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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
	Quad City area residents conducting bald eagle survey in response to a proposed cannabis dispensary and truck stop development adjacent to the Milan Bottoms Four Quad City residents are conducting a two-month bald eagle survey amid the construction of a cannabis dispensary and a truck stop adjacent to the Milan Bottoms floodplain forest wetland complex in Rock Island.
	North Scott School District resignations, hirings and other personnel news for Jan. 27 The following personnel items are from the Jan. 27 agenda of the North Scott School District. The School Board met at Administration Office.
	2 Davenport men charged with stealing 60 shopping carts from Sam's Club Two men face felony charges after investigators say they stole dozens of shopping carts from a Davenport Sam’s Club and sold them to a recycling business.
	Pleasant Valley School District principal retirement, resignations, hirings from Jan. 26 school board agenda The following personnel items are from the Jan. 26 of the Pleasant Valley School District. The School Board met at Belmont Administration Center at 525 Belmont Rd., Riverdale, Iowa.
	New $12M film production studio in Rock Island near the goal line Backers of Rock Line Studios -- to be built at 5th Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets, just blocks from the Fresh Films offices at 428 19th St. – have raised about $9 million so far, for the long-planned $12-million project. It’s led by Fresh Films, an Emmy-nominated film production and training organization, founded in 2002 with national reach and headquartered in the QC, that creates kids and family film and TV shows while training young people for jobs in film and growing digital content.
	The Winter Olympics in Italy were meant to be sustainable. Are they? Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.
	Humane Society of Scott County responds to end to contract agreement with Davenport In a statement to KWQC, Humane Society leaders said it has been in ongoing discussion with city officials but no formal agreement was reached.
	Their film was shot in secret and smuggled out of Iran. It won an award at Sundance Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.
	Snowstar Ski Resort to host Olympic watch party The party is from 6 p.m. to close Friday at Peak’s Tavern, according to a Facebook post.
	WATCH: Eagle released back into the wild in the QCA Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab, a Kewanee animal rescue, treated an eagle for relatively minor injuries and released it back into the wild. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Gabe Zwierzynski was there and caught the moment on camera when the eagle was set free.
	On day 5 of the search for Nancy Guthrie, here's what we know Arizona officials say they believe Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken by force from her Tucson area home this weekend. The family has pleaded for her safe return home.
	Day 5 of search for Nancy Guthrie: 'We still believe Nancy is still out there' The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
	What's ahead as alcohol is removed from some Moline businesses? Some gaming businesses in Moline won't be able to sell alcohol after this year as the city eliminates the Class K liquor licenses they need to have. Our Quad Cities News reporter Gavin Waidelich looks at what could happen as these establishments have five years to either change their business model or leave.
	Illinois HIV funding: Black leaders call for equity as racial disparities persist Health advocates are calling on Illinois lawmakers to address what they call a major funding gap in HIV prevention and care. The push for House Bill 4707 comes ahead of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and would direct more resources to communities hit hardest by the epidemic.
	Bettendorf program to help homeowners fix sewer lines A new program in Bettendorf will help homeowners fix their sewer lines. City council approved the sanitary sewer lateral assistance program February 3. These sewer systems connect homes and businesses to the main sewage line. Repairing and replacing these lines can run into the thousands of dollars for property owners.The program will alleviate some of [...]
	Where are all the protest songs? Protest requires people to take a stand and hold firm. Pop songs are designed to appeal across demographic lines. In music, as in the rest of the world, resistance takes place closer to the ground.
	Trump officials propose testing a citizenship question amid a push to alter the census The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census, as Republicans push to alter the counts behind voting maps.
	Some Public Health Service officers quit rather than serve in ICE detention centers A special corps of health care workers have been called in to work with detained immigrants and many feel deeply conflicted about the assignment, saying they're not able to provide good care.
	Weekend Rundown with WLLR \| Feb. 4, 2026 There are many family-friendly events going on this weekend, and we've brought in Dani Howe from WLLR to break it down.
	'More relevant every day' in the U.S.: A filmmaker documented Russia's journalists Julia Loktev's documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
	County Manor Memory Care will present memory-care talk Country Manor Memory Care, a free-standing memory care community at 900 W. 46th St., Davenport, will host a Love-Themed Memory Care Talk from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, a news release says. The public is welcome to this short talk on how people can support loved ones living with memory loss. "This is a great [...]
	Pay It Forward: Quad City-area 'flag benches' waving support to first responders and veterans LeClaire resident LaVonne Zahn paints the benches with patriotic colors in support of first responders while including a gold-plated 'thank-you message.'
