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Thursday, November 20th, 2025
	The Jamison Fisher Interview: Man accused in killing of Trudy Appleby claims innocence in jailhouse interview The man charged with murdering 11-year-old Trudy Appleby nearly three decades ago maintains his innocence and claims police are framing him, according to a jailhouse interview.
	Traffic Alert: I-280 west lane blocked due to crash The left lane of the road is blocked between exit 4: West Locust Street and 160th Street and Exit 1, according to Iowa 511.
	Knox County Sheriff’s Office recovers 17 stolen firearms, multiple arrests made The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said they’ve made four arrests and recovered 17 stolen firearms, along with a Ten Point crossbow.
	QCA naturalization ceremony welcomes 60 new US citizens Augustana College welcomed new US citizens today. The college held a naturalization ceremony.Normally it's held at the Rock Island County Court House - but, due to construction, it was held in Auggie's Brunner Theatre. The ceremony was extra special for the college, as their very own Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Vice President Gauri Pitale received [...]
	72+ hours (and counting) with temps stuck between 39° and 49° in the Quad Cities All the fog, drizzle and clouds have worked to keep temps from moving very much in the Quad Cities this week. In fact, we've been between 39° and 49° with every hourly observation since 5 p.m. on Monday! Friday also looks cloudy, with temps ranging from, you guessed it - 39 to 49°! The weekend [...]
	Why some women don’t get prenatal care while pregnant A new report from the March of Dimes shows about 25-percent of pregnant women in the U.S. don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester.
	Quad City Blue Flight launches campaign for Honor Flight-style trip for law enforcement A new nonprofit in the Quad Cities is launching an Honor Flight-style trip for law enforcement, with plans to send officers to Washington, D.C. in spring 2026.
	Moline-Coal Valley school district says they’re working to combat students vaping he Moline School District is taking preventative measures to stop students who they say are vaping on school grounds.
	Matherville man arrested for child sexual abuse materials A Matherville man was arrested for dissemination of child sexual abuse materials. According to a release, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 2 Special Agents arrested Bryce Berhenke, 24, for the following: On November 20, ISP Special Agents executed a search warrant at Berhenke’s home and collected electronic evidence. The evidence contained [...]
	Former Eastern Iowa city clerk improperly took over $63,000, state audit finds The investigation found former McCausland city clerk Sheila Bosworth made over $63,000 in improper disbursements.
	Sterling man faces drug charges after police investigate drug-trafficking reports On Thursday, Sterling Police arrested 34-year-old Andrew W. Knapp, of Sterling, Ill., for drug-related charges. According to a news release from Sterling Police, Knapp faces charges of: In November of 2025, Sterling Police began a narcotics investigation in the area of the 900 block of 7th Avenue after complaints of drug trafficking in the area. [...]
	$250,000 gift helps expand Clinton’s long-running Symphony of Lights 2025 marks 30 years of the Clinton holiday display. This year will feature more than 500,000 lights and more than 250 illuminated displays along the Mississippi.
	QCOMM911 undergoes leadership changes QCOMM911 provides 911 and radio services for four police departments and nine fire departments in the Illinois Quad Cities area.
	Augustana College hosts naturalization ceremony for new American citizens Around 60 immigrants became new American citizens at the ceremony.
	Crime Stoppers: Officials search for murderer who escaped from facility Smith escaped on Nov. 12 from a program in Chicago, officials said.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Iowa DOC High Risk Unit for probation violation Todd Bowens, 61, is wanted by the Iowa Department of Corrections District 7 High Risk Unit for two counts of probation violation on charges of willful injury and domestic abuse/assault.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island, Scott County on various charges Paul Taylor, 42, is wanted in Rock Island and Scott counties.
	What's Brewing? \| Radicle Effect Brewerks & Palomares Social Justice Center's winter clothing drive Radicle Effect Brewerks and the Palomares Social Justice Center are teaming up to collect winter clothing for those in the community.
	Former McCausland city clerk charged after audit finds more than $63K in improper spending Sheila Bosworth is charged with 26 counts of forgery, first-degree theft, identity theft over $10,000 and more.
