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Sunday, October 11th, 2026
	Rural Iowa 4-H clubs are bridging technology gaps with Starlink broadband A partnership between Starlink, the space satellite internet company from Elon Musk, and National 4-H Council is bringing broadband connectivity to rural communities, including several in Iowa.
	Man who threatened mass shooting at McKendree University pleads guilty A McKendree University alumnus accused of threatening a campus mass shooting in 2025 and stalking an employee for years pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday.
	Part of Colona under boil order due to water main break The water main break is on East 9th Avenue in the City Hall parking lot.
	Rain getting back into the forecast After a lot of clear skies and sunshine throughout the week for some nice Fall weather, we are expecting the rain to come back. After a little amount of rain from early Friday morning, we will see another stretch of rain coming through the middle of next week with half to potentially a full inch [...]
	Hinson, Turek clash over veterans records, Iran War - Both candidates for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat are courting veterans. Their competing messages highlight sharp differences over legislative records and the Iran War.
	Davenport felon gets five-year sentence after police seize gun, ammunition - A gun with an obliterated serial number was among the evidence in a federal case that ended with a Davenport man's five-year prison sentence.
	Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery this week Pope Leo XIV said he would undergo surgery after doctors found a "localized nodule" in his lung.
	Hurricane Simon nears Mexico with 155 mph winds and flooding fears The eye of Hurricane Simon was just off the Pacific coast of Mexico early Sunday and was expected to move inland later in the day as an extremely powerful storm.
	Biz Bytes: IMEG expands Florida presence, new leadership at Marriage and Family counseling service and more Quad-Cities economic news IMEG expands Florida presence, new leadership at Marriage and Family counseling service and more Quad-Cities economic news.
	Bettendorf native returns to support UnityPoint Health - Trinity’s thoracic cancer services UnityPoint Health – Trinity added thoracic surgical oncologist Alejandro Bribriesco, expanding cancer care for patients in the Quad-Cities.
	Miss Kate's Creations opens new storefront in Cambridge Customers can find a variety of sewing notions, fabric, fleece, yarn, clothing and accessories, graphic Tees, wedding gifts, and more.
	Breast cancer survivor turns personal battle into a message for other women For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, survivor Andi Kelly is sharing her journey from diagnosis to recovery. She's urging women to put their health first, starting with regular screenings.
	MARK-TO-MARKET: From costumes to candy: The biggest Halloween trends of the year According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans are expected to spend a record-high $13.5 billion on Halloween-related items this year.
	Cleng Peerson This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.After walking fifteen hundred miles through woods and forests, up hills and across streams, out over endless prairies,…
	Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest A group of international researchers is pushing to rigorously study the potential health benefits of sauna and other heat therapies. They hope to bring scientific legitimacy to the age-old practices.
	In one of the country's most competitive districts, a Democrat tries to keep her seat In a highly competitive Washington congressional race, the incumbent Democrat has angered part of her party base and the Trump-backed Republican challenger faces backlash against the party in power.
	Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.
	Dustin Smith scores breakout win at Davenport Dirt Stars finale Night Two of the Davenport Dirt Stars played out as rough and tumble as Night One. The action kept the safety crew and tow truck operators busy. When it was all said and done only one driver hit the Dirt Stars double. Dustin Smith was unstoppable in the Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Model feature. Smith [...]
	U. S. Senate candidate Hinson meets with veterans in Davenport On Saturday. the Republican candidate for Senate met with veterans at the Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport. Her campaign team has launched a "Veterans for Ashley" coalition. Hinson said she hears from vets across every branch about how important it is to have access to their benefits and that she's a trustworthy source to [...]
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
	Fire breaks out at Princeton restaurant Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire at The Big Apple Family Restaurant in Princeton on Saturday night.
	Bettendorf volleyball Invitational Burlington came in second place followed by Assumption volleyball in third at the Bettendorf Varsity Volleyball Invitational.
	Augustana wins 49-41 against Millikin on homecoming Augustana football defeated Millikin 49-41 on homecoming. The Vikings are 3-3 on the season.
