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Friday, September 4th, 2026
	DeWitt breaks ground on detention ponds to support industrial development at Crossroads Business Park The detention ponds are expected to be completed by the spring of 2027.
	German American Heritage Center's 'Shaped by Immigrants' exhibit celebrates 250 years of the US The exhibit is open through the end of October.
	How license plate readers led to an arrest after a body was found in a Sioux City park The suspect, a Sioux City man, was arrested in Wyoming.
	Iowa, Iowa State adding water stations, cooling areas for fans during hot season-openers University of Iowa and Iowa State University are allowing water bottles and setting up cooling stations for fans during Saturday's hot season openers.
	4 Your Money \| Not So Dangerous At The Top With the stock market trading near all-time highs, some investors are hesitant to commit new capital. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to share figures that indicate the heightened concern is not supported by data.
	QC outdoor pools prepare to close for season over Labor Day weekend Quad Cities public pools and beaches, including Scott County Park, The Landing, White Water Junction, and Riverside Riverslide, close for the season this Labor Day weekend.
	Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
	Zay Williams, Hilltop celebrate colorful new mural in Davenport Hilltop Campus Village celebrated its newest public art project with Zay Williams’s new mural “Beauty of Essence” on Friday, Sept. 4, at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply, 1600 Harrison Street in Davenport.
	Portion of Highway 150 dedicated to Galesburg native who died serving in Iraq The highway is being dedicated to Sergeant First Class Kyle Wehrly of the Illinois National Guard who gave his life in Iraq in 2005.
	Coroner identifies Rock Island County jail inmate who died Thursday Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson said an autopsy on Friday revealed no anatomical cause of death nor any sustained trauma or injuries.
	Inmate found dead in Rock Island County Jail identified The inmate who was found dead in the Rock Island County Jail on Thursday has been identified.
	27th Street Bridge, Moline, closing for bike path project The 27th Street bridge over Interstate 74 will close starting Wednesday, September 9 for construction as part of the City of Moline’s ongoing 19th/27th Street bike path project. The phase of the project will modify the existing bridge to accommodate a new 10-foot-wide bike path over I-74. Work during this part of the project will include: The work is part [...]
	Change-of-venue hearing delayed in the trial of the man accused of killing Trudy Appleby Jamie Fisher will return to court at 1 p.m. on Sept. 15.
	Best times to travel Labor Day weekend: AAA The Labor Day weekend is traditionally a big weekend for travel. The TSA is expecting millions of passengers to pass through checkpoints over the long weekend. Molly Hart, spokeswoman for AAA the Auto Club Group, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about how travel is going for Labor Day 2026. Hart [...]
	DeWitt pushes sophomore football game back to combat heat, extends water breaks The DeWitt Community School District announced that they will be pushing back their sophomore football game
	Crews battle early morning apartment building fire in Silvis Firefighters from Silvis and Carbon Cliff responded to an early morning apartment building fire Friday on 10th Street in Silvis.
	New mural unveiled at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply in Davenport A new mural was unveiled at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply on Friday.
	No evidence social media threat is credible: East Moline Police East Moline Police responded to a social media threat against Glenview Middle School this week, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. The East Moline Police Department was notified about a social media threat referring to “violence” at Glenview Middle School, 3100 7th Street, East Moline, that was received through the social media [...]
	Judge dismisses Iowan’s ‘frivolous’ lawsuit over ‘Pokémon professor’ status A federal judge dismissed an Iowa man’s lawsuit against Nintendo after he was denied "Professor of Pokémon" status.
	Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage? The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's controversial). And the U.N. is designating a day dedicated to ending the practice.
	27th Street bridge over I-74 will be closed for bike path project in Moline The 27th Street bridge over Interstate 74 will close starting Sept. 9 as construction continues on a new bike path.
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	Field of Dreams concerts to attract thousands this Labor Day weekend, bring $8 million local impact Creed, Carrie Underwood and Shinedown headline the second-ever Field of Dreams movie site concert series this Labor Day weekend.
