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Thursday, October 15th, 2026
	‘Get drunk enough’: Davenport man arrested for allegedly grooming, providing child with alcohol A Davenport man was arrested for allegedly grooming a child, assaulting her and giving her alcohol.
	Rock Island libraries to extend hours Rock Island public libraries will be opening earlier starting in November.
	New map connects Iowa farmers and landowners with conservation experts The Iowa Conservation Professionals Map was created by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
	Popular drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew will open in Silvis It will be the chain's second location in the Quad Cities metro.
	14 Mercer County arts and cultural projects to share $120K in grant funding from Looser-Flake Foundation The grants will support music education, public art, community festivals, historical storytelling projects and arts programming throughout the county.
	Quad City Storm hockey returns this weekend The puck drops at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday when the Storm takes on the Peoria Rivermen.
	Davenport man charged with murder in baby’s death, police say A Davenport man is facing multiple charges in the death of a six-month-old, police said.
	‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nicor The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an $82 million rate hike on Thursday.
	Crime Stoppers: Police seeking driver after teen ran over in Rock Island The Rock Island Police Department is seeking information on a hit-and-run incident.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted out of Scott County for sex exploitation of a minor Shawn J. Culmer is wanted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office for sex exploitation of a minor.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Bettendorf police Ruben Rios Jr. is wanted by the Bettendorf Police Department after missing a scheduled pre-trial conference.
	Dubuque Fire Department rescues woman from Mississippi River A woman was rescued from the Mississippi River in Dubuque on Thursday.
	St. Ambrose University to invest $6M in new baseball complex The university plans to invest $6 million in the new complex at the St. Vincent Athletic Complex, according to a media release.
	Bettendorf man offers plea agreement in child sex abuse materials case for judge's consideration A Bettendorf man has tendered a plea agreement in his child sex abuse materials case for a judge to consider.
	New 7 Brew location to open in the QCA Another 7 Brew will be opening in the QCA soon.
	Princeton shut off the water: This 74-year-old is still mowing the lawn After months of unpaid bills and unrepaired leaks that threatened to overstress the city’s water system, Princeton officials said they had no choice but to turn off the water.
	Rotary Club of Bettendorf hosts 6th annual blanket drive The Rotary Club of Bettendorf is kicking off its 6th annual Rotary Blanket Drive, which runs from October 23 through December 18. The goal is to collect 4,000 new and gently used blankets during the drive. Blankets are provided to homeless people, low-income families, children, seniors and those seeking temporary shelter. Donations help local agencies [...]
	Quad Cities Chamber, Grow Quad Cities, launch two new websites The Quad Cities Chamber and Grow Quad Cities have launched two new websites that reflect the distinct focus of each organization, a news release says. The websites mark another step in a transition that began in July 2025, when economic development became the focus of Grow Quad Cities and the QC Chamber sharpened its focus [...]
	Wyoming, Illinois, man arrested in methamphetamine investigation, police say Scot J. Mincey, 40, was arrested Wednesday after Kewanee police officers, and other law enforcement agencies, finished the investigation, according to a media release.
	Wyoming, Ill. man arrested on methamphetamine possession charges A man from Wyoming, Ill. has been arrested on charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after an investigation by the Kewanee Police Department Street Crimes Unit, with assistance from the Black Hawk Area Task Force and the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. Scot J. Mincy, 40, was arrested on Oct. 14, after the investigation [...]
	Ethics complaint alleges Iowa Sen. Scott Webster resides in Illinois Webster calls the complaint a "cheap political stunt."
	US reportedly considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ as part of new strike plans against Iran Military sources say the plans are in place in case President Trump decides to resume combat operations.
	Here’s possible date for debate between Iowa candidates Negotiations continue to finalize a debate in the remaining Iowa congressional race that has not yet had one.
	Candy, costumes, culture and true crime come your way this weekend \| Dani's Weekend Rundown for Oct. 15-18 From fall festivals to terrifying spooks, there's a little bit of everything for everyone this weekend.
	Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.
	Number of working Iowans drop in September job report Iowa Workforce Development says the number of working Iowans fell to 1.6 million in September.
	Myths about screening for breast cancer Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in Scott County, with approximately 160 new cases each year.
	America's historic preservation law is in peril, advocates say. Here's what's at stake Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.
	U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.
