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Friday, November 7th, 2025
	Veterans Day Dance to be held at Bally’s, Rock Island The event is also open to the general public for $15 at the door.
	No ongoing threat after gunfire near University of Iowa, police say Police said they believe it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public, but to remain vigilant.
	Former Rock Island Fire Chief James Fobert dies The former chief of the Rock Island Fire Department has died. A post on the department's Facebook page says Fire Chief James “Jim” J. Fobert died on November 5 at the age of 71. Fobert served with the department for over 30 years, joining the department in 1986 and retiring as Fire Chief in March 2016. James Fobert (Rock Island Fire Department) He was known throughout his career for his steady leadership, his commitment to firefighter safety and his dedication to the community he served. He led with humility, compassion, professionalism, and a deep respect for the traditions of the fire service. A visitation for Fobert will be held on November 11 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressley Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 Seventh Avenue in Rock Island. Click here to read his obituary. The department's Facebook post ended with “Rest in eternal peace, Chief.”
	Rock Island establishes largest redevelopment zone in Illinois Rock Island is establishing the largest redevelopment zone in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) approved Rock Island’s application to establish a new River Edge Redevelopment Zone on October 27. This economic development incentive exists in a select number of communities statewide. These communities have historically been industrial centers with manufacturing at the heart of their local economies. River Edge helps these communities repurpose former industrial areas for new development. The Zone’s benefits include: • Building Materials Sales Tax Exemption: Developers can purchase building materials free of any sales tax. • Historic Preservation Tax Credits: Developers can combine the 20% federal historic tax credit with the State's non-competitive 25% historic tax credit. • Remediation Tax Credit: Developers can receive a tax credit up to 25% of brownfield remediation costs when they spend $100,000 or more on a site. • New Construction Jobs Credits: Project owners can get tax credits based on the incremental income tax attributable to construction employees employed on a project. • Dividends Deductions: Those receiving dividends declared by corporations in the Zone may deduct the dividends on state income tax. • Interest Income Deduction: Financial corporations can deduct an amount equal to the interest received for a loan for development in Zone from their corporate state income tax. “These benefits put together can help make projects possible that might otherwise be too expensive,” said Community Development Director Miles Brainard. “Polluted sites can be cleaned up, old buildings rehabilitated, and new construction jobs created. There are all sorts of new opportunities for developers to do big things. Creating the largest River Edge Redevelopment Zone in the state at nearly 11.5 square miles is further evidence that economic development remains the number one priority for Rock Island. This city is open for business.”
	As FAA implements reduction in flights, Quad-Cities passengers already affected The FAA is implementing a reduction in flights at 40 airports nationwide. Seven of those have direct flights out of Moline.
	50 years after their families came to Iowa, these Tai Dam dancers carry on cultural traditions with every step Fifty years after resettling in Iowa, younger generations of Iowa's Tai Dam community are looking to strengthen their ties to their heritage.
	UNI receives $412K grant to expand anatomy labs with life-like synthetic cadavers The University of Northern Iowa was one of the first schools in the nation to use syndavers. It's now the first higher-ed institution to receive the newest models.
	Gunshots reported near University of Iowa campus, police say no threat to public In an alert at 2:34 p.m., the Iowa City Police Department said this is an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
	10-year-old Cambridge museum founder raising money for building renovation Anderson Taylor opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in 2024. Now, the young paleontologist is trying to purchase and renovate the museum's building.
	Gunfire reported at University of Iowa campus The University of Iowa’s emergency alert system put out a message Friday afternoon regarding an active shooter situation on campus.
	FAA flight limits prompt nationwide cancellations amid government shutdown New FAA restrictions tied to the government shutdown are canceling thousands of flights at major airports, including Chicago O’Hare.
	Quad Cities International Airport has flight delays, cancellations during FAA flight-cut orders The Quad Cities International Airport is seeing some flight delays and cancelations while there are orders from the FAA for flight cuts.
	FAA flight limits prompt nationwide cancellations amid government shutdown New FAA restrictions tied to the government shutdown are canceling thousands of flights at major airports, including Chicago O’Hare.
	Vehicle crashes into Rock Island Hy-Vee, no injuries reported A vehicle drove into the front entrance of the Rock Island Hy-Vee on Friday morning. No injuries were reported, and the store remains open.
	Sabula named fifth most burglarized city in U.S., report finds The small island town in Iowa may not have many people, but a home-security analysis firm says it has a high number of burglaries, per capita.
	Davenport Police investigate possible assault Davenport Police are investigating a report of a possible assault this morning. According to a Davenport Police Department spokesperson, dispatchers received a call on November 7 at about 9:45 a.m. about a possible assault in the 2000 block of Telegraph Road. One man was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to Local 4, Fox 18 and OurQuadCities.com for updates. Got a news tip? Forward it to Our Quad Cities News on Twitter or Facebook or download our app on your iPhone or Android phone.
