuring more than 30 iconic television, film and red-carpet costumes.
	Suspect in Rock Island gas station shooting arrested in Cook County A man is in custody in relation to a Rock Island gas station shooting that seriously injured a man last month.
	What would be lost if Muscatine goes ahead with demolishing the 200 block of East Second Street? The block has 15 properties that include commercial, retail and residential spaces. In total, there's over 42,000 square feet of space at risk.
	Get ready for RAGBRAI registration Registration for the next RAGBRAI opens Sunday, Nov. 15. The annual event that draws cyclists from across the county begins on the western border and ends with cyclists dipping their wheel in the Mississippi River.
	MVF to host snowmobile ‘grass drags’ The Scott County Sno-Seekers Snowmobile Club is hosting snowmobile “grass drags.”
	Family Dollar settles multi-state price deception lawsuit; here’s how much Iowa will get In the agreement announced Thursday, Family Dollar agreed to pay $63 million to resolve the allegations.
	Illinois firearm deer season opens soon Firearm deer season opens in Illinois next week, and conservation police say there are still misconceptions about what hunters need to know.
	Iowa secretary of state defends midterm election results Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, a Republican, is defending the integrity of the state’s midterm elections following criticism, mostly online, that Democratic gains are not legitimate.
	Muscatine considers demolishing entire block of downtown buildings after collapse The City of Muscatine is considering the possibility of demolishing an entire block of downtown buildings after a collapse.
	Bird's-eye views from across the Quad Cities region during the week of Nov. 13, 2026 Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the best drone shots from around our community this week.
	Travelers as Quad Cities International Airport impacted by FAA ground stoppage QCIA officials said travelers should reach out to their airlines for information on delays or cancellations.
	What passengers at D.C.'s Reagan National Airport say about the FAA ground stop All flights across the United States are grounded and millions of passengers are stranded. NPR talked to passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
	MLI advises travelers to check with their airlines amid nationwide grounding Officials with the Quad Cities International Airport are advising fliers to check with their airlines after the FAA issues a nationwide grounding on Friday.
	KWQC+ to break down Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Fighting Illini Join the KWQC Sports team for a livestream special breaking down the matchup and the high stakes for both teams.
	Quad Cities International Airport among airports impacted by FAA ground stoppage QCIA officials said travelers should reach out to their airlines for information on delays or cancellations.
	Breakfast Optimist Club of Moline supply Head Start children with winter clothes For the 15th year, the Breakfast Optimist Club of Moline is supplying children in local Head Start classes with winter clothes.
	New mural unveiled for Aldo Leopold; Burlington author, scientist, conservationist A new mural honoring the memory of Burlington author, scientist, conservationist Aldo Leopold was unveiled at a ribbon cutting ceremony.
	Rep. Sorensen tours Rocky’s new health clinic Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., toured the Health Link Clinic at Rock Island High School on Friday to see how it is bringing care closer to students and the community.
	DHS head Mark Waye Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Waye Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
	DHS head Markwayne Mullin says there is not a threat to the U.S. amid FAA ground stop Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin spoke to at the White House on Friday afternoon after the FAA issues a total ground stop. NPR was there for the briefing.
	Stuck on the tarmac without information: Travelers share their ground stop experiences Passengers stuck on airplanes on tarmacs across the country during the FAA ground stop on Friday share their stories.
	How you can help make holiday magic with Toys for Tots Quad Cities You can help make the holidays brighter for children across the QCA, one toy at a time! Sarah Decker joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about this year's Toys for Tots Quad Cities campaign. For more information, click here.
	GOP state officials push to revive Trump's mail voting restrictions for 2028 election Some Republican state officials are reviving a bid for mail-in voting restrictions for the 2028 election by appealing a court order blocking the Postal Service from carrying out a revised ballot rule.
	Rock Island police arrest suspect in October shooting at Cornerview Gas Station Rock Island police arrest suspect in Cornerview Gas Station shooting that critically injured man in October.
	FAA issues nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
	Federal Aviation Administration issues nationwide ground stop The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a nationwide ground stop, impacting departing flights until further notice. This includes flights departing from the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI). The airport issued the following statement: The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop, impacting departing flights until further notice. This includes flights departing from MLI. Travelers [...]
	Sorensen impressed with new health clinic at Rock Island High School Ten days after his re-election to Congress, U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Moline) toured the new health clinic at Rock Island High School, on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
	Winter Ready: Clear gutters and leaves before winter to help prevent costly damage Clogged gutters could cause leaks and even lead to foundation damage
	Moline optimists provide winter gear to Head Start children Some of the youngest Quad Citians will be ready for winter weather thanks to the members of the Breakfast Optimist Club in Moline.
	After local opposition, proposed gas plant’s fate rests with state commission State commission hearings for Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s proposed Scott County electricity generating facility will take place in downtown Davenport next week.
	Davenport man sentenced on methamphetamine and firearm charges A Davenport man was sentenced on methamphetamine and firearm charges. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Dustin Brock, 37, was responsible for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing firearms. In August 2025 during a theft investigation, Brock was found in possession of 300 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded handgun. Two more [...]
	Parents must act to access new Trump Accounts for children More than 60 million children were automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts, but parents must take additional steps to access and manage the funds.
	Man charged with attempted murder after vehicle struck person Police say 20-year-old Jadyn Welborn intentionally drove into a person outside an Amazon warehouse.
