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Friday, March 13th, 2026
	'Derry Girls' creator returns with a gleeful riff on the murder mystery In the hilarious Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, three women learn that a long estranged school friend has died in a suspicious manner — and take it upon themselves to investigate.
	Davenport man arrested; accused in sexual abuse of 13 year old A Davenport man is being held in the Scott County Jail on a secured $200,000 bond after police say gave a 13-year-old girl marijuana before they engaged in sex acts. Criminal complaints filed in the case say Davenport Police received a report on February 3 about a juvenile female sending and receiving inappropriate images/videos. The [...]
	Rock Island seeks public comment on railroad crossings improvements The City of Rock Island is seeking public comment on improvement ideas as part of the Citywide Rail Corridor Safety Study.
	Safer Foundation celebrates 50 years of empowering second chances in the Quad-Cities Since 1976, the organization has worked to eliminate barriers to successful reentry for individuals with arrest and conviction records.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for March 13, 2026 This weekend, spring is in bloom at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, and residents in Davenport should stay away from Goose Creek after a sewer overflowed.
	Hammond-Henry's SPARK program helps healthcare professionals graduate without debt Hammond-Henry Hospital has a new educational support initiative that helps future healthcare professionals graduate without student debt while securing guaranteed employment. SPARK (Supporting Professionals through Accountability, Resources, and Knowledge) offers qualified students full tuition assistance, paid clinical hours and a four-year employment commitment with the hospital upon graduation. The program was created to both strengthen [...]
	Illinois hunters harvest 627 bobcats The 2025-2026 Illinois bobcat season concluded Feb. 15 with 627 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers, a news release says. A total of 405 (62%) bobcats were taken by hunting, while trapping accounted for 222 (34%) of the harvest. Twenty-seven (4%) were salvaged by permit holders from circumstances such as roadkill. The Illinois Department of [...]
	How many Friday the 13ths are in 2026? It’s not even two-and-a-half months into 2026, and we’re already on our second Friday the 13th.
	Van hit by train in Davenport Details are limited.
	256 without power in the Quad-Cities Friday morning; winds hit 59 mph in Davenport There is no estimated time of repair.
	High winds delay Bettendorf recycling pickup A news release from the City of Bettendorf says Public Works crews will only pick up garbage and bulky waste on Friday, March 13. Residents who are scheduled to have their recycling picked up today should place their recycling carts out on Monday, March 16 to be picked up.
	Giant robots battle it out in Detroit's Robowar Fighting robots is a cultural fantasy going back at least to Richard Matheson's 1956 story "Steel." One Detroit impresario is now bringing the idea to the stage — and real audiences.
	Power outages reported in Illinois, Iowa Quad Cities Multiple customers were without power Friday morning.
	Smithfield Foods and its employees raise $118,848 for United Way Smithfield Foods and its employees have raised $118,848 for United Way of West Central Illinois, a news release says. Each year, Smithfield provides tens of thousands of dollars in nutritional food and monetary donations to regional nonprofits in the greater Monmouth, Illinois, community. This list includes: ReCharge Teen Center; Special Olympics; River Bend Food Bank; [...]
	Windy conditions no match for Davenport St. Patrick's Day participants This year will be the 40th Annual St. Patrick's Day Grand Parade, the only one in the US that bridges two states.
	Suspected arson destroys Rock Island family's St. Patrick's Day parade float The McGuire family says a man threw a Molotov cocktail at their trailer early Thursday morning. They got right to work on a new float for this weekend's event.
	Davenport felon sentences to federal prison for possessing firearms A 27-year-old Davenport man has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
	It's National Girl Scout Day We're celebrating Girl Scouts and Troop 3866 explains the significance of Girl Scout cookie day.
	Ottumwa International Film Festival returns for a 2nd year The second annual Ottumwa International Film Festival returns to the Bridge View Center March 20-21 for a two-day celebration of cinema.
	Davenport street gang member sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison A Davenport street gang member was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing ammunition as a felon in connection with a 2023 shooting incident.
	Davenport approves wholesale in commercial with special use permit Davenport will allow wholesale in commercial districts as a special use. A commercial real estate broker hopes it will prime vacant big box stores in Davenport for redevelopment.
	Why 'Sinners' should win best picture (but probably won't) — and more Oscar predictions NPR critics share their hopes and predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, which air on Sunday.
	Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem.
	Augustana student has film selected for streaming by Roku Sawyer Carver, a 20-year-old filmmaker at Augustana, is working on films heading to Roku.
	Moline School District gets rare visit from the Illinois State Board of Education The Moline-Coal Valley School District was only two schools to be the host site for the Illinois State Board of Education in the whole state. Read what they had to say about their visit.
	High Wind Warning until FRI 3:00 PM CDT High Winds Expected to Impact Travel and Cause Power Outages Until 3 PM CDT
	Four confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq The U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four of six crew members on the KC-135 aircraft were dead, after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq on Thursday.
	4 confirmed dead after U.S. military aircraft goes down in Iraq The U.S. Central Command confirmed that at least four of six crew members on the KC-135 aircraft were dead, after the refueling plane went down in western Iraq on Thursday.
	A Knight of the Grip This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Had it not been for the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Captain Kendrick W. Brown might have lived out his life running a…
	It's Chalamet vs. ballet in this week's news quiz. Are your answers en pointe? Meanwhile, if you've been paying attention to medicine, basketball and the British Parliament, you'll get at least three questions right this week.
	Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move The announcement was made just hours before Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is scheduled to speak early Friday "to address national and international issues."
	High Wind Warning from FRI 1:09 AM CDT until FRI 3:00 PM CDT High Winds Persist Until 3 PM CDT in Illinois and Iowa
	What happens when all the pennies are gone? Months after the last of the United States' 1-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own 2 cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchases.
	A record number of political parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade A record 280 political parties had registered by Thursday's deadline to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, hopeful for a chance to help ease their country's multiple crises.
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
	NYC's Mamdani condemns Tuberville's anti-Muslim posts as "bigotry" Speaking at a public iftar dinner, held to break the daily Ramadan fast, New York City Mayor Mamdani described Sen. Tuberville's anti-Muslim rhetoric as "bigotry" and "hatred."
	Comcast to expand network to Quad Cities Comcast announced plans to expand its network to the Quad Cities.
	Suspected arson destroys Rock Island family's St. Patrick's Day parade float The McGuire family says a man threw a Molotov cocktail at their trailer early Thursday morning. They got right to work on a new float for this weekend's event.
	The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team will return Friday The Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team will return Friday. It will be their first game back since losing a teammate in a fatal bus crash last month.
	Rock Island seeking public comment on rail crossing study The study hopes to improve safety and reduce delays at 29 crossings.
	Community leaders discuss the growing need to address housing stability in the Quad Cities Project NOW leaders, the City of Moline and other community stakeholders provided a six-week update after opening an emergency winter shelter for those in need.
	New Illinois map celebrates 100 years of Route 66 The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a new Illinois Route 66 map to celebrate the road’s 100th birthday.
	China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
	Silvis man sentenced to five years in federal prison on gun charge A Silvis man was sentenced on Thursday to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, John Able Rubingh, Sr., 45, ran from police at a convenience store and dropped a loaded pistol. Rubingh then rushed at an officer and struggled [...]
	Silvis man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for firearm possession A Silvis man has been sentenced to federal prison.
	Davenport man sentenced to 4.5 years in federal prison for firearm possession as a felon A Davenport man has been sentenced to federal prison.
	QCCA Expo Center to host annual Flower and Garden Show The QCCA Expo Center is set to host the annual Flower and Garden Show.
	Project NOW emergency overnight shelter serves over 200 people in 6 weeks Project Now and city leaders provided an update on the organization’s emergency overnight winter shelter.
	‘It’s a sign. It’s not a chief’: Native American against Black Hawk statue going up We continue to get viewer emails and phone calls about the future of the Black Hawk statue.
	Rock Island fire, still under investigation, may be arson case Shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday, crews responded to a mobile home fire on the 2900 block of 8th Street, according to Rock Island Police Chief Timothy J. McCloud. McCloud told Our Quad Cities News that little information is available, but the fire remains under investigation and "we are treating it as an arson at this [...]
	QC wildlife gets a second chance thanks to rehabilitators and a Facebook group A local Facebook group is helping connect people who find injured or underweight wild animals with licensed rehabilitators who can provide care.
	Accumulating snow looking more and more likely Sunday night It's been a wild weather ride recently in the Quad Cities - and that ride doesn't look to slow down anytime soon! After a very windy Friday, our focus shifts to accumulating snow Sunday night. And the wind picks back up again too. Parts of the Midwest will likely be under a Blizzard Warning Sunday [...]
	Former deputy files suit; accuses Scott County sheriff, attorney, of wrongful firing A former Scott County sheriff's deputy has filed suit against the sheriff and the Scott County attorney, saying he was fired in retaliation for expressing concerns about the sheriff's department, according to a lawsuit filed in Scott County Court. Plaintiff Joshua Wall, of Bettendorf, filed suit Feb. 20 against defendants Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane [...]
	Inside Iowa Politics: the two ‘front runners’ to become next governor Iowa's two expected front runners to become the next governor, Rob Sand and Randy Feenstra, filed their signature petitions this week.
	Man charged for allegedly sexually abusing, providing marijuana to 13-year-old girl A Davenport man has been arrested after he allegedly provided marijuana to and sexually abused a 13-year-old girl over a one- to two-week period, police said.
	Sheriff corrects earlier account of school bus incident with updated timeline The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has issued an clarification of the timeline of a bus incident saying the previous update had inconsistencies based on miscommunication.
	New childcare center will connect seniors and children in Rock Island Friendship Manor is partnering with SAL Community Services to launch an intergenerational care program designed to bring seniors and children together through shared activities.
	Carrie Underwood to perform at 2026 John Deere Classic Carrie Underwood will perform on July 4 at the 2026 John Deere Classic in Silvis. The golf tournament runs July 1–5, with Old Dominion set to perform July 5.
	Police officer thwarts a nearly $40K scam targeting elderly woman Ofc. Dion Brooks has served as the department's Elderly Services Officer since the program was revived in July 2024.
	Take a look at Moline's emergency shelter halfway report It's been six weeks since the emergency overnight winter shelter in Moline opened, which marks the halfway point to its closing on April 15. Project NOW and other local partners have provided the staffing and resources to make for what they say is a 'successful' operation so far.Staff have documented the demographics of their guests, [...]
	The Heart of the Story: Gold medal mania Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition. A Quad-City man hasn't let his disability get [...]
	Rockridge choir director named Illinois Outstanding Music Educator of the year Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger was also named the Illinois junior high National Federation of State High School Associations’ Outstanding Music Educator of the year.