	The Rewind: Student Hunger Drive (1991) In this week's edition of The Rewind, we go back to the year 1991. The River Bend Food Bank's Student Hunger Drive just recently wrapped up its 39th drive, raising a record-setting 3 million meals. 16 QCA high schools fed more than 900,000 people, up 16% from last year. This is a nearly 40-year-old tradition that spans back to 1986. This week, we're showing the 1991 version. Then, their goal was to raise 115,000 pounds of food. Since the start of the drive, QC students have collected enough for 19 million meals! Click here for more information on the Student Hunger Drive. Follow along here on our website for more archived clips from the WHBF and KLJB archives!
	Police presence at house in Davenport Police have a house taped off at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Cedar Street.
	Scott County auditor post-election audit confirms results Scott County Auditor says her office’s post-election audit confirmed the results.
	On Iowa Politics Podcast: 2025 Election Review Edition This week, SCJ's Jared McNett and QCT's Sarah Watson break down what happened in Iowa’s local elections plus columnists analyze what this week's results across the country mean for 2026 in Iowa.
	Davenport City Council candidate Chris Jerome will ask for recount in 7th ward race Davenport 7th ward candidate Chris Jerome confirmed to Our Quad Cities News he will ask for a recount in his race with Mark Holloway. Holloway leads Jerome 726-720 with 14 write-in votes cast in that race as well. "While I don't expect any changes, I feel that I should request a recount," Jerome told Our Quad Cities News in a text message. Both Holloway and Jerome would be newcomers to Davenport City Council. Mhisho Lynch currently represents the 7th Ward. She announced back in July that she would not seek another term on city council. Scott County Auditor Kerry Tompkins led a post-election audit Friday morning. Tompkins said the audit confirmed a perfect match between the hand count and the election night results from the voting machines. “We’re very pleased to see that this post-election audit, like all of our past audits, verified the accuracy of our voting machines,” Tompkins said in a statement. Iowa law requires the Secretary of State's office to randomly select a precinct in each Iowa county for a hand count to compare with the machine count. Scott County's audit precinct was LeClaire City 1.
	Car crashes into Rock Island Hy-Vee doors The Rock Island Hy-Vee has doors blocked after a car drove into them.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules against Davenport, employees in Davenport building collapse The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that two City of Davenport employees are not protected under qualified immunity in connection with a lawsuit over the collapse of The Davenport in May 2023. The justices announced the decision in an opinion on the Iowa Supreme Court’s website. Justices Waterman and Mansfield did not take part. The City of Davenport and two employees (“the defendants”) were appealing an earlier denial of a motion to dismiss under the Iowa Municipal Tort Claims Act’s qualified immunity provisions. A district court denied an earlier motion to dismiss, saying that the plaintiffs’ petition satisfied the requirements of the Act. Click here to watch the video of the decision. The defendants filed a pre-answer motion to dismiss, arguing that the petition “failed to satisfy the Act’s heightened pleading requirements and, in particular, that the petition failed to plead a ‘plausible violation’ of ‘clearly established’ law under §670.4A(3). The City defendants further argued that the claims alleged against them—common law negligence and nuisance—failed because the City defendants owed no duty to the plaintiffs based on the public-duty doctrine. Under the public-duty doctrine, a governmental entity generally cannot be held liable for a plaintiff’s injury that results from the governmental entity’s breach of a duty owed to the public at large and not to the plaintiff individually.” The plaintiffs argued that “§670.4A didn’t apply to the common law tort claims they alleged in the petition, and thus the heightened pleading requirements likewise didn’t apply. And even if §670.4A’s heightened pleading requirements did apply, the plaintiffs contended, the petition met the requirements. The plaintiffs further argued that the public-duty doctrine did not apply to their claims against the City defendants.” Justice McDermott said in the decision, “no public-duty doctrine question is before us. The only issue in this appeal centers on whether the district court properly denied the City defendants’ claim to immunity under §670.4A. The City defendants, agreeing with the district court’s reasoning on this point, contend that the statute unambiguously applies to the plaintiffs’ claims. They present their argument as part of a ‘plain language’ reading of the Act as a whole and argue that because §670.4A applies to a ‘claim brought under this chapter’ and because the Act’s definition of ‘tort’ in §670.1(4) explicitly includes ‘negligence,’ qualified immunity must apply to negligence claims.” “The plaintiffs, conversely, argue that §670.4A doesn’t apply to their claims. They contend that the statute’s specific text—granting immunity for the ‘deprivation’ of a ‘right, privilege, or immunity secured by law’—is a term of art. Iowa Code § 670.4A(1)(a). This language, they argue, was borrowed directly from 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and, like its federal counterpart, was intended to apply only to claims for constitutional or statutory violations, not to common law tort claims.” While the Davenport case was pending, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled in the case of 1000 Friends of Iowa v. Polk County Board of Supervisors. In this case, the justices reasoned that the qualified immunity protections and the associated pleading standard in subsection 3 were “inextricably intertwined” and must be read together. In the case of Doe v. Western Dubuque Community School District, the justices said “that the legislature, by importing the specific, unique language of 42 U.S.C. § 1983, codified a qualified immunity standard to address state constitutional torts.” “The qualified immunity provisions in §670.4 do not apply to the common law tort claims asserted against the City defendants in this case. And because §670.4A does not apply, the City defendants’ appeal under its provisions necessarily fails. We thus dismiss the appeal.”
