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Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
	FULL \| Zach Lahn concedes in Iowa Governor race Lahn's loss gives Democrats the Iowa Governor's seat for the first time in nearly two decades.
	Bettendorf man accused of stealing more than $20,000 from apartment over several years More than $20,000 disappeared from envelopes inside a Bettendorf apartment over several years. Now a 57-year-old man faces felony charges.
	Eagles and Ivories brings ragtime to Muscatine Enjoy some of the nation’s premiere ragtime artists at the 33rd Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Fest in Muscatine. Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Fest takes place January 14–17 at a variety of venues around the city. This year’s festival includes internationally acclaimed artists like The Saint Louis Stompers, Andy Schumm, Jeff Barnhart, Anne Barnhart and the [...]
	John Deere to close factory in Ottumwa John Deere is making major changes to its manufacturing sites, including closing its Ottumwa factory.
	Gas prices fall nearly 15 cents in the Quad-Cities, averaging $4.21 per gallon Average gasoline prices in the Quad-Cities have fallen 14.8 cents per gallon in last week, averaging $4.21 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 200 stations in Quad-Cities.
	FULL \| Zach Nunn concedes in US House race Nunn served as representative for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District since 2022 when he defeated incumbent Cindy Axne.
	Three things to know: Nov. 4, 2026 Loading day for 40th annual student hunger drive, Moline Fire Department highlights free smoke alarm installation program and an update on the forecast.
	Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump's plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales Michigan's first Muslim senator-elect, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his historic victory, an unlikely agreement with Trump on Israel military aid and the political divisions that remain.
	Christina Bohannan wins election in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District The Democratic challenger unseated Republican incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who defeated Bohannan in two previous elections.
	Rock Island Downtown Library schedules toddler, big-kid raves with techno beats The Rock Island Public Library has the beat, with toddler and kid rave parties on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Rock Island Downtown Library. Families can put on their dancing shoes for a fun time raving to familiar tunes with a techno beat. The toddler rave, for kids ages two to five, will be held at [...]
	Judge accepts Bettendorf man’s guilty pleas to child sex abuse materials charges A Scott County judge accepted a Bettendorf man’s guilty pleas to three felony child sex abuse materials possession counts.
	World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations.
	The world is reacting to the Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
	The world is reacting to the Democrats' sweeping midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win as foreign powers weigh how a flipped Congress will affect international relations.
	Cooling down for several days After a long stretch of warmer than average temperatures, it'll start feeling like early November again. We're not done with the rain just yet. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	6 takeaways from Democrats' big wave on election night The magnitude of the Democrats' outcome was always a possibility, but the depth and breadth of their victories were jaw-dropping.
	A Democratic wave and more takeaways from the US midterm elections Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
	Musco Sports Center prepares for fall/winter sports season The Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department and the Musco Sports Center are ready to hit the turf running as they gear up for the fall and winter sports season. Here are updates for the Muscatine sporting (and non-sporting) public: Weekday open recreation times Community members are invited to enjoy free use of the facility from [...]
	Black Hawk Statue This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Fortunately for Rock Island, there are some men who cannot bring themselves to tell each other they are sorry, in so…
	Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is superb, streamlined and safe Nintendo's new Ocarina of Time remake enshrines its place in the gaming canon for generations to come. But despite its stupendous production values, the game left me feeling oddly bereft.
	These 9 candidates for governor just made history Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.
	Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable.
	Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford beats GOP incumbent for governor Democrat Aaron Ford defeated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. He's set to become Nevada's first Black governor.
	Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats Republican Mike Rogers in key Michigan Senate race El-Sayed's campaign tested how an antiestablishment candidate on the left would fare in a perennial Midwest battleground. With the win, he'll become the first Muslim American to serve in the Senate.
	Republicans tried to gerrymander their way out of big congressional losses. It didn't work Among the sweeping victories by Democrats on Tuesday were wins in several congressional districts that Republicans had redrawn explicitly to boost their party ahead of the midterms.
	House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries declares "America is back" Jeffries, who addressed supporters after House control was called for Democrats, argued voters have sent Congress a message to end extremism and "corruption."