	Davenport police arrest, charge man for grooming and sexual exploitation A Moline man was arrested after asking for nude photos from an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl.
	ISU basketball star Audi Crooks brings energy and inspiration on and off the court Iowa State's women's basketball star Audi Crooks is one of the leading scorers in the country. The spotlight on her has also brought criticism, but it has helped Crooks emerge as a role model for young players.
	Davenport Public Works warns of sanitary sewer overflow Davenport Public Works said a sanitary sewer overflow happened Thursday.
	Tornado confirmed in western Illinois during Tuesday's storms as Prtizker tours Kankakee The National Weather Service confirmed a brief tornado in Knox County while the governor surveyed damage in the eastern part of the state.
	HIGH WIND WARNING issued for Quad Cities We're looking at strong winds coming in for Friday morning in the Quad Cities. Winds will gust up to about 55 mph and could cause some minor damage around the area. The warning is in effect from 4 a.m. until 3p.m. on Friday. Here's a look at the counties included in the warning: And other [...]
	Rockridge teacher earns Illinois statewide awards Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger was named Illinois Outstand Music Educator of the Year and the Illinois winner of the NFHS Junior High Music Educator of the Year.
	Roads to be closed in Davenport and Rock Island for St. Patrick's Day parade The parade and race routes will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
	Last Picture House joins rare group of U.S. cinemas screening 35mm films The Davenport cinema is one of only two theatres in Iowa that can show 35mm films. They're kicking things off with showings of "2001: A Space Odyssey" March 17 & 18.
	Cheapest gas stations in every state Mar. 12, 2026 Elena Babanova // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in every state Mar. 12, 2026 Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in every state using data from Gas Buddy.Gas prices fluctuate based on several factors, including the cost of the key ingredient, crude oil, as well as the available supply and demand for gasoline. If the price of oil rises, a major refinery goes offline, or more drivers are hitting the road, for example, then the cost will increase.In the first half of 2022, a unique confluence of events led to a surge in gas prices. The increased demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and a slowdown in oil production all contributed to a national all-time high of $4.93 per gallon on average in June 2022.Seasons also affect gas prices. Demand tends to drop in winter, but the cost also falls because gas stations switch to a different blend of gasoline that's optimal for lower temperatures—and has cheaper ingredients.Location also matters. The South and Midwest tend to have the lowest gas prices, while the West, including Hawai'i, has the highest. Californians, in particular, pay more for gas on average than any other state. That's because of its high state excise taxes; its isolation from the country's major pipelines, which causes supply issues; and its requirements that mandate a more environmentally friendly blend of gas that costs more to produce and adds to the price per gallon.No matter where you live, read on to see if you can get a deal on gas near you.Alabama#1. Country Express (1027 Douglas Ave, Brewton): $2.45#2. Circle K (5525 McFarland Blvd, Northport): $2.52#3. BP (12515 Boyd Rd, Elrod): $2.69Alaska#1. Alaska Fuel Services (809 Cushman St, Fairbanks): $3.39#2. Essential 1 ( 2858 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Wasilla): $3.57#3. Gas 'n Go Fleet (5631 Glacier Hwy, Juneau): $3.64Arizona#1. Chevron (2 N Pipe Spring Rd, Fredonia): $2.89#2. Love's Travel Stop (2950 N Toltec Rd, Eloy): $2.99#2. 7-Eleven (10800 N Frontage Rd, Yuma): $2.99Arkansas#1. CITGO (6030 Heber Springs Rd W, Quitman): $2.41#2. E-Z Mart (723 N 13th St, Rogers): $2.46#3. Littlefield Express (3107 Wheeler Ave, Fort Smith): $2.49California#1. ARCO (475 N Mountain Ave, Upland): $3.99#2. Seeley Market (1805 W Evan Hewes Hwy, Seeley): $4.09#2. Valley Gasoline (2023 Monticello Rd, Napa): $4.09Colorado#1. Exxon (18561 US-40, Golden): $2.24#2. 7-Eleven (7725 Fountain Mesa Rd, Fountain): $2.49#3. King Soopers (6110 Firestone Blvd, Firestone): $2.69Connecticut#1. Exxon (682 Queen St, Southington): $2.95#1. Mobil (87 W Main St, Niantic): $2.95#3. CITGO (237 S Main St, Middletown): $2.99Delaware#1. Costco (900 Center Blvd S, Newark): $2.73#2. BJ's (2131 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere): $2.83#3. Liberty (5782 Forrest Ave, Hartly): $3.10Florida#1. Chevron (3008 US-98 W, Santa Rosa Beach): $2.47#2. Shell (14731 US-1, Juno Beach): $2.69#2. Shell (1554 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach): $2.69Georgia#1. Lindale Food & Tobacco (3021 Maple Rd SE, Lindale): $2.49#1. Marathon (13869 Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway): $2.49#3. CITGO @ EZ Shop (2121 Shorter Ave, Rome): $2.54Hawaii#1. Sam's Club (1000 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City): $3.85#1. Sam's Club (1131 Kuala St, Pearl City): $3.85#3. Costco (94-1331 Ka Uka