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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
	Homes evacuated after gas line struck during construction Construction crews hit a gas line in Moline Tuesday.
	Basketball Hall of Famer George Raveling, who influenced Michael Jordan’s Nike deal, dies at 88 George Raveling, a Hall of Fame basketball coach who played a role in Michael Jordan signing a landmark endorsement deal with Nike, has died. He was 88.
	Tuesday’s adoptable pet: Meet ‘Shrek’ Shrek and his two siblings are available for adoption.
	Gas leak reported in Moline 11th Avenue is closed from 11th to 12th Street as crews remain on the scene.
	'Tip A Cop' at Texas Roadhouse raises funds for Special Olympics Police officers across Iowa are working with local Texas Roadhouse restaurants to raise funds for Special Olympics. On September 11 from 4 - 8 p.m., officers will help serve guests and collect donations at the Davenport Texas Roadhouse. In addition, the location will donate 10% of that day's sales. Iowa Texas Roadhouse locations raised over $28,000 in 2024. Other participating locations include Coralville, Sioux City, Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Urbandale, Dubuque, West Des Moines and Altoona.
	2 homes evacuated after gas line hit in Moline Two homes were evacuated in Moline on Tuesday after a gas line was struck by a crew replacing a sidewalk. It happened in the 1100 block of 11th Avenue before Noon. According to the Moline Fire Department, it is a low-risk situation. Moline Public Works dug a little too deep and struck a supply line to a house. MidAmerican will repair the supply line soon. Two homes were evacuated in the 1100 block of 11th Avenue in Moline after a gas line was struck on September 2, 2025. (Bryan Bobb, Our Quad Cities News)
	Sen. Ernst explains in new video why she will not run for re-election U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced on Tuesday in a video that she will not seek re-election.
	Two detained during check-ins at Cedar Rapids ICE office Two people were detained at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cedar Rapids office Tuesday, Escucha Mi Voz reports.
	Catch 'Masters of Illusion' at Adler Theatre in November Be amazed by performances by some of the world’s best magicians when Masters of Illusion stops at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third Street in Davenport on Wednesday, November 5th. Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office, open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., or online here. There will be a presale on September 3 starting at 10 a.m. and general public sales start on September 5 at 10 a.m. Masters of Illusion has performed live shows for tens of thousands of people nationwide for the past 14 years. The “Masters of Illusion” TV show has been viewed by over 250 million viewers on the CW network and in 126 countries worldwide. The show spotlights the world’s greatest magicians and is filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage. The grand illusions will spellbind audiences as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair with magic.
	Reports: Muscatine woman dies in fall while hiking Glacier National Park trail Diane Bunker, 73, of Muscatine, died after falling 450 feet while hiking the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, according to the Daily Montanan.
	72-year-old man injured in 2 car crash A 72-year-old was injured after two cars crashed in Galena Monday afternoon.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for Sept. 2, 2025 The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.2 billion and road work on S. 1st Street in Eldridge will cause traffic delays.
	Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies a decade after a merger of the brands created one of the biggest food manufacturers on the planet. One of the companies, currently called Global Taste Elevation Co., will include brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese and Kraft Mac & Cheese, Kraft Heinz said Tuesday. The other, currently called North American Grocery Co., will include legacy brands like Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles and Lunchables. The official names of the two companies will be released later. Kraft Heinz said in May that it was conducting a strategic review of the company, signaling a potential split. It expects the transaction to close in the second half of 2026. When the company formed in 2015, it wanted to capitalize on its massive scale. But shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking to introduce healthier options at the table. Kraft Heinz and other food producers have tried to follow those trends. In 2021, Kraft Heinz sold both its Planters nut business and its natural cheese business, vowing to reinvest the money into higher-growth brands like P3 protein snacks and Lunchables. But the company continued to struggle, and Kraft Heinz's net sales fell 3% in 2024. "Kraft Heinz's brands are iconic and beloved, but the complexity of our current structure makes it challenging to allocate capital effectively, prioritize initiatives and drive scale in our most promising areas," Executive Chair Miguel Patricio said in a statement. The path to the merger of Kraft and Heinz began in 2013, when billionaire investor Warren Buffett teamed up with Brazilian investment firm 3G Capital to buy H.J. Heinz Co. At the time, the $23 billion deal was the most expensive ever in the food industry. 