	NAMIWalks brings hundreds together in Bettendorf for mental health awareness Around 600 people gathered at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf for NAMIWalks, raising awareness about mental health and supporting local resources.
	Illinois cannabis sales are on the rise Cannabis sales across Illinois are on the rise. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) released the State of Illinois’ annual cannabis report for 2026. According to the report: State law recently doubled how much people can buy in one visit, and the state is now [...]
	Davenport employee faces charges after thefts from QC credit union: Court records A 38-year-old Davenport woman faces felony charges after a credit union employee is accused of taking money from the accounts of deceased credit-union members, according to Scott County Court documents. Amanda Tincher faces charges of first-degree theft, ongoing criminal conduct - unlawful activity, first-degree fraudulent practice, second-degree theft, second-degree fraudulent practice, four counts of third-degree [...]
	Big Apple Family Restaurant in Princeton catches fire The Big Apple Family Restaurant in Princeton, Illinois, caught fire Saturday night.
	Iowa’s Senate race: The people, priorities and stakes DES MOINES, Iowa — Before the candidates take the stage, WHO 13’s Teodora Mitov will help viewers understand the people, priorities and political stakes behind Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race. The “Debate Night Iowa” pre-debate show streams Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 p.m. on WHO 13 PLUS, ahead of the 9 p.m. debate between Republican [...]
	Food and Water Action goes door to door in Iowa to promote clean water and voting Food and Water Action went door to door in the Quad Cities on Saturday, raising awareness about water quality and encouraging people to vote.
	Empower House Davenport 5K supports brain injury survivors Empower House held its annual Spooktacular 5K and Fall Festival to support programs crucial for brain injury survivors.
	Score Standout nominees: Oct. 10, 2026 Cast your vote for this week's nominees!
	Highlights: Bettendorf hosts 8-team volleyball tournament Rock Island, Davenport West, Iowa City High and Davenport North compete in 8-team Bettendorf tournament.
	Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say Saudi authorities say the latest attack on the international airport in the capital, Riyadh, has killed 12 people and injured over 300. Their statement says the dead on Saturday included four Saudi citizens as well as two Bangladeshi nationals, a Palestinian, a U.S. citizen, an Egyptian, a Jordanian, a Syrian and a Sudanese. It said some of those injured were in critical condition. The attack — the latest of several in the past week on King Khalid International Airport — is expected to increase Saudi pressure on allies including the United States to provide military support for the kingdom.
	Fulton senior Owen Van Zuiden wins IHSA Class 1A State Golf Finals Fulton senior Owen Van Zuiden has won the IHSA Class 1A State Golf Finals.
	NAMIWalks annual event raises awareness for mental illness Around 600 people gathered this morning at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf for NAMIWalks.
	Augustana wins Homecoming game over Millikin 49-41 Augustana got back to an even 3-3 record Saturday with a 49-41 Homecoming win over Millikin.
	6th Annual Empower House Spooktacular 5K walk supports people rebuilding lives after brain injuries The 6th Annual Empower House Spooktacular 5K walk Saturday in Davenport helped support people rebuild their lives after brain injuries.
	Food and Water Action go door-to-door for safe food, livable climates A national organization is taking their message to the streets. Food and Water Action went door-to-doo to share their goal of safe food and livable climates.
	East Dubuque man indicted on child sexual abuse material charges Authorities executed a search warrant Aug. 13 at Fiferlick's East Dubuque home following up on information from the CyberTipline.
	117 cars compete in first night of Dirt Stars at Davenport Speedway Night one of the Davenport Dirt Stars is in the books. But it was not easy. Morning showers made the racetrack fast and gave it a whole lot of character throughout the evening when 117 cars were on hand and the competition was heated. Davenport racer Matt Ryan showed why he is the Karl Chevrolet [...]
	UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island addresses bacteria found in cooling towers After bacteria that causes Legionnaires Disease was found in cooling towers at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island, the medical center is working with the state to clean and re-test the towers. Samples taken from the hospital's cooling tower last month by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) tested positive for Legionella. A cooling tower is [...]
	Christa Pike discharged from the hospital and back in prison Pike's attorneys say she is grateful for the care of first responders and her medical team.
	Convicted sex offender charged with several counts of possession of child porn A convicted sex offender out of Jo Daviess County was arrested on Friday after a nearly seven month long investigation.
	Trump weighs joining the fight against Houthis after Riyadh airport attack The surge in attacks, including against other Saudi airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure, has come in the week since a Saudi-led coalition launched a major military offensive against the Houthis.
	LeClaire man arrested after being found with over 100 videos of child porn A LeClaire man was arrested on Friday after a search warrant found over 100 videos of child porn.
	The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns The center's executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts institution.
	At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama Hurricane Isaias is blamed for at least two deaths, after the storm made landfall on the Florida coast and ran through Alabama. The are numerous reports of downed trees, with hundreds of thousands of people without power.
	Students can visit with representatives from dozens of colleges at College Night, Moline Black Hawk College will host its annual College Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in Building 3 in the gym. In one evening, students can visit with representatives from dozens of colleges, universities and military branches. High school students, college students, parents and grandparents can get [...]
	1 in 15 house cats may carry 'beaver fever' parasite that can infect humans Kittens younger than 1 year old were significantly more likely to test positive than older cats.
	Find deals at Antique Spectacular Vintage Market Find deals on antiques and other vintage items at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue in Rock Island, on November 6 -8. Expo hours are 4 – 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is [...]
	Cancer Support Community to hold free creative art workshop in Moline Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois will host a creative art session workshop offered free at 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Gilda’s Club Moline, 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, a news release says. No prior art experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to have fun. The participants [...]
	Three things to know about EICC's impact to the local economy The impacted counties include Clinton, Cedar, Jackson, Louisa, Muscatine and Scott.
	2 concerts will come to Bishop Hill Creative Commons, Bishop Hill Award-winning singer-songwriter Frank Viele will launch the 2026–27 indoor concert season at Bishop Hill Creative Commons on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing his powerful blend of blues, rock, folk, soul and Americana to Bishop Hill. Viele's is the first of two concerts. The Oct. 16 performance marks the beginning of Crossroads Cultural Connections’ indoor concert season, [...]
	Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
	QC local government recap: Davenport city administrator resigns, council appoints replacement alderman Davenport city administrator resigns, replacement 2nd Ward alderman appointed, Eldridge votes to establish a city fire department, Moline breaks ground on a diverging diamond interchange, and other local government updates.
	Steering This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.St. Matthew may have known his lilies of the field when he advised us to be like them and "take no thought for the…
	After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.
	A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter It has been one year since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and President Trump promised an end to the war, but Palestinians say the past 12 months have been a ceasefire in name only.
	16 cozy activities to add to your fall bucket list Carve a pumpkin? You can do better than that. Fun and unusual ways to celebrate the season, from writing a gratitude letter to making an ancestral altar.
	The Met puts a modern artist front and center (and there's some Jackson Pollock, too) In a blockbuster show, The Metropolitan Museum of Art places the work of two major 20th century artists side by side: the married couple Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock.
	India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
	Major rebuild underway at I-74 and John Deere Road Interchange, Moline A major rebuild is underway at the I-74 and John Deere Road interchange in Moline. On Friday, the Illinois DOT, along with some elected officials, marked a major milestone in that construction with a groundbreaking. The first phase continues. That includes shoulder and drainage work, new lighting and traffic system updates. That work is expected [...]
Friday, October 9th, 2026
	New state could be on the horizon with proposal for secession in Illinois A new state could be on the horizon in Illinois. Some counties in rural Illinois want to break away from Chicago-- including a couple in the Quad Cities area. Some people in Illinois support a move to form a new state if 33 counties secede from the state of Illinois. The proposal is on the [...]