Blvd, Waipio): $3.89Idaho#1. Costco (2485 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls): $2.85#1. Sam's Club (700 E 17th St, Idaho Falls): $2.85#3. Texaco (3480 E 17th St, Ammon): $2.94Illinois#1. Amoco (1702 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham): $2.49#2. Phillips 66 (1200 N Keller Dr, Effingham): $2.55#3. Flying J (1701 W Evergreen Ave, Effingham): $2.79Indiana#1. Marathon (6460 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie): $2.55#2. Marathon (6500 S IN-67 , Muncie): $2.57#3. Speedway (1900 S Tillotson Ave, Muncie): $2.59Iowa#1. Pit Stop (215 S Rerick Ave, Primghar): $2.39#2. Malvern FAST STOP Express (200 W Main St, Malvern): $2.64#3. Casey's (714 S Main St, Holstein): $2.79Kansas#1. Odin Store (890 NE 140 Rd, Claflin): $2.29#2. Jump Start (1000 Main St, Great Bend): $2.38#3. Co-op (9601-9777 S 135th St W, Clearwater): $2.45Kentucky#1. BP (2655 Evergreen Rd, Frankfort): $2.45#2. Pilot (249 W Cumberland Gap Pkwy , Corbin): $2.49#2. BP (405 Waller Ave, Lexington): $2.49Louisiana#1. Let's Stop & Shop (3912 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria): $2.29#1. Chevron (4411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria): $2.29#3. Exxon (2217 Old US-90, Vinton): $2.49Maine#1. Fabian (416 Canaan Rd, Skowhegan): $3.04#2. Shell (56 Main St, Machias): $3.09#2. CITGO (689 Main St, Corinth): $3.09Maryland#1. Fuel King (717 Frederick St, Hagerstown): $2.69#2. Wawa (10304 Sharpsburg Pike, Hagerstown): $2.75#2. Wawa (10335 Supercenter Dr, Hagerstown): $2.75Massachusetts#1. Speedway (296 N Pearl St, Brockton): $2.62#2. Mobil (303 N Pearl St, Brockton): $2.65#3. Quik Stop (350 Main St, Hudson): $2.76Michigan#1. Speedway (481 S Church St, Coloma): $2.67#2. Marathon (5812 19 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights): $2.79#3. Sheetz (19001 East 9 Mile Rd, Eastpointe): $2.89Minnesota#1. Sinclair (830 1st St, Nashwauk): $2.37#1. Sinclair (210 N 1st St, Keewatin): $2.37#3. BP (498 MAIN ST E, Clarks Grove): $2.58Mississippi#1. Marathon (6478 US-11, Carriere): $2.19#2. Reed's Market (300 W Bankhead St, New Albany): $2.59#2. Valero (1615 14th St, Meridian): $2.59Missouri#1. QuikTrip (1001 SW Blue Pkwy, Lees Summit): $2.49#2. Empire Energy (320 W Pierce St, Lebanon): $2.54#3. Sam's Club (745 W El Camino Alto St, Springfield): $2.73Montana#1. Costco (2505 Catron St, Bozeman): $2.85#2. Mars Gas & Grocery (510 2nd St, Sweet Grass): $2.88#3. Maverik (211 E 1st Ave, Plentywood): $2.98Nebraska#1. Valero (2411 N 30th St, Omaha): $2.29#2. Cenex (709 N Brown, Minden): $2.42#3. Stage Coach Stop (320 M St, Gering): $2.67Nevada#1. 76 (932 Fir St, Carlin): $2.79#2. Sinclair (1750 Silver Eagle Dr, Elko): $2.89#3. Shell (1690 Great Basin Blvd, Ely): $3.10New Hampshire#1. Irving (73 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton): $2.68#2. CITGO (567 Lafayette Rd, Hampton): $2.79#3. Jones General Store (107 Depot Rd, East Kingston): $2.85New Jersey#1. Jersey Oil (1261 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck): $2.57#2. Wawa (41 Hampton House Rd, Newton): $2.73#3. Gas (381 Morris Ave, Elizabeth): $2.99New Mexico#1. Circle K (3440 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque): $2.37#2. Phillips 66 (1201 N Chicago Ave, Portales): $2.39#3. Valero (305 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe): $2.59New York#1. Sunoco (301 W Merrick Rd, Valley Stream): $2.65#2. 7-Eleven (5650 Sunrise Hwy , Sayville): $2.85#2. Gulf (239-15 Jamaica Ave, Bellerose): $2.85North Carolina#1. Circle K (1711 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington): $2.44#2. Wawa (1079 Western Blvd, Jacksonville): $2.49#3. 7-Eleven (1320 Benvenue Rd, Rocky Mount): $2.58North Dakota#1. Casey's (4405 45th St S, Fargo): $2.73#1. Casey's (2401 45th St S, Fargo): $2.73#1. Casey's (5680 23rd Ave S, Fargo): $2.73Ohio#1. Dhiman (151 12th St, Campbell): $2.45#2. Gateway Gas Mart (3216 South Ave, Youngstown): $2.56#2. Meijer (7240 W Central Ave, Sylvania): $2.56Oklahoma#1. Love's Country Stores (1001 W 3rd St, Elk City): $2.25#2. Popeye's Conv Store (1491 E Alameda St , Norman): $2.29#3. 81 Stop (501 N Choctaw Ave, El Reno): $2.39Oregon#1. TA (5945 US-30 BUS, Huntington): $3.43#2. Sinclair (151 Smith St N, Vale): $3.47#3. Love's Travel Stop (1041 NW Washington Ave, Ontario): $3.49Pennsylvania#1. Speedway (1134 West Chester Pike, Havertown): $2.79#2. CITGO (3158 Lincoln Hwy E, Paradise): $2.85#2. Turkey Hill (941 Gap Newport Pike, Gap): $2.85Rhode Island#1. Express Gas (1345 Wampanoag Tr, Riverside): $3.09#2. Shell (473 Reservoir Ave, Cranston): $3.19#2. Gulf (35 Plainfield St, Providence): $3.19South Carolina#1. Marathon (4100B SC-544, Myrtle Beach): $2.38#2. Exxon (2401 W Palmetto St, Florence): $2.45#3. Speedway (995 Osceola St, Myrtle Beach): $2.49South Dakota#1. Main Stop (411 Main St , Scotland): $2.79#1. Conoco (300 West 23rd St, Yankton): $2.79#3. Costco (3700 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls): $2.82Tennessee#1. goodstop by Casey's (6432 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville): $2.37#2. goodstop by Casey's (2940 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville): $2.49#2. goodstop by Casey's (8541 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville): $2.49Texas#1. Chevron (11688 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress): $2.09#2. Valero (76065 SH-289 N , Pottsboro): $2.19#3. Valero (8402 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston): $2.35Utah#1. Pilot Thomas Logistics (352 W Main St, Price): $2.87#2. Costco (1160 N 1000 W, Logan): $2.89#2. Sam's Club (1313 S University Ave, Provo): $2.89Vermont#1. CITGO (44 US-4, West Bridgewater): $2.99#2. CITGO (510 South St, Bennington): $3.13#3. 