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Sunday, December 7th, 2025
	Iowa State football to decline bowl invitation Iowa State University officials have announced the Cyclone football team will not be participating in a bowl game, following the departure of former head coach Matt Campbell.
	Trump Administration's push to end Russia's war with Ukraine could have ulterior motives It's been almost four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. It's now the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. President Trump says he wants the war to end, but so far the plans endorsed by the Trump administration essentially concede to Russia's demands. His Chief Negotiator Steve Witkoff made his sixth trip to Russia [...]
	Consequences of Illinois' economic losses from federal budget package Iowa will be among a few states to hand over driver's license information to the federal government. And the Illinois economy stands to lose billions of dollars from that so-called Big Beautiful Bill and other policies enacted this year. Host Jim Niedelman gets into that with former Rock Island County Republican Party Chair Bill Bloom [...]
	Longshot U.S. Senate candidate Adam Delgado makes his case for Durbin's job We're now a hundred days away from the Illinois primary. It's already clear the most contested race will be for the U.S. Senate to replace Dick Durbin. We could see 13 democrats and seven republicans on the March ballot. One of them is longshot Democrat Adam Delgado. He was born and raised in Sterling, Illinois, [...]
	Those clucking egg prices as of 12/5/25 Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2025, compared to where prices are now. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to [...]
	McLaren's Lando Norris wins first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third, which allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen in the season-long standings.
	Housing report: Davenport has 227 houses for sale; average Bettendorf sale price is $388,188 See the number of homes sold in the Quad-Cities from Nov. 1-25 and the average prices per city.
	Red Cross hosts Quad Cities blood drive The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to make an impact by giving blood this December, a news release says. The last months of the year can be a challenge for many donors trying to juggle regular donation appointments with packed schedules full of seasonal activities and holiday planning. Donors of all blood types − [...]
	True-crime film based on QC Pulitzer-Prize-winner's work to be shown in Davenport An independent film inspired by an Iowa true-crime case will screen at The Last Picture House in Davenport—birthplace of Susan Glaspell, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the source material, a news release says. The makers of "Jury of Her Peers," a new independent feature film, will hit the road immediately after its World Premiere Weekend in Des [...]
	MARK-TO-MARKET: Investors hope Santa Claus Rally caps profitable, yet volatile, year The Santa Claus Rally was first coined by noted stock market analyst Yale Hirsch back in 1972. It was Hirsch who first noted the trend that the stock market tends to rise in the last five trading days in December…
	A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai The pigeon population has exploded — a result of people feeding the birds. For some it's a holy duty and a way to connect to nature. Critics point to health risks tied to exposure to pigeon droppings.
	Emails, documents reveal more about the district's response to Rock Island High School mold Here's what documents from a records request show about how the district solved microbial growth at Rock Island High School in the days leading up to the start of school.
	Rock Island-Milan emails show timeline of response to mold exposure incident this summer Read a timeline complied by emails and documents of how the district and Werner Restoration responded after microbial growth was discovered at Rock Island High School this summer:
	BBB tip: Fly safely on your vacation Thinking about traveling by air for your next trip? Here are some essential tips to help navigate the process from finding flights to safely arriving at your destination.
	'Rosemead' tells a tragic — and true — story The new movie stars Lucy Liu as an ailing mother to Joe, played by Lawrence Shou as a teenager facing mental illness in his feature debut role.
	'Surrounded by a bunch of angels': Rock Island students honor Black Civil War veterans In a weeklong trip in D.C., Thurgood Marshall students and chaperones across different generations came together to reflect on Black history and what it means today.
	The Bridal Chamber This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Sometimes it takes an outsider to see our American customs for what they really are. As an example, I give you Domingo…
	From 400-year-old globes to cosmic shrouds: A Maine library brings maps to life From 400-year-old globes to cosmic funeral shrouds, how the Osher Map Library in Maine shows people that maps aren't just for navigation — but windows into history, culture, and how we see the world.
	High-blood pressure medication voluntarily recalled: FDA Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Elmwood Park, N.J., is recalling the pills, which are in 2.5 mg and 6.25 mg doses.