	Epinephrine injection recalled over potentially fatal health risks Consumers, retailers and health care facilities should stop using the product and discard or return it, the FDA said.
	City renews push to bring Buc-ee’s to Iowa City leaders in Norwalk first reached out to Buc-ee's a year ago, liking the idea of bringing the massive store chain to town.
	Not a mistrial, yet. Clancy's lawyer asks for emergency appeal in her murder trial The judge was on the verge of declaring a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case. Then her defense attorney requested time to seek an emergency stay from the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
	With jury deadlocked, Judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case The judge in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict.
	Traffic alert: Block of 18th Street in Moline switching to one-way traffic Friday for extra parking The change to northbound-only traffic should allow for more parking.
	Park Terrace Campground at West Lake Park closing for reconstruction Scott County Conservation will be closing Park Terrace Campground at West Lake Park on Sept. 7 for reconstruction.
	City of Moline accepting applications for block development funding The City of Moline is accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant funding to support low and moderate income residents.
	Silvis firefighters respond to an early morning duplex fire Officials say they arrived at the 1000 block of 10th Street at 2:24 Monday morning for a fire in a duplex. No injuries have been reported at this time.
	Travelers flocked to the ‘Middle of Everything’ last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact.
	Prepare for the most expensive Labor Day travel weekend on record Get ready to spend more on travel this Labor Day weekend.
	Loess Hills Hiking Guide maps Iowa’s underrated ecological treasure The new guide from Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development details 20 places to hike and explore in Western Iowa.
	Park Terrace Campground closing for reconstruction Scott County Conservation is closing Park Terrace Campground at West Lake Park starting Monday, September 7, for a major campground reconstruction project. The campground will be closed for the remainder of the 2026 camping season and into spring 2027 while contractors complete improvements, including new campground roads, improved concrete camping pads and other site improvements. [...]
	Applications open in Moline for Community Development Block Grant funding The City of Moline is now accepting applications for 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The city expects to have approximately $100,000 available for eligible nonprofits, public agencies and community partners in 2027. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Click here for more information. CDBG funding supports programs [...]
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: Hazardous Temperatures Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president It's part of a political showdown with Marcos. A trial could impact her plans to run for president in 2028.
	Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relations His trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.
	Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand stumps in Muscatine The Democratic nominee for Iowa governor spoke at an elementary school in Muscatine Thursday evening.
	Federal judge rules on AI-generated CSAM: What it means for a Rock Island County case A Moline man is charged with possessing obscene images of a purported child under 13. His attorney is challenging the law's constitutionality.
	No wonder 'Coyote vs. Acme' is resonating. It's about runaway corporate power Blending live action with animation, Coyote vs. Acme is a spoof of the classic legal thriller. Think The Verdict or Erin Brockovich — but steeped in the surreal anarchy of Looney Tunes.
	A fourth straight day at 95°? It's a scorching start to September with the first three days of the month reaching a high of 95° in the Quad Cities. Today could be the fourth consecutive day! A few showers are possible as move into Saturday afternoon. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Cody Rose Flower Co. opens new storefront location in LeClaire Cody Rose Flower Co. specializes in flower arrangements, custom bouquets and wedding flowers.
	Decision coming on Criswell annexation in Bettendorf The city council plans to consider a resolution during the Sept. 14 and 15 meetings directing staff on whether to proceed with annexation of about 420 acres west of Criswell Street.
	Pleasant Valley students rally community around those facing dementia More than 50 people participated in the Rally to Remember pickleball tournament fundraiser, organized by Carter Luszczyk and Kaushik Balaji. In total, they have raised more than $7,500.
	Free access to Quad-City Times, Dispatch-Argus and Muscatine Journal websites over Labor Day weekend The Quad-City Times, Moline Dispatch-Argus and Muscatine Journal websites will be free to read Friday through Monday.
	Germany's far-right poised for power in state election Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War II.
	Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism Research published in the journal Science illuminates a "missing piece" in the biological understanding of profound autism and offers new targets for drug development.
	Germany's far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War II.