305 South (305 South St, Bennington): $3.15Virginia#1. Safeway (12821 Braemar Village Plaza, Bristow): $2.69#2. 7-Eleven (2444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach): $2.76#3. BP (2009 Buckley Hall Rd, Cobbs Creek): $2.79Washington#1. Costco (301 5th St, Clarkston): $3.49#2. Wheelers Smoke N Gas (7453 Sunnyside Mabton Hwy, Mabton): $3.55#3. Conoco (810 W 1st Ave, Toppenish): $3.58West Virginia#1. Marathon (716 Seneca Tr (US-219), Marlinton): $2.69#2. Amoco (1000 Hackers Creek Road, Jane Lew): $2.97#2. Walmart (2900 Pike St, Parkersburg): $2.97Wisconsin#1. Amoco (101 W STATE ST, Black Creek): $2.47#2. Amoco (907 W Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee): $2.49#3. HomeTown (2325 Racine St, Racine): $2.76Wyoming#1. Smith's (1425 S US-89, Jackson): $2.39#2. Loaf 'N Jug (714 S 4th St, Douglas): $2.59#3. Homax Oil (207 W Yellowstone Hwy, Douglas): $2.69This story was produced by CheapInsurance.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted for escape Do you know him?
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted for escape, failure to appear in court Do you know him?
	Police ask for help in identifying woman suspected of stealing from Aldi Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities is asking for help identifying a woman suspected of stealing from the Aldi in Bettendorf.
	Davenport man sentenced after alleged 2023 shooting from car with kids inside A Davenport man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison for possessing ammunition as a felon.
	East Moline warns residents of door-to-door water testing solicitors East Moline city officials are warning residents about individuals going door-to-door offering water testing and selling treatment systems.
	The Last Picture House now offering 35mm film screenings The theatre will hold screenings of "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 35mm next week.
	Iowa Army Ammunition Plant conducting safety review Army officials said access to the site will be restricted while the review is ongoing.
	NASA targets Artemis II crewed moon mission for April 1 launch A six-day launch window opens on April 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The lunar orbital mission would be the first time humans have returned to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.
	Sheriff responds to questions on school bus crash that injured students KWQC talked to one family who said their 6-year-old was treated at a hospital after he hit his head on the ceiling.
	Illinois Supreme Court travels to Macomb to hear cases on pretrial release, student transportation The cases, which the court will decide later this year, involve the Pretrial Fairness Act and public funding for transporting students to private and parochial schools.
	Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats Fair elections advocates are watching closely how the Illinois Primary next Tuesday unfolds and consider it almost a practice run for the November midterms, when they see real challenges looming.
	Iowa Army Ammunition Plant pauses operations The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant has paused operations for a safety review.
	More young adults being diagnosed with colon cancer including in the QCA A recent report suggests young adults now make up nearly half of all new colon cancer cases.
	The University of Dubuque's “Something Rotten!”, March 20 through 22 With Time Out NY calling the show “Broadway's funniest, splashiest, slap-happiest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” the University of Dubuque’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts presents a March 20 through 22 production of Something Rotten!, the zany, Tony-winning farce that the Hollywood Reporter called “a big, brash, meta-musical studiously fashioned in the mold of Monty Python's Spamalot.”
	Fear of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could further slow the flow of oil Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.
	Two more statewide candidates took this step in Iowa Josh Turek and Julie Stauch turn in signatures to run for statewide office in Iowa.
	Durbin’s open Senate seat draws 16 candidates in Illinois primary Of the 16 candidates, 10 are running on the Democratic ticket, and six are running on the Republican ticket.
	Davenport man sentenced to 54 months on federal firearm charge A Davenport man was sentenced to 54 months (4.5 years) in federal prison on March 12 for possessing firearms as a felon, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Public court documents showed that Gregory Young, III, 27, pointed a firearm at people while at a Davenport gas station in March 2025. [...]
	Carrie Underwood, country music icon, to bring the fireworks to JDC Carrie Underwood is coming to the Quad Cities.