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
	Snow emergencies declared across QCA Winter weather is moving into the KWQC TV6 viewing area and several cities have declared snow emergencies.
	Christmas in LeClaire offers fun, helps make up for Small Business Saturday Holiday fun is underway in LeClaire.
	Davenport Fire Department battles camper fire Crews with the Davenport Fire Department responded to a camper fire, Saturday morning.
	Blackhawk Hills Regional Council announces design competition results Results are in for the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council Northwest Illinois HousingDesign Competition, a news release says. Eleven entries were submitted by designers and scored by a nine-person judging panel with experience in accessibility, community and economic development, and design. Additionally, the competition featured a public voting component open to Northwest Illinois residents. Five judging [...]
	Gosa announces reelection campaign for Iowa's 81st House District Dan Gosa was elected to the seat in 2024, when he ran unopposed.
	Rock Island man faces pimping charges after undercover investigation A Rock Island man is facing pimping charges, after they say they were investigating reports of prostitution.
	Princeton High School hosts second annual Girls Wrestling Invitational Princeton High School hosted its second annual Girls Wrestling Invitational on Saturday, with 37 schools across the state competing in the tournament.
	Central DeWitt Sabers, Special Olympics athletes face off in friendly game of basketball The Central DeWitt girls' basketball team partnered with the Unified Special Olympics Basketball team for a special collaboration of local athletes.
	Scientists track monarch butterflies with tiny radio tags The tags weigh just 60 milligrams — about three grains of rice. Researchers have tagged more than 400 monarchs this year and are following their flights on a cell phone app.
	Several snow emergencies declared for Quad Cities region More accumulating snow is in the forecast Saturday night through Sunday morning. Here is a list of cities that have issued snow emergencies.
	Quad Cities first responders collect toys, donations for local families Quad Cities police and firefighters spent Saturday collecting toys and donations, filling trucks and raising money to help local kids and support area nonprofits.
	Crews respond to camper fire in Davenport The Davenport Fire Department was called to the 8400 block of N. Fairmount Street around 10:49 a.m.
	It's officially not winter yet, but we're already seeing our second early season snowstorm A winter storm is racing across Iowa and Illinois Saturday night and will bring another around of accumulating snow and then a blast of cold air. And, even before the snow totals start coming in with this new storm, we're already off to a snowy season and December. Here's your complete 7-day forecast.
	Quad Cities police, fire departments collect toys for local children Police and fire departments from across the Quad Cities are busy collecting toys for local children this holiday season.
	Casey's General Store opens in East Moline Casey’s has opened a new store at 7th Street and Avenue of the Cities in East Moline, offering fuel, groceries and its well-known pizza to the busy corridor.
	Sterling issues snow emergency; Winter Weather Advisory for QCA The City of Sterling has declared that a Snow Emergency will be in effect as of 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, a news release says. After that time, all vehicles must be parked in accordance with the City of Sterling’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations: These parking restrictions will terminate block by block after the snowfall [...]
	Cause of Davenport camper fire still under investigation The cause of a Saturday morning fire in Davenport remains under investigation, according to a news release from the Davenport Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to a blaze shortly before 11 a.m. on the 8400 block of North Fairmount Street. The first fire units arrived at 10:58 a.m. and found a fifth-wheel camper with heavy [...]
	National parks fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump's birthday The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks.
	Whiteside County sheriff, salon owner call for changes to Illinois SAFE-T Act A sheriff and a salon owner in Whiteside County say the SAFE-T Act’s end of cash bail puts communities at risk, calling for changes after a recent break-in.
	Justin Moore set to headline 2026 Knox County Fair Justin Moore will headline the 2026 Knox County Fair with Priscilla Block and Taylor Bruninga also performing. Tickets went on sale Friday.
	Waymo will recall software after its self-driving cars passed stopped school buses Waymo is issuing a software recall for its self-driving cars after reports the company's autonomous vehicles failed to stop for school buses.
