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Friday, October 23rd, 2026
	YWCA Quad Cities seeking winter clothing donations for youth The organization is collecting new or gently used winter clothing in boys’ and girls’ sizes medium, large and extra-large.
	East 2nd and Sycamore intersection reopening in Muscatine after months of closure The area has had several road closures in the past year due to structural concerns, and the eventual collapse, of buildings on the 200 block of East 2nd Street.
	Cook review: 'Clayface' is more than a DC villain movie: It's body horror and drama The third part of the new DC Universe is dark, grim, bloody ... and one of the best scripts of the year. First came the enjoyable "Superman," and then the so-so "Supergirl." Now the third time is the charm with "Clayface," an origin story of a villain that's also a smart body-horror drama. You won't [...]
	Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
	Our QC Crime Watch: Interview with victim of stolen-phone incident: Episode 86 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook talk about crime and courts in the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode, Linda interviews her colleague, Joel Kellar, who became a victim of what apparently was a professional, and fast, theft of phones at a New York concert. Additionally, Linda updates these [...]
	After fire indefinitely shuts down Alfano’s Pizza, owners lean on community support to rebuild In the middle of the uncertainty, Grace and Alberto Alfano are holding on to faith and to each other.
	Judge sentences man to life in prison for fatal 2024 shooting near Davenport Skybridge A judge sentenced Johnathan Terrones to life in prison without parole for the fatal 2024 shooting of Mason Payne near the Davenport Skybridge.
	Gas leak in downtown Muscatine There was a gas leak in downtown Muscatine on Friday afternoon.
	Second City legend brings long-form improv to Moline Dave Razowsky is the former artistic director of Second City Los Angeles. He'll perform with ComedySportz Quad Cities on Friday, Oct. 23, at The Spotlight Theatre.
	“One gut punch after another” - Turek questions farm relief as Hinson campaign defends her record President Donald Trump’s announcement of $8 billion in diesel relief for farmers is drawing attention to farm costs in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race
	North Scott, Davenport North battle for playoff spot in Week 10 of the Highlight Zone The KWQC Highlight Zone covers week 10 of high school football matchups across the Quad Cities.
	Project NOW hosts Rise Up Reentry Summit at WIU Moline to support people leaving prison Community leaders and advocates gathered at WIU in Moline for Project NOW's Rise Up Reentry Summit to expand housing and education for former inmates.
	Teacher who drowned at Lake Macbride was trying to save student Investigators believe that after 10-year-old Ahmed Osman fell into the Coralville Reservoir, 24-year-old Hannah Jorgensen jumped in to try and save him.
	Motorcyclist killed in Fort Madison crash A 39-year-old motorcyclist died Friday morning after a car turned into a driveway and struck him along Avenue O in Fort Madison, Iowa.
	Former artistic director of Second City Los Angeles performing with ComedySportz on Friday night Dave Razowsky will be joined by Brent Tubbs, co-owner of the Spotlight Theatre, for the one-night-only performance.
	Bettendorf City Hall holds Halloween event City staff handed out treats to local kids in attendance.
	Quad Cities VA Clinic honors 100-year-old World War II veteran Staff at the Quad Cities VA Clinic in Davenport celebrated 100-year-old World War II veteran Myron Swanson for his overseas service in the Army.
	Dohrn Transfer’s Rock Falls terminal to close by the end of the year The Dohrn Transfer Rock Falls terminal is set to close by the end of this year, according to Dohrn officials.
	The Wizard's Shelf Games & Collectibles moves to larger location, holding grand opening Saturday The Wizard's Shelf is a place where customers can find nostalgic memories, participate in fun events, and something magical on every shelf.
	Political attack ads in Iowa getting nastier as midterm elections approach Political attack ads in Iowa are getting nastier as midterm elections approach.
	Teacher who drowned at Lake Macbride was trying to save student, sheriff says Investigators believe that after 10-year-old Ahmed Osman fell into the Coralville Reservoir, 24-year-old Hannah Jorgensen jumped in to try and save him.
	Police step up speed enforcement through I-74 construction zone in Moline Moline police and Illinois State Police are targeting speeding drivers through the Interstate 74 and John Deere Road construction zone.
	‘Sick of it!’: Local lawmakers join healthcare advocates on Davenport stop of bus tour Members of the Protect Our Care’s Care Force One stopped in Davenport Friday morning to bring awareness to the growing health care crisis.