	Illinois Senator Dick Durbin says the War with Iran is aiding America's adversaries The Democratic Senator spoke with WVIK News on updates in the ongoing military conflict with Iran, the SAVE Act awaiting consideration in the chamber, repealing Section 230, and rising costs.
	Davenport man sentenced to federal prison on felon in possession of ammunition charge A Davenport man was sentenced to 170 months (just over 14 years) in federal prison on March 12 for possessing ammunition as a felon, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Public court documents said Diamonte Eugene Thomas, 27, discharged a firearm three times from a vehicle toward two people entering a [...]
	Bruno Mars adds yet another milestone to his career with 'The Romantic' Bruno Mars is the most-listened to artist in the world on Spotify. He's won 16 Grammys. In case you thought there were no battles left for him to win, this week he unlocked another achievement.
	“Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking” and “Within Our Gates,” March 22 An Illinois-born pioneer, independent filmmaker, and former Iowa resident’s story will be revealed when the Truth First Film Alliance hosts the feature-length documentary Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking, this March 22 showing at Davenport venue The Last Picture House boasting a post-film discussion with guest historian Jordan Bell, and followed by a screening of Micheaux's 1920 silent movie Within Our Gates.
	Man accused of soliciting nude photos from undercover ‘14-year-old’s’ account A Moline man is facing charges of felony sexual exploitation and grooming.
	River Drive at Arsenal Bridge Overpass closing March 16 Commuters who regularly use River Drive in Moline will need to find a new way across town starting next week. A post on the City of Moline’s Facebook page says construction on the 16th Street viaduct rehabilitation project will resume on Monday, March 16. River Drive at the Arsenal Bridge Overpass will be closed as [...]
	The right job in 2026? The one you create yourself. The right job in 2026? The one you create yourself.The riskiest career move in 2026 might be relying on your job.January shattered records. More people started businesses than ever before, Shopify reports—not because of New Year's resolutions, but because they've done the math. While traditional employment grows more uncertain, the barriers to building your own business have collapsed.The founder of Meia decided to launch a luxury travel gear brand rather than pursue a 9-to-5—a decision that would have seemed reckless a decade ago but now feels prescient. And the founder of Anima Iris made the choice to build for herself rather than others, and now generates seven-figure revenue. They’re not alone.The landscape is brutal. Confidence in the job market has reached a record low, with 45% of U.S. adults not confident in their ability to land a decent job. Advanced economies are struggling the most, with hiring down 35% globally compared to pre-pandemic levels. Economic indicators swing wildly between recession worries and inflation concerns. Global conflicts reshape markets overnight. And then there's artificial intelligence—not some distant prediction but a present reality that’s automating tasks up and down the corporate ladder.The old-school calculus of career risk has inverted. What once seemed like the sensible path forward now feels like standing still on shifting sand. Across demographics that rarely move in lockstep—grads, execs, everyone in between—people are arriving at the same question: What exactly are we waiting for?In 2026, what's riskier—betting on yourself or betting on someone else?The new math of riskFor most of the 20th century, the 9-to-5 job was a social contract. Companies offered pensions, health insurance, and predictable rungs to climb.It was a simple bargain: Trade some autonomy for security. Come in, do good work, advance. That equation was built on the assumption of companies that lasted generations, skills that remained relevant for decades, and a pace of change measured in years, not months. None of those assumptions holds anymore.Meanwhile, the hurdles to starting a business are lowering. The same technological forces changing 9-to-5 careers have democratized access to entrepreneurship.This isn't about portraying entrepreneurship as easy. Building something from nothing demands everything. The hours are long, the stress is real, and success is never guaranteed. But those same qualities are now the price of admission for conventional employment, too. Today's employees can end up working startup hours without startup equity, navigating constant pivots without decision-making power, and carrying entrepreneurial stress without entrepreneurial upside. The difference is that entrepreneurs direct that effort toward something they own.And with study after study after study showing that entrepreneurs experience higher rates of life satisfaction and well-being, perhaps the deepest human need isn't security—it's sovereignty over our own future. And for the first time in decades, that sovereignty is within reach for millions.The disruption becomes the advantageUncertainty also creates opportunity for those willing to harness it.Take artificial intelligence. Yes, it's automating certain jobs. But it's also empowering entrepreneurs to do what previously felt impossible. AI-powered software can help brainstorm your business plan, design your logo, and build your storefront—tasks that once blocked founders for months. The technology that disrupts employment structures becomes a force multiplier for independent businesses. AI tools guide you through complex decisions, while advances in agentic commerce make it easier to find your first customers wherever they are.The platform economy extends this leverage. Accept payments easily, ship globally, and connect with suppliers worldwide. Infrastructure that was once costly to build now comes plug-and-play. New merchants aren't hanging out a shingle, they're launching sophisticated operations from day one.Brothers Satyajit and Ajinkya Hange left their banking careers to return to their family farmland in India. Today, Two Brothers Organic Farms employs over 100 people, generates millions in revenue, and has taught 9,000 other farmers how to go organic—all built on digital infrastructure that didn’t exist when they wore suits to work.And look at Tenita Strand, the founder of Status Co. Leather Studio in Alabama. Approaching 50, newly divorced, with graduate degrees but facing rejection after rejection—nine in total—from traditional employers. Her response? “If they won’t hire you, ‘higher’ yourself.” Today, she runs a thriving leather goods business by leveraging the same tools available to any entrepreneur with an idea and an internet connection.The playing field hasn't been leveled for entrepreneurs; it's been rebuilt in their favor.Why wait for permission?The record number of people choosing entrepreneurship reveals something deeper than seasonal ambition. It's a mass awakening—countless