	Witnesses expected to testify suspect strangled Trudy Appleby for drug debt A witness scheduled to testify in the trial of a man accused of Trudy Appleby's homicide is prepared to say Jamison Fisher took the girl as a drug debt owed by Trudy's father, Henry County Court, Cambridge, Illinois, documents show. These documents, all part of a motion to admit evidence, list witnesses and what they [...]
	Eat, drink, shop and be merry at Deck the Downtowns Quad-City cities and businesses are getting into the holiday spirit, and they want you to eat, drink, shop and be merry! Ryan Jantzi with Downtown Bettendorf Organization talked with Our Quad Cities News about what you can expect at Deck the Downtowns. For more information, click here.
	13 Pleasant Valley Spartans taking their games to the college level Among the future collegiate athletes are baseball players, rowers, dancers and more. Eight of those students will be taking their talents to the Division One level!
	IRAS named winner of Clinton’s MLK Peace and Justice Award Information, Referral & Assistance Services works with more than 200 local groups to best connect people to resources they need, from food to housing and more.
	New central Iowa water quality report has implications statewide Iowa has a population of 3.2 million people, but about 25 million hogs, and regulation of human sewage is much stricter than regulation of animal waste.
	The Festival of Trees Parade Forecast After a long week of clouds and fog and a little bit of rain we are closing in on this weekend with everyone having their eyes on Saturday. The Festival of Trees Parade in Davenport is coming up this weekend on Saturday, and the weather is looking to cooperate. We will see the sunshine make [...]
	A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's troop deployment in D.C. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb on Thursday ruled that the use of troops in the nation's capital was unlawful.
	Kewanee man arrested on child sex abuse material and drug charges He is in the Henry County Jail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, police said.
	State's attorney reviewing board vote on Rock Island High School interim dean On Oct. 28, the school board voted 4-3 to approve Dr. Yolanda Grandberry-Pugh to serve as interim dean at the high school. Her husband was the deciding vote.
	$250,000 gift helps expand Clinton’s long-running Symphony of Lights 2025 marks 30 years of the Clinton holiday display. This year will feature more than 500,000 lights and more than 250 illuminated displays along the Mississippi.
	Former McCausland city clerk charged after audit finds more than $63K in improper spending Sheila Bosworth is charged with 26 counts of forgery, first-degree theft, identity theft over $10,000 and more.
	Kewanee man arrested on child pornography & drug charges Kewanee man was arrested on multiple child pornography and drug charges. According to a release, on November 19, the Kewanee Police Department Investigations Division, assigned to the Illinois Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, arrested Jared Vermost, 35, after an investigation into the possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material. Earlier [...]
	Quad City Blue Flight launches campaign for Honor Flight-style trip for law enforcement A new nonprofit in the Quad Cities is launching an Honor Flight-style trip for law enforcement, with plans to send officers to Washington, D.C. in spring 2026.
	Three is not a crowd: Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez are BEATrio Banjo, harp and drums meet in the BEATrio, where Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda and Antonio Sánchez explore a sound they never planned to create. Hear how the trio first came together.
	IRAS named winner of Clinton’s MLK Peace and Justice Award Information, Referral & Assistance Services works with more than 200 local groups to best connect people to resources they need, from food to housing and more.
	Man arrested in online sex sting after going to park to meet underaged girl A Davenport man has been arrested in connection with an online sex sting after he went to a local park to meet a person he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
	Former city clerk accused of improper spending faces over 30 charges The former McCausland City Clerk faces more than 30 charges in connection to improperly spending over $63,000 in city funds.
	Prosecution's motion says witnesses heard confessions to the strangling of Trudy Appleby A 10-page motion says Trudy Appleby's father bought meth from Jamison Fisher in 1996 and the girl was taken because of a drug debt.
	Clinton Humane Society no longer taking strays after contract negotiations with the city end The Clinton Humane Society said it can no longer take strays, along with animals from neglect, abuse and hoarding cases.