	Western Illinois University presents alumni awards Four Western Illinois University alumni have been selected to receive the 2025 WIU Alumni Achievement Award. The recipients will be honored at the Saturday, Dec. 20 commencement exercises, a news release says. This year’s Alumni Achievement honorees are president of Dentons Davis Brown law firm Lori Torgerson Chesser, president and CEO of Midwest Financial Group [...]
	7 deaths and hundreds of injuries are linked to faulty Abbott glucose monitors About 3 million glucose monitoring sensors were potentially affected by a production error that caused incorrect low glucose readings.
	Bishop Hill invites the public to Lucia Nights Festival Historic Bishop Hill IL invites the public to its 2025 Lucia Nights (Festival of Lights) celebration on Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday Dec. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., a news release says. This Swedish tradition is based on a legend of Saint Lucia, Queen of Light. During a famine in Sweden, on the longest [...]
	Rock Island Public Library hosts Yu-Gi-Oh game nights for kids School-age kids interested in the world of trading card games can dive in with Yu-Gi-Oh Game Night at the Rock Island Public Library. Yu-Gi-Oh Game Night is Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4-5 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown location, 401 19th St.,Rock Island. The event is free and open to school ages in grades kindergarten [...]
	Memories of Muscatine: Christmas decorations from 1953 This week for Memories of Muscatine: Doc DeRoque's Christmas decorations.
	Muscatine awards Medal of Merit to civilian for her actions following June Hy-Vee shooting For the first time, the Muscatine Police Department awarded a civilian the department's Medal of Merit, which goes to those demonstrating exceptional leadership far beyond the requirements of normal duty.
	'The Abandons' is a sudsy soap opera dressed up in spurs and a cowboy hat On the surface it's a gorgeous, hardscrabble Western, awash in stark landscapes, grubby faces, bar fights and banditry. But scratch away the grime, and you expose the pure, glitzy soap opera beneath.
	Those Exotic Swedes This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.William F. Cody spent his childhood years in LeClaire, Iowa, just upstream from here, but he wandered eventually to…
	Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children, doctor group says Thursday's attack is the latest in the fighting between the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, also known as the RSF, and the Sudanese military, who have been at war for over two years.
	West Virginians question National Guard deployments after attack on 2 of their own Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom was fatally shot in Washington, D.C., while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was seriously wounded. Trump says the deployments are necessary to fight crime, but others disagree.
	Takeaways from the latest special election and what it means for control of the House There was yet another sign this week of a potential 2026 wave that could hand control of the House of Representatives to Democrats.
	HydroJug recalls thousands of children's tumblers over possible choking hazard HydroJug initiated the recall of about 17,000 14-ounce Children's Sport Tumblers this week.
Friday, December 5th, 2025
	Davenport Fire Department warns winter warmth can turn dangerous with dry Christmas trees Davenport firefighters are urging residents to use caution with Christmas trees this winter, warning dry trees can fuel fast-moving fires if not properly cared for.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules Sand can use own counsel in case involving Davenport settlement agreements In early 2024, State Auditor Rob Sand's office announced it would be looking into three settlement agreements made with former City of Davenport employees.
	Davenport Fire Department warns winter warmth can turn dangerous with dry Christmas trees Davenport firefighters are urging residents to use caution with Christmas trees this winter, warning dry trees can fuel fast-moving fires if not properly cared for.
	Davenport family uses their holiday display to give back to kids in need A Davenport teenager is giving back to his community at a young age by using his holiday light display to give back to people in need
	'It's starting to wear thin with these tariffs.' Iowa farmers consider 'bridge payment' U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says farmers can expect an announcement about a relief package next week. The Trump Administration is expected to provide $40 billion in aid for farmers this year. It's expected to provide $10 to $14 billion, a "bridge" payment until new agriculture programs go into effect in 2026. Right now, Iowa [...]
	Local cinemas react to Netflix-Warner Bros. merger Netflix announced it's acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $83 billion, it was announced Friday. The merger could mean shorter stays for movies in theaters. Warner Bros. owns the rights to several major franchises like "Harry Potter" and the DC Universe. In a news release, Netflix says it will keep releases on track for Warner [...]
	Quad Cities business leaders hear economic forecast, challenges ahead Hundreds of Quad Cities business owners gathered Friday to hear economists outline local economic strengths, challenges and what could shape the region’s future.