	What app surged in downloads after Trump's 'Lake America' change? The quiz knows Plus: George Santos is back in the news!
	Clinton Symphony Orchestra director recognized Clinton Symphony Orchestra music director Silas Huff has been honored by a prestigious national competition. According to a release by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra, Huff received a finalist honorable mention in the orchestral programming category for The American Prize - Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award. The American Prize competition recognizes the best achievements in orchestral programming, [...]
	Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It's different under Trump The Education Department gathers a massive tranche of civil rights data about public school students. It's now available but harder to parse than in the past.
	Who owns the beach? A heated battle plays out in the Florida Panhandle After years of fighting over who gets to use the beach, and where, in Walton County, Florida, public-use advocates are calling for a state constitutional amendment to finally settle the matter.
	Dry eyes are common in women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them Research suggests around half of all women in the menopausal transition years experience symptoms, like red, watery or gritty-feeling eyes. Hormonal shifts play a role, as do a lot of other factors.
	The price of diesel hits a record high The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning: Dangerous Conditions Persist Until Saturday Evening
	Midwest convenience store to discontinue roller grills A gas station staple will soon be no more at a Midwest-based convenience chain.
	Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race.
	Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
	Geneseo defeats Rock Island 2-1 Geneseo comes back to win 2-1 over Rock Island after Rocky won the first set.
	Water Power This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Remember that Weekly Reader joke: "what does a fifteen-hundred-pound gorilla eat? Answer: "Anything it wants."…
	What a federal ruling on AI-generated CSAM it means for a Rock Island County case A Moline man is charged with possessing obscene images of a purported child under 13. His attorney is challenging the law's constitutionality.
	Medforce gives a special ride to a woman with stage 4 cancer Susan Carroll had never ridden in a helicopter until Thursday night. News 8 photojournalist Cesar Sanchez was in attendance for her ride.
	Man accidentally injures himself in East Moline shooting Police officials said they do not believe the man was attempting to harm himself or anyone else when the gun went off.
	East Moline building suffers extensive damage after being struck by vehicle Police officials said the driver of the vehicle was injured in the crash.
	Police: Threat against Glenview Middle School is not credible East Moline police said a post made on TikTok said there would be "violence" at the school but did not contain any further details.
	3 men sentenced for bringing 25 pounds of meth to distribute in QC Three Iowa men will spend over 15 years in prison on methamphetamine and firearms-related offenses.
	Wild weather stat - 95° for 3 straight days - only happened once before this week! For only the second time ever in the Quad Cities, our high has been 95° for 3 straight days! and there's a chance we hit 95° for the high Friday too. If that happens, it'll be the 1st time ever the high has been 95° for 4 straight days. The other stretch of 3 straight? [...]
	Meet Harlow Taube, Hawkeye Kid Captain For six days a week, Harlow Taube gets to be a normal six-year-old kid from Orion, Illinois. Taube plays tag with her sisters at Central Park in the heart of the small town and is in the first grade. "I like coloring and playing with dinosaurs and playing with plushies and stuff," said Taube. Her [...]
	Illinois law expands affordable housing investments Affordable housing investments are expanding under a new Illinois law. Senate Bill 3086 allows Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs to invest in the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust. The fund is focused on building and preserving affordable and workforce housing, creating union construction jobs and fostering community development. The treasurer and labor leaders toured a 72-story [...]
	Extreme Heat Warning until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Extreme Heat Warning in Effect Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
	Hilltop Campus Village will unveil new mural The Hilltop Campus Village will celebrate the completion of its newest public art project with a mural unveiling at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Celebrity’s Beauty Supply, 1600 Harrison St, Davenport. Created by local artist Zay Williams, the mural transforms a highly visible building in the Hilltop Campus Village into a colorful new piece [...]
	Police find no evidence that threat against Glenview Middle School is credible East Moline police are investigating a threat made on TikTok against Glenview Middle School. Police said there is no evidence the threat is credible.
	Davenport launches fall Recess in the Parks program Davenport Parks and Recreation is hosting Recess in the Parks on weekdays from Sept. 8 through Nov. 5 across four city parks.