	Bettendorf Middle School students wrap up week of challenges with burst of color Bettendorf Middle School students wrapped up weeks of school-wide challenges with a burst of color on Friday. The BMS Color Run had students running, tossing colorful powder and celebrating with classmates and staff. The event also raised money for the WEB - Where Everybody Belongs - program. Students earned extra color through challenges, including a [...]
	LeClaire man arrested for allegedly possessing, trading child sex abuse materials A 30-year-old LeClaire, Iowa, man has been arrested for allegedly possessing and trading in child sex abuse materials.
	Part of façade of Masonic Temple, Muscatine, collapses Part of the Muscatine Masonic Temple’s façade collapsed Thursday night. City officials say a section of bricks near the roofline came down into an alley along Third Street. In a Facebook post, the Masonic Lodge says its building is structurally sound. An engineer is expected to inspect the wall as plans move forward to fix [...]
	Warren County identifies first human case of West Nile Virus in 2026 The virus is transmitted via mosquito bites and cannot be transferred person to person.
	Speaker of the House joins Miller-Meeks at Republican rally in Davenport Speaker of the House Mike Johnson joined Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks and other state and federal leaders for a Republican rally in Davenport. He said he's spent the past month traveling the country to support Republican candidates. Johnson calls this the most important midterm election of our lives, and says Republicans need to stand together to [...]
	Illinois DOT says new design for Moline's I-74, John Deere Road interchange is safer While construction has already started, city and state leaders gathered in Moline on Friday for an official groundbreaking on the project.
	Leclaire man charged with 10 counts related to child sex abuse material 30-year-old Austin Howland Dana was charged after police said a large number of images and videos were found on his devices.
	Little York man killed in Galesburg Amtrak collision John M. Glasgow was known for his work advocating for rural schools in Illinois and also nationwide.
	Stay Covered Stay Healthy QC launches new resource to help explain Medicaid changes The coalition brings together more than two dozen health care agencies across the Quad Cities to coordinate resources.
	Judge temporarily blocks Illinois assisted-suicide law for religious health providers A federal judge has temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing its assisted-suicide law against many Catholic and Christian health care providers.
	IL lawmaker calls for action following State Farm homeowner insurance rate hike An Illinois Senate Democrat is furious that State Farm is raising homeowner insurance rates by 8% just months after massive insurance reforms were signed into law.
	Pritzker says ‘so much more to do’ in Illinois as he seeks rare 3rd term Gov. JB Pritzker is seeking a rare third term, which he said will focus on completing many initiatives he has already started.
	Cook review: 'Digger' is a contender for worst picture of 2026 Just in case you haven't heard the bad news: Embracing the latest Tom Cruise film is an impossible mission. It takes more than two hours to get through this nonsense, which has some of the characteristics of a Wes Anderson film and none of the entertainment value. In "Digger," Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an oil [...]
	Bettendorf High School plans donation drive, community resale event Bettendorf High School Student Council is turning gently used clothing and household items into an opportunity to give back through Bulldogs Bins, a donation drive and community resale event benefiting the Student Hunger Drive, a news release says. Community members are encouraged to clean out their closets, donate gently used items, and shop for great [...]
	Inaugural Field of Dreams Festival cancelled A new event set to debut in the coming days at the Field of Dreams is now cancelled.
	A very nice weekend ahead of us Despite some early morning rain for our Friday the beautiful weather continues on for us here in the Quad Cities for the weekend. Temperatures will be warming up back into the low to mid 80s for the next couple of days that will even linger into the early next week. After the sunny and warm [...]
	LeClaire man faces 10 counts of child pornography: Court records During the execution of a signed search warrant on Oct. 2, officers found a LeClaire man with more than 100 videos of child pornography on an electronic device, according to a Scott County arrest affidavit. Court records show Austin Howland Dana, 30, faces 10 counts of purchase/possess depiction of a minor in a sex act. [...]
