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Friday, March 27th, 2026
	Empower House provides local support to brain injury survivors Empower House is hosting its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser from 4 to 7 at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday, March 28.
	Bettendorf begins work on Central Avenue next week Bettendorf is ready to start on a major road construction project next week. A news release from the City of Bettendorf says work will begin on Central Avenue from 14th Street to Pius Lane on Monday, March 30 as crews replace the water main in some areas, sanitary sewer lines in other areas then resurface [...]
	Moline's K9 Wojtek crowned Bark Madness Champion K9 Wojtek with the Moline Police Department has been crowned the 2026 Bark Madness Champion in a tournament hosted by the QCLEK9 Foundation. According to a Facebook post by the QCLEK9 Foundation: What started as a fun, lighthearted idea quickly turned into something far more meaningful than we ever imagined. The QCLEK9 Foundation created an [...]
	Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens Juries in two big cases have affirmed what research is finding: The design of social media platforms is particularly compelling and hard to resist for kids. There are growing calls to change it.
	Rock Island County Waste Management Agency unveils platform with waste, recycling information Residents can access Recycle Coach on their mobile or desktop devices, providing local disposal information for thousands of household items.
	MercyOne’s Clinton Medical Center ending its labor and delivery services Patients will be directed to MercyOne birth centers in Dubuque, Davenport and Silvis.
	NelsonCorp reviews wild week on Wall Street The past week in the stock markets has been enough to make any investor queasy. Stocks have been up and down and now experts are throwing out terms like “correction territory” and “K-shaped economy.” David Nelson, president and CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to try to make [...]
	'The Madison' adds to Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' legacy — 'Marshals' not so much Yellowstone's creator is back with two new shows set in the American West. Marshals struggles, but The Madison offers a thoughtful portrait of a family in flux.
	Burlington School District selects new superintendent The Burlington Community School District Board of Education has named Nathan Marting as the district’s next superintendent, pending board approval.
	Strangers forge a powerful bond after a car crash in 'Miroirs No. 3' After the sudden death of her boyfriend, a young Berlin woman is taken in by a family she meets in the countryside. In showing the ache of love and loss, Miroirs No. 3 holds up a mirror to us all.
	River Bandits and Figge Art Museum team up for cultural home run The Quad Cities River Bandits and Figge Art Museum are teaming up to celebrate the intersection of baseball, history, and art with the donation a painting by contemporary artist Preston Sampson.
	Elected officials respond to possible reassignments, job losses on the Rock Island Arsenal Officials began releasing statements Friday morning, after a union representing Arsenal workers sounded the alarm on potential reassignments or job losses.
	East Moline mayor delivers state of the city address East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman delivered the 2026 State of the City Address Thursday.
	How long will the war last? No one knows, and it's making oil prices weird It's like the "Schrödinger's cat" thought experiment. There are two very different potential realities, and traders don't yet know which one is true.
	Gift of Giving - TSC Alliance at the University of Iowa In March 2026, Necker's partnered with TSC Alliance at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for the Gift of Giving.
	4 Your Money \| The Long Road Back Bonds have had a challenging decade thus far. Nate Kreinbrink, Financial Planner at NelsonCorp Wealth Management, explains the current drawdown and shares his perspective on the future of the bond market.
	With the Iowa State Patrol’s help, ICE is arresting truckers at weigh stations Federal court records indicate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using interstate weigh stations in Iowa to arrest and detain drivers suspected of being in the United States illegally.
	Traffic alert: Logan Street in Muscatine to be closed to through traffic Logan Street will be closed to through traffic from Newell to Pinefield starting Monday.
	MercyOne Clinton Medical Center ending labor and delivery services The center's last day of providing labor and delivery will take place on Tuesday, May 26. Services will be moved to birth centers in Dubuque, Davenport and Silvis.
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	House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations The House Ethics Committee has found evidence that Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated House rules. This comes after the panel held a rare public hearing to review investigations into allegations against the Florida Democrat.