	'Excruciating, devastating, confusing': Danny Taylor's family talks about Johnell Smith's escape in Chicago Johnell Smith, convicted in the 2023 homicide of Danny Taylor, escaped from a juvenile facility in Chicago on November 12. He's been on the run for over a week and now Taylor’s family is asking hard questions about the incident. Phil Taylor, Danny’s uncle, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about [...]
	Duckworth aide terminated after accusations he misrepresented himself in immigration case Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office sent a letter Monday, stating her staffer, who was accused of misrepresenting himself as an attorney to gain access to a detained Staunton man, was terminated.
	Trudy Appleby murder case: What new court documents say witnesses will testify Newly filed documents detail what prosecutors say several witnesses will testify to in the upcoming trial of Jamison Fisher, charged in Trudy Appleby’s 1996 death.
	Iowa man who sued U.S. will be deported to a country he’s never known: ‘We did everything we could,’ his mom says The Iowa man who sued the federal government after he claimed Immigration and Customs Enforcement was holding him without due process is going to be deported.
	Recalled baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak may still be in some stores A botulism outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen babies in 15 states has been linked to ByHeart formula sold nationwide. Here's what to know about it.
	Volleyball All-Stars prep for Iowa vs Illinois match The 11th annual Iowa vs Illinois senior All-Star volleyball game is in just a few days. Many volleyball players on both sides of the river will be represented.
	Area funders matching $250,000 to address hunger in the Quad-Cities Ten Quad-Cities organizations have started a matching program to help River Bend Food Bank.
	QCOMM911 undergoes leadership changes QCOMM911 provides 911 and radio services for four police departments and nine fire departments in the Illinois Quad Cities area.
	Trump says Democratic lawmakers' video is 'seditious behavior, punishable by death' The Democratic lawmakers said that members of the military can and must refuse illegal orders by their superiors.
	Rosalía and sombr crack the top 10 on the charts for the first time Even as sombr and Rosalía hit new career highs, there's a major churn taking place just below the top 10, as a wave of Christmas songs begin their ascent.
	Project Peace returns for fifth year to support hospice patients at UnityPoint hospitals Project Peace brings back its annual ornament fundraiser, aiming to boost spirits at UnityPoint hospitals and reach $50,000 to support hospice patients.
	The CDC revives debunked 'link' between childhood vaccines and autism A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage that previously stated "Vaccines do not cause autism" has been changed to cast doubt on the scientific research that supports the finding.
	These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
	Resignations, hirings from United Township School District in November See the following personnel items are from the Nov. 10 agenda of the United Township Board of Education in East Moline.
	Davenport man sentenced to federal prison on weapons conviction Rodolfo Tellez Gutierrez Jr., 23, was sentenced Tuesday during a hearing in U.S. District Court.
	Davenport Amazon Fulfillment Center prepares for holiday shopping season Seasonal employees are hired and equipment is tested to make sure production runs smoothly.
	Community Thanksgiving dinner will support Cambridge, Ill., resident and his family The Spectrum Pub invites the community to come together for a good food and neighborly support at a community Thanksgiving dinner from noon until 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. The event will take place at 117 S. East St., Suite 1, Cambridge, Ill., a news release says. Guests are welcome to enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal with all [...]
	Weather for this Festival of Trees parade much different than ten years ago Anticipation is building for this year's Festival of Trees parade Saturday morning in Davenport and the weather forecast is looking great. However, that wasn't the case ten years ago. Much of the Quad Cities area was under a "Winter Storm Warning" for 5-8" of snow or more! Again, that was ten years ago and this [...]
	Bettendorf woman arrested; accused of forgery in McCausland A Bettendorf woman has been arrested on 26 counts of felony forgery after an investigation by the Iowa State Auditor's Office into the financial records of the City of McCausland. The criminal complaint filed in Scott County Court said between April 2022 and March 2025 the defendant, identified as Sheila Bosworth, 67 worked as the [...]
	Surf's down! Munich, until now an inland surfing hotspot, has lost its biggest wave Munich's famous river wave, the Eisbachwelle, vanished after a dredging in early November. Authorities are working to resurrect the beloved wave but impatient surfers have also tried their own methods.
