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Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
	Rail crossing repairs to close part of 4th Avenue in Rock Island Rock Island crews will begin railroad crossing repairs at 44th Street and 4th Avenue this weekend.
	Rock Island railroad crossing work leads to detour A repair at a railroad crossing means a detour for drivers in Rock Island starting this Friday, according to a news release from the city. A detour will be set up between 44th Street and 46th Street along 5th Avenue starting on Friday, Oct. 23 for a railroad crossing repair at 44th Street and 4th [...]
	Iowa's newest Safe Haven Baby Box officially opens in the Quad Cities' area The boxes allow parents to surrender custody of an infant anonymously. MercyOne box in Davenport is the fifth in Iowa. Illinois residents can use the baby box.
	Portion of 7th Street closed after fire breaks out at Moline apartment A fire broke out at a Moline apartment Tuesday morning.
	Crews responding to Moline structure fire Our Quad Cities News is on the scene of a structure fire in the area of 7th Street and 18th Avenue in Moline. Smoke from the fire could be seen from the Bettendorf Sky Cam.
	Meet the candidates running for Iowa Attorney General DES MOINES, Iowa — Attorney General Brenna Bird is the first Republican to serve in that office since 1979 and she is defending her seat this November against Democratic challenger Nate Willems. Both candidates running for Iowa's top law enforcement position say they're the best candidate for the job. While Willems says it's time for [...]
	Ameren offers $10M in energy bill assistance Funding available for customers in Illinois and Missouri ahead of colder weather.
	High diesel prices squeeze Iowa farmers during harvest Record fuel costs add to years of declining farm income
	Iowa Cold Case Unit receives funding for advanced DNA testing State officials say this could finally bring answers to families awaiting justice in Iowa’s cold cases.
	Downtown Davenport restaurant to close after 16 years The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar announced it will be closing after 16.5 years.
	Here’s what you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s 1st Congressional District Debate Today is the big day! Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks will face-off in a live debate starting at 7 p.m.
	Eastern Iowa Community Colleges cuts ribbon on renovated Gaekle Hall Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Muscatine Campus held a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the newly renovated Gaekle Hall.
	'Brother of the More Famous Jack' finds its way to a new generation of readers It is hard not to fall in love with Katherine Browne, the eager to please, mini-skirted narrator in Barbara Trapido's 40-plus-year-old debut novel, reissued this month.
	Fundraising campaign aims to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back to Rock Island County The Rock Island Public Library Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to raise $36,205 to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back to Rock Island County, providing free monthly books to nearly 8,500 children.
	Muscatine Community College unveils $2.2 million renovation of Gaekle Hall Agriculture students at MCC once traveled between buildings for classes. Now, a renovated Gaekle Hall gives them a central space to learn and collaborate.
	Genesius Guild will hold 'Spooky Shakespeare' fundraising performance The Genesius Guild will turn Halloween into a fundraising event and performance at the Hauberg Estate, Rock Island, on Friday, Oct. 23, along with having some fun with the spooky side of Shakespeare, a news release says. The event is free, but the guild hold will solicit donations and hold a silent auction to support the [...]
	Witches' Walk and Costume Contest will haunt LeClaire The annual Witches' Walk and Costume Contest will be 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in LeClaire, according to a news release. Here’s what’s brewing: Well-behaved furry friends on leashes are welcome to join the fun in costume, but they won't be judged separately.
	New exhibition at Sandburg, Galesburg, features artworks by Bishop Hill artist The latest art show at Sandburg features works by award-winning local artist Katrina Morrison. Morrison’s “Politics of Intention” is up in the Sandburg art gallery on the Galesburg campus through Dec. 8. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Regular gallery hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. [...]
	Visit Quad Cities to host annual Destination QC! Event on Oct. 29 The event is free and open to all, allowing attendees to connect and network with fellow community members, exchange ideas, and more.
	Democrat Tom Wieck challenging incumbent Kerry Gruenhagen in Senate district 41 race A farmer and a retired businessman are on the ballot for the District 41 senate seat in Iowa.
	Warm days and cool nights I hope you're loving the weather because no big changes are expected. Dry weather is going to stick around this week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Clinton Community College begins search for new president as Brian Kelly prepares to leave After six years leading Clinton Community College, Brian Kelly is stepping down. College officials are developing a transition plan and preparing to find his successor.
	Davis acquires two-building ORA Orthopedics portfolio in the Quad Cities The approximately $19 Million acquisition expands Davis’ footprint in both Iowa and Illinois.