	Union says Rock Island Arsenal employees face possible reassignment or job losses United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sent a memo last year that called for mergeing the Joint Munitions Command Army Sustainment Command.
	MercyOne Clinton moves labor & delivery, adds AirMed, robotics Changes are coming to MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. A news release from the hospital says that healthcare staff nationwide are facing significant challenges, like increasing costs, staffing shortages and reimbursement that does not cover the full cost of care. These issues are coming at the same time as recent and expected government funding and policy changes across [...]
	MercyOne to end labor and delivery services at Clinton Medical Center in May The last day for planned deliveries in Clinton is May 26.
	Great weekend ahead for the Quad Cities After hitting 80° Thursday in the Quad Cities ahead of a cold front, it'll be much cooler today. A dry weekend is on tap, but beneficial rains arrive next week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	MercyOne Clinton to stop labor and delivery services This change is due to increasing costs, staffing shortages and reimbursements that do not cover the full cost of care, hospital officials said.
	Her dad's dementia inspired her to create a guide for family caregivers Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is "one to watch," says the Alzheimer's Association. Coping with her dad's condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.
	Here's some new dirt on an unusual source of antibiotic resistance New research suggests drought can stoke antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria — and that can have an impact on humans.
	Sandburg, Galesburg, designs classes for future engineers Sandburg. Galesburg, has designed a block of courses specifically for future engineers. The college created a sequence of transferable courses, available starting in the upcoming fall semester, for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering., a news release says. This new, four-course sequence includes foundational classes that form the core of transfer preparation for most [...]
	Resignations, hirings and other Moline School District personnel news from March 9 See the personnel items from the March 9 agenda of the Moline-Coal Valley School District. The board met at the Washington Elementary School, 1550 41st St. in Moline.
	Retirements, hirings and personnel news from Rock Island-Milan School District for March 10 The following personnel items are from the March 10 agenda of the Rock Island-Milan School District. The School Board met at Rock Island Center for Math & Science.
	More than 80 Trinity College students receive almost $200,000 total in scholarships More than 80 students pursuing healthcare were awarded scholarships from Trinity College, totaling nearly $200,000.
	Davenport updates records request policy to require deposit, change fees for large requests Davenport is updating its policies for records requests, including changing fees and requiring a deposit for large requests, and clarifying that electronic requests should be made through its online portal.
	Cook review: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' offers more darkly comic horror Through the carnage and the violence, you'll find yourself laughing. The dark-comedy horror movie "Ready or Not 2: Here I Come" is an enjoyable sequel that begins the second the prior 2019 film ends. It turns out the hunts are far from over. Directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin team up again with screenwriters Guy [...]
	Moline High School to get remodeled restrooms; three schools to update HVAC systems The Moline-Coal Valley School Board has approved bathroom renovations at the high school that will cost $4.39 million, as well as $6 million in HVAC updates at three other schools.
	Private Messler's War This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.By the time Private Basil Messler left Camp McClellan in Davenport on March 23rd, 1864 and headed south for his stint…
	Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process.
	Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war Representatives of the world's wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration's war on Iran.
	Our quiz writer made yet another Tom Bombadil reference this week. Can you spot it? How well do you know your "Lord of the Rings"? What about AI, Washington landmarks and TSA wait times? Find out!
	Do you lean optimistic or pessimistic? Take this quiz and find out A glass-half-full outlook can keep you engaged and hopeful in hard times. Take this quiz to find out your level of optimism, then learn how to train yourself to become more optimistic.
	Why some airports have long security lines and others don't Airport security lines are stretching for hours at some major hubs, but at others, travelers are through in minutes.
	Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday. The bill does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
	Judge weighs whether Venezuela can pay Maduro's legal costs in US drug trafficking case A U.S. judge pressed the Trump administration Thursday about its basis for barring Venezuela's government from paying former President Nicolás Maduro's legal fees in the drug trafficking case that has put him behind bars in New York.
	Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska only had four defenders on the floor, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal on Thursday night.
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
	Humility Homes and Services’ new campaign has raised $2.7M Humility Homes and Services launched a campaign Thursday that’s already raised $2.7 million.
	A surprise resignation could open the door for an independent to win a Montana Senate seat Two-term GOP Sen. Steve Daines shocked Montana when he announced his retirement. Democrats worry a new independent candidate will split their party's vote.
	Army civilian employees at RI Arsenal face reassignments, job losses: Union On March 23, employees at Rock Island Arsenal’s (RIA) Army Sustainment Command (ASC) and Joint Munitions Command (JMC) received email notifications about the status of their positions, according to Steve Beck, president, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 15, in a news release More than 100 employees at multiple RIA organizations were informed that [...]
	Knox County State's Attorney explains sentencing in 2024 fatal hit-and-run Difficulties with proving intoxication contributed to the crash meant the DUI wasn't charged as a felony.
	University of Iowa professor explains ruling against YouTube and Meta Platforms have largely been immune from liability for posts on their platform, but this case centered on how the platforms themselves were engineered.
	State's attorney explains sentencing in fatal hit-and-run Difficulties with proving intoxication contributed to the crash meant a DUI wasn't considered a felony.
	Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight The Hawkeyes are headed to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987.
	Vehicle hits Hungry Hobo on Avenue of the Cities in Moline News 8 was at the scene and saw damage to the front of the restaurant. Several emergency vehicles responded.
	Lisa Bluder speaks at River Bend’s Women Fighting Hunger fundraiser The event was sold-out and nearly 600 people gathered at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport to raise money to fight hunger in schools in Illinois and Iowa.
	State of the City: What's ahead for East Moline? East Moline city officials had the annual state of the city on Thursday. Mayor Reggie Freeman and other city officials spoke about projects completed and those in the works and planned for the future, mainly stemming around construction, whether that's improving the city's downtown or replacing aging infrastructure. The aging water infrastructure has become costly [...]
	'Violins of Hope' concert at Figge, Davenport, teaches about Holocaust A group of musicians put on a concert Thursday night as part of a program to teach people about the Holocaust. The Violins of Hope are on display in museums in the Quad Cities area. The instruments are being taken to schools and used in concerts. More than 70 violins in the display belonged to [...]
	Ninth-seeded Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Sweet 16 Alvaro Folgueiras converted a critical three-point play when Nebraska only had four defenders on the floor, and ninth-seeded Iowa continued its unpredictable NCAA Tournament run under first-year coach Ben McCollum, beating Nebraska 77-71 in a South Region semifinal on Thursday night.
	The depleted Education Department will move out of its headquarters In August, Education Department employees will relocate to a smaller office roughly a block away, and the larger Energy Department will take over the old headquarters.
	Davenport, Humane Society agree to split after impasse over animal control services Humane Society board members and city council members met Thursday in a joint session on the future of animal control services in Davenport.
	SUV crashes into Hungry Hobo, Moline An SUV drove into a Hungry Hobo restaurant shortly after 6:15 p.m. Thursday, when people were eating inside at 1635 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. Our Quad Cities News crew arrived to see caution tape over a hole in the wall, where a pile of glass lay nearby. A mound of bricks had collapsed in [...]
	Longtime East Moline Fire Department member selected as next chief Darrin Armstrong is a longtime member of the East Moline Fire Department and current battalion chief.
	Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's Anthropic ban The order briefly stops the government from labeling tech company Anthropic a "supply chain risk," calling that "classic First Amendment retaliation."
	Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday.
	$383 million extra: What Iowa funding could be cut One of the resources for mental health in our area says it's at risk of closing. Life Connections Peer Recovery Services in Clinton County, Iowa offers free mental health and addiction support.That could change as soon as July of this year if state funding isn't available. "People won't have what they need. They'll be begging [...]