	Bettendorf sets public workshop on future of I-80, Middle Road area The city is developing a master plan to guide future land use, transportation, infrastructure and development.
	Sun & Cloud Mix This Weekend Temperatures to stay well above normal through Sunday before cold front arrives Monday
	Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn accepts rescheduled Iowa PBS date Iowa Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn (R-Belle Plaine) has accepted a rescheduled Iowa PBS debate date of October 29 against his opponent Rob Sand (D- Decorah.)
	YWMC Quad Cities seeking winter clothing for youth at Alan's House The organization is collecting new or gently used winter clothing in boys’ and girls’ sizes medium, large and extra-large.
	Meet the candidates running for Scott County Recorder Incumbent Rita Vargas is not seeking re-election. Democrat Toby Paone and Republican Mike Wulf are vying for the open seat.
	Bettendorf hosting workshop on I-80, Middle Road area The City of Bettendorf and its planning consultant, IMEG, invite residents, business owners, property owners and others to help shape the future of the I-80/Middle Road area at a public workshop on Thursday, November 5, from 6-8 p.m. at Iron Tee, 6909 Iron Tee Way in Bettendorf. The doors will open at 5 p.m. so [...]
	New Augustana leader revels in coming home to campus Angela Snyder is the college’s first assistant vice president for impact learning, to connect every student with hands-on learning, career preparation and meaningful work in the community.
	Ridgewood Elementary debuts new inclusive playground The equipment is designed so students of all ability levels can enjoy it.
	How Liberterian U.S. Senate candidate Thomas Laehn said he would fight political corruption Libertarian Thomas Laehn said that he isn't running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat to be a "spoiler" in the race.
	The Pentagon's guidelines for "responsible AI" aren't always followed, report shows The Pentagon is building weapons and projects with AI capabilities that officials say don't always closely adhere to the agency's own guidelines for AI, according to a congressional watchdog report published in October.
	4 Your Money \| Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment started this month. John Nelson, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to break down the rising cost of Medicare premiums and highlight one of the most common mistakes people make during the open enrollment period.
	Illinois public universities reach highest enrollment level in over a decade Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education say Illinois public universities have reached the highest enrollment level since 2015.
	Longtime St. Ambrose basketball coach Ray Shovlain retiring after 2026-27 season Shovlain has been with the program since 1983, with 749 career victories and 18 20-win seasons.
	Classes cancelled at Buffalo Elementary due to water issue Buffalo Elementary School cancelled classes Friday due to a disruption to water service at the building.
	Buffalo issues boil order The Buffalo Water Supply recommends that residents boil water before using for drinking or cooking or to use an alternative source, according to a news release from the Water Supply. The Water Supply experienced a main break that caused system-wide depressurization. Water should be boiled before using for drinking or cooking, due to the potential [...]
	One dead after Fort Madison crash involving motorcycle The crash took place Friday in the 5000 block of Avenue L in Fort Madison.
	Officials share circumstances of Lake Macbride drowning The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has released its findings surrounding the incident at Lake Macbride that caused the deaths of a student and teacher.
	Illinois and Iowa Farmers Union members discuss the current farm economy Union members discussed the current state of the farm bill, farming's importance to the local economy, and what some members are calling a farm crisis.
	Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club hosts free survivorship retreat Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club (CSCIAIL) is hosting a free cancer survivorship retreat on Friday, November 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Gilda’s Club Davenport, 1351 W. Central Park Ave. Suite 200. This program is being offered in-person and registration is required. Call CSCIAIL at 563-326-7504, email gc@csciowaillinois.org [...]
	A D.C. park was made 'for the pleasure of the people.' Trump's plan would change that Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.
	Buffalo Elementary's classes cancelled The elementary school closed early Friday morning due to a water disruption.
	Democrat Cindy Winckler and Republican Cynthia Mensendick face off for Davenport, Buffalo Senate District Democratic State Sen. Cindy Winckler is facing a challenge from Republican Cynthia Mensendick for Iowa Senate District 49.
	University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announces 2027 retirement University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook has announced his upcoming retirement as the institution celebrates record-breaking fundraising and 150 years in existence.
	Venezuelan man sues ICE over detention in Muscatine County Jail A Venezuelan citizen held by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement in the Muscatine County Jail for almost six months is taking the federal government to court over the matter.