	Battle of the Mayors is part of The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign The annual Battle of the Mayors returns Saturday, Dec. 6, as Quad Cities leaders step behind the iconic Red Kettles to raise funds for The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Area, a news release says. This friendly competition invites residents to show their community spirit by stopping by their local kettle and supporting their mayor (or [...]
	As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise Market conditions made worse by a trade war and inflation are adding to the regular stress of farming. Mental health professionals are thinking outside the box to get producers care.
	Iowa State football coach leaving, Cyclones announce new coach Just minutes after reports of Iowa State’s Matt Campbell's departure, the Cyclones announced their new head football coach.
	Iowa State’s Matt Campbell leaving for Penn State job ESPN is reporting that Penn State has hired Iowa State’s Matt Campbell as their next head football coach.
	Police Chief Mark VanKlaveren says farewell to Silvis Police Chief Mark VanKlaveren has served as a Silvis police officer for more than 23 years, including more than 10 as chief.
	Quad Cities Chamber presents 2026 economic outlook for local business leaders Hundreds of Quad Cities business owners gathered Friday to hear economists outline local economic strengths, challenges and what could shape the region’s future.
	PROGRAMMING NOTE: New Wheel of Fortune to air later due to technical issues The new Friday episode of Wheel of Fortune will be airing later due to technical issues.
	Illinois sheriffs seeking SAFE-T Act reform Law enforcement agencies are calling for reform to Illinois' SAFE-T Act, which eliminated cash bail and shifted to a risk-assessment system for pretrial release.
	QC tree farm owner, firefighter share must-knows about Christmas tree safety It's that time of year again. Christmas carols have taken over the speakers at retail stores, Christmas lights are shining bright against the night sky, and there's even snow on the ground this year. Families who celebrate the holiday might be making the decision between a fake Christmas tree and a real one. For those [...]
	Muscatine County leader honored for creating healing space for women in recovery Freda Sojka founded Cedar River Haven, Iowa’s first certified rural recovery community for women, in 2022. Here's how she's now being honored for her work.
	Silvis police chief honored as he enters retirement Mark VanKlaveren worked with the Silvis Police Department for 23 years, climbing through the ranks until becoming police chief in 2015.
	WATCH: Truck-eating bridge snarls late-afternoon traffic in Davenport It was shortly after 4:30 p.m. Friday when travelers on their way home from work - including one truck driver - met disappointment just north of the intersection of Harrison and Fourth streets in Davenport. The truck-eating bridge struck again. This time, the crumpled metal at the top of the truck landed on the ground. [...]
	Holiday Light Tours: Clinton neighbor opens her yard to overflowing holiday light display What started as a simple father-stepson project 15 years ago has grown into a holiday spectacle that draws traffic lines stretching to Bluff Boulevard.
	Fulton, Illinois company making steel goods for stores across the nation since 1906 An almost 120-year-old Fulton, Illinois, manufacturer said just-in-time production and domestic manufacturing helped it grow during the pandemic and ongoing tariffs.
	Trump official signals potential rollback of changes to census racial categories Trump officials are reviewing changes to racial and ethnic categories that the Biden administration approved for the 2030 census and other federal government forms, a White House agency official says.
	Over a century-old Illinois company continues making steel goods for stores across the nation Fulton Corporation, a domestic manufacturer, said its business model has resulted in periods of growth during the pandemic and tariffs.
	Casey's General Store opens in East Moline The new Casey's is located at 7th Street and Avenue of the Cities.
	Davenport names new IT director, set to start later this month He most recently served as an IT specialist for the Army Contracting Command for the Rock Island Arsenal.
	This Week from the lens of the News 8 drone: Dec. 5, 2025 Take a look at some of the beautiful footage our News 8 drone captured this week!
	What parents should know about signs of sexual abuse Nicole Cisne Durbin, CEO of Family Resources in Davenport, spoke to KWQC in general about what parents should know about sexual abuse.
	Davenport reminds public to be careful of fire hazards like Christmas trees, decorations The Davenport Fire Department offered tips on how to prevent fires this holiday season, and gave a demonstration of how Christmas trees burn, on Friday.