	LIVE: Field of Dreams owners announce 2026 event plans This morning, we could learn more about what’s coming to the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville.
	Prosecutors: Trudy Appleby killed in Colona over drug debt Jamison Fisher is charged with killing
	39th annual Turkey Trot set to take flight The 2025 YMCA Turkey Trot returns Thanksgiving morning in downtown Davenport with races for all ages and fitness levels, supporting vital community programming across the Quad Cities.
	Iowa adds record $72 million in unclaimed property to treasure hunt program The Iowa treasure hunt allows residents to search for unclaimed property that has been turned over to the state.
	Moline seeks volunteers for Snow Angels program to help seniors, physically limited residents The program activates after a 2-inch snowfall. The city said volunteers receive a text message and have 24 hours to clear assigned sidewalks.
	Resignations, hirings and other Moline School District personnel news from November See the personnel items from the Nov. 10 agenda of the Moline-Coal Valley School District. The board met at the Moline Education Center, 1900 52nd Avenue in Moline.
	Resignations, hirings and personnel news from Rock Island-Milan School District on Nov. 10 The following personnel items are from the Nov. 10 agenda of the Rock Island-Milan School District. The School Board met at Administration Center.
	The Girl Behind the Picture: Who was Trudy Appleby? Trudy Appleby's family sits down with KWQC's Dustin Nolan to tell him more about the girl behind the picture.
	Quad City Arts Festival of Trees brings sparkle to downtown Davenport The Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, where holiday magic comes to life each year in downtown Davenport, will feature more than 150 designer displays, fun-filled attractions, special events and the largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest. Here's a look at the schedule for the 10-day event. General admission tickets Adult, $12; child, 2-10: [...]
	Gaming cafes in Moline push back as class ‘K’ liquor license phase-out nears Julie’s Video Poker and Slots and other gaming cafes in Moline are fighting to stay open as a 2022 ordinance phasing out Class K liquor licenses moves forward.
	UnityPoint Health volunteers launch annual Project Peace fundraiser Project Peace works to raise money for families and patients in hospice care. Starting in 2021, Project Peace has raised over $30,000.
	Bettendorf parents, educators tell Iowa Democrats of chilling effect of Iowa laws In Bettendorf, one parent said teachers delayed teaching fourth-graders about puberty for fear of running afoul of the 2023 law prohibiting teaching gender identity and sexual orientation in K-6.
	Retirements, resignations, hirings, other Davenport School personnel news for Oct. 27 See the personnel items from the Oct. 27 agenda of the Davenport Community School District. The School Board met at Davenport Community School District at 1702 N. Main St., Davenport.
	Lake Onalaska This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Now and then, most of us get the urge to help Mother Nature out. Wait. Before you lift a finger, you might want to…
	Ahead of the holidays, consumer and child advocacy groups warn against AI toys The child advocacy nonprofit Fairplay issued an advisory on Thursday warning people against buying AI toys this holiday season. It's not the only group.
	'Wicked: For Good': This all could've been just one good movie Part two of Jon M. Chu's splashy musical doesn't justify its own full-length movie, but it's clearly been made with love — and a deep commitment to the spirit of the material.
	September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule The Labor Department reports on hiring and unemployment for the month of September Thursday. The report, which was delayed by the government shutdown, is somewhat stale, but could offer some clues about the strength or weakness of the U.S. job market.
	Who are Afrikaners, the group at the center of Trump's dispute with South Africa? Trump has repeated debunked claims that Afrikaners are facing a "white genocide" in South Africa. Critics say the false statements are causing conflict in a country still recovering from apartheid.
	She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it's a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That's why respite is an important part of her life.
	The latest Epstein emails reveal the powerful people who sought his counsel The latest emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show communications with a vast web of influential figures in politics, academia, business and more, even after he registered as a sex offender.
	Here are the winners of the 2025 National Book Awards Author Rabih Alameddine won for his novel The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother). Other winners include a book for young people about orphans on the run in Iran during World War II.