	Dispose of old medication safely at Drug Take Back Day QCA residents can safely dispose of old medications at the next DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 24 between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off sites will be at police departments and sheriffs’ offices, including the Rock Island and Milan Police Departments. Click here to find locations. Unwanted medications can be [...]
	Baby girl is Iowa’s latest Save Haven infant Baby girl born in October declared Safe Haven
	Intersection reopens near buildings planned for demolition A downtown Muscatine intersection will partially reopen to traffic this week months after several historic buildings collapsed along Second Street.
	'Possible Love' offers four of the best performances you'll see all year Lee Chang-dong's novelistic drama tells the story of two very different couples who meet during the filming of a documentary.
	'Clayface' is underbaked body horror Like its protagonist, the film shoots out its goopy, mud-brown, protoplasmic feelers into the undiscovered territory of horror, but it does so too tentatively.
	District: Classes canceled Friday at Buffalo Elementary The district said it's due to a disruption to water service.
	Menopause The Musical is a hot time in Davenport Grab your portable fans and dress in layers as the international hit show Menopause The Musical comes to the Adler Theatre in Davenport for one performance on March 16. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or at the Adler Theatre Box Office, 136 E. Third Street in Davenport. Groups [...]
	Driver cited after hitting Illinois state trooper’s squad car near Rock Falls An Iowa driver faces charges after crashing into an Illinois state trooper's squad car on Illinois 40 while violating the state's Move Over Law.
	Ex-FBI employees charged with lying to Congress over Hunter Biden inquiries Republicans have long accused the FBI of mishandling the laptop and the investigations into the younger Biden.
	Iowa special education worker fired over Charlie Kirk comments awarded $145K An Iowa special education worker is getting 145-thousand dollars after she was fired for online comments over Charlie Kirk’s death.
	Buffalo Elementary classes canceled Friday Classes for Buffalo Elementary students were canceled on Friday.
	Illinois State Police squad struck near Rock Falls There's been a Move Over Law -related crash involving an Illinois State Police (ISP) squad car on a QCA roadway. A news release from ISP said a trooper assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau was conducting truck inspections with portable scales on IL-40 northbound just south of US-30 in Rock Falls on Oct. 22 [...]
	St. Ambrose Basketball Coach Ray Shovlain to retire after upcoming season St. Ambrose University announced on Friday their head men’s basketball coach is retiring.
	$120 million South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade underway in Moline The renovation will replace outdated facilities, equipment and systems to improve wastewater services and protect the environment.
	Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
	Davenport charter school lands $1.2M grant ahead of ribbon-cutting Davenport's Greater Oaks charter school lands up to $1.2M state grant as Iowa awards $8.5M to charter schools ahead of Oct. 27 ribbon-cutting event.
	Authorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths Nigeria this week recorded its first case of Ebola in the current outbreak, which has spread from the epicenter in Congo to several other African countries.
	Smith's Island to close temporarily to public access The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has announced that Smith’s Island Recreation Area at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley will be closed to public access Oct. 27-30. The closure is necessary to facilitate removal of invasive species and tree planting activities. For more information, call 309-794-4200, or email here.
	Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge high school winners announced Students from 22 high schools across western Illinois and eastern Iowa competed in a mock stock market challenge on Wednesday morning.
	Illinois voter guide 2026: Key races, deadlines and voting locations for the 2026 election Election Day is coming. We've put together a free voter guide to help you navigate the races and candidates on the ballot Nov. 3.
	Weekend kicks off breezy and warm Unseasonably warm weather shows no signs of taking a break across the Quad Cities. More dry weather is in the forecast as rain chances are delayed once again. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Coal Valley Fareway Meat & Grocery opens Wednesday The Fareway Meat & Grocery grand opening in Coal Valley is at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
	Candidates for Scott County Recorder promise integrity and protection of county records Democrat Toby Paone and Republican Mike Wulf are vying for Scott County Recorder.
	The Bugs that Built a Museum This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.The august members of the Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences who met in June of 1869 to vote on the membership of…
	Warm weekend ahead Temperatures to stay well above normal through Sunday before cold front arrives Monday
	Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who the military said had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five people were injured, including some critically.
	Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites Governments around the world are rushing to implement safety measures after AI technology found 'severe' vulnerabilities in a key programming language called PHP.
	After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi's son hears her voice Kim Aris tells NPR his mother sounds strong but is in pain. He says she is held at a residence in the capital.