3G was also behind the formation of Restaurant Brands International — a merger of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes — and Anheuser-Busch InBev. It's known for strict cost controls and so-called zero-based budgeting, which requires all expenses to be justified each quarter. The deal was intended to help Heinz, which was founded in 1869 in Pittsburgh, expand sales of its condiments and sauces on grocery store shelves. Heinz's new owners also set about cutting costs, laying off hundreds of workers within months. At the same time Kraft, based in Chicago, sought for a partner after a 2011 split from its snack division, which became Mondelez International. In 2015, Buffett and 3G decided to merge Heinz with Kraft. The merger created the 5th largest food and beverage company in the world, with annual revenue of $28 billion. Buffett and 3G each contributed $5 billion for a special dividend for Kraft shareholders. But the combined company struggled, despite layoffs of thousands of employees and other cost-cutting measures. Even at the time of the merger, many consumers were shifting away from the kinds of highly processed packaged foods that Kraft sells, like Velveeta cheese and Kool-Aid. Kraft Heinz also had trouble distinguishing its products from cheaper store brands. At Walmart, a 14-ounce bottle of Heinz ketchup costs $2.98; the same size bottle of Walmart's Great Value brand is 98 cents. In 2019, Kraft Heinz slashed the value of its Oscar Meyer and Kraft brands by $15.4 billion, citing operational costs and supply chain problems. But many investors blamed the company's leadership, saying its zeal for cost-cutting was hurting brand innovation. The company's net revenue has fallen every year since 2020, when it saw a pandemic-related bump in sales. In April, Kraft Heinz lowered its full-year sales and earnings guidance, citing weaker customer spending in the U.S. and the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will continue to serve as CEO of Kraft Heinz and will become CEO of North American Grocery Co. once the separation is complete. Kraft Heinz said that its board is working with an executive search firm to identify potential CEO candidates for Global Taste Elevation Co. Kraft Heinz has no plans to change its current headquarter locations in Chicago and Pittsburgh. The announcement follows the recent breakups of other big food companies. Late last month, Keurig Dr Pepper said it would buy the owner of Peet's Coffee and then split itself in two, with one company selling coffee and the other selling cold beverages like Snapple, Dr Pepper, 7UP and energy drinks. Keurig and Dr Pepper merged in 2018. In 2023, Kellogg Co. also split into two companies. Mars bought one of the companies, dubbed Kellanova, which owned snack brands like Pringles. Italian confectioner Ferrero announced in July that it planned to buy WK Kellogg, the cereal company. Kraft Heinz shares fell 3% Tuesday. Durbin reported from Detroit. Chapman reported from New York.
	New roundabout opens as part of 7th Avenue project in Moline On Tuesday, traffic reopened along 7th Avenue between 15th and 17th Street. Over the past few months, crews have worked to add new pavement, wider sidewalks, upgraded lighting, and fresh landscaping to the area.
	Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.
	Roundabout opens in Moline A big part of Moline’s downtown transformation is its roundabouts, and the first one opened Tuesday.
	Early September rain tomorrow. What can we expect? Starting the month of September with lots of sunshine and comfortable temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s. But we are likely going to see a few showers for tomorrow on your Wednesday. The timing of these showers is looking to be during the late morning and early afternoon hours from around 10am-2pm. Then by the later afternoon those showers are looking to clear out. Don't expect any kind of washout from these showers as only a quarter to potentially half an inch of rain is possible.
	Active scene at Buffalo cement factory Around 2:45 a.m. a KWQC crew could seen an ambulance and police in the 300 block of East Front Street.
	1 injured in crash on U.S. 20 near Galena One driver was hospitalized and cited after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 20 near Galena, according to Jo Daviess County officials.
	Krause enters U.S. Senate race, ends bid for U.S. House Bob Krause, a democrat from Burlington, previously served in the Iowa legislator.
	Downtown Moline roundabout opens as 7th Avenue project enters phase two A new roundabout on 7th Avenue in Moline is now open, part of a $3.7 million street project that moves into its second phase with more detours ahead.
	Roundabout opens as Moline’s 7th Avenue project enters phase two A new roundabout on 7th Avenue in Moline is now open, part of a $3.7 million street project that moves into its second phase with more detours ahead.
	Business Spotlight: 25 years of Hand in Hand serving the Quad-Cities Camp Hand in Hand is still going strong today, serving more than 60 campers each summer, while Tessa’s Place continues to welcome families 25 years later.
	Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy mega-merger staged by Warren Buffett.
	Kraft Heinz is splitting up, separating hot dogs from ketchup One of the world's largest food brands is splitting apart a decade after a messy megamerger staged by Warren Buffett.
	Rock Island County Democrats prepare for midterm elections with Labor Day picnic Speakers at the 56th annual "Salute to Labor" picnic talked about attacks on organized labor by the Trump Administration.
	West Liberty Fire Department leaves city control, joins rural fire district The department says those calling in emergencies will not notice a difference.
	Henry County State's Attorney seeking governor's warrant for man charged in Appleby case Henry County State’s Attorney Catherine Runty must get a Governor's Warrant to force Jamison Fisher into a Henry County courtroom in Trudy Appleby case.
	Q&A: Bettendorf graduate talks about her first book, falling in love with writing Bettendorf High School alumna Arianna Vesey sits down with the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus to talk about her first published book
Monday, September 1st, 2025
	Q&A: Bettendorf graduate talks about her first book, falling in love with writing Bettendorf High School alumna Arianna Vesey sits down with the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus to talk about her first published book
	Henry County State's Attorney seeking governor's warrant for man charged in Appleby case Henry County State’s Attorney Catherine Runty must get a Governor's Warrant to force Jamison Fisher into a Henry County courtroom in Trudy Appleby case.
	Public safety wrap 9/2/25 Police responded to the 900 block of 12th Avenue around 1 a.m. on Monday.
	Road construction projects begin Tuesday in Rock Island and Whiteside counties Work is starting on a resurfacing project on I-74 and on bridge repairs on Cordova Road over I-88.
	1 injured after truck hits train Knox County deputies said the truck hit the train at the crossing on Highway 5 in rural Knox County .
	Doggy Splash is back in Bettendorf for Labor Day Bettendorf’s Doggy Splash drew dogs and owners for fun in the pool while raising funds to support upkeep at the Crow Creek Dog Park.
	Business Spotlight: 25 years of Hand in Hand serving the Quad-Cities Camp Hand in Hand is still going strong today, serving more than 60 campers each summer, while Tessa’s Place continues to welcome families 25 years later.
	Rock Island residents celebrate 41st year of the city’s Labor Day Parade The parade is a way to showcase the city and its residents' talents and passions, organizer Daniel Gleason said.
	Knox County Sheriff's Office: 1 injured after truck hits train The truck's driver was seriously injured and hospitalized after the accident. No one else was injured, according to the sheriff's office.
	Quad Cities union members rally at annual Labor Day picnic The Rock Island County Democrats have kept up the holiday tradition for more than 50 years.
	Doggy Splash is back in Bettendorf for Labor Day Bettendorf’s Doggy Splash drew dogs and owners for fun in the pool while raising funds to support upkeep at the Crow Creek Dog Park.
	Hit-and-run driver, vehicle still wanted after woman killed in Jo Daviess County The Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office released what they know about a vehicle used in a fatal hit and run.
	University of Iowa to provide heart and lung support on emergency helicopters University of Iowa Health Care plans to provide heart and lung support on its AirCare Emergency Transport helicopters. The change was made possible by a partnership between UI Health Care and the ECMO program. An ECMO machine and team will be on board during emergency transports. The device provides oxygen to the body when the heart and lungs can't, helping those with severe heart and lung failure patients across Iowa and neighboring states. The ECMO AirCare team will be based in Iowa city.
	Muscatine woman dies after fall in Glacier National Park A Muscatine woman died after sustaining fatal injuries from a fall in Glacier National Park. According to a release, on Wednesday, August 27, Diane Bunker, 73, was hiking with a large group on the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park when she tripped and fell off the trail. Reports say Bunker tripped and fell off the edge of the trail between Big Bend and Triple Arches, out of sight from her hiking party. At approximately 11:00 a.m., park staff were alerted of a woman who had fallen off the Highline Trail. Reports say she sustained traumatic injuries after falling about 450 feet. A Two Bear Air helicopter was dispatched to search for the woman and recovered her below the trail. She was brought to the Apgar horse corrals and transferred to the Flathead County coroner. An investigation is ongoing.
	After super rainy July, August ends up very dry July ended up as the 5th rainiest July ever in the Quad Cities - so some dry weather in August was NOT a bad thing. And boy were we dry! We only picked up 1.75" of rain. Normal for August is up around 4"! Most of the first half of September looks to be dry as well. The lone chance for rain this week is Wednesday.