	Measles continues to spread in the US, but with some letup As South Carolina's outbreak grows to 876 confirmed cases, vaccinations in the state surged in January. Cases have also been reported in two ICE detention facilities.
	Palmer College looks to spruce up Brady Street entrance, parking; add academic building Palmer officials presented proposed amendments to its 10-year campus master plan Tuesday to the Davenport Planning and Zoning Commission for its consideration.
	Moline man sentenced to seven years in federal prison on drug and gun charges A 24-year-old Moline man has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to gun and drug charges.
	Pay It Forward: Quad City-area 'flag benches' waving support to first responders and veterans LeClaire resident LaVonne Zahn paints the benches with patriotic colors or designs in support of first responders while including a gold-plated 'thank-you message.'
	Illinois voters offered an early opportunity to skip March primaries Illinois residents looking to participate in early voting should find their local election authority office and bring in two forms of ID.
	Fresh Films plans $12 million Rock Island studio expansion to grow local film industry Since 2016, Fresh Films has taught teens and adults the fundamentals of filmmaking and is now planning a major expansion in the heart of Rock Island
	Fresh Films plans $12M Rock Island studio expansion to grow local film industry Since 2016, Fresh Films has taught teens and adults the fundamentals of filmmaking and is now planning a major expansion in the heart of Rock Island.
	New tornado probability map shows shift in tornado alley patterns New data shows increased tornado activity annually in the QCA.
	Iowa lawmakers consider making first-time animal torture a felony, aligning with national trend Iowa may soon upgrade first-offense animal torture to a felony. Advocates argue this aligns with national trends and addresses severe cases more effectively.
	Chill eases for the Quad Cities into next week February temperatures are starting off below average, but with a warming trend underway, that'll be changing. A few snow showers are possible Thursday morning and Friday morning, but no snowstorms are on tap for the Quad Cities. Rain is in the forecast next week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Early voting to begin in Rock Island County for Illinois March primary Early voting begins Thursday for the upcoming March 17 primary in Illinois.
	The Winter Olympics gets 8 new events, including its first new sport in decades Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
	The Winter Olympics get 8 new events, including the first new sport in decades Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
	Fresh Films approaches groundbreaking on $12 million production studio in Rock Island Rock Line Studios will comprise three parcels along Fifth Avenue between 20th and 22nd streets. Builders will construct two connected soundstages totaling 35,000 square feet with 40-foot ceilings.
	Cesar in the Classroom: Spanish class at Clinton High School brings perspective Education Reporter Cesar Toscano visits a Spanish class at Clinton High School and reflects on the importance of a second language.
	Team USA settles in to athletes' villages, 'smash' pizzas US Olympic athletes are arriving and settling into their digs for the next couple of weeks in Italy. Curlers are amazed by the mountain scenery in Cortina; figure skaters are plant fostering in Milan; and the big air slopestyle women are "smashing pizzas" in Livigno.
	Davenport library plans to again hire a social worker as federal funds wind down In 2021, Davenport hired a library social worker to connect residents with housing, jobs, and navigating resources. As federal funding expires, the library is asking for city funds to continue.
	City of Davenport ending animal control agreement with Humane Society of Scott County The animal control and sheltering agreement will expire at the end of 2026.
	As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains President Trump's focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his "America First" rhetoric hasn't softened what it calls U.S. "military adventurism."
	A Slight Error This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.It was the Scottish poet Robert Burns who reminded us that the best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry. Along these…
	Searching for dinosaur secrets in crocodile bones Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs' living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.
	How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals Cutting back on ready-to-eat meals won't be easy, and whole milk may make a comeback. One thing that's certain: It'll be a while before the new guidelines trickle down to schools.
	Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
	Poll: Two-thirds of Americans say ICE has 'gone too far' in immigration enforcement A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a jump in disapproval of the agency among Democrats and independents, but Republicans are standing by ICE and the president.
	“Doesn’t Feel Like Work at All”: Retiring Conductor Jon Hurty Leads His Last Messiah, February 22 at Augustana College's Centennial Hall The next performance of George Frideric Handel’s Messiah at Augustana College will be extra-special for its conductor and performers, as Jon Hurty – the school’s director of choral activities since 1996 – is retiring at the end of this school year. He will lead the classic oratorio on February 22 at 3 p.m. in Augustana College's Centennial Hall.
	Honey product recalled over undeclared ingredient Tadalafil, commonly found in erectile dysfunction medication, is only FDA-approved for use under medical supervision.