people deciding the myth of a stable job is more limiting than the reality of creating something yourself.Against today’s backdrop, entrepreneurship starts to look less like taking a leap and more like taking control. If change is the only guarantee, better to be steering one’s own ship.In a world where 10-year plans seem quaint, entrepreneurship offers something rare: agency. Not certainty—nothing does—but the ability to build from your own vision instead of someone else’s.More people are choosing to bet on themselves than ever before. Maybe they're onto something.This story was produced by Shopify and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	The rising impact of character-focused education on academic performance The rising impact of character-focused education on academic performanceStudent performance in the classroom is rarely a one-size-fits-all metric. While we often lean on old assumptions about what drives results, a growing body of evidence suggests that our traditional obsession with strictly core academics might be missing the mark.The rise of character-focused education—an approach that prioritizes values to improve learning outcomes—is actively challenging the long-held wisdom of the past. Legacy Traditional, a network of tuition-free public charter schools, looks at the data behind this shift and what it actually means for the modern classroom going forward.Unpacking the Idea of Character-Focused EducationThe concept of education being solely about academic study and associated performance measurement is an entrenched and arguably outdated one. Contrary to this, an approach that prioritizes character-building treats personal growth as the central metric of success, not the pursuit of good grades alone.To put it another way, schools that teach students to be upstanding citizens contend that this translates into better academic performance, going beyond what could be achieved through a late-20th-century style of education alone.Proponents of this model believe character is not something attained passively. Instead, it can be taught and conveyed directly, both in the classroom as a structured part of lessons, and within the context of a school’s wider culture. Virtues as varied as compassion, courage, curiosity, resilience, and respect form the center of the character-focused education movement. Integrating these traits proactively suggests that academic performance will follow.How Performance ImprovesOne of the most authoritative datasets for evidence of character-focused education being academically beneficial is Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) charter school study. The most recent data, which spans 2014-15 to 2018-19, covers various metrics, with the primary findings being:Charter school students gain an average of 16 more days of learning in reading and six more days in math per school year than their matched peers in traditional public schools.Black and Hispanic students, as well as those in poverty, exhibit stronger growth than their traditional public school peers. However, gains are not equal to those of their white peers, meaning learning gaps persist for many students.Annual charter student learning in reading has increased by 22 days, and in math by 23 days.Charter Management Organization-affiliated schools advance reading and math by 27 and 23 days, respectively, compared to traditional public schools, while stand-alone charter schools add 10 extra days of reading progress a year.These findings suggest that charter schools are not “skimming” high-achievers, as is frequently contended, but instead enroll students who are disproportionately lower-achieving than their peers in traditional public schools. Positive results are evident across all grade levels, with elementary, middle, and high school cohorts showing statistically significant growth in both reading and math.Data Reinforced by Actual UptakeIn addition to research demonstrating the value of an educational framework centered on character development, market shifts underscore this trend through charter school growth.The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools published a report in 2024 detailing increased enrollment across this segment. Approximately 80,000 new students were added to classrooms at various institutions, contrasting with the decline seen in district-run schools with a similar demographic reach.The same report notes that this is more than a temporary anomaly; since 2021, district schools have lost around 1.8 million students. Charter school growth of 400,000 provides a stark contrast to this trend.Researchers suggest that the catalyst for this shift is the demand from parents and students alike for education that’s both more flexible and better aligned with holistic development, rather than a standardized, narrow curriculum.An Ongoing Trend or an Era’s End?Academic performance data and charter school growth figures align to show that, for the moment, this is a trend with considerable momentum. Parents are increasingly selecting schools that integrate character-building not as a distinct niche within the curriculum, but as a core part of the entire learning process. Consequently, students are seeing the benefits through improved learning outcomes across a range of traditional academic subjects.Whether this trend will persist indefinitely is less clear. Charter school enrollment is not viable or available to every student, and the expansion of this sector requires significant capital investment. Furthermore, regional differences in uptake indicate that the upward trend is not uniform across the country.Despite these variables, the recent resurgence in character-focused education will most likely influence district schools, if only indirectly. Support for character-focused education for every student, regardless of the specific school model, appears poised to expand in the coming years.This story was produced by Legacy Traditional and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	Private jet safety: Why part 91K operational data outperforms standard charter safety records Private jet safety: Why part 91K operational data outperforms standard charter safety recordsMany individuals and organizations rely on private aviation for mission‑critical mobility, meaning safety is a risk variable with direct financial consequences. A single operational failure can disrupt deals, impair executive availability, and increase liability exposure. In this context, the question “Is fractional ownership safer than charter?” moves beyond the merely academic. It is a strategic assessment of operational continuity.The newest safety data from the FAA, NTSB, and ICAO all point to a clear pattern. Part 91K fractional programs exhibit more consistent, more standardized, and more reliable safety performance than the broader Part 135 charter ecosystem. In this article, BlackJet, a provider of private jet access services, sifts through the facts and figures to see exactly why structured operating environments outperform fragmented ones.The