	Musco Sports Center officially opens in Muscatine on Saturday The Musco Sports Center will feature 122,000 square feet of indoor, temperature-controlled space, complete with a synthetic turf field, permanent restrooms, and on-site concessions.
	Local pet owners surrender animals at record numbers amid shutdown, rising costs King’s Harvest Animal Shelter says they’ve seen more people coming in heartbroken, forced to surrender their pets because they can no longer afford them.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules Davenport employees can be sued after 2023 building collapse The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that City of Davenport employees named in a lawsuit after the deadly partial collapse of a downtown apartment building in May 2023 are not immune from liability.
	Vehicle crashes into Rock Island Hy-Vee; no injuries reported A vehicle drove into the front entrance of the Rock Island Hy-Vee on Friday morning. No injuries were reported and the store remains open, officials said.
	"I shudder to think what the national airspace system is going to look like": NATCA's Drew MacQueen responds to the shutdown Air traffic controllers are among the many positions being affected by the government shutdown. As of Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reduced air traffic by 10% across 40 high-volume markets. A factor in this decision - made by Secretary Sean Duffy - was the strain controllers have felt since the shutdown began on Oct. 1, per AP News. Our Quad Cities News spoke with Drew MacQueen, the Great Lakes Regional Vice President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on the matter. He supports Secretary Duffy's decision but has a solution to the problem. "I do think the secretary's measures to slow airplanes downs to take off some stress off of the system is only going to ramp up and increase. But I do have a solution for that: we could just open the government," says MacQueen. MacQueen says the shutdown has potential for long-term ramifications. "The more that government shutdowns happen, where controllers are not being paid for long periods of time, will not attract the new future of air traffic controllers that we desperately need," says MacQueen. He suggests it's bigger than just a few cancelled flights. "I understand this is short-term pain for a lot of people, for the flying public, but this is going to leave long-term ramifications potentially for the future of air traffic control in this country. We need to stop using air traffic controllers as political pawns." With the holidays just around the corner, MacQueen predicts flight delays and cancellations will only increase. "If this thing keeps dragging on, and the government shutdown continues through the holiday season through Thanksgiving, I shutter to think what the national airspace system is going to look like."
	Scott County election results confirmed Following the November 4 election, Scott County officials conducted the required post-election audit on November 7. According to a news release from Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins: The audit confirmed a perfect match between the hand count and the election night results from the voting machines. By Iowa law, the Secretary of State randomly selects a precinct in each county the day after the election. This year, the chosen precinct was LeClaire City 1. County auditors then supervise a hand count of the votes in that precinct and compare them to the machine totals. This process ensures transparency and maintains public confidence in the integrity of elections. “We’re very pleased to see that this post-election audit, like all of our past audits, verified the accuracy of our voting machines,” Tompkins said. “It’s an important step in demonstrating to the public and all observers the integrity and reliability of the election process.” Here are complete election results:
	Two Muscatine buildings closed, evacuated due to structural concerns The closures will remain in effect until a structural engineer completes a thorough assessment of the buildings.
	Iowa Supreme Court rules Davenport city employees can be sued in fatal building collapse case The Iowa Supreme Court says two Davenport city employees are not protected by qualified immunity and can be sued over the 2023 apartment building collapse that kille
	Former Rock Island Fire Chief dies Retired Rock Island Fire Chief James “Jim” Fobert passed away Wednesday, according to the fire department.
	Student Hunger Drive raises 3M+ meals for QCA families The 39th annual Student Hunger Drive set new records this year to help more area families, with help from QC students and River Bend Food Bank’s Million Meals Match initiative. Students on stage at the Finale Rally at River Bend Food Bank warehouse on November 6 showed that this year’s Student Hunger Drive raised a grand total of 3,038,599 meals. That total includes 926,393 meals raised by the 16 Quad-Cities area high schools participating in this year’s drive, about a 16% increase from last year’s drive, which raised 787,186 meals. This year’s top school winners in each division are: Division A: Pleasant Valley High School Division B: Alleman High School Division C: Rivermont Collegiate This year, the Million Meals Match – River Bend Food Bank’s first-time ask to businesses and community leaders – raised 2,112,206 meals, boosting the 2025 Student Hunger Drive to its three-million meal total. “Students are and always will be the heart and the engine of Student Hunger Drive,” said Jayna Gallagher, River Bend Food Bank community engagement manager. “The funds and food raised by our students coupled with the contributions of our Million Meals Match supporters has delivered incredible support and hope for our community when we need it most.” Million Meals Match launched September 15 at IHMVCU headquarters. Million Meals Match ambassadors spoke about supporting the new initiative that aimed to add another million meals to the Student Hunger Drive. The 39th annual Student Hunger Drive launched September 29 when hundreds of students and community members gathered for the Kick-Off and Skit Competition at the Davenport warehouse. “Delivering food in these challenging times is difficult,” said River Bend Food Bank president and CEO Chris Ford. “We’ve received incredible support from our community who have raised their voices and their hands to help. What these students and our Million Meals Match supporters deliver right now is not just hunger relief, it is light and inspiration for the staff, volunteers and donors who unite to provide critical food for our community.” The State of lowa announced on October 30 that Health and Human Services would match cash donations to the state’s six regional food banks, up to $1 million. River Bend Food Bank announced it successfully raised $145,000 in cash donations from lowa residents and businesses to secure its portion of the state match. The State of Illinois has committed $700,000 to River Bend Food Bank as part of its SNAP emergency response. Ford said the support from the states of Illinois and lowa is appreciated, but not enough to fill the gap of the 12 million meals provided every month by SNAP for River Bend Food Bank’s 23-county service area. “These are unprecedented times and the compassion and support of individuals of all ages and our corporate supporters are essential,” said Ford. “Tonight, we celebrate our students who have delivered an incredible Student Hunger Drive campaign. Tomorrow, we continue to leverage every tool we have to deliver as much food as we can at this critical time.”