	Rock Island native leads music for new “Come From Away” in Washington, D.C. Mason Moss, a 32-year-old alum of Rock Island High School, is literally living his dream, as music director, conductor and keyboard player for “Come From Away” at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.
	7 Brew to open new location in Silvis 7 Brew is coming to Silvis! The company is working to open its second location 1626 18th Street. 7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage stand, offers over 20,000 unique drink combinations, including the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla breve, 7 Energy, smoothies, shakes and teas. The new location will add 70 jobs to the Silvis area and open later this [...]
	Sand, Lahn debate plans to tackle state budget shortfall while funding schools Iowa gubernatorial candidates Rob Sand and Zach Lahn contrasted their proposals Wednesday during a televised debate on how to fund Iowa priorities amid both a state budget deficit and high inflation rate.
	President Trump coming to Iowa next week and next month President Donald Trump will make two trips to Iowa ahead of the Midterm election.
	Conservation land trust grants support QCA nonprofits The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that it has awarded $697,816 in grants to support 14 grants to stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission (INPC). In the QCA, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation in Jo Daviess County will receive $71,126 to support staff time, [...]
	Officials reveal final design for new I-80 Mississippi River bridge Transportation officials met in LeClaire for a public information session to answer questions about the final design for the new I-80 Mississippi River bridge.
	State has erased $1.4 billion in medical debt for nearly 700,000 Illinoisans Illinois leaders set an initial goal of erasing $1 billion in medical debt while spending less than $10 million in state funds.
	Dowling Catholic trainer’s quick action saves football coach having a heart attack A Dowling Catholic football coach is returning to the sidelines after surviving a major heart attack on the team bus.
	Inside a Chicago home, a photographer documents the life her family built For eight years, photographer Jennifer Teresa Villanueva has documented her Mexican American family's everyday life in Chicago, capturing intimate moments of love, labor and sacrifice.
	Bettendorf police, firefighters invite public to open house Ever wondered what the inside of a police vehicle looks like? Bettendorf's Public Safety Open House on Saturday offers a chance to find out.
	Rock Island man pleads guilty to murder in beating death of 19-year-old woman A plea agreement has ended the prospect of a murder trial in the beating death of a 19-year-old woman at a Rock Island motel.
	Brothers Bettendorf: Learn about scandal, legacy at 'Kaffee und Kuchen' program When William and Joseph Bettendorf came to Davenport, they had a few patents for popular inventions and a dream of making their own business, a news release says. Their journey would lead them to first build the biggest company in the city to revolutionizing the railroad industry. Along the way they would experience triumph, tragedy, [...]
	Haunted Island returns to Credit Island for Halloween fun and fright Davenport Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate spooky season at Haunted Island on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Credit Island Park, 2200 W. River Drive, according to a news release. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support Scott County Special Olympics andDavenport Parks and Recreation’s scholarship programming. Haunted Island offers a full day [...]
	'Lion King' live in concert to be presented by Quad City Symphony at Adler Theatre The Quad City Symphony will bring Disney's "The Lion King" to life on the big screen at 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Return to Pride Rock as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s sweeping, Oscar-winning score live to the full 1994 animated film in high definition at The Adler Theatre, Davenport. To buy tickets, [...]
	Construction on new I-80 bridge on schedule for 2028 start, could take five years Transportation officials, starting in 2027, will begin prep work to relocate mussels from the Mississippi River bed and remove trees.
	Democrat Nick Salazar looks to unseat Republican Mark Cisneros in Iowa House District 96 Democrat Nick Salazar will challenge incumbent Republican Mark Cisneros in Iowa House District 96, which Muscatine, Kent Estates, Fairport and Wilton.
	After booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud effort is underway.
	Final design revealed for new I-80 bridge over Mississippi River The new bridge will be in the same style as the current one, but with separate spans for each direction.
	Clinton community rallies behind boy with cancer Atlas Camacho is battling stage 4, high-risk neuroblastoma. This weekend, two fundraising events are hoping to support the Clinton boy and his family.
	Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.
	Prairie Christmas This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.What follows is the story of how Christmas came to the Illinois prairie in 1869, courtesy of a war in Europe.In that…
	Essential items to stock in your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season Cold and flu season is here. Before someone in your household gets hit, make sure you have these essential meds and comfort items in your medicine cabinet.
	For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.
	These swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.
	School roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
	MAC Cross Country Championships Girls and Boys MAC Cross Country Championships took place at Crow Creek Park Wednesday night.