	Bettendorf church marks season with living nativity, pantry drive St. James will host a free living nativity on Saturday, Dec. 13. Guests are asked to bring canned or nonperishable items for the church's long-standing food pantry.
	'That Dam Shopping Trip' rescheduled to Saturday after last weekend's snow Shoppers can visit select downtown Rock Island and downtown Davenport businesses for a chance to win $1,000 in gift cards.
	HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
	Illinois working on plan to improve K-12 math skills The Illinois State Board of Education is working on a plan to improve math skills among K-12 students. Capitol News Illinois reports the agency is developing the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan, which could change the way math is taught and how math teachers are trained. The Illinois Report Card consistently shows math performance is well [...]
	Former youth golf instructor accused of child sex abuse now faces drug charges A former youth golf program director accused of sexual abuse of a child is now also facing drug charges.
	'That Dam Shopping Trip' rescheduled to Saturday after last weekend's snow Shoppers can visit select downtown Rock Island and downtown Davenport businesses for a chance to win $1,000 in gift cards.
	Geneseo Christmas Walk marks 40th year with parade, tree lighting and ‘Windows of Hope’ concert The 40th annual Geneseo Christmas Walk takes place Saturday, Dec. 13, with a full day of free holiday events capped by a new “Windows of Hope” concert.
	Orion man charged with dissemination of child sexual abuse materials He was arraigned on Nov. 20 and was denied pre-trial release.
	Iowa libraries and museums regain access to frozen federal grants In March, the entire Institute of Museum and Library Services staff was placed on administrative leave by the Trump administration, indefinitely pausing all work processing 2025 grant applications. Now, the IMLS has reinstated terminated grants.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules Sand can use his own counsel in case involving Davenport settlement agreements In early 2024, State Auditor Rob Sand's office announced it would be looking into three settlement agreements made with former City of Davenport employees.
	Bettendorf church marks season with living nativity, pantry drive St. James will host a free living nativity on Saturday, Dec. 13. Guests are asked to bring canned or nonperishable items for the church's long-standing food pantry.
	Muscatine County leader honored for creating healing space for women in recovery Freda Sojka founded Cedar River Haven, Iowa’s first certified rural recovery community for women, in 2022. Here's how she's now being honored for her work.
	Iowa Supreme Court grants state auditor’s appeal for general counsel in case against Davenport Iowa Auditor Rob Sand will be able to have his own general counsel in the case over access to Davenport city records tied to nearly $2 million in payments to three former city employees.
	Trump's 'garbage' comment met with disappointment in Somalia In Somalia, people are pushing back and pointing to the positives after President Trump disparaged their country.
	Davenport names new IT Director Davenport didn’t have to look far for its new IT Director. The city has announced that Mike Boddicker will be its new Information Technology (IT) Director. In this role, Boddicker will lead the technology and cybersecurity operations that support the city’s essential public services and his first day will be December 22. Boddicker has significant [...]
	Black Hawk College benefits from one family’s generous music donations Terry Hanson and his father Charles loved jazz music, and that passion has resulted in donations of their family’s piano, large CD collection, electric keyboard, many books of sheet music and Terry’s drum kit to Black Hawk College’s Art, Design and Performing Arts department.
	Winter Weather Advisory issued for Quad Cities The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow in the Quad Cities for Saturday night. This goes from 6 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday. Computer models suggest 3-4" of snow for the Quad Cities and that looks to be a good bet for our snow totals this weekend. Our forecast [...]
	Chamber: 61% of Quad-Cities business owners say tariffs have been bad for their business The Quad Cities Chamber hosted an economic forecast breakfast Friday morning, sharing economic data and results from a recent survey of businesses.
	Woman airlifted after two-vehicle crash near Lanark, sheriff says An 18-year-old Pearl City woman was airlifted after a two-vehicle crash near Lanark on Dec. 4, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
	Frank Gehry, whose designs defied gravity and convention, dies at 96 Gehry transformed modern architecture with exuberant buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "I've always been for optimism and architecture not being sad," he said.

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