	Building collapse inspectors to face lawsuit from survivors The Iowa Supreme Court ruled today that two inspectors who evaluated the building before it fell can be included in the lawsuit, which also targets the building’s owner and contractors who worked there.
	Gov. Kim Reynolds signs executive order to establish state's America 250 Task Force According to the order, the task force will issue a final report "no later" than 120 days after the executive order was given, which will be March 6, 2026.
	New Musco Sports Center will open this weekend in Muscatine A little more than a year ago, ground was broken for a new sports facility to serve Muscatine and area residents. The new Musco Sports Center officially will open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, and from Sunday, Nov. 9. For more information about the facility, visit here. Pickleball court rentals Pickleball Court Rentals will be $20.00/hour plus tax. Courts may be reserved by visiting RecDesk, the Parks and Recreation website for facility rentals, and reserving a court online. Additionally, individuals may reserve over the phone by calling either the Muscatine Parks and Recreation office, 563-263-0241, or the Musco Sports Center, 563-316-7900. Patrons also can stop at the Musco Sports Center welcome desk to sign up in-person. To schedule a special event in the Musco Sports Center, contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Office, 563-263-0241, or email here. About the MUSCO Sports Center The MUSCO Sports Center is a 122,000-square foot indoor, temperature-controlled, multi-use facility that consists of a synthetic turf field, with permanent restrooms and concessions on site. The facility can host regulation football, soccer, softball, baseball, pickleball and general group gatherings and events.
	‘Tinsel & Tradition’: 40 years of the Festival of Trees The annual Festival of Trees is back at the River Center starting Nov. 22 through 30.
	Galesburg Fire Department offers free smoke alarms to residents The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) is marking almost 10 years of successfully partnering with the American Red Cross to provide free smoke alarms to local residents. The program has been so effective that the GFD now ranks among the top five fire departments in the northwest region of the state for the number of smoke alarms installed. "Over the years, we’ve witnessed firsthand the life-saving impact of smoke alarms,” said Captain Ben Caruana, fire investigator and lead for the Red Cross Smoke Alarm Program. “They provide early notification, giving people critical time to escape. On the other hand, we’ve seen the tragic consequences when homes lack these alarms during a fire. By installing an average of 200 alarms each year, the Galesburg Fire Department ranks among the top five in the northwest region, demonstrating our commitment to proactive fire safety." According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of dying in a house fire by 60%. Three out of every five fire deaths occur in homes that either have no smoke alarms or where the alarms aren’t working. GFD has these suggestions to ensure smoke alarms are ready if they’re needed. • Replace Batteries: Change the batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. Some models have sealed, 10-year batteries that don’t need replacement. • Test the Alarm: Press the "test" button on each alarm to ensure it sounds properly. • Check the Expiration Date: Look for the expiration date on the back of each alarm. The State Fire Marshal recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years. “The Galesburg Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross for almost ten years to provide free smoke alarms to our residents. In my 26 years on the department, this has been one of the most successful smoke alarm programs we have assisted with,” said Chief Randy Hovind. “Being able to offer alarms is a vital service to our community. Working smoke alarms provide families with extra time to safely escape in the event of a fire.” Homeowners who need a smoke detector can click here to request one.
	INTERVIEW: Dart tournament aims to help QC veterans Rise Up Darts Entertainment plans to give back to veterans with an event coming up soon. We learn more from owner, Xavier Rodriguez. And also, Don Arns from the Quad City Outreach Center.
	First snowfall of the season in the Quad Cities? After a long week of dry conditions and lots of sunshine, as we are preparing for the weekend, we have a chance for some rain coming our way. While Saturday is mostly going to be rain during the day, as we look toward the evening when the temperatures drop, we have a chance for some snowfall! The first snowfall of the season in the Quad Cities. And that snowfall has a better chance of coming down with how quickly that temperatures are going to be dropping in the next 48 hours. Sunday will be dropping all the way to the mid 30s in the afternoons with the overnight temperatures during the weekend falling into the 20s.
	Tiphanie’s restaurant in downtown Davenport to close after 12 years Tiphanie’s, a bakery and restaurant in downtown Davenport, will close Nov. 8 after 12 years, the restaurant announced in a social media post.