Structural Problem With Charter SafetyCharter (Part 135) has always served a wide market, from single‑aircraft operators to large on‑demand fleets. That breadth creates variability. And variability, as highlighted across multiple editions of the ICAO State of Global Aviation Safety Reports, is a core driver of elevated operational risk categories globally. When standardization declines, deviations increase.For instance, the 2025 report cites 95 accidents, 10 of which resulted in fatalities, across just over 37 million flights. While 65 fatalities per 1 billion passengers may sound low, the aviation industry has an extremely fragile reputation to maintain where safety is concerned.Moreover, regional discrepancies emerge in the data. Asia-Pacific reported 185 fatalities in 2024, while the Americas reported just 6. The ICAO concludes that standardization must be prioritized, in order to address current safety trends.Meanwhile, the NTSB’s 2024 Special Investigation into Part 135 Safety reviewed 500 accidents between 2010 and 2022, and concluded that on‑demand charter suffers from inconsistent adoption of safety management systems, variable training programs, and uneven maintenance oversight. Although overall accident numbers remain low, the pattern demonstrates that decentralized operations create more points of failure.Fractional ownership, regulated under Part 91K, operates in a fundamentally different environment. The model consolidates aircraft, pilots, maintenance, training, and safety oversight under one centralized system. That structure creates a statistically safer profile even before looking at specific numbers.Consistency Beats FragmentationThe FAA’s 2024 General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey provides further context for our discussion. Data shows that Part 135 charter operations span one of the widest aircraft‑age distributions in private aviation, with significant portions of the fleet exceeding 20 years old.Why does that matter? Older fleets carry higher maintenance burdens and more downtime, increasing the probability of operational risk events. By contrast, major fractional programs maintain some of the youngest business jet fleets in the market, with replacement cycles typically under 10 years. This creates the tipping point. When aircraft age doubles, maintenance‑driven unscheduled events increase, but fractional programs structurally avoid that exposure.Part 91K’s uniform training, consolidated maintenance, and young fleets convert directly into fewer operational disruptions. That alignment with ICAO’s global findings is what places fractional programs at the top of the safety performance rankings. BlackJet Why Fractional Ownership Delivers Higher ReliabilityStandardized Training Produces Lower Pilot‑Error ExposureICAO’s safety reviews repeatedly note that pilot deviation remains one of the most persistent global risk categories. Part 91K operators mitigate this through:Centralized pilot training cyclesRecurrent check requirements aligned with commercial‑grade standardsAircraft‑type specialization instead of cross‑platform pilot utilizationIn contrast, Part 135 operators vary widely. Some invest heavily in training, while others meet only the minimum requirements.Younger Fleets Reduce Maintenance RiskThe FAA’s CY2024 survey highlights substantial differences in fleet age distribution across private aviation. The broader Part 135 ecosystem includes older light jets and turboprops that remain economically viable for charter but escalate mechanical exposure.Fractional fleets, by design, avoid that pattern. Newer aircraft reduce unscheduled downtime, minimize dispatch uncertainty, and align with the higher reliability rates that fractional programs consistently report.Integrated Safety Management SystemsICAO’s global safety findings emphasize the importance of integrated SMS frameworks. Part 91K programs typically operate:A single safety management systemCentralized oversightStandardized operating manualsThis centralization directly matches ICAO’s definition of enhanced organizational safety capability. Part 135, meanwhile, encompasses hundreds of operators with uneven program maturity.Dispatch Reliability Backed by StandardizationFractional providers often exceed 99.9% dispatch reliability, a figure enabled not by marketing but by structure. One fleet, one maintenance system, one safety program. When one aircraft goes offline, another identical or similar aircraft fills the gap without compromising continuity.Charter’s variability limits that redundancy. Operators with only a few aircraft cannot offer the same level of predictability.When Charter Still Makes SenseIt's important to acknowledge the primary counterargument when discussing charter safety. There are conditions where Part 135 is the rational choice. Specifically:Low annual flight hours where ownership or fractional shares do not justify costRemote geographies where fractional fleets have limited coverageSpecialized aircraft needs (e.g., turboprops for short runways, unique mission profiles)Charter’s flexibility remains its core value proposition. For irregular travelers or those with niche routes, it performs well. But the structural consistency needed for peak safety performance is inherently more challenging in the Part 135 environment.The Future of Operational SafetyICAO’s most recent safety updates, including its 2025 global safety release, emphasize a growing need for uniform safety management across all business aviation segments. As regulatory pressure increases and data transparency improves, Part 135 operators may close the gap.But today, based on the most recent available data, fractional ownership retains a measurable structural advantage across the variables that matter most:Fleet ageTraining standardizationSystem‑wide maintenanceDispatch reliabilityCentralized safety oversightOrganizations and individuals evaluating private aviation models must look into the cost, convenience, and operational risk factors. Current data indicates that Part 91K is operating at a higher level of safety performance than the broader charter market. A closer look at your specific travel profile, asset utilization, and risk exposure can further clarify whether fractional ownership aligns with your long‑term mobility strategy.This story was produced by BlackJet and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.
	QCAWC hosting low-cost mobile vaccine clinic The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) is hosting a low-cost mobile vaccine clinic on Friday, April 3 from 2 – 4 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1216 W. 8th Street in Davenport. The clinic offers a variety of core vaccines and preventative products to help keep pets healthy and protected. This wellness clinic only [...]
	Carrie Underwood to perform at 2026 John Deere Classic Carrie Underwood will perform on July 4 at the 2026 John Deere Classic in Silvis. The golf tournament runs July 1–5, with Old Dominion set to perform July 5.

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