	Union and community pride on display as Illinois Quad Cities recognize Labor Day Parades in Rock Island and East Moline highlighted Labor Day in the Quad Cities, celebrating community, unions and American-made manufacturing.
	Woman arrested after police says she threw hot coffee at gas station employee, displayed knife A woman is arrested after throwing a hot cup of coffee and displaying a knife in Franklin Grove.
	Labor Day is Goldilocks of camping weather: It’s just right Labor Day weekend isn’t just the unofficial end of summer — it’s quickly becoming one of the busiest times of year for campgrounds across the country.
	Candidates for U.S. Senate spend Labor Day in QCA Rock Island County Democrats celebrated organized labor in the Quad Cities with their annual holiday picnic. Three U.S Senate candidates looking to fill current Senator Dick Durbin's seat in 2026 stopped by the picnic on Monday afternoon. While the focus of picnic was to celebrate the labor movement, candidates also took time to campaign. "I couldn't pretend to replace him," said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. "I could only build on the foundation of success that he's laid. I'd like to continue with his service of helping everyone in Illinois, regardless of where they live, including here in the Quad Cities." Congressman Krishnamoorthi says middle class workers in the Quad Cities are a foundation for the rest of the state. "Let's just remember that the labor movement is what made the middle class. We wouldn't have a middle class without them. So, I'm here to thank labor, and celebrate together with them and all of our families," said Krishnamoorthi. Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is also running for senate and highlighted the Quad Cities as a hub for organized labor. "I wanted to be here with all of the workers and their families, and celebrate them, and let them know that I will always stand with the men and women of organized labor," said Stratton. "Illinois is union strong and we always will be." Dick Durbin has represented Illinois in the senate since 1997. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, also a candidate for Senate, says filling that spot comes with responsibility. "Every area of Illinois is important. And the Quad Cities is very important," says Kelly. "I want everyone to know that they count, their voices count, and they're important."
	Parades, picnics, politics: What Labor Day means to Quad-Cities politicians For many politicians, it’s a day to reflect and recommit to the communities they serve—and campaign with parades, picnics on both sides of the aisle.
	Changes to SNAP eligibility begin September 1 Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) adopted by Republicans took effect September 1. The cuts are part of the federal budget package pushed by the Trump administration that passed in July. Some SNAP recipients now need to meet work requirements and provide proof of compliance. Veterans, those who are homeless and current or former foster kids between 18 and 24 years old are no longer exempt. States are now required to pay a portion of SNAP food assistance benefits. For more information, click here.
	Galesburg celebrates 133rd Labor Day Parade with union pride and community support Galesburg hosted the nation’s longest-running Labor Day parade Monday, drawing hundreds to honor union workers with music, tradition and community pride.
	Illinois Quad Cities recognize unions, American manufacturing during Labor Day parades Parades in Rock Island and East Moline highlighted Labor Day in the Quad Cities, celebrating community, unions and American-made manufacturing.
	1 day until roundabout opens in Moline The new roundabout on 7th Ave in Moline will soon see traffic.
	Galesburg hosts annual Labor Day parade, the longest-running one in the country Community members came out to recognize the American labor movement and local unions at Galesburg's 133rd Labor Day Parade.
	Could we see the northern lights for Labor Day in the QCA? (NEXSTAR) - There's a good chance many states in the northern part of the U.S. will catch a glimpse of the northern lights to round out the holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service, a coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the sun over the weekend and will give roughly 18 states a chance at catching one of the best displays of the aurora borealis since the spring. How your Social Security, VA benefits are paid may be changing: What to know The CME is expected to impact Earth between Monday night and Tuesday morning, with models suggesting geomagnetic storms to range between G2 and G3 storms, according to the NOAA. They are also forecasting a 6 on the KP Index (a measure of geomagnetic activity that ranges from 0 to 9) for Monday night. The following states will have the best shot, pending local weather, at catching a glimpse of the northern lights tonight: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Maine, South Dakota, Vermont, New Hampshire, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, New York, Wyoming, Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois. To learn more about the northern lights and if your area will be able to see them tonight, check out the NOAA's website.