	What will Rob Sand do as Iowa governor? His record offers clues What will Iowa look like under Gov. Rob Sand? His proposals offer clues, but some of his biggest changes would face Republican opposition.
	Troy Jackson wins Maine Senate race over Susan Collins, in major coup for Democrats The result is a crucial victory for Democrats in their push to retake the Senate majority, flipping a seat that Collins has held for nearly 30 years.
	Central DeWitt School District voters reject $33.7M bond referendum Central DeWitt School District voters will decide on a $33.7 million bond for building renovations, with district leaders saying it won't raise property taxes.
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026
	Iowa House of Representatives winners are a mix of new, old faces There are some new state representatives coming to the Iowa General Assembly, while other incumbents hold onto their seat.
	Here's how some key demographic groups voted in the midterms These charts show how various demographic groups voted in the midterm election. The data comes from a poll of tens of thousands of voters, conducted by the firm SSRS for a number of news outlets.
	Democrat Christina Bohannan elected to Iowa's 1st District, unseating Mariannette Miller-Meeks Cheers erupted at an Iowa City brewery as Christina Bohannan celebrated her victory in one of the nation's closely watched congressional races.
	Voters return three western Illinois lawmakers to Springfield Ryan Spain, Mike Halpin and Dan Swanson all won another term in Springfield. Here's what the lawmakers say comes next.
	U.S. Senate election in Iowa yet to be called No winner has been declared in the much-watched contest between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson.
	Democrat incumbent fends off challenger for RICo board; Mielke has yet to concede Two RICO County Board seats contested. Incumbent wins one, Mielke awaiting official canvass as 44 votes separates him from challenger.
	Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House Democrat Christina Bohannan won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks. The third time was the charm for Bohannan, who lost by just 799 votes in her second race against Miller-Meeks two years ago. The law professor and former state representative had more political [...]
	Democrat Christina Bohannan wins election to U.S. House in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District Democrat Christina Bohannan won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks.
	Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott wins election to U.S. House in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott won election Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Zach Nunn.
	Former Arkansas governor says Democrats' gains are 'more significant than ever anticipated' NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about Democratic victories in states typically considered Republican strongholds.
	Democrats win big for Scott County races Three democrats were elected to the Scott County Board of Supervisors, according to unofficial results Tuesday night.
	Josh Turek wins election to the U.S. Senate Josh Turek won Iowa's rare open U.S. Senate race in Tuesday's midterm elections, flipping a Republican-held seat and becoming the first Democrat since Barack Obama to win a federal race in the state. Turek defeated Republican Ashley Hinson to succeed retiring two-term Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in a race that drew hundreds of millions of [...]
	Democrat Josh Turek wins election to U.S. Senate from Iowa Democrat Josh Turek wins election to U.S. Senate from Iowa.
	Democrats win the Senate, setting up divided government for remainder of Trump's term Democrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices.
	Democrats win full control of Congress, ushering in a new era of divided government The victories in the House and Senate return Democrats to full control of Congress for the first time since 2023 and deepens the level of expected friction between them and President Trump.
	Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
	Democrat Rob Sand wins election for governor in Iowa Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn are facing off in Iowa’s gubernatorial race to succeed retiring Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
	Missourians reject ballot proposal that would have re-imposed an abortion ban Missouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors. Opponents said it was misleading.
	Miller-Meeks, Bohannan facing off in Iowa's 1st Congressional District The two candidates are meeting each other on the ballot for the third time in 2026.
	Democrat Rob Sand wins election to be Iowa's next governor Iowa voters chose Democrat Rob Sand to be their next governor, flipping the seat Republicans have held for more than two decades and likely ushering in a new era of divided state government. Sand defeated Zach Lahn, a first-time candidate who surprised even members of his own party when he won the Republican primary. Sand, [...]