	Ameren Illinois rate hike cut by $55.8 million On Wednesday, The Illinois Commerce Commission slashed Ameren Illinois’ natural gas rate request by nearly half, cutting $55.8 million from the proposed $128.8 million increase. Commissioners said the decision was made to help balance utility needs with affordability for customers.
	U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick indicted on charges of stealing $5M in disaster funds U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of the money to aid her 2021 campaign.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
	United Township’s Lynelle Awou signs to Southern Illinois Carbondale basketball United Township’s Lynelle Awou is taking her basketball talents to the Division 1 level. Awou signed with Southern Illinois Carbondale basketball
	Athletes prep for 11th annual Iowa vs Illinois senior All-Star volleyball game The 11th annual Iowa vs Illinois senior All-Star volleyball game is in just a few days. Many volleyball players on both sides of the river will be represented.
	Iowa man who sued federal government to be deported The Iowa man who sued the federal government after he claimed Immigration and Customs Enforcement was holding him without due process is going to be deported.
	What's next now that Trump has signed a bill releasing the Epstein files President Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now, there's a 30-day countdown for the DOJ to produce those records.
	‘It’s been five years but it seems like yesterday,’ Jason Kubiak’s family still looking for answers Police are still searching for the person who hit Jason Kubiak in November 2020.
	Danny Taylor's family asking for help finding escaped murder convict Johnell Smith III, convicted of the shooting death of the Milan teen, has been escaped from custody since Nov. 12.
	Gaming cafes in Moline push back as class ‘K’ liquor license phase-out nears Julie’s Video Poker and Slots and other gaming cafes in Moline are fighting to stay open as a 2022 ordinance phasing out Class K liquor licenses moves forward.
	Panel discussion highlights Iowa water quality concerns A recent report found the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers are dangerously contaminated with cancer-causing nitrates.
	Rock Island's Arts Alley holds Christmas tree lighting Of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made an early appearance for the holiday festivities.
	Danny Taylor's family asking for help finding escaped murder convict Johnell Smith III, convicted of the shooting death of the Milan teen, has been escaped from custody since Nov. 12.
	2 arrested after alleged retail theft at Kewanee Walmart 20-year-old Ramone Gorden and 19-year-old Demarco Johnson, both of Michigan, were charged with burglary, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and more.
	2 arrested after alleged retail theft at Kewanee Walmart 20-year-old Ramone Gorden and 19-year-old Demarco Johnson, both of Michigan, were charged with burglary, resisting or obstructing a peace officer and more.
	Man sentenced for throwing gun out window during traffic stop Rodolfo Tellez Gutierrez, 23, was sentenced to a year and a half in federal prison for throwing a gun out of the window of a vehicle during a traffic stop, according to court documents.
	Resignationfrom Bettendorf School District for Oct. 23 The following personnel items are from the Oct. 23 agenda of the Bettendorf Community School District. The School Board met at the Administration Center, 3311 18th St., Bettendorf.
	Amazon Fulfillment Center, Davenport, may break records in holiday delivery volume The holiday demand may result in record-breaking numbers at Davenport's Amazon Fulfillment Center in the coming weeks. "We're expected to increase our volume by 20% going into the holiday season. As a site, we're looking at delivering 17 million units this peak season," said Joseph Cook, site leader at Amazon. "We're signing up for our [...]
	2 Michigan men arrested after theft, police chase Two Michigan men police say are suspected in Walmart thefts in several states were arrested in Kewanee on Wednesday.
	Moline-Coal Valley School District explains decision to remove high school bathroom doors Several posts circulating on social media show the exterior bathroom doors being removed at Moline High School. We reached out to the district as to why.
	Suspects in Kewanee theft may be involved in Walmart thefts across the country: Police Two men being held in Henry County Jail are suspects in Walmart thefts in Kewanee and across the country, according to a news release from the Kewanee Police Department. Shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Kewanee Police responded to a report of a retail theft in progress at Walmart, 730 Tenney St., Kewanee, a new release [...]
	Scott County man sentenced to federal prison for possessing child sex abuse materials A Scott County sex offender has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal charge of possessing child sex abuse materials.

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