	Owners of QC Pancheros named Franchisees of the Year Iowa-based fresh-Mex concept Pancheros Mexican Grill has named Dan Sacco and Doug Ormsby, owners of Quad Cities Pancheros restaurants, as its 2025 Franchisees of the Year, a news release says. Each year, Pancheros names the honoree at its annual franchise conference, which this year was held in Nashville. Dan Sacco, left, and Doug Ormsby (Pancheros Mexican Grill) Sacco and Ormsby were honored in recognition of their 20-year partnership, steady growth and dedication to the brand and their community, the release says. Sacco and Ormsby began their franchising careers working alongside one another, managing operations for a Pizza Hut franchisee. Through these roles, the pair gained hands-on industry experience, leading them to launch their own franchise journey with a brand they both loved: Pancheros. In 2005, Sacco and Ormsby opened their first Pancheros location in Davenport, with a second location in Dubuque opening just three months later. After nearly two decades of continued growth at both locations, dozens of community fundraisers and events held and both franchisees remaining committed brand ambassadors, Sacco and Ormsby decided to expand their footprint in Iowa with a third location in Bettendorf, where Pancheros opened late last year. “As Pancheros continues to expand, our partnerships that stand the test of time are what keep us connected to our values and ultimately, committed to the local fans fueling our growth,” said Rodney Anderson, president and founder of Pancheros. “Partners like Dan and Doug are what our brand and our franchising program are all about: Involved leaders that genuinely invest in our brand and day-to-day operations are franchisees that will evolve with us while keeping us true to our hometown roots. “Since we opened our first location in 2005, Doug and I have maintained a goal of being active franchisees, whether that’s hosting an event supporting a local cause, offering menu suggestions or ensuring that our operations rival those of other industry leaders,” said Sacco. “With the recent opening of our Bettendorf location, our partnership with Pancheros is not slowing down any time soon. This brand has been a part of our family for more than 20 years now, and we look forward to another 20 and then some." In addition to their partnership with Pancheros, Sacco and Ormsby also own three Your Pie Pizzeria locations throughout Iowa. For more information about Pancheros, visit here.
	INTERVIEW: Top toys kids want in 2025 It's time to begin that holiday shopping, if you already haven't. Chris Byrne, the Toy Guy, joined us with top toy picks for kids.
	Tiphanie’s restaurant in downtown Davenport to close after 12 years Tiphanie’s, a bakery and restaurant in downtown Davenport, will close Nov. 8 after 12 years, the restaurant announced in a social media post.
	Cook review: New 'Frankenstein' is an unforgettable, gorgeous tragedy Guillermo Del Toro's "Frankenstein" is incredible from start to finish, a heart-wrenching tragedy with themes about what makes us human. Del Toro wrote and directed this incredible film that's reflects some of Mary Shelley's original 1818 novel about the scientist Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) who sets out to conquer death. If you're a fan of the classic 1931 Universal Pictures "Frankenstein," be prepared for an entirely different tone with this version, which is for grownups only and is full of blood and gore. The story begins in the Arctic, where The Creature seeks revenge on his maker. 'Frankenstein' (IMDb) The rest of the story is told from two different perspectives: Frankenstein's, which comes first, and then The Creature's. Victor's childhood is not a happy one. His stepfather is merciless with him, thinking nothing of physically tormenting him for a simple wrong answer as he learns about science. Victor, tortured in both mind and body, grows up with a manic sense of determination that he will be able to create life. Others laugh at him. But he finds a benefactor (Christoph Waltz) who believes in him, and helps him secure a castle, where a laboratory is constructed. Victor spends hours in his laboratory, which is splattered with the blood and gore of his "specimens." Adding to his frenzy is Elizabeth (Mia Goth, "Pearl,") who is engaged to someone else. Victor and Elizabeth have a chemistry - a current, if you will - that flows between them, and Victor cannot stop thinking about her. When Victor's Creature comes to life, Victor begins to rage at him, tormenting his "child" just as Victor was as a boy. He chains the timid, terrified "monster," who begins to think, understand speech and ponder his plight. As in Del Toro's other films such as "Pan's Labyrinth" and "The Shape of Water," every lush environment, costume and character is a sight to behold as the tale's themes range from doomed romance to what makes us human. Enhancing every scene is the superlative score from Alexandre Desplat. This is the "Frankenstein" I've been waiting for. And it's one of the finest films of 2025. 4 stars Rated: R for graphic blood, gore and violence. At The Last Picture House, Davenport, and streaming on Netflix. Watch the trailer here.
