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Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
	Augustana College's engineering program earns STEM accreditation ABET, an accreditor focused on STEM, has accredited over 4700 programs at 937 schools across the globe.
	42nd annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade will have 90-plus entries The 42nd annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, with more than 90 entries have registered, with many based on this year’s theme of “Marching Through 250 Years of American History.” The line-up includes the Los Charros horse riding group, Marching Avenir Highsteppers DrillTeam, members of the Illinois [...]
	Davenport council to consider settling with former assistant city attorney The agreement, which the council plans to consider Wednesday, would settle the attorney's claims for $397,000.
	Davenport considering options for restoring Levee Inn Davenport is looking at potentially renovating the Levee Inn on the riverfront into a concessions stand with the help of city funding, grants, and donations.
	Hot and humid start to September Fall thoughts may come to mind when you hear "September", but the month is starting out hot and humid in the Quad Cities! Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Gretchen at Work: Making window treatments at Great Plains Blind Factory Great Plains Blind Factory in Davenport has been in business since 1993.
	Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed.
	Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.
	Made in America: How AI is keeping this U.S. factory competitive GE Appliances is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency on the factory floor.
	A NY hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back Democrats and Republicans in Troy, New York, took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.
	A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college.
	New Iowa Quad Cities campaign urges safe use of e-bikes, e-scooters on sidewalks and trails "Ride Safe 'n Smart" is a collaboration between Iowa towns, school districts and healthcare professionals, reminding people how to stay safe on trails and sidewalks.
	Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.
	Hindu pilgrims, on arduous trek, among Nepal's missing Among the hundreds still missing on Nepal's border with China are Hindus from India and beyond, participating in a journey of devotion to a sacred mountain
	These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, Labor Department says These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections.
	Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano. The exhibit had led to backlash because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
Monday, August 31st, 2026
	Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans for decades.
	Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, the White House said Monday, in the latest departure of a top military leader during the Trump administration.
	Nearly 200 witnesses to Charlie Kirk shooting apply for victims' benefits in Utah While the high-profile shooting at Utah Valley University had only one homicide victim, Kirk's assassination was witnessed by thousands in person and even more as video spread online.
	Edward Spencer This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Even today, Easterners view the Midwest as far better ground in which to plant corn than culture. They would almost…
	Section of highway in Galesburg to be dedicated to fallen area soldier A section of U.S. Highway 150 through Galesburg will be dedicated in honor of an area soldier who lost his life in Iraq. According to a release from the Illinois General Assembly, Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Wehrly, a Galesburg native and Illinois Army National Guard member, the section of highway will be dedicated Friday September [...]
	Another prominent Republican heads to Iowa U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is scheduled to return to Iowa on Tuesday.
	Muscatine Power & Water will begin water-main replacement project Muscatine Power and Water will close Roscoe Avenue between Van Horne Street and West 11th Street beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1 for a water-main replacement project, a news release says. The roadway will be fully closed during working hours. Outside of working hours, the road will reopen to one‑lane traffic. The project is expected to last [...]
	Seeing fall colors already? Arborist says check your trees A QC expert tells us that if your leaves are already changing colors, it might be a sign of a bigger problem, including disease, drought and root system issues.
	Illinois state senators hold town hall in Port Byron, talk Tyson closure Illinois state Sens. Li Arellano Jr. and Neil Anderson held a joint legislative session update and town hall meeting in Port Byron on Monday.
	Geneseo couple proposes 26-acre sports complex in memory of late son A Geneseo couple is proposing a 26-acre sports complex in memory of their son, with soccer fields, pickleball courts, a splash pad and parking.
	Muscatine City Council will review financing for sanitary/storm sewer project The Muscatine City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to gather input on a long‑term financing plan for Phase 6E of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project, according to a news release. The hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, second floor of Muscatine City [...]
	Muscatine’s Roscoe Avenue to temporarily close for water main replacement Muscatine Power and Water will begin water main replacement work on Tuesday, Sept. 1, temporarily closing part of Roscoe Avenue.