	Democrat Gina Hinojosa wins race for Texas governor, ousting Greg Abbott Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
	Marcus Herbert wins Rock Island County Sherriff's race Democrat Marcus Herbert won election Tuesday as Rock Island County Sherriff, defeating Republican Jamie Shoemaker. Herbert garnered 61.27% of votes at 29,078. Herbert served as a correctional officer from 2005 to 2010 with the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office. He commands the Quad City Bomb Squad and currently serves as a sergeant with the office.
	Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending GOP control of the office Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.
	Democrat Nikhil Wagle narrowly defeats incumbent Scott Webster in Iowa Senate race Just 151 votes separated Democrat Nikhil Wagle and Republican incumbent Scott Webster in a closely contested Iowa Senate race. Wagle came out ahead, according to unofficial results.
	72-year-old man faces charges after investigators find thousands of child images A 72-year-old Davenport man was being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond Tuesday after police say they found thousands of images of children - some as young as toddlers - on his electronic devices, according to Scott County arrest affidavits. On Sept. 12, 2025, Davenport Fire and MEDIC crews were dispatched to a medical call [...]
	Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
	Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat Democrat James Talarico has won the Senate seat in Texas, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
	Marcus Herbert elected new Rock Island County sheriff Voters in Rock Island County have chosen Democrat Marcus Herbert as their next sheriff in Tuesday’s general election.
	Ohio elects Amy Acton first woman governor Democrat Amy Acton beat biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican backed by President Trump, in a race marked in the final weeks by a Ramaswamy attack ad that drew national criticism.
	5 DSA candidates are elected to the House in a historic night for their movement The candidates tapped into voter frustration with the political status quo and will now look to translate their success into policy wins that push Democrats further to the left.
	Democrat Annie Andrews wins South Carolina Senate race in major upset Andrews, a pediatrician, defeated GOP Sen. Darline Graham, who was appointed to the seat after the death of her brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham.
	Eric Sorensen wins reelection to Illinois' 17th Congressional District U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen has won reelection in Illinois' 17th Congressional District, defeating Republican Dillan Vancil in a race focused on affordability, health care and the war in Iran.
	Darin LaHood wins reelection to U.S. House Republican Darin LaHood wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 16th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for LaHood at 9:01 p.m.
	Republican Darin LaHood wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District Republican Darin LaHood wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District.
	Democrat Eric Sorensen wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District Democrat Eric Sorensen wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.
	Eric Sorensen wins reelection to U.S. House Democrat Eric Sorensen won reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 17th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Sorensen at 8:48 p.m.
	Tens of millions cast ballots for midterms despite worries of Trump's interference Across the country, tens of millions of voters made their voices heard at the ballot box with no major disruptions from interference by the Trump administration.
	Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
	Georgia elects the nation's first Black female governor Keisha Lance Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years.
	Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
	Democrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a race call from the Associated Press, providing the party with a key Senate flip.
	Over 35K vote in Scott County on Election Day Thousands of voters went to the polls on Election Day in Scott County.
	Democrat Juliana Stratton wins election to U.S. Senate from Illinois Juliana Stratton, Whitfield Harrington and Don Tracy are running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Dick Durbin for decades.
	Democrat JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey.
	Juliana Stratton wins U.S. Senate spot in Illinois Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois, defeating Republican Don Tracy. Currently lieutenant governor, Stratton will succeed Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat who is retiring after five terms. Stratton will be the second Black woman to serve Illinois in the Senate. She was twice elected lieutenant governor as Gov. JB [...]
	JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois Democrat JB Pritzker won election Tuesday as governor of Illinois, defeating Republican Darren Bailey. Pritzker was seeking a third term. Pritzker, a billionaire businessman and an heir to the Hyatt Hotel fortune, is considered a potential contender for the White House in 2028. Bailey, a former state lawmaker, also lost to Pritzker in 2022. The [...]
	5th annual Women in Cardiology workshop aims to inspire future female medical leaders Dr. Rafat Padaria of Cardiovascular Medicine, PC is hosting the 5th annual Women in Cardiology workshop on Dec. 8 to provide female high school students with free, hands-on clinical learning and mentorship from local healthcare professionals.
	Jon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.