	Quad Cities Leadership Academy returns in January 2027 Nine-month program will equip new and mid-level managers with practical leadership skills, community connections and hands-on experience.
	Davenport man reaches plea deal in sexual abuse cases, reducing prison exposure from 91 to 35 years Two sexual abuse cases, three felony convictions and a plea deal that reduces potential prison time by 56 years. A Scott County man awaits sentencing.
	What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses? Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.
	Captain Stubbs This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Henry David Thoreau advised the readers of Walden to be tolerant of those who live outside the norm. "Perhaps they hear…
	TikTok staff raised child safety alarms. Court records show executives failed to act The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive.
	Why are some food prices up and others down? Here are the stories of 5 items Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.
	COMIC: Backpacking teaches artist lessons in patience, trust and friendship Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country.
	Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion The Rays will face the NL champion Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980.
	Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.
Monday, October 19th, 2026
	Former Hawkeye Joe Conklin shares analysis on Iowa vs Minnesota Former Iowa defensive back and Assumption graduate Joe Conklin shared his analysis on Iowa vs Minnesota.
	Newly released winter outlook favors milder winter as super El Nino builds Breaking down the 2026-2027 NOAA Winter Weather Outlook, and what it means for the QCA.
	Sterling City Council approves Northland Mall incentives By allowing the mall owner to be reimbursed for portions of development, the city manager hopes he can give the mall a boost.
	Galesburg to seek additional PFAS contamination settlements In 2021, the city joined a class action against companies the city said contributed to elevated PFAS levels in the Oquakwa wells.
	Galesburg approves funding for future National Railroad Hall of Fame The city pledged $1 million for the project, as long as the museum came up with $6 million from other pledges.
	Davenport's Phoenix Restaurant to close Restaurant officials said in a Facebook comment that "they shut us down tonight" but did not provide any more details.
	Federal grant investing into Iowa rail infrastructure The funding could be a major win for the effort to establish passenger rail between Chicago and the Quad Cities.
	3 Rock Island County fire protection districts to work together under single name Each district will remain autonomous with separate boards and local control over collected tax dollars. Response, training and planning will be done as a team.
	Galesburg to seek additional class action settlements surrounding PFAS contamination In 2021, the city joined a class action against companies the city said contributed to elevated PFAS levels in the Oquakwa wells.
	Sterling City Council approves incentive to attract more tenants to Northland Mall By allowing the mall owner to be reimbursed for portions of development, the city manager hopes he can give the mall a boost.
	New traffic lights outside Vibrant Center designed for driver, pedestrian safety There are new traffic lights in Moline on River Drive and 12th Street, right outside the Vibrant Arena. The lights are designed to make it safer for drivers and pedestrians. But they're not live yet. The city says the signals must first be connected to the railroad's system. There's no timeline yet for activation, but [...]
	Meet the Democrat who wants to be Iowa’s next governor Rob Sand is trying to become the first Democrat elected governor of Iowa in 20 years.
	Government Bridge will be closed part of Saturday The Government Bridge will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on Saturday, Oct. 24. The closure will last from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews clean the underside of the bridge and the rail deck. Signage will direct traffic during the closure.
	Skip-A-Long's new Rock Island campus opens next week Skip-A-Long's new Rock Island campus opens next week, nearly a year after breaking ground. The new campus on Rock Island's 11th Street adds child-care space and brings in a first-of-its-kind partnership with Friendship Manor. The inter-generational program supports child development and cuts down on isolation time for seniors. Families can tour the campus and begin [...]
	Historic Velie Mansion listed for sale by Quad City Bank & Trust Quad City Bank & Trust is selling the historic Velie Mansion in Moline, hoping to find a buyer who will preserve the 115-year-old landmark's history.
	3 Rock Island County fire protection districts to work together as South Rock Fire Each district will remain autonomous with separate boards and local control over collected tax dollars. Response, training and planning will be done as a team.
	Epilepsy Advocacy Network provides resources, plans fundraiser One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime, and one 1 in 10 people will have a seizure. November is just around the corner, and that is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Carrie Jones and Kim Gregg joined Our Quad Cities News to help create awareness about epilepsy and also to talk about an upcoming [...]
	Iowa loses 10,000 acres of public hunting access ahead of pheasant season Fewer farmers and landowners are signing up for the Iowa Habitat & Access Program, which provides the hunting land. Here's how Iowa is trying to turn that around.