	What color do you bleed?: Cy-Hawk LifeServe blood drive battle The biggest rivalry in the state takes place on Saturday. Hawkeyes vs. Cyclones - hard hitting, smash mouth football. Around the state and social media, the traditional "Hate-week" festivities are taking place. LifeServe wants to alter the competitive energy into something that benefits the community. They're pitting fans against each to see which fanbase can make the most blood donations on Tuesday and Wednesday at the "Big Game Blood Drive." Donators will receive a free t-shirt from LifeServe. They will also be entered into a drawing for a tailgate package. The challenge comes at a good time of the year for blood donations. This the end of a stretch that sees the highest need for blood. "Trauma season, as they call it," said Tim Paluch, the LifeServe marketing and PR coordinator. "Your supply on the shelves in your hospitals and blood centers start to dip a little bit as things kind of normalize into fall." It's important for them to keep the blood product supply high. Even in a time when emergency needs are slightly less common. "People don't realize sometimes how important blood is on a consistent level," said Paluch. "Just regular maintenance of patients, cancer patients need our blood products to kind of continue our lifesaving treatment." But emergency situations can happen at a moment's notice. They can deplete their blood supplies to levels that are much too low to serve the community. Paluch said a teenage boy from Des Moines ruptured his spleen recently. "Which doesn't sound like the most insane trauma incident," said Paluch. "But he ended up using 120 blood products, which is just an incredible amount. So, you're always on the edge of just a few things adding up." Now, is an awkward stage of the year. It's a transitional point from summer to school, plus the holiday weekend with Labor Day means the donation numbers are low. "School's not in session," said Carly Hart, the supervisor of hospital services for LifeServe. "All the kids go to blood drives in the high schools; we don't have that." It doesn't take much to make an impact. Paluch said one blood donation can save three lives. With LifeServe, those donations stay within the area at local hospitals. "It's going to be affecting people you know." said Paluch. "Potentially your friends and neighbors." LifeServe hopes this brings new people out to blood drives and turns them from first time donators to regulars.
	Iowa State Rep. Monica Kurth not running for reelection Kurth represents House District 98, which includes part of Davenport and extends southwest through Scott County and ends at the Muscatine County line.
	QC Veterans Festival returns for a second year as Vet Fest 2025 This year's festivities will once again take place at Davenport's LeClaire Park on Saturday, Sept. 13.
	Wisconsin woman killed in Jo Daviess County hit-and-run Officials are asking for the public's help in the ongoing investigation.
	Boozie’s could move to Freight House A resolution looks at a possible five-year lease of the Freight House for Boozie’s owner.
	Taxpayers could get help from Illinois tax amnesty program If you owe back taxes in Illinois, you could get help from a tax amnesty program. Between October 1 and mid-November, the state won't assess any penalties on taxes that were due over the past six years, specifically, between June 30, 2018 and July 1, 2024. Back taxes that have already gone to collection are eligible. In a similar program in 2019, Illinois collected nearly $360 million. For more information, click here.
	Local veteran overcomes PTSD with help from his food cart in Moline A Quad Cities veteran is finding purpose behind the grill of a food cart. Sunny Dog's is a hot dog food cart that was founded by William, who prefers not to use his last name for this story. He is a U.S. Army veteran who experienced PTSD when he got out of the service. He overcame the PTSD after he met his wife. (Ben Klein, OurQuadCities.com) They named their food truck after their son, Sunny. William says his wife is what motivated him to start his food cart. "It was when I met my wife, and she saw me struggling when I wouldn't leave the house. And then she was like 'Hey babe, you did the hardest job in the world, you need to be a part of the world again,' so she gave me that extra push I needed, and she's been my rock," he said. The couple set up their hot dog cart at Marketplace at 2500, at 2500 53rd St., Moline.
	QC Veterans Festival returns for a second year as Vet Fest 2025 This year's festivities will once again take place at Davenport's LeClaire Park on Saturday, Sept. 13.
	Veterans organization Anonymously Grateful hosting its annual banquet The Quad Cities nonprofit supports local veterans and Gold Star families, while raising mental health awareness for those who served.
	Muscatine woman dies in Glacier National Park after fall on trail The 73-year-old tripped and sustained fatal injuries from a fall.
	No injuries reported in Sunday fire at Brady Street manufacturer Firefighters responded Sunday afternoon to a fire in an industrial processing dryer at PB Leiner.
	Quad City Storm single-game tickets on sale Tickets can be purchased on the Quad City Storm website, Ticketmaster or at the Vibrant Arena box office.
	Veterans organization Anonymously Grateful hosting its annual banquet The Quad Cities nonprofit supports local veterans and Gold Star families, while raising mental health awareness for those who served.