	One of Iowa’s last remaining Art Deco movie theaters is due for repair The Charles Theatre’s colorful ceramic façade made it a northeast Iowa landmark. Its nonprofit leadership is working to preserve the building this fall.
	What's Trump's strategy now with Iran? To keep things as they are Trump says "status quo" is what Gulf Arab allies want as Iran war hits stalemate and midterms force pivot from threats of attacks to economic pressure
	Junior Achievement expo connects students with future careers Junior Achievement’s Inspire expo gave eighth-grade students hands-on career exploration opportunities and a closer look at potential future professions.
	Christmas in Geneseo brings Santa, tree lighting to downtown Christmas in Geneseo kicks off tonight with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, a tree-lighting ceremony and family-friendly holiday activities downtown.
	Lower gas prices, mortgage rates offer holiday spending relief Falling gas prices and lower mortgage rates could help ease household budgets as Americans spend more on travel, food and gifts this holiday season.
	Teen arrested on felony warrant in Rock Island shooting that left man critically injured A teenager was arrested on a warrant for his connection to the shooting at the Rock Island gas station last month, in which a man was shot in the neck.
	Postal Service to make fuel surcharge permanent in 2027 The surcharge will reportedly be reevaluated in July 2027 based on fuel prices in the first half of 2027, according to USPS.
	19-year-old arrested in connection to Rock Island gas station shooting A 19-year-old was arrested in connection to a shooting at the Cornerview Gas Station in Rock Island that left a man with a gunshot wound to the neck.
	New program helps first responders reach seniors in emergencies The SAFER program provides eligible seniors with lockboxes, smoke alarms and medical forms to help first responders act quickly in emergencies.
	Galesburg police identify murder suspect in fatal shooting Galesburg police identified 52-year-old Joshua Newburn as the suspect in a fatal shooting. He faces a first-degree murder charge, with more charges pending.
	Davenport removes downtown snow-emergency blue lights Davenport has removed downtown blue snow-emergency lights, encouraging residents to sign up for Alert Iowa notifications instead.
	What's Brewing: New leadership at Crawford Brew Works Crawford Brew Works is taking on a new lead brewer.
	Moline man charged with attempted murder in Scott County After being forcibly removed from his place of employment, a Moline man allegedly struck a man with his vehicle in the parking lot of Amazon late Thursday morning.
	4 Your Money \| Money Moves With only seven weeks remaining in the calendar year, investors are evaluating their portfolios and determining if there are strategic moves they should make before year-end. Nate Kreinbrink, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us with helpful advice we should consider when optimizing investments for the remainder of 2026 and beyond.
	Get your vehicle ready before winter weather arrives A few simple checks can help drivers prepare for snow, ice and freezing temperatures
	Iowa launches effort to award college credit for work, life experience Iowa is investing $250,000 to help adult learners earn college credit for prior experience and transfer credits more easily between schools.
	Friday the 13th: The history behind the infamous superstition If you're feeling a little superstitious today, you're not alone.
	QC Airport construction not impacting holiday travel The holiday travel season is kicking into gear as millions of people travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Ashleigh Johnston, public relations and marketing manager for the Quad Cities International Airport in Moline, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to give an airport construction update and share tips on getting through airports with [...]
	Muscatine's Beckey Bridge to close for repairs next year, causing longer commutes for drivers Muscatine's Beckey Bridge will temporarily close for repairs next year. Here's a look at the longer drive.
	On Iowa Politics Podcast: Purple State Edition This week, we learn more about Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand’s transition plan, Republicans rule out a special session to limit his powers, and we’ll give deeper analysis of last week’s election.
	What caused the Microsoft outages? Here's what we know Microsoft said Friday morning that the company was seeing improvements, but had yet to fully divulge the exact cause of the issues.
	The Trump administration's voter roll crusade could continue Election officials are preparing for the Trump administration's pressure tactics over potential noncitizens on state voter rolls to continue, though recent court rulings pose new obstacles.
	Long Grove man sentenced on child pornography charges A Long Grove man was sentenced for receiving and possessing child pornography. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received CyberTips that an account associated with Kristopher Stoker, 24, received files containing child sexual abuse material. Law enforcement seized electronic devices during a search [...]
	Toys”R”Us coming to Kennedy Mall in Dubuque Toys”R”Us will be opening a new location in Dubuque’s Kennedy Mall soon.
	Muscatine to consider demolishing remaining buildings on 2nd Street More buildings could come down in downtown Muscatine.
	How Sen. Chris Van Hollen plans to flex Democratic power on the foreign aid front The Maryland Democrat, who's the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, just announced he's going to run for Majority Leader. He spoke to NPR about his foreign aid vision.
	Uniquely Sharp & Scott's Treasures, a combo retail shop, to hold grand opening Saturday New retail shop combination bringing two unique collectible shopping experiences together under one roof in Moline.
	Victim, suspect identified in Thursday’s Galesburg shooting Knox Co. Coroner has identified the man killed in Thursday’s shooting in Galesburg as Richard “Richie” Garza Jr., 39.
	Victim identified in Thursday’s Galesburg shooting, suspect in custody Knox Co. Coroner has identified the man killed in Thursday’s shooting in Galesburg as Richard “Richie” Garza Jr., 39.

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