	UIHC opens new family medicine clinic in fast-growing Tiffin, cites need to keep doctors in Iowa The University of Iowa Health Care recently opened a new family medicine clinic in Tiffin - the fastest-growing city in Iowa.
	Restaurant inspection update: Three food trucks temporarily shut down State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including expired and moldy food.
	Building's facade partially collapses in downtown Muscatine It happened late Thursday night. City officials said moisture appears to have built up behind the facade.
	Road in Muscatine closed due to water main break Officials said to avoid the area.
	Classmates celebrate JJ, Hawkeyes Kid Captain This week, JJ is the Kid Captain for this week’s Hawkeye football game. To celebrate, Buffalo Elementary School held the assembly in his honor.
	Erie-Prophetstown, Riverdale compete in TRAC showdown in Week 8 of The Highlight Zone The KWQC Highlight Zone covers week eight of high school football matchups across the Quad Cities.
	HNI volunteers partner with City of Muscatine to plant trees More than two dozen community-minded employees from HNI Corporation rolled up their sleeves on Friday, Oct. 2, partnering with the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department to expand the local urban canopy, a news release says. The volunteer group successfully planted four diverse varieties of trees (Honey Locust, Tulip, Crab Apple, and Ginkgo) at [...]
	Sheriff: Man awaiting murder trial assaults Knox County correctional officer David Nicholson-Klingerman Jr. is charged with murder after a woman was found dead in Galesburg last October.
	Lead(h)er celebrates 10 years of mentorship and gives 2026 Girl on Fire Awards Lead(h)er celebrated its 10th year of providing free mentorship to women across the Quad Cities at its annual Fuel the Fire Gala, where the organization announced its 2026 Girl on Fire Award winners. The sold-out celebration brought together supporters, mentors, mentees, community leaders, and partners to celebrate a decade of women lifting women up through [...]
	Mike Ditka, Bears Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86 Mike Ditka, remembered as one of the Chicago Bears’ all-time greats, has died. He was 86.
	Former Muscatine Trolley and Tours vehicle goes up for auction as public surplus The City of Muscatine, in coordination with the Department of Public Works (DPW), will open its next online public surplus auction on Tuesday, Oct. 13, a news releases says. Bidding will remain open through 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. The item in the auction were declared surplus by the Muscatine City Council on August 18 [...]
	Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site.
	RI man sentenced to 17 years after Arsenal Bridge escape and river rescue Three Rock Island men have been sentenced to prison for multiple gun and firearm charges, including a man who had jumped from the Arsenal Bridge to escape police.
	What games we're watching for Week 8 of The Score Football Tune in tonight at 10:15 p.m. for local high school football highlights from across the region!
	Inmate charged after corrections officer assaulted, deputies say An inmate in the Knox County jail is being charged after deputies said he assaulted a female corrections officer.
	4th annual Concourse d'Quad Cities Car Show scheduled for Palmer Hills, Bettendorf Golfers will not be the only ones “driving” at a local golf course next weekend. The fourth annual Concourse d’Quad Cities Car Show is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the course at Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road. “The Concourse D'Quad Cities is one of the [...]
	Coworkers of Davenport fugitive located in San Diego shocked by arrest 50-year-old Brian Williams was working as a chef under the name "Troy Williams."
	Dyersville cancer patient to drop the puck for weekend cancer center fundraiser Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey game 63-year-old breast cancer patient Lue Bockenstedt had her cancer caught early and just finished radiation therapy. MercyOne asked her to participate in its annual “Pink the Rink” fundraiser benefiting the Dubuque Cancer Center on Saturday, Oct. 10.
	United Way, community partners to offer free Halloween costumes for children in Muscatine The program is guided by the belief that every child should have the opportunity to enjoy Halloween.
	U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson rallies with Miller-Meeks in Davenport Speaker Mike Johnson called on Republicans to organize and support U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in one of the most competitive races in the country.
	New QC coalition launches to help adapt to Medicaid changes A new community resource is available to help Quad Cities residents and organizations navigate upcoming changes to Medicaid — Stay Covered Stay Healthy QC.

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