	Nike faces federal probe over allegations of discrimination against white workers The federal agency for protecting workers' civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees.
	ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
	Moviegoers are fed up: The growing debate over theater etiquette Moviegoers are expressing frustration online about disruptive behavior in theaters, sparking a debate about whether theaters should enforce stricter rules or evolve with modern audience behavior.
	Pizza Hut to close 250 'underperforming' locations There's more bad news in 2026 for the struggling pizza chain.
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
	Muscatine and Bettendorf prepare for game for first in MAC Muscatine and Bettendorf boys basketball are preparing for their second matchup this season for first place in MAC.
	Kewanee girls basketball defeats Orion 61-14 Kewanee girls basketball cruised to victory over Orion 61-14 to remain tied for second in the TRAC east.
	Trump's EPA issues record low legal actions against polluters, watchdog group finds The EPA enforced a record low number of environmental laws and regulations during the first year of President Trump's second term in office.
	Augustana falls to Elmhurst 81-62 Augustana men’s basketball fell short to Elmhurst 81-62.
	West Burlington senior, Garrett Nichols, plays first varsity game on Senior Night Team manager Garrett Nichols started in final home game eight years after having his right leg amputated.
	Programming Note: High school state wrestling to air on Cozi KWQC will air the Iowa high school wrestling state duels this weekend.
	Trudy Appleby murder suspect asks judge to move trial out of Henry County, additional witnesses added Attorneys for Jamison Fisher are asking a judge to move his murder trial out of Henry County. Prosecutors have also filed to add more witnesses to the case.
	Big Brothers, Big Sisters holds Putt-A-Round fundraiser The money raised will go towards Big Brothers, Big Sisters' one-on-one mentoring program.
	Abe Lincoln visits Rock Island Library Okay, maybe this isn't really Abe Lincoln, but it is a living history of the 16th president for audiences in Rock Island!
	Iowa bill would increase penalties for fleeing from police across state lines Proposed Iowa legislation would make crossing state lines while fleeing police a Class D felony, drawing support and concerns from law enforcement.
	Community comes together for Thyme and Spice move in Downtown Burlington A powerful moment of community pride unfolded recently in Downtown Burlington as neighbors, fellow business owners, and friends came together to support Thyme and Spice Company during its move, a news release says Captured on video, the scene shows local businesses lending a hand, neighbors carrying boxes, holding doors, and offering encouragement. The effort was informal, [...]
	Iowa Republican lawmakers move to end school vaccine requirements The bill would strike Iowa Code provisions requiring children enrolled in K-12 schools to receive a series of vaccinations.
	Muscatine mayor proclaims February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a national initiative focused on raising awareness about dating violence among teenagers and promoting healthy, respectful relationships. a news release says. Teen dating violence can include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, or digital abuse. These behaviors may involve controlling actions, threats, harassment, or pressure and can have lasting impacts [...]
	Third time's the charm? Muscatine starts leaf collection program. Again. Third time may be the charm for the City of Muscatine as the Department of Public Works (DPW) will make its third attempt to complete the Fall Leaf Collection Program starting Thursday, Feb. 5. With more favorable weather expected next week, DPW will resume its fall leaf collection program. “With the forecasted temperatures being above [...]
	Davenport, Humane Society to end animal control services contract after negotiations fail Davenport will need to come up with a new way to provide animal control services by the start of 2027.
	As anti-DEI laws spread, Augustana’s Black Student Union rises with new urgency Organizations offer support and connection for students of color
	North Scott athlete Behren Radech honored with scholarship award The Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association (IHSADA) has officially named North Scott Community District student Behren Radech as a student scholarship district award winner, a news release says. This honor is reserved for student-athletes who demonstrate a superior blend of academic prowess, leadership, and a commitment to excellence within their school and community. In [...]