	Vehicle crashes into Hungry Hobo in Moline causing damage KWQC crews are at the scene and can see damage to Hungry Hobo near Avenue of the Cities and 16th Street.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Three tax increases Iowa Republicans are considering Iowa Republicans are considering a series of tax increase, while they also look at property tax reform.
	Remarkable Women: Meet the duo behind The Third Place Every Tuesday in March, Our Quad Cities News has highlighted some remarkable women in the Quad Cities who've made a remarkable impact. Christie Adamson and Cloey Miller are co-founders of The Third Place in Rock Island. The nonprofit hasn't even been open for 6 months, but its immediate impact on the unsheltered populations throughout the [...]
	Remarkable Women: Tracy Chew Every Tuesday in March, Our Quad Cities News has highlighted some remarkable women in the Quad Cities area. Tracy Chew is a woman who does it all - for everyone else. She's making quite the impact in her Burlington community and beyond. A woman who wears many hats, Chew is defined by her service throughout [...]
	Vehicle hits Hungry Hobo on Avenue of the Cities in Moline News 8 was at the scene and saw damage to the front of the restaurant. Several emergency vehicles responded.
	Safety mapping for Iowa schools continues, but districts must now foot the bill The national company, GeoComm, creates detailed maps of districts and possible escape routes during emergencies, meant to help first responders.
	Atkinson junior named Illinois FFA state winner in swine production Kolby Causemaker has spent her whole life raising, showing, breeding & selling swine. In an industry where so much can go wrong, she says she lets failure push her.
	Atkinson junior named Illinois FFA state winner in swine production Kolby Causemaker has spent her whole life raising, showing, breeding & selling swine. In an industry where so much can go wrong, she says she lets failure push her.
	Quad Cities River Bandits owner donates portrait by Preston Sampson to Figge Art Museum To celebrate the donation, the Figge will offer free admission to anyone who attends a River Bandits game on opening week, which starts April 7.
	Sustainable gardening tips for spring Sustainable gardening is a way to create a beautiful yard while saving money and protecting the environment.
	Freddy's to open in Galesburg Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will be opening in Galesburg Illinois on March 30. It will be located at 1597 N. Henderson Street. Hours will be from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:00p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. “We feel thrilled to bring the Freddy’s experience to the Galesburg [...]
	Logan Street in Muscatine will temporarily close for traffic Logan Street in Muscatine will be closed to traffic from Newell Avenue to Pinefield Street starting Monday March 30, a news release says. There will be a detour from Newell Avenue to Devitt Avenue, then to West Fulliam Avenue. The construction is part of the West Hill Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project. Parking will [...]
	Sen. Chuck Grassley: Put year-round E15 in Iran war funding package Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley hopes to pass legislation requiring year-round nationwide E15 sales by placing it in Congress’ next Iran war funding package
	WATCH LIVE: Iowa prepares to take on Nebraska in Sweet 16 Pregame and postgame coverage will be starting at 5:30pm.
	Severe weather risk update for tonight Getting ready for some incoming showers and storms for our Thursday night here in the Quad Cities. Our chances of severe weather have improved from yesterday from a slight risk to a marginal risk for the metro Quad Cities. We are still seeing a slight risk of severe weather for our Southeastern areas. As these [...]
	Illinois and Iowa ready for Sweet Sixteen in Houston Illinois and Iowa will be playing in the Sweet Sixteen Thursday night in the South Regional in Houston. Iowa will play Nebraska at 6:30 p.m.
	Librarian turns 90, still on the job after nearly seven decades in Princeton Douglas Elementary School in Princeton is celebrating a major milestone for a longtime member of its community.
	At least 4 cars involved in crash on Kimberly Road, Davenport At least four cars were involved in a crash about 4 p.m. Thursday in westbound traffic on the east side of Kimberly Road, Davenport, near Jersey Ridge Road. Our Quad Cities News Crew saw a tow truck in the area. We do not know whether anyone was injured or ticketed.