	Cartoon Networking: “Coyote vs. Acme,” “It Ends,” “Buddy,” “The Dog Stars,” and “Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma” I fell in love with Coyote vs. Acme roughly an hour into the picture, when a cartoon map showed a plane's trajectory headed toward the American northwest, after which it suddenly veered east, and the pilot apologized for making that wrong left turn. The plane took off in Albuquerque.
	1st Midwest Showdown tournament brings competitive Scrabble players to Galesburg Around 60 Scrabble players from around the country will be at Knox College for the tournament, which runs Sept. 5-7. Here's how the tournament's format is unique.
	Davenport man and woman charged with breaking into apartment A Davenport man and woman are facing charges after allegedly breaking into an apartment and harming the person inside.
	QC family honors son’s memory by helping students through scholarship A scholarship created in memory of a Pleasant Valley High School graduate is continuing to grow, with another $5,000 raised to help local students pursue their careers.
	Man faces gun charges for early Sunday incident in Davenport A man was arrested by Davenport police early Sunday morning after allegedly waving around a firearm in a parking lot while intoxicated.
	QCA campaign focused on safety for e-bikes and e-scooters Area cities, schools and healthcare professionals across the Iowa Quad Cities have launched a program focused on the safe use of e-bikes and e-scooters. The Ride Safe ‘n Smart campaign encourages safe speeds, etiquette and education so riders can know which devices are allowed on public sidewalks and trails. The campaign offers the following ways [...]
	Iowa cancer patient presses midterm candidates on drug costs An Iowa cancer patient says his medication costs far more here than it does overseas, and he wants answers from whoever becomes governor.
	Resignations, hirings, athletic assignments, and other Moline School District personnel news from Aug. 24 See the personnel items from the Aug. 24 agenda of the Moline-Coal Valley School District. The board met at the Moline Education Center.
	Scott County processing hundreds of voter registration challenges Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins is explaining voter roll maintenance and how residents can respond if their registration is challenged.
	US-Canada Trade War Escalates: Local Davenport Auto and Seafood Dealers Brace for Tariff Impact How the Tariff war between the US and Canada will affect local businesses.
	Illinois EPA notifies QCA communities about PFAS in water samples The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is notifying the owners and operators of the Galesburg Community Water System (CWS), Abingdon CWS, East Galesburg CWS, Henderson CWS, Knoxville CWS, Windwood Water CWS and Little York CWS that there has been a detection of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) compound, in water [...]
	Aledo DMV opens new doors after more than a year Aledo's DMV has reopened at a new location, giving Mercer County residents a closer option for DMV services.
	Galesburg hosting 'Midwest Showdown' Scrabble tournament Sept. 5-7 Co-organized by Mayor Peter Schwartzman, the event is bringing dozens of players to Galesburg from all over the country. It'll be hosted at Knox College.
	Police: Davenport officer shoots armed suicidal person A Davenport police officer shot an armed suicidal person Monday. The person was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. No officers were harmed.
	Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned.
	Galesburg hosting 'Midwest Showdown' Scrabble tournament Sept. 5-7 Co-organized by Mayor Peter Schwartzman, the event is bringing dozens of players to Galesburg from all over the country. It'll be hosted at Knox College.
	Person shot by a Davenport officer, police say A person was shot by a Davenport police officer late Monday morning, police say.
	New and improved Redstone Room now open at Common Chord, Davenport The new Redstone Room in downtown Davenport is larger and more accessible to the public, than its predecessor one floor up.
	These Midwestern women made Mrs. Meyer a household name Monica Nassif founded the company Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, using her mother, Thelma Meyer, as the spokeswoman.
	Iowa QC officials launch e-bike, scooter safety campaign City, school and health care leaders across the Iowa Quad Cities are teaming up to promote e-bike and scooter safety.
	Quad Cities arborist explains what tree leaves reveal about their health A Quad Cities arborist explains how the condition of tree leaves can reveal how trees fared through the spring and summer.
	Monmouth man arrested after 2 killed in wrong-way crash on I-74 in Knox County A Monmouth man is facing four charges after police say he drove the wrong way on I-74 and crashed into a motorcycle, killing two people.