	Trinity Health Foundation's Project Peace celebrates memories, comforts patients Losing a loved one is never easy, and the holiday season can make that loss feel even heavier. Through Project Peace, a program of Trinity Health Foundation, you can celebrate their memory in a special way while providing comfort and support to UnityPoint Hospice patients and families, a news release says. Project Peace helps UnityPoint Hospice continue its mission of providing compassionate carefor those in their final stages of life. Donations help provide comfort items like blankets,educational materials, guidance, therapies not covered by insurance and bereavement supportfor families and caregivers. Donors can choose to have their loved one’s name placed on a custom fused glass ornamenthand-crafted by a local artist. These will be displayed at UnityPoint Health Quad Citiescampuses and then be delivered to the donor. This memory of loved ones will bring hope to others until it’s delivered to the donor’s doorstep in time for the holidays. Project Peace (Trinity Health Foundation) To ensure delivery of the ornament by Christmas, donations to Project Peace must be made by Dec. 5, but contributions will continue to be accepted through early-December. “By donating to Project Peace, you are supporting hospice patients and their families at a timewhen they need it most,” says Mary Macumber Schmidt, president of Trinity Health Foundation.“Project Peace helps to ensure that no patient at UnityPoint Hospice is ever refused care due tofinancial limitations.” “Our team treats patients and their families with compassion and dignity during end-of-life care,” says Amanda Koehler, RN, BSN, MBA, UnityPoint Hospice administrator. “Transitioning a loved one to hospice care is an emotional and challenging journey for families. Project Peacecontributions help families focus their attention on supporting their loved one, rather than worryabout the ability to afford necessary services.” To make a donation and to learn more about Project Peace, call 563-742-7610 or visit here.
	Concerns continue for newcomers to Rock Island-Milan School Board Tensions rise at Rock Island School board, as new members reflect on challenging start on the board.
	Free lunch programs in Quad-Cities schools expect few impacts from shutdown No school in the Quad-Cities said they would face problems with food shortages due to the shutdown.
	Davenport eyes allowing trap, neuter, release program for stray cats Other cities in Iowa, such as Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Iowa City have similar ordinances, said Humane Society of Scott County Executive Director Erika Gunn
	The Christening of the Owatoga This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Perhaps love really is blind, as Shakespeare claimed in The Merchant of Venice. How else to explain the epic poem Henry…
	Zach Lahn launches campaign for Iowa governor Republican Zach Lahn launched his campaign for Iowa governor. Zach Lahn (photo submitted) Lahn is a businessman and farmer from Belle Plaine. His campaign website says he would put Iowa first and wants to take responsibility for the state's fields, families and future. Lahn enters a Republican primary that includes Rep. Randy Feenstra, Rep. Eddie Andrews, former Rep. Brad Sherman and Adam Steen.
	Lawmakers call for support of Rock Island Arsenal Members of Congress from Iowa and Illinois are calling for the support of the Rock Island Arsenal in the next National Defense Authorization Act. They argue the arsenal is vital for national defense and oppose plans to merge operations on the island. Representatives and senators who serve the area sent a joint letter to the armed services committees. They want to retain provisions in the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act. Provisions include establishing a pilot program for workload sustainment, limiting the use of army funds to merge the joint munitions command and army sustainment command and expanding robotic automation for making weapons.
	Tiphanie's in downtown Davenport will close its doors A downtown restaurant/bakery is closing its doors, according to a Facebook post. "After 12 unforgettable years, Tiphanie’s is closing its doors," writes owner Tiphanie Cannon. "This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to say and do. This restaurant has been my dream, my identity, my whole heart. I fought as hard as I could — emotionally, physically, and financially — to keep it alive. But despite every effort and negotiation, we couldn’t reach a place that allowed us to stay." To her customers "who became friends and family: thank you. You celebrated birthdays, breakups, engagements, random Tuesdays and everything in between with us. You made this place matter," she says. "To my staff — past and present — you are the soul of this restaurant. You showed up through chaos, holidays, snowstorms, sold-out weekends, and quiet mornings. I love you more than you know." And to her family and friends: "Thank you for holding me together, washing dishes when no one else would, and believing in me even when I couldn’t." The last day of service will be Saturday, Nov. 8, with the doors closing at 9 p.m. "This isn't just a business closing. It’s the end of a chapter that shaped my life." Cannon says in the post. "I don’t know exactly what comes next, but I do know I’m grateful, heartbroken, and unbelievably proud of what we created here. Thank you for 12 years of love, laughter, martinis, cookies, and memories I will never forget." Previously, Cannon was the proprietor of Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie in downtown Davenport. Tiphanie's is at 210 E. 2nd St., Davenport. In 2019, she competed on the Food Network in the Christmas Cookie Challenge. She told Our Quad Cities News at the time that she got a message on Instagram one night asking if she was interested in applying for the Christmas Cookie Challenge. She thought it was a joke, but she applied and flew to Los Angles to record for the show, where she competed but did not win the top prize.
	Lyondell-Basell moves a half million pounds of equipment overnight in Camanche 445,000 pounds is no small weight to manage. Lyondell-Basell's newest piece of equipment, a distillation column, took months of planning to get to the Clinton plant. (Gavin Waidelich, OurQuadCities.com) "This particular piece of equipment was actually manufactured in Spain," said Megan Borchers, spokesperson for Lyondell-Basell. "It was delivered by cargo ship to New Orleans and then it was delivered to the Camanche dock. So a lot of logistics as to where it was at and when it was coming." A distillation column helps separate individual components of liquid mixtures by boiling them and collecting the condensation as each part reaches its boiling point. (Gavin Waidelich, OurQuadCities.com) The City of Camanche made sure things ran smoothly, closing the sections of Highway 67 at nine Thursday night. The column had to travel around three miles, but only went as fast two miles per hour. "This should go off like an orchestrated dance," said Camanche City Administrator Andrew Kida. City leaders also set up two viewing areas for the public to check it out. The city planned to close the road up until five the following morning to make time for the transport. "As you can imagine, there is a variety of different factors to move this piece of equipment." Weather, road weight limits and the timing of traffic were all considered. "The move is happening overnight so it has the least amount of impact to traffic," said Kida. City staff took down power lines, signs and installed a ramp for the trailer to drive over a roundabout at 7th avenue. Police directed traffic. "The weight distribution is being handle by the trailer that they're using," said Kida. "There's multiple axels so the weight distribution is per axel." The column is expected to be a focal point of the plant. "It will be something that is a huge piece of investment for our Clinton, Iowa facility that will help continue to make this plant run for many, many years to come," said Borchers.