	ImpactLife plans blood drives for rest of October ImpactLife will partner with local blood donors and drive hosts for community blood drives during the final two weeks of October: For information on eligibility for blood donation or to schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401, book online here, or via the ImpactLife mobile app here.
	Crossroads Cultural Connections will bring concerts to Bishop Hill Creative Commons Crossroads Cultural Connections will bring two concerts to Bishop Hill Creative Commons. David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels, with opening band J. Killen, will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Rooted in Americana and sun-soaked California soul, Los Angeles native Rosales delivers a guitar-driven sound that evokes the [...]
	LeClaire considers major changes to 2 intersections near Buffalo Bill Museum Two busy intersections near the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire could see some big changes.
	Davenport fundraiser raising money for local pancreatic cancer patients You're invited to the annual fundraiser in memory of Dr. Brent Ohl on Saturday, Oct. 24. The money will go towards helping local pancreatic cancer patients.
	Rob Sand discusses farm economy, water in visit to Wheatland With the election two weeks away, Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand took a stop in Wheatland to speak about conservation.
	More and more fall color showing up around Quad Cities this week It's that time of year - leaves are changing colors and looking pretty good around the Quad Cities. According to explorefall.com our fall color is now in the moderate color range around this part of the Midwest. We'll be close to our peak color in the next couple weeks!
	Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand withdraws from Iowa PBS debate Iowa Democratic candidate Rob Sand has withdrawn from Wednesday’s Iowa PBS debate.
	Davenport’s The River’s Edge reopens after month-long mold closure After being closed for over a month due to mold, Davenport’s The River’s Edge ice skating rink is back open just in time for winter.
	Iowa farmers emerge as key voting bloc in Senate race Iowa candidates are making a final push to reach farmers with two weeks remaining until the midterm elections.
	Davenport teen accused of using handgun in alleged robbery during sale Davenport teen faces a first-degree robbery charge after police say he used a handgun during an alleged attempted theft from its seller.
	Iowa revokes the license of fired nursing home worker over drug issues State regulators have revoked the license of a nurse who allegedly confessed to a drug addiction.
	Moline police seeking more information in Jerry Wolking's cold case disappearance Wolking was last seen arriving at his home in Moline on Oct. 18, 1990. Four days later, his truck was found at the QCIA with blood and damage to the front end.
	DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."
	Two candidates, one role: Iowa taxpayer watchdog Cournoyer and Wettach discuss the auditors authority, school voucher program and top goals for the office
	Candidate profile: 17th Congressional District Rep. Eric Sorensen We are just a couple weeks away from Election Day and KWQC is getting you ready before you hit the polls.
	Traffic Alert: Driver’s asked to avoid U.S. 61 and Cedar Street due to crash Drivers should find additional routes to travel.
	Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.
	About 10,000 acres in Iowa no longer available for public hunting in 2026 Fewer farmers and landowners are signing up for the Iowa Habitat and Access Program. But why is that, and what is the state doing about it?
	Learn how to stay safe from common scams at Davenport session Murphy Simms, Property Crimes Unit supervisor/ Criminal Investigations Division with the Davenport Police Department, will discuss how to recognize, avoid, and report the most common scams and fraud schemes from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Good Samaritan Society, Heritage Court, 3401 Schuetzen Lane, Davenport. From phone and email scams to identity theft and financial [...]
	Davenport man sentenced to over 5 years in prison on gun charge A Davenport man was sentenced to over five years in prison on Monday on a gun charge.
	Annual tailgate raising pancreatic cancer awareness coming up on Saturday The Dr. Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support and Awareness Organization helps local patients and families dealing with the disease.
	MercyOne Genesis Davenport becomes site of Iowa's newest Safe Haven Baby Box The boxes allow parents to anonymously surrender custody of infant children. MercyOne's box is the fifth in Iowa.
	Augustana hosting fall open house at John Deere Planetarium, Fryxell Geology Museum Augustana College is hosting its annual fall open house at the John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Augustana's campus in Rock Island, 639 38th Street. The free event is open to the public and will feature hands-on science activities, telescope viewing and live music. [...]
	Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has surgery for brain tumor Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer that had been in remission for three years, she announced.
	Iowa Kid Captain from Jesup turns 14 years old on gameday Kaelyn O’Brien will cheer on the Iowa football team as they travel to Minnesota on Saturday.