	Police investigation underway on Davenport's Rockingham Road A large police presence and crime scene tape were seen on Rockingham Road in Davenport on Monday afternoon.
	Rockridge dismissing early this week due to extreme heat Rockridge School District will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. this week as heat index values reach 100 degrees or higher.
	New DMV facility opens in Aledo Aledo once again has a DMV facility. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art DMV facility in Aledo, giving Mercer County residents convenient access to essential state services. The facility is designed to deliver faster service and increased efficiency, expand capacity and create a more seamless customer experience. [...]
	Traffic alert: Davenport raising road near Centennial Bridge for flood protection Davenport will raise the road at 2nd and Gaines streets after Labor Day to improve flood access to the Centennial Bridge.
	Knox County Coroner identifies victims in fatal wrong-way crash The Knox County Coroner identified the two people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-74 Sunday.
	Two Quad-Cities residents killed in Sunday crash in Knox County A 19-year-old Monmouth man was arrested after allegedly driving down the wrong side of I-74 and killing two people from the Quad-Cities in a crash early Sunday morning.
	U.S. sues Amazon over its advertising prices Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
	The U.S. sues Amazon again Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
	New DMV opens in Aledo A brand new DMV opened in Aledo, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Monday, according to a media release.
	Monmouth man arrested after Knox County crash kills 2 people The Illinois State Police have arrested 19-year-old Brian Boyer of Monmouth after a crash in Knox County killed two people.
	Officer stabbed in face was justified in fatal shooting of man, Iowa AG says The Iowa Attorney General ruled a Jefferson police officer was legally justified in fatally shooting a man who stabbed the officer in the face.
	Leishner named to aviation industry council board of directors Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., executive director of Quad Cities International Airport has been elected to the Board of Directors of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association that represents airports in the U.S. and Canada. The ACI-NA Board of Directors consists of airport leaders from across North America and helps guide the association’s [...]
	Pleasant Valley School District resignations, hirings from August school board agenda The following personnel items are from the Aug. 24 of the Pleasant Valley School District. The School Board met at Belmont Administration Center at 525 Belmont Rd., Riverdale, Iowa.
	Former Congressman George Santos has been banned from Kalshi for life Former Congressman George Santos has been banned from the prediction market site Kalshi for life. The betting site announced several enforcement actions against suspected insider traders.
	Police on scene at Davenport incident Our Quad Cities News is at the scene of an incident in Davenport on S. Fairmount, between Rockingham and Johnson. Davenport Police and the Scott County Sheriff's Office are on the scene with detectives and crime scene technicians. The chief and deputy chief are also on scene. Fairmount is blocked by tape and vehicles, as [...]
	Q-C gas prices fall 11 cents, average price $4.02 The average price of gas in the Quad-Cities on August 31, 2025 was $2.94 per gallon.
	Iowa sports doctor, coach weigh risk of CTE as fall sports begin High school football season has officially kicked off, but a recent study on the game’s potential for brain injury has some parents concerned.
	Central Iowa deputy hit in wrong-way crash, young passenger injured A Polk County deputy was hit head-on by a driver going the wrong way on the interstate early Sunday morning.
	Miller-Meeks pledges to continue support for cancer research, prevention measures Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks signed a pledge to support cancer research and early detection legislation during a candidate chat in Iowa City.
	Traffic Alert: Part of Rockingham Road closed due to police presence, traffic moving A section of Rockingham Road is closed due to a large police presence Monday afternoon.
	Musco Sports Center reaches semifinals for All Star Community Award The Musco Sports Center has reached the semifinals for the Iowa League of Cities People’s All-Star Community Award. Two rounds of public voting have narrowed the field to the Final Four and Muscatine’s Musco Sports Center has officially advanced to the semifinals. Semifinalists from Cascade, Toledo and Bettendorf make up the rest of the semifinals. [...]
	Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.
	Mel Foster Insurance agency earns prestigious award Mel Foster Insurance earned a place among an exclusive group of independent insurance agencies nationwide.
	Girls in Aviation Day encourages STEM, aviation industries Quad Cities International Airport, Elliott Aviation and Jet Air Inc are hosting the sixth annual Girls in Aviation Day – A Women in Aviation International (WAI) Event on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Quad Cities Aero at the Quad Cities International Airport, 3100 George Kirk Drive in Moline. Kids 5 [...]