	Rock Island residents celebrate 41st year of the city’s Labor Day Parade The parade is a way to showcase the city and its residents' talents and passions, organizer Daniel Gleason said.
	Doggy Splash at The Landing marks the end of summer All dogs are welcome, but are required to be on a leash and up-to-date on vaccinations.
	Whitey’s Ice Cream brings back pumpkin treats for the season Whitey’s shared the announcement on their social media pages.
	Whiteside County Stolen Steer: Our QC Crime Watch Episode 34 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. This episode features a stolen steer in Whiteside County, an update on the Adriana Blake case, gunfire at a motel, an update on Jamison Fisher, and more. To view click the video above or you can watch on the go on Spotify. The QC Crime Watch Podcast \| Podcast on Spotify
	Rock Falls man sentenced in 2024 Sterling home invasion A man who was arrested in connection with a home invasion in Sterling in December 2024 has been sentenced. Baylee Gipson (Sterling Police Department) Whiteside County court records show Baylee Gipson, 26 of Rock Falls, entered guilty pleas to charges of mob action and battery on August 29. Charges of home invasion causing injury and criminal trespass to property (people present) were dropped at sentencing. Gipson was sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with six months of mandatory supervised release. He was given credit for 184 days served in jail. Gipson was ordered to pay fines, but the court waived them. Gipson was arrested in February 2025 on a Whiteside County warrant for a home invasion in the 1000 block of Avenue K in Sterling in December 2024. Officers found a firearm and about 266 grams of marijuana on him when he was arrested.
	Iowa State Rep. Monica Kurth not running for reelection Kurth represents House District 98, which includes part of Davenport and extends southwest through Scott County and ends at the Muscatine County line.
	Hundreds turn out for annual ‘Run with Carl’ race Hundreds turned out for the 5K or five mile races that started on Middle Road at Bettendorf Middle School.
	Two women hospitalized after stabbing in Moline Two women were hospitalized after a domestic stabbing in Moline early Monday. Police say both suffered knife injuries in a fight and the case is under investigation.
	Road construction projects begin Tuesday in Rock Island and Whiteside counties Work is starting on a resurfacing project on I-74 and on bridge repairs on Cordova Road over I-88.
	News 8 This Week: Aug. 31, 2025 Weekly newscast produced by News 8, diving into topics impacting you and the community.
	Rock Island's Labor Day parade has beautiful weather Crowds in Rock Island enjoyed cool, sunny weather along with this year's Labor Day parade. Rock Island Labor Day Parade (Bryan Bobb) Tammy Mendoza, a Rock Island city employee who recently retired after 49 years, was the parade's grand marshal. The parade started at Washington Junior High and ended at Rock Island High School.
	Davenport man arrested; accused with others of shooting home in August A Davenport man is being held on a $25,000 cash-only bond after police say he and four others shot at a home in Davenport last month. The criminal complaint filed in Scott County Court says that on August 5, Davenport Police responded to a home in the 500 block of Fillmore Street for calls of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found the home had been shot multiple times. They found two distinct scenes with spent casings, including three spent 9mm casings in front of the home and 10 spent 9mm casings in the alley in the 1300 block between W. Fifth and Sixth Streets. Investigators obtained video footage, which showed a vehicle in the alley where the 10 spent 9mm casings were recovered. Two people got out of the vehicle and “raised their arms in the direction of (the home), consistent with discharging firearms,” according to the complaint. They then ran back to the car and left. Jayden Mills (Scott County Jail) Investigators identified one suspect as Jayden Mills, 23. He is accused of going, along with four other co-defendants, to shoot at the victims, “armed with no less than three 9mm caliber firearms, to confront others about a prior incident,” the complaint says. They are accused of firing “no less than 10 rounds at a group of two people, striking the residence. Several rounds struck this house, causing damage.” Mills was allegedly driving the vehicle used to transport the firearms from the scene. He is prohibited from possessing firearms due to felony convictions in Iowa and a pending charge in Florida. Mills was arrested on August 31 and charged with going armed with intent, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit a forcible felony and receipt/transportation/possession of a firearm by a felon. He is in the Scott County Jail on a $25,000 cash-only bond and has a preliminary hearing on September 9.
	Home shot at multiple times, Davenport man charged On Aug. 5 at 3:46 p.m. Davenport police came to the 500 block of Fillmore Street for gunfire.