	Amid Trump's assaults on DEI, how one university is elevating Black students As many colleges roll back or eliminate such programs, Sacramento State has expanded its offerings for students of color.
	Gen Z candidates in both parties aim to tackle high housing costs Young candidates who rent or live with parents say their generation is "in the thick" of the country's housing affordability crisis. They argue this gives them new energy to solve it for everyone.
	What if you gave yourself a day to cancel all the plans you dread? It's a day to think about all the upcoming appointments and commitments you're dreading — and then decline some of them. Writer Caroline Sylge shares a suggested schedule for the day.
	Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
	Assumption, Pleasant Valley, Bettendorf advance to Regional Championships Assumption, Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf volleyball teams advanced to the Regional Championships Thursday night.
	Davenport North hosts North Scott in regular-season finale with playoff stakes Davenport North hosts North Scott Friday night in the final game of the regular season, with both teams entering at 3-1 in district play.
	Maquoketa opens time capsule from 1976 The capsule was uncovered at the Bicentennial Park Memorial.
	Muscatine intersection to reopen after months of closure The intersection of 2nd and Sycamore Streets has been closed since June.
	$120 million South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade underway The renovation will replace outdated facilities, equipment and systems to improve wastewater services and protect the environment.
	Early voting surges in Quad Cities ahead of Election Day Early voting is already underway in the Quad Cities, with Scott County reporting a 90% jump in in-person turnout and Rock Island County logging more than 11,000 ballots cast ahead of the midterm election.
	Illinois State Police squad car hit, truck driver cited A truck driver was cited after hitting an Illinois State Police squad car Thursday.
	Rock Island film studio project moves forward with $2.85 million in city support The nonprofit studio Fresh Films says once complete, the new Rock Line Studios will have huge economic impacts for the city and broader region.
	Health care, housing, wages: Josh Turek outlines campaign goals at Davenport rally Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek made a stop in the Quad Cities Thursday, meeting with voters at Modern Woodmen Park.
	Mercado on Fifth wraps up milestone season, prepares for Día de los Muertos celebration More than 40,000 people attended the outdoor market's 10th season, generating more than $300,000 in sales for its vendors. The final Friday market will be Oct. 23.
	Illinois State Police car struck in Whiteside County The trooper who drove the car was not injured, and neither was the driver who struck his vehicle.
	Palmer Hills Golf Course experiments with new robotic mowers Golfers at Palmer Hills Golf Course may have noticed a Roomba-esque machine roaming the 18-hole course. It's a new electric robot mower from Toro that the course is currently trying out. "To see if we can kind of automate some of our mowing practices out here," said course superintendent Brian Hickey. Before the addition, the [...]
	Touchscreen voting concerns surface ahead of the midterm election: What to know Reports of challenges with touchscreen voting machines are circulating on social media, including from Dolly Parton's sister. Election officials say it's uncommon.
	Cook review: 'Whalefall' blends survival, father issues, into action-packed thriller On the heels - er, tail - of "Heart of the Beast," which remains in theaters as of this writing - comes another man-versus-nature survival story. "Whalefall" is a terrifying thriller about a diver who ends up inside a living whale. Director Brian Duffield ("Cocaine Bear") essentially directs two films because of the constant transitions [...]
	New Skip-a-Long childcare center opens soon in Rock Island The new campus will expand SAL Community Services' childcare services, along with intergenerational programming and resources for immigrants and refugees.
	Iowa ag secretary candidates differ on water quality, fertilizer rules The candidates for Iowa secretary of agriculture have different ideas about how to improve the state’s water quality, including how farmers use fertilizer.
	SAL shows off new 32,000-square-foot childcare center in Rock Island SAL Community Services opens new 32,000-square-foot childcare center in Rock Island to expand early childhood care by 25% with Friendship Manor.
	The Heart of the Story: Music is his 'bag' 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. Whether he's welcoming veterans home or honoring emergency [...]
	Fire causes extensive damage to Alfano's Pizza in Monmouth No injuries were reported, but restaurant officials said they will be closed until further notice.
	Location announced for Trump’s next Iowa rally President Donald Trump will be coming to Dubuque next month.
	How Josh Turek tries to connect with Iowans who haven’t voted for Democrats lately State Rep. Josh Turek has tried to connect with Iowans in rural communities, areas where Democrats have struggled to gain much support recently.

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