	U.S. Senate confirms Aaron Peterson as Alaska’s newest federal judge Aaron Christian Peterson appears in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Nov. 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Screenshot)One of Alaska’s two federal judge vacancies has been filled. The U.S. Senate voted 58-39 on Wednesday to confirm state natural resources attorney Aaron Peterson to serve as the state’s newest federal judge. In a legal notice published soon after the vote, Peterson said he would be resigning immediately from the Alaska Department of Law. Alaska has three federal judgeships but has had only one sitting judge since Joshua Kindred resigned in July 2024 amid a misconduct scandal. Peterson, a registered Republican, will replace Judge Tim Burgess, who retired on the last day of 2021. That vacancy was one of the oldest unfilled seats in the entire U.S. federal court system. With only one full-time judge on staff, Alaska’s federal court has relied on judges from other states and semi-retired judges on senior status. The margin on Peterson’s confirmation was unusually bipartisan, with six Democrats joining most of the Senate’s Republicans in favor. All 39 “no” votes were from Democrats, and three senators did not vote. Among the Democrats voting “yes” was Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the ranking opposition member on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin’s office did not respond to a question asking why he voted to confirm. Last year, answering questions proffered by Durbin, Peterson declined to say President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election and declined to opine on the legality of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, saying the issue could come before him as a judge. Carl Tobias, Williams Chair in Law at the University of Richmond School of Law, has been following Peterson’s confirmation process. “It wasn’t a party line vote. And so I think that means that some of the Democrats are signaling that if a person looks like he’s going to be competent, as I think Peterson will be, then they’re going to move forward and vote for that person,” he said. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, organized a committee that examined Peterson’s judicial application and forwarded it to President Donald Trump for official nomination. The committee bypassed the usual procedure, which relies on advice from the Alaska Bar Association. “I’m confident that he will be a great federal judge for our state,” he said in a prepared written statement. In an application reviewed by the Senate’s judiciary committee, Peterson said he applied for the job after a member of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s federal transition team encouraged him to do so. That team was formed during the changeover between President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. According to the information Peterson submitted to the U.S. Senate’s judiciary committee, he was born in Anchorage in 1981 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000 to 2003 before attending the University of Alaska Anchorage, graduating in 2007. He attended Gonzaga University School of Law and graduated in 2010. He was admitted to the Alaska bar that year. He returned to Alaska after graduation, serving first as a clerk to Judge Michael Spaan of the Anchorage Superior Court, then as a prosecutor with the Municipality of Anchorage. Peterson worked in the Anchorage District Attorney’s office starting in 2012, including on violent felonies, such as murder and sexual assault. He moved to the Department of Law’s office of special prosecutions in 2015 before beginning work with the Department of Law’s natural resources section in 2019. “Throughout his career, which includes military service, Aaron has demonstrated a commitment to the rule of law and federalism. Aaron is a lifelong Alaskan and knows and understands our great state and the unique federal laws that impact us,” Sullivan said. Tobias watched Peterson’s confirmation hearings from Virginia. “Watching his hearings and the discussion of him, it seems like —especially in Alaska — he does have that expertise on natural resource issues from pretty long experience, and so it seems like that’s a good match,” he said. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, didn’t participate in Peterson’s application process but offered her support after Trump nominated Peterson and voted for his confirmation on Wednesday. “I look forward to Mr. Peterson hitting the ground running to help an overworked court, while working to address and reform the culture of abuse and low morale that has permeated the District Court in recent years,” Murkowski said in a prepared written statement. “Mr. Peterson is a born-and-raised Alaskan with a strong record of legal practice in our state, including in natural resources and criminal and civil law, and his leadership will be invaluable to Alaska. We now turn our focus to filling the remaining vacancy as soon as possible.” SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Alaska Beacon
	Illinois native set to take the ice for Team USA in Milan A woman from northern Illinois will take the ice for Team USA in Milan, Italy for her first appearance in the Olympics
	West 2nd Street in Muscatine will be temporarily reduced to one lane West 2nd Street in Muscatine will be reduced to one lane of traffic between Pine and Chestnut streets starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, according to a news release. Kelly Heating will use Bob’s Crane Service to set a roof unit in place. The restriction is anticipated to last for about an hour, weather [...]
	Galesburg Police K9 retires after 6 years The City of Galesburg announced Police K9 Zeus #184 has retired.
	Davenport to end agreement with Scott County Humane Society Officials with the city and Humane Society agreed a new long-term contract couldn’t be reached, according to a media release.
	Iowa experiencing ‘snow drought’ after quiet winter, state climatologist says After a snowy November, the QCA hasn't seen much snow. That could cause major problems this spring and into the rest of 2026.
	City of Davenport will end agreement with Humane Society of Scott County The City of Davenport will end its animal control and sheltering service agreement with the Humane Society of Scott County at t he end of 2026, according to a news release from the City of Davenport. After extensive negotiations , the city and the Humane Society "mutually agreed that a new long-term contract could not [...]
	Durbin, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and parents ask for social media companies to be held accountable Feb. 4, 2026 is the 30th anniversary of Section 230. In December, Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. Lindsay Graham introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act.