	Moline man faces felony charges after police say he pointed gun in Figge parking lot A Moline man faces felony charges after police say he pointed a gun at someone in the Figge parking lot in Davenport.
	Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina He said he wrote his retirement letter after the World Cup final in July, but waited to publish it because his father was facing health issues that eventually claimed his life.
	Monmouth man arrested after fatal weekend crash in Knox Co. Illinois State Police arrested Brian Boyer and he is being charged with reckless homicide and DUI.
	Arrest made in fatal Knox County wrong way crash A 19 year old has been arrested in connection with a deadly crash in Knox County, according to a news release from the Illinois State Police (ISP). ISP Troopers responded to a crash on I-74 westbound near US-150 in Knoxville, Ill. on August 30 at about 2:10 a.m. A Chevrolet Malibu was driving the wrong [...]
	Sterling apartment fire displaces residents The Sterling Fire Department responded to an apartment fire Sunday evening that left several residents displaced.
	Davenport man arrested on sexual abuse, child endangerment charges A Davenport man faces charges relating to two alleged incidents, one earlier this year and one between 2012 and 2014.
	Get free heart screenings at Heart to Heart Screening Day UnityPoint Health – Trinity Heart Center invites residents to its free Heart to Heart Screening Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Jardine Auditorium at UnityPoint Health – Rock Island, 2701 17th Street. Free heart health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and free EKGs for adults 18 and [...]
	Boil order issued for City of Monmouth The City of Monmouth Public Works Department issued a boil order for the entire city effective at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31.
	Boil order in effect for entire City of Monmouth The City of Monmouth Public Works Department issued a boil order for the entire city starting at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31.
	Sterling fire leaves two apartments uninhabitable A Sterling apartment fire caused basement and smoke damage throughout the building, leaving residents displaced. No injuries were reported.
	Missouri researchers find rare eel in southern Illinois “Eels are one of the few species that make me jump up and down in the back of the boat,” larger river scientist Jason DeBoer said.
	Quad-Cities under a heat advisory through Wednesday evening The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities issued a heat advisory beginning Monday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m.
	Multiple crews respond to Sterling fire Units from several fire departments responded to a structure fire in Sterling last night. Sterling firefighters were called to the 600 block of Broadway Avenue on August 30 at about 9:57 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Sterling Fire Department responded with automatic aid from Rock Falls Fire Department, CGH EMS and Sterling [...]
	Hot week ahead for the Quad Cities Humidity levels will be on the rise this week along with the temperatures. A few showers and storms are possible. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Monmouth issues boil order after well issues A boil order has been issued for the entire city of Monmouth after issues left city wells out of service. The City of Monmouth Public Works Department said in a news release that it has issued a boil water order for the entire city, effective at 10 a.m. today, August 31. All municipal water customers [...]
	Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, opens season with tribute band Don Jovi The Historic Orpheum Theatre will launch its 2026-2027 Orpheum Theatre Presents season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, with Don Jovi: The Definitive Bon Jovi Tribute sponsored by G & M Distributors and Busch Light as the official season-opening performance. The Bon Jovi tribute band delivers the definitive stadium rock experience, recreating the anthems, the energy, and the iconic [...]
	Several displaced following Sterling apartment building fire The fire, found in the basement, was contained by fire crews within 25 minutes.
	What's next for the man accused of killing Trudy Appleby? Judge Norma Kauzlarich has scheduled a hearing for Friday, Sept. 4, to hear arguments on Jamie Fisher's request to move the trial out of Henry County.
	Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief under scrutiny A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.
	Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.
	One Eighty names Christopher Love as Executive Director The transition comes at a pivotal time for the Quad Cities.
	Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for August 30, 2026 Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County and Henry County.
	Viking Club of Moline hosts annual Summer Safety Bash Families joined local first responders for Moline’s Summer Safety Bash, featuring bike safety activities, games, food and more than 100 free bikes.
	Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses.
	Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
	Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the United Arab Emirates and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29.

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