	Davenport's River's Edge reopens following a month of closure due to mold Davenport reopened The River's Edge Monday after about a month of closure to remediate mold found in the facility.
	Davenport man charged after allegedly attempting to rob person at gunpoint A Davenport man was arrested Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday for his connection to a September robbery.
	New Deanery music school director looks to build on strong foundation Joe Chonto, a passionate, 70-year-old Davenport native is starting his next chapter as director of musical activities for The Deanery School of Music.
	UnityPoint Health brings Project SEARCH to Trinity, Rock Island; helps special needs students prepare for careers A workforce training program that prepares people with special needs for employment is expanding to UnityPoint Health – Trinity. Project SEARCH is now being offered at Trinity Rock Island. This brings the program to a third Trinity location and expands opportunities for local students to prepare for the workforce. Project SEARCH is also offered at [...]
	Miller-Meeks highlights medical experience, support for tax cuts in run for fourth term Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is hoping to fend off Democrat Christina Bohannan a third time.
	Sterling City Council to decide on financial incentives for Northland Mall redevelopment On Oct. 19, the council will vote on a $9M-$12M redevelopment agreement that could turn the enclosed mall into an open shopping center. Here's how that could happen.
	Democrat Christina Bohannan calls for restoring trust in government in third run Third-time Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st District Christina Bohannan says Iowans are feeling the impacts of Republican-backed tariffs, the Iran War, and changes to federal healthcare programs.
	Government Bridge to close for cleaning The Government Bridge will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. as workers clean the underside of the bridge and rail deck. Signage will be posted to direct traffic during all activities.
	'Lincoln in the Bardo' takes a distinctly American grief to the Met stage With music by Missy Mazzoli, George Saunders' award-winning Civil War novel comes to surreal life in a stage adaptation making its world premiere at The Metropolitan Opera.
	Google to host open house for proposed Palo data center Google is inviting the community to an open house and presentation on its proposed data center in Palo.
	Government Bridge closing to vehicles, pedestrians for cleaning Rock Island Arsenal personnel announced routine cleaning that will close the Government Bridge on Oct. 24.
	Government Bridge to close on Saturday, Oct. 24 A Rock Island Arsenal spokesperson said the bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cleaning.
	President Donald Trump to hold rally at the Sioux Gateway Airport The Republican National Committee announced Thursday night that President Trump will headline a midterm rally in Sioux City Thursday, October 22nd.
	The River's Edge reopens after mold prompts temporary closure The Davenport ice skating rink had been closed after mold was found in two locker rooms.
	Police: Man shot in the chest in Rock Island Rock Island police responded to the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue after the city's Raven Gun Shot Detection system alerted to shots fired.
	South Rock Island Township hosting giveaway Oct. 20 South Rock Island Township wants to make sure residents are ready for colder weather. The township has free jackets, coats, long pants, blankets, shoes, household items and lots of clothes to give away on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at its location at 4330 11th street in Rock Island. Call South Rock [...]
	19-year-old shot in the chest after shooting in Rock Island A 19-year-old was shot in the chest Monday morning in Rock Island.
	Davenport couple accused of torturing child take plea deal Authorities said the child had been kept locked inside an unfurnished bedroom.
	Local driving school shares tips to keep young drivers safe for National Teen Driver Safety Week To kick off National Teen Driver Safety Week, Skiles Driving School shares common driving distractions and tips to help teens stay safe on the road.
	River's Edge reopens after remediation The River’s Edge is reopening today! Remediation at the facility in Davenport is complete and will start a phased reopening on Monday, October 19. The facility will be open to the public starting at 11:30 a.m. with a public skate session at 12 p.m. in the World Arena. All other programming in the World Arena [...]
	Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.
	One injured in Rock Island shooting Police in Rock Island are investigating a shooting in the city this morning that left one person in stable condition. A news release from the Rock Island Police Department said they received a Raven Gun Shot Detection alert in the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue on Monday, Oct. 19 at about 7:04 a.m. [...]
	Man hospitalized after being shot in chest in Rock Island The Rock Island Police’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.
	How to watch KWQC’s and KCRG’s debate between Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christiana Bohannan KWQC is hosting and broadcasting a live debate between Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
	Greenvalley Sports Complex hosts Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Kick off Halloween celebrations early at the 7th annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Greenvalley Sports Complex, 5920 52nd Avenue in Moline! The family-friendly event will be on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Kids can dress up in costumes and walk through the parking lot to visit over 20 different vehicles while [...]

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