	The Heart of the Story: Healing their community 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. Many kids want to become firefighters, police officers [...]
	District: Bomb threat found not credible after Davenport West High School evacuated The school was evacuated out of an abundance of caution after the Davenport Police Department alerted school administration of the potential threat.
	Crews prepping East Moline Speedway for next season The first race of the East Moline Speedway season will take place on April 12.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted in Rock Island County for failure to appear Michael Christ, 45, is wanted in Rock Island County for failure to appear in court on a charge of delivery or possession with intent to deliver meth.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by the Iowa Department of Corrections for escape Keshawn Hill, 28, is wanted by the Iowa Department of Corrections for escape from the Davenport Residential Correctional Facility.
	Crime Stoppers: Reward increased for arrest of man charged after motorcycle crash Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities is offering a $2,000 cash reward for a tip that leads to the arrest of 41-year-old Alex Uthoff.
	Lawmakers advance Pritzker’s school cell phone ban, social media regulations Among the bills is Children’s Social Media Safety Act, which would require social media companies to confirm a user’s age through the device’s operating system and more.
	Celebrate the local food scene at QC Restaurant Week You can get out and celebrate the varied food scene here in the QCA! Katrina Keuning joined Our Quad Cities News with all the delicious details of QC Restaurant Week. For more information, click here.
	Car-smash fundraiser at Happy Joe's will support Melody of Hope Advocacy Center will host a car-smash fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Jungle Bungle in Davenport, a news release says. The fundraiser is being held to raise funds and awareness for child abuse prevention. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The car-smash fundraiser [...]
	Augustana College presents Futurist Thinking Series: 'What AI Can't Teach' Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere now and used in many everyday tasks. Augustana College is addressing AI in its Futurist Thinking Series. Alex Mayszak joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about 'What AI Can't Teach: Belonging, Humanity and the Purpose of College.' For more information, click here.
	Safety mapping for Iowa schools continues, but districts must now foot the bill The national company, GeoComm, creates detailed maps of districts and possible escape routes during emergencies, meant to help first responders.
	Date set for beatification mass for Peoria native The mass for archbishop Fulton Sheen will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24 in St. Louis.
	Businesses across Quad Cities benefit from Iowa's March Madness run As Iowa men's basketball's miraculous run continues, stores such as the Black & Gold Shop are seeing energetic fans come through their doors. "(The fans are) just so excited. They're so supportive of the team," said Sofeya Mewes, Black & Gold Shop manager. "They love who they are just in general, no matter who is [...]
	East Moline works in partnerships on many improvement projects East Moline city leaders shared positive updates at the annual “State of the City” luncheon Thursday at the Bend Event Center.
	Augustana College hosting panel on the use of artificial intelligence in education and work Artificial intelligence can draft essays, analyze data, generate images, and accelerate research in seconds. As machines grow more capable, the question becomes more urgent: What must remain distinctly human? Join Augustana faculty, alumni, students, and regional leaders for a candid conversation about how higher education should respond to AI, not with fear or retreat, but with clarity and design.
	Man sentenced to 5 years for possessing nearly a dozen guns as a felon In January 2025, police found 11 firearms at the Clinton home of 22-year-old Caleb J. McManus, according to court documents.
	District: Bomb threat found not credible after Davenport West High School evacuated The school was evacuated out of an abundance of caution after the Davenport Police Department alerted school administration of the potential threat.
	Ascentra gives $7,500 to Serving Humanity Beyond Humility Ascentra Credit Union has given a $7,500 donation to Serving Humanity Beyond Humility (SHBH), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting family growth, emotional support, and community strength in Rock Island, a news release says. This contribution supports SHBH’s efforts to open a new community outreach facility designed to serve veterans, children, and the elderly by [...]
	Death Notice: Joseph Ragona A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph Ragona Jr., 87, of Donahue, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Monday at the church. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Ragona died Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com. A full obituary will appear in the April 1 edition of The NSP.

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