	Two women injured during domestic dispute in Moline Police responded to the 900 block of 12th Avenue around 1 a.m. on Monday.
	2 women injured after stabbing in Moline Two women were injured after a fight inside a home in Moline Monday morning.
	Two women hospitalized after stabbing in Moline Two women were hospitalized after a domestic stabbing in Moline early Monday. Police say both suffered knife injuries in a fight and the case is under investigation.
	Industrial dryer catches fire at Davenport manufacturing plant Crews could see light smoke coming from the manufacturing plant.
	Ag on 8: Laser weeder, autonomous tractors showcase new tech at 2025 Farm Progress Show This week's Ag on 8 takes you behind the scenes at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, where innovative pieces of agricultural tech stole the show.
	Patriot Day cleanup event at Rock Island Arsenal Volunteers are needed to clean headstones and grounds at national cemeteries across the country, including at the Rock Island Arsenal. Thousands of volunteers are needed to tidy up national cemeteries on September 11 as a part of Carry The Load’s annual Patriot Day Event. Volunteers will be at the Rock Island Arsenal from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to clean headstones and surrounding grounds. Click here to register Carry The Load’s mission is to honor military and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. The nonprofit hosts volunteer events each Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Veterans Day to provide active ways to honor and remember the nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military and first responder communities. Patriot Day honors those who died in the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia and aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that was taken down in Pennsylvania. It also recognizes the sacrifices made in the aftermath, including the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the line of duty that day, as well as the hundreds of first responders and support staff who have since died from post-9/11-related illnesses. “Patriot Day is a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice shown by our first responders and military on 9/11 and beyond,” said Stephen Holley, co-founder, president and CEO of Carry The Load and veteran U.S. Navy SEAL. “By coming together to serve our communities and honor stories of the fallen, we ensure their legacy lives on, and we remind ourselves that freedom is never free.”
	Fire contained at Davenport manufacturing plant; no injuries reported Davenport firefighters extinguished a smoldering fire in an industrial dryer at PB Leiner on Sunday. No injuries were reported.
	August in review! How did we do compared to normal this year? Happy Labor Day everyone! As August comes to an end, and September is now in full swing, let's take a review for August to see how we did this year. Based on averages for the month of August we ended both cooler and drier than normal this year. In terms of average highs for August at around 84 degrees, our average high this year was around 82 degrees, so a little cooler than normal. This year's August was also a pretty dry one, on average we receive just shy of 4" of rain, where this year we only managed to get 1.75" of rain. A below average month of August all around as we get ready to see what September will have in store for us.
	SCRA opens grant applications for fall 2025 grant cycle The Scott County Regional Authority has opened an online grant application for the fall 2025 grant cycle, according to a news release, Fall applications are for programs or projects to be completed between Dec. 1, 2025, and Nov. 30, 2026. Grant awards will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Scott County Regional Authority (scottcountyregional)authority.com Any non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes, government organization, or education institution can apply by completing the online grant application. Applicants must have a local office, a local corporate board of directors, be incorporated in the state of its principal place of business or chartered by the U. S. Government, and serve residents of Scott County. Qualifying organizations may access the grant application here. Applications must be submitted by 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. For more information, email here or call 563-344-2626.
	Traffic Touchpoint: Week of Sept. 1 A list of traffic alerts in the Iowa and Illinois KWQC viewing area.
	ATV crash kills 2 parents, injures 7 children at Alabama park, sheriff says It happened at the Indian Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama.
	Pioneer Village hosts annual Labor Day Weekend Fall Festival The two-day festival runs Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live demonstrations, music, food and even a petting zoo.