	Citizens First Bank opens in Morrison Citizens First Bank has officially opened its new Morrison branch at 100 W. Lincoln Way, Suite B, Morrison, according to a news release. “We are incredibly excited to officially open our doors in Morrison,” said Stephen Clements, president and CEO of Citizens First Bank. “We have valued relationships with customers in this area already, and [...]
	Inside Iowa Politics: Why this national election legal scholar is concerned about close elections Ben Ginsberg, a longtime campaign election legal advisor, is urging candidates to accept the results of voters' decisions in the 2026 elections.
	Election Day 2026: Photos from around the country Voters across the country are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
	Interactive maps show how Iowans and Illinoisans voted in key races Maps will update with live election day results as they come in.
	Flu cases on the rise nationwide: What to know Vaccination provides the best protection against influenza. Several safe and effective vaccines are available this season.
	Challand Middle School student in custody after allegedly possessing a loaded firearm A Challand Middle School student was taken into custody after a loaded firearm was found inside their locker on Tuesday morning. The incident remains under investigation, with charges pending.
	Davenport man accused of possessing child sex abuse materials The man faces felony charges after authorities allegedly found child sexual abuse materials on his computer.
	Free art workshop to be presented for people affected by cancer Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois will host a free creative art session workshop from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Gilda’s Club Davenport, 1351 W. Central Park Ave., Suite 200, Davenport. Using the unique surface of a saw blade, participants will paint a design in a session led by an artist. No experience [...]
	Historic Burlington school to undergo rehabilitation into senior living The former Apollo Middle School in Burlington will undergo significant rehabilitation thanks to the State Historic Preservation Tax Credit program.
	MetroLINK offering free bus rides on Election Day to help voters get to the polls MetroLINK, Davenport CitiBus and Bettendorf Transit are all offering free rides during Election Day with no verification needed.
	Kids can learn sweet skills at Junior Chef Thanksgiving Bettendorf Parks and Recreation is offering hands-on classes to help kids learn new skills and build confidence. Linda Jones joined Our Quad Cities News with the delicious details on Junior Chef Thanksgiving. For more information, click here.
	Lee County, Iowa, to hold special meeting on proposed steel mill Lee County officials will hold a meeting on the proposed $15 billion steel plant Wednesday.
	Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.
	Silvis Roundhouse Project reaches major construction milestone Crews in Silvis have began pouring concrete in the city’s project to restore a historic railroad landmark.
	Supreme Court leans toward LGBTQ exclusion for publicly funded Catholic preschools The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about Colorado's universal pre-K program and whether religious schools can bar certain families despite the state's anti-discrimination law.
	Police: Loaded firearm found in middle schooler’s locker A loaded firearm was found in a middle schooler’s locker on Tuesday, according to Sterling police.
	Loaded gun found in student's locker at Sterling middle school The school resource officer took possession of the firearm, and the student was taken into custody by police.
	A Binance engineer thought he was interviewing for a job. Then the hackers pounced North Korean hackers pulled off the biggest cyber heist ever by duping a Binance engineer into thinking he was being recruited for a job, the crypto exchange says.
	Student taken into custody after firearm found in locker: Sterling Police A student has been taken into custody after Sterling Police were alerted about a potential firearm in a student’s possession at school, according to a news release from the Sterling Police Department. Sterling Police Department learned there was a potential firearm in the possession of a student at Challand Middle School (CMS) on Tuesday, Nov. [...]
	Issue reported with ballot machine at Scott Co. polling location An issue with a ballot machine at one of the Scott County polling locations was reported Tuesday morning.
	National Sandwich Day freebies and deals: Subway, Jersey Mike’s and more Lettuce celebrate the return of National Sandwich Day on Nov. 3.
	Gas prices reach record high for an Election Day Gas prices today are at a record high for Election Day in recorded history, hovering at an average of $4.11 a gallon nationally as of Tuesday afternoon, according to GasBuddy.
	QC Symphony tours a different quartet of cities, including our own The Quad City Symphony Orchestra promises a tour of four international destinations you can visit without leaving your concert seat this weekend – a global Quad Cities, including our own backyard.

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