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
	39th annual Student Hunger Drive brings in more than 3 million meals More than 926,000 of those meals were raised by the 16 high schools around the Quad Cities participating in the hunger drive.
	Downtown Davenport restaurant, Tiphanie’s announces closure A downtown Davenport bakeshop, known for desserts and its lunch and dinner dishes is calling it quits.
	Moderate drought is the status quo for Quad Cities with this week's update No major changes to the drought status in the Quad Cities with this week's update...it's a moderate drought in the Quad Cities. We do have some rain in the forecast Thursday night and then again Saturday.
	Funeral services to be held for Father Guillermo Treviño Jr. on Friday Treviño served as pastor of St. Joseph Church in Columbus Junction and St. Joseph Church in West Liberty.
	39th annual Student Hunger Drive brings in more than 3 million meals More than 926,000 of those meals were raised by the 16 high schools around the Quad Cities participating in the hunger drive.
	Project NOW holds resource outreach night The goal of the event was to create a safe place for families in need and bringing together resources that can help them.
	Police: Iowa woman found between walls of Geneseo business, arrested on burglary charges A Davenport woman was removed from between the walls of a Geneseo business and arrested after police say multiple businesses were damaged in a burglary.
	Student Hunger Drive, with new match program, raises 3 million meals amid shutdown In total, students collected 926,393 meals for the food bank’s 23-county service area. The Million Meals Match, asking businesses and community leaders for matching donations, raised 2,112,206 meals.
	North Scott, Assumption volleyball take home state titles On Thursday, North Scott and Davenport Assumption volleyball played in the Class 4A and 3A championship games, respectively.
	Rock Island to unveil tennis courts improvement The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has announced the unveiling of the newly refurbished Mel McKay Park tennis courts at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at 9009 Ridgewood Road, a news release says. The public is invited. This major renovation project was made possible through funding from the USTA, as part of its tradition of investing in the hometown communities of its champions. After her win at the 2025 Australian Open, Rock Island native Madison Keys selected Mel McKay Park tennis courts to receive this community investment. Madison Keys of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) The refurbishment includes new fencing, surface overlay, painting, posts and nets. In addition, the adjacent basketball courts received a full upgrade funded by the City of Rock Island, enhancing recreational opportunities for park visitors. Refurbishment was completed by McConnell & Associates and Sampson Fencing. The unveiling event will include a plaque dedication, a message from Madison Keys delivered by her mother, Christine Keys, and a youth tennis clinic led by Quad City Tennis Club. “We’re incredibly proud to see Madison’s success come full circle,” said John Gripp, director of Rock Island Parks and Recreation. “Her journey began right here in Rock Island and this investment ensures the next generation of players will have the same opportunities to play."
	Student Hunger Drive raises record 3M meals The six-week competition is between 16 Quad-Cities area schools and challenges students to “compete so everyone can eat.”
	FAA air traffic cuts could have ripple effects at smaller airports While the QC International Airport is not one of the airports directly impacted by the FAA's air traffic cuts, several flights connect in large markets that are.
	Davenport woman heartbreak into hope with curbside food pantry "With everything going on with snap benefits, it made me think of my mom and my daughter so I did it to help other people in honor of them," resident said.
	The Heart of the Story: Connecting with the fallen 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. Veterans Day always brings stories of courage, sacrifice and service home, and one Quad-City man continues a mission to know more. Gary Metiver introduces us to Randy Zobrist in The Heart of the Story. Gary Metivier has The Heart of the Story above and even more about their story and what happens next on YouTube. You can also listen to the extended versions on his podcast. The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier is available on all platforms -- and now Our Quad Cities News. Watch on YouTube \| Listen on Apple \| Listen on Spotify \| Listen on Podbean
	Journey bringing farewell tour to the Quad Cities The rock legends will take the stage for audiences in the Quad Cities on June 24, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.
	Scott County Supervisor Ross Paustian won't run for reelection After serving 10 years in the state Legislature, Ross Paustian ran for and won a seat on the Scott County Board of Supervisors as a Republican in 2022.
	Davenport drivers adjusting to 3rd Street's two-way conversion Heads up, Davenport drivers! 3rd Street in downtown is now a two-way road after years of planning.
	Apartment buildings evacuated, businesses closed due to structural concerns Structural concerns of 2 buildings in the 200 block of East 2nd Street in Muscatine have been closed and evacuated, the city said.