	It's a Family Thing! will be at Butterworth Center, Deere-Wiman House, Moline It's a Family Thing! will be noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House, 1105 8th St, Moline. Butterworth Center, at 1105 8th St., Moline, is getting a $20,000 grant for capital renovations. For more information, contact Susan Anderson here or call 309-743-2708. The free family event will focus on family history – yours and the Deere Family - at this activity packed afternoon. Explore and discover the family who lived on the edge of the frontier through paintings and live historical figures making a local connection to the American Revolution through a digital scavenger hunt. Finish it to win a prize. Get answers from local experts on how to care for that uniquely weird family heirloom or that old photo of great so-and-so that you just can’t throw away. Go underground and explore the secret tunnel that the staff uses at Butterworth Center. Visit community organizations for free giveaways, fun activities and antique cars. Hang-out in the Family Zone with games, including Deere family corn-hole bingo. Listen to live, local musicians throughout the day. Eat and drink often from food trucks, including Bent River, serving local craft beer. Eat sugar cookies and decorate your own at the Olde Towne Cookie station – free while they last. Help celebrate the semi-quincentennial or 250th anniversary of the birth of the nation with food trucks, live music, lawn games, selfies, tunnel tours, and loads of family-friendly activities at this event presented by the William Butterworth Foundation. Live music from noon until 2:30 p.m. will include the Pickled Beats on the Deere-Wiman West Porch, the Donovan Gustofson Band in the Butterworth garden gazebo and,from 2-3 p.m., Jed Poust on the Butterworth’s Bennet-Stannke organ. From 2:30-5 p.m. you can hear the Bucktown Band on the Deere-Wiman Porch and the QC Jazz Messengers in the Butterworth garden gazebo. Among the food trucks will be Bent River, Mexies, Hibachi fire, Smoking Goodness, and Stars Ice Cream.
	Bettendorf plans ribbon-cutting for new playgrounds at Ed Scheck Park At 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, the City of Bettendorf will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at EdScheck Park, 4792 Mayfield Drive, where a new $150,000 state-of-the-art playground system was recently installed, a news release says. (City of Bettendorf) The public is invited and be the first to enjoy this new amenity. “Ed Scheck Park hosted one of the city’s oldest playgrounds and now will be updated to meet our city’s standard of a safe, premier new playground for our residents to enjoy,” said John Byrnes, parks & recreation director. The new playground system includes three separate features – an upgraded swing set, a playground specifically for 2-5 year olds, and a playground specifically for 5-12 year olds. “Meeting our City’s functional, environmental, and safety requirements, the new commercial-grade playground at Ed Scheck Park will be constructed within the existing play area,” said John Byrnes, parks & recreation director. “We look forward to seeing children and their families play, explore, learn, and simply enjoy this wonderful new amenity." (City of Bettendorf) The renovation focuses specifically on removing the older playground equipment and installing a modern playground for all ages. The project is expected to be completed by the end of August 2025, weather permitting. This project was funded within the city’s Community Improvement Program (CIP) in FY2026. On April 15, 2025, Bettendorf City Council approved a purchase order to Burke to provide and install the equipment, which has been used in several other parks across the city. Ed Scheck Park is one of the city’s oldest parks and includes a shelter, ball field, and restrooms.
	Beatles tribute Liverpool Legends scheduled to return to The Adler, Davenport Louise Harrison Presents Liverpool Legends - “The Complete Beatles Experience” - at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Adler Theatre, 136 E, Third St., Davenport, according to a news release. Tickets, which start at $48, are available here or at the Adler Box Office. The Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends, handpicked by Louise Harrison, will bring their Beatles tribute show to the Adler, with the early mop-top days of “She Loves You” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” to the colorful era of Sgt. Pepper, all the way through to “Come Together,” “Here Comes the Sun”, and “Hey Jude." this immersive show takes you on a Magical Mystery Tour through The Beatles’ iconic career.Narrated by Louise Harrison, who was instrumental in The Beatles’ early success, the performance features spot-on vocals, vintage instruments, period costumes, dazzling visuals, and uncanny mannerisms, making you feel like you’re watching the real thing.
	Police seen taping off home after stabbing in Moline Police told a KWQC crew there was a stabbing in the 900 block of 12th Avenue and that they were unsure of the number of victims.
	Chocolate Manor & Ghost Chicken open, Zeke's at Steeplegate Inn closed, and more Quad-Cities business news Chocolate Manor and Ghost Chicken open, Zeke's at Steeplegate Inn closed, Silvis Dollar General closing, and more Quad-Cities business news and more Quad-Cities business news.
	Horizon Science Academy, STEM-focused charter school, dedicated in Davenport Davenport's first public charter school has opened, with a focus on STEM. Horizon Science Academy officials celebrated its grand opening, and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer was in attendance. Cournoyer is the co-chair on the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council. Horizon Science Academy is managed by Concept Schools, a network with 40 other STEM schools across the nation. It is located at 2626 Boies Ave., Davenport.
	Has Trump kept his campaign promises to American workers? Here's what some say. Trump made many promises to American workers during the campaign trail. Seven months into his second term, we take a look at how he is doing.

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