	Muscatine Mobile Food Pantry fights hunger, stigma of food insecurity A line of cars wrapped around a small church, just on the outskirts of Muscatine. Right at the front of the line of cars was a dozen of volunteers working to pack boxes of food to hand out to those in need of the support. The line of cars often sat at ten or more [...]
	World Cancer Day highlights support beyond treatment in the Quad Cities World Cancer Day highlights how community and medical support work together in the Quad Cities to help patients and families navigate life with cancer.
	Des Moines School Board takes responsibility for hiring former superintendent arrested by ICE The chair of the Des Moines School Board told Iowa lawmakers Wednesday that the board takes responsibility for hiring Ian Roberts as superintendent, but said Roberts misled board members and the consulting firm hired by the board did not share warnings about his citizenship status.
	Iowa House advances bill to ban smoking in casinos Iowa lawmakers are once again weighing whether smoking should be allowed inside casinos, as a bill moving through the Iowa House would remove a long-standing exemption in the state’s smoking law.
	New law eases Medicaid access for sick children The law streamlines out-of-state Medicaid screening and enrollment for pediatric providers, helping kids get to specialists faster without weakening program oversight.
	New work requirements for SNAP eligibility must be met by May 1st New work requirements that determine SNAP eligibility went in effect earlier this week. The requirements include applying for and accepting jobs, as well as new set hours and age limits. People who rely on SNAP have until May 1st to submit necessary documentation to keep their benefits. "Snap benefits are the number one way that [...]
	Sentencing delayed for 2024 Galesburg fatal hit-and-run The judge rescheduled the sentence hearing because the driver didn't have a key witness present.
	Sentencing delayed for 2024 Galesburg fatal hit-and-run The judge rescheduled the sentence hearing because the driver didn't have a key witness present.
	Davenport, DeWitt students win Iowa songbird art contest The winners of the inaugural Iowa Songbird Art Contest will be honored at the 2026 state fair. Students had to research habitat and conservation before drawing.
	State climatologist says Iowa is in a snow drought. Here's what that means Aside from a few bouts of heavy snow right around Thanksgiving, the skies in the Quad Cities region have been relatively quiet.
	Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
	Community raises money to cover surgery costs for Oneida the ornate box turtle Officials with Nahant Marsh said Oneida's surgery is all set to be scheduled now that the funding is secure.
	Opening date for Aledo aquatic center pushed back to summer While Aledo city officials were hoping for a May opening, they're now planning to open the new aquatic center in July.
	Knox College to add women’s flag football, competition to begin in 2026 The new Prairie Fire team will operate as a club sport in the fall of 2026 before transitioning to a full varsity team in 2027.
	Iowa AG wants formaldehyde rule change Brenna Bird is asking the Trump administration to ease restrictions on formaldehyde, arguing farmers need access to protect livestock from diseases and grow crops.
	Formaldehyde spill reported in surgery department at West Burlington hospital A formaldehyde spill was reported in a surgery department at a West Burlington hospital on Tuesday morning. One employee was treated; no patients were exposed.
	World Cancer Day highlights support beyond treatment in the Quad Cities World Cancer Day highlights how community and medical support work together in the Quad Cities to help patients and families navigate life with cancer.
	After a stretch of cold, warm weather is on the way After a long stretch of colder than average weather from last week, to end off the month of January, we finally have some warmth on the way. Some of the warmest days so far this year have reached the 50s on a few occasions with one instance of reaching the 60s. But as we look [...]
	Man accused of murdering Trudy Appleby asks judge to move trial out of Henry County Attorneys for Jamison Fisher are asking a judge to move his murder trial out of Henry County, arguing extensive media coverage makes a fair jury unlikely.
	1 taken to hospital after crash One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Rock Island Wednesday afternoon.
	Discover a new way of living at 'The Illusion of Perfectionism: A Journey Toward Wholeness' If you're struggling with perfectionism, you're invited to discover a new way of living. Rev. Melinda Pupillo joined Our Quad Cities News to talk about 'The Illusion of Perfectionism: A Journey Toward Wholeness.' For more information, click here.
	How The Gray Matters Collective can help connect to mental health resources The winter season can bring feelings of depression, but a nonprofit in the QCA wants to inspire and become advocates for mental health and suicide prevention. Haley DeGreve joined Our Quad Cities News with information on how The Gray Matters Collective can help people connect to mental health resources. For more information, click here.
	Newly released court records reveal misconduct inquiry into federal judge A federal judge said he retired to speak out about threats to the rule of law. Newly released court orders suggest his exit coincided with a misconduct inquiry that ended when he stepped down.

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