	Fulton football preparing to close out regular season against Galena The spotlight game of the week features Fulton and Galena, both entering the matchup with 5-3 records.
	Design revealed for new I-80 bridge The new bridge over the Mississippi River will be in the same style as the current one, but with separate spans for each direction.
	Moline hosts public meeting on roundabout proposal The roundabout would replace a five-point intersection on 15th Street and 16th Avenue.
	Davenport swears in new 2nd Ward alderman Bob Inghram will serve after the resignation of Tim Dunn last month.
	Davenport renaming street after Roger Craig 12th Street between Harrison and Brady Streets will now be known as Roger Craig Way.
	Lahn, Sand face off on running mates, school funding, visas in second debate Iowa gubernatorial candidates Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand met on the debate stage for the second time.
	Cook review: You're better off finding horror entertainment other than 'Other Mommy' A skilled cast is wasted on "Other Mommy," a silly horror movie that stars Jessica Chastain in the story of a little girl haunted by an entity that looks like her mother. I expected better from director Rob Savage ("Host" and "The Bogeyman") and this enjoyable cast. Based on the novel "Incidents Around the House," [...]
	Taking care of your breast health \| MercyOne Genesis Medical Moments We are continuing our conversation about breast healthcare with Surgeon Dr. Allyson Winter and talk about services MercyOne Genesis has to offer.
	Breast Health \| MercyOne Genesis Medical Moments October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but breast health is something to keep in mind year-round. Here to talk about breast health and services available is Dr. Allyson Winter, Surgeon with MercyOne Genesis.
	Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues over ChatGPT Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the company behind ChatGPT. Bird accuses OpenAI of hurting Iowa children and deceiving parents. Bird says the company is breaching the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act by misleading the public into believing the software is safe and reliable. Bird is taking aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who said [...]
	Davenport approves setting aside up to $1M for homelessness plan Davenport city leaders approved earmarking up to a million dollars for a regional strategy to address homelessness and affordable housing Wednesday.
	Holocaust survivor will appear in two QC presentations A Holocaust survivor will make two appearances in the Quad Cities, according to a news release from the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities. Sol Nayman will speak at "Surviving the Parallel Holocaust" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Rock Island Public Library. He also will appear when the program is held again [...]
	‘I started writing and writing’: 10-year-old Rock Island girl authors 7 books Alanis Borner has written seven books at just 10 years old, inspired by a simple question: how are books made?
	Illinois Voter Guide 2026: Meet the candidates running for statewide office Illinois voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to decide several high-profile races, including those for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state comptroller, and state treasurer.
	Galva restaurant launches meal program to help local seniors Seniors can pay $10 for a meal at East End Table & Tap on certain days of the week. The community can also prepay for meals, so seniors can eat for free.
	Hinson and Turek tackle Iowa's nitrate levels and hospital closures ahead of midterms DES MOINES, Iowa -- For the first time in over a decade, Iowa has an open U.S. Senate seat. Candidates are fighting for the seat currently occupied by Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. WHO 13 hosted Ashley Hinson, a Republican, and Josh Turek, a Democrat, in studio Tuesday night to debate the hot topics on [...]
	Iowa's 1st Congressional District race tightens ahead of midterm election Republican Incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democratic challenger Christina Bohannan are competing in a closely watched race.
	New Muscatine Cultural Alliance brings arts, history groups together The alliance hopes to strengthen live performances & events across the region. It all kicks off with an inaugural celebration at the Pearl Button Museum on Oct. 15.
	Davenport man enters pleas in sex abuse, assault cases A man charged with recording a sex act with a minor and later beating a person while on pretrial release has entered into a plea agreement.
	Rock Island police, sheriff formally merge tactical teams Rock Island police and Rock Island County sheriff formally merge tactical teams for five years to pool resources and fight dangerous crime more effectively.
	Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returning to Rock Island County A new fundraising campaign will bring the Imagination Library back to the community, ensuring over 8,000 children receive the gift of reading.
	Davenport to establish city-run animal control services Davenport officials approved establishing city-run animal control services Wednesday.
	111 trucks have hit Davenport’s train bridges in 5 years Ask anyone in the Quad Cities about Davenport’s train bridges, and chances are they’ve seen a truck hit one.
	Iowa and Illinois give update on future of I-80 bridge The Iowa and Illinois departments of transportation gave an update on the future of the I