	Milk recall: Unpleasant taste, odor Horizon Organic Dairy is voluntarily recalling more than 53,000 cases of its chocolate milk, which the company warns could prematurely spoil, according to the FDA.
	The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day.
	QC 6-year-old battling rare disease taking field as Hawkeye Kid Captain for opener Six-year-old Harlow Taube from Orion, Illinois, who has a rare metabolic condition, will represent the Hawkeyes as Kid Captain at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.
	East Moline building extensively damaged after truck crashes into it An East Moline building suffered extensive damage after a truck crashed into it Thursday morning.
	‘No evidence’ Glenview Middle School social media threat credible, police say A threat of violence at Glenview Middle School made online aren’t believed to be credible, East Moline Police say.
	Quad Cities schools track heat and humidity to keep student athletes safe Davenport and Rock Island school officials are monitoring wet bulb readings every hour during the heat wave, adjusting practice times and using cold water immersion tubs to protect student athletes.
	Threat against Glenview Middle School is not credible, police say East Moline police said a post made on TikTok said there would be "violence" at the school but did not contain any further details.
	Local football teams making changes to practice during extreme heat Some have pushed practice times back, while others are allowing time for plenty of extra water breaks.
	Midwest Technical Institute discontinues Moline cosmetology program The program has frozen applications and will close when its current 49 students wrap up.
	The Heart of the Story: Young dreams; old history Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies, and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition. He's a young man with big dreams about [...]
	Rockridge students continue to miss school due to severe heat As the heatwave continues, Rockridge school district puts a hold on learning due to a lack of air conditioning in schools.
	Iowa AG awards some of the first opioid settlement grants after criticism over delays The Iowa Attorney General’s office awarded more than $1.6 million to five organizations across the state Thursday in the first round of opioid settlement grants.
	Moline crews will re-stripe part of 18th Street to create one-way traffic The City of Moline will re-stripe 18th Street between 6th and 7th avenues on Friday, Sept. 4, to create one-way traffic and additional on-street parking. After the work is complete, traffic will be northbound only. New one-way signs will also be installed along the block. The new traffic pattern will allow for more on-street parking for nearby businesses and visitors. Drivers should watch for crews, new pavement [...]
	Man dies in Rock Island County Jail custody An investigation is underway after a 60-year-old Moline man was found unresponsive and died at the Rock Island County Jail Thursday morning.
	Whiteside County sheriff raises pretrial release concerns after Rock Falls arrest A Rock Falls woman is facing several felony charges after authorities say she tried to take a vehicle while a woman and her young child were inside.
	Man charged with attempted murder in Clinton A Princeton, Iowa, man has been charged with attempted murder after officials said he shot at an occupied vehicle in a Clinton Burger King parking lot.
	Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements.
	30+ Hangout The Bleu R&B Lounge to Open in Moline A new spot for people over the age of 30 is opening Friday September 4th in Moline. The Bleu R&B Lounge held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new venue on Wednesday. Managers describe it as welcoming and upscale and say its a place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community. The lounge is located at [...]
	Extreme heat leads to multiple days of Rockridge school closures None of the school's classrooms have air conditioning.
	New hearings set for killer of Adrianne Reynolds Harli Quinn Gregory will have a fitness hearing on Sept. 28, and she will be resentenced on Jan. 6.
	Man wounded in accidental shooting in East Moline A man was wounded Thursday in an accidental shooting in East Moline, injuring his leg.
	Rock Island reschedules freshman football game because of extreme heat Rock Island rescheduled its freshman and JV football games to Monday due to extreme heat, while Friday's varsity game remains on schedule.
	Milan Harvest Festival returns for 2026 this Labor Day Weekend From Sept. 4-7, community members can enjoy great food, carnival rides and more at Milan's Camden Park.
	Dancing with the Stars Quad Cities happening this weekend This weekend at the River Center, local celebs and professional dancers will show off their moves and raise money for charity.
	Boil order in effect for Orion until further notice The order was put in place due to a scheduled water main repair.

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