	Eligible students can receive degree 100% tuition-free through Knox College program Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from Illinois can receive their degree at Knox College tuition-free.
	Police: Iowa woman found between walls of Geneseo business, arrested on burglary charges A Davenport woman was removed from between the walls of a Geneseo business and arrested after police say multiple businesses were damaged in a burglary.
	New Boston-Eliza ambulance service preparing for comeback after July 2025 closure The fire chief made personal pleas to community members to enroll in EMT classes and commit to the volunteer department.
	Rock Island Public Works crews hold annual Snow Plow 'Road-eo' Employees competed in a snow plow obstacle course, written exam and vehicle safety inspections.
	2 downtown Muscatine buildings closed, tenants evacuated due to structural concerns The buildings at 201 and 203 East 2nd Street are home to two businesses with apartments as well. Partial street closures are in effect.
	Two buildings evacuated in downtown Muscatine The decision was made due to structural concerns.
	University of Iowa air care crew shares how they handle in-flight blood transfusions An on-board refrigerator keeps universal blood and plasma in it, allowing them to care for patients on scene and enroute to a hospital.
	St. Ambrose alum to lead inaugural women's wrestling program Carley Rusk helped Geneseo High School launch its women's wrestling program in 2021. Now, she's doing the same at SAU.
	Journey bringing farewell tour to Vibrant Arena The rock legends will take the stage for audiences in the Quad Cities on June 24. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.
	Learning curve ahead: Commuters in Davenport navigate new two-way traffic in downtown Quad-Cities drivers are still getting used to the major one-way street in downtown Davenport switching to two-way traffic Thursday as part of a long-planned infrastructure improvement.
	Gunfire at Rock Island home sparks 100+ mph chase; police arrest suspects, find guns Police say a man and a 15-year-old were arrested after shots fired in Rock Island led to a 100+ mph chase. Three guns, including an AR-style rifle, were found.
	What's Brewing? \| Galesburg duo taking pancake-inspired beer to national festival Judy's Family Cafe and Kitchen partnered with Reserve Artisan Ales to create a berry medley sour ale inspired by Judy's famous pancakes.
	Small fire at UI residence hall prompts early-morning evacuation No injuries were reported after a small fire was discovered in an unoccupied dorm room. The cause is under investigation at this time.
	Buildings on 2nd Street in Muscatine closed, apartment tenants evacuated Structural concerns about buildings on the 200 block of East 2nd Street have led to the closure of GeoJohn’s and Renew Chiropractic and the evacuation of all apartment tenants in both buildings, according to a news release from the City of Muscatine. As a safety precaution, Sycamore Street is closed from the No. 2 alley to East 2nd Street, along with the sidewalks adjacent to the affected buildings on both Sycamore and East 2nd Streets. These closures will remain in effect until a structural engineer completes a thorough assessment of the buildings, the news release says. No additional information is being released at this time. Muscatine (muscatineiowa.gov)
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Iowa Department of Corrections High Risk Unit Austin Keller, 39, is wanted by the Iowa Department of Corrections District 7 High Risk Unit for two counts of parole violation on theft charges.
	Crime Stoppers: Shooting of 21-year-old remains unsolved 21-year-old Julius Mathew was found inside a home with multiple gunshot wounds and laying on a bed, officials said.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island police on weapons charges Curtis Campbell, 45, is wanted by Rock Island police on a warrant for aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and felon in possession of a weapon.
	Eligible students can receive degree 100% tuition-free through Knox College program Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from Illinois can receive their degree at Knox College tuition-free.
	Quad Cities cycling champions to receive Destination Impact Award Deb and Dean Mathias have spent years advocating for safer bike routes, bike-pedestrian bridge access and better infrastructure.
	UAW members to hold rally in Burlington on Friday Two days ago, case New Holland announced it would close its Burlington plant by 2026, laying off about 200 employees.
	Figge announces ‘Museums For All’ free admission, food drive The Figge Art Museum reveals details about enhancing the facility's participation in the Museums for All initiative offering free admission to SNAP EBT cardholders. The museum is also hosting a food and fund drive Nov. 8.
	39th annual Student Hunger Drive to announce competition totals The six-week competition is between 16 Quad-Cities area schools and challenges students to “compete so everyone can eat.”
	Stroll through decades of holidays at Christmas at the Barn Take a stroll through holidays of decades past, guaranteed to bring a smile to even the grinchiest Grinch out there! Tenneil Register joined Our Quad Cities News with all the details on Christmas at the Barn at The Farmhouse Market. For more information, click here.
	Ready or not...drivers in Davenport seem confused on newly 2-way 3rd St. City officials say the change has been years in the making as part of $14.1 million road investment
	St. Ambrose alum to lead inaugural women's wrestling program Carley Rusk helped Geneseo High School launch its women's wrestling program in 2021. Now, she's doing the same at SAU.
	Flights canceled at Quad Cities International Airport amid FAA air traffic cuts At least three flights originally scheduled for Friday have been canceled so far.
	Man sentenced to 14 years in prison for involvement NorthPark Mall shooting Ricardo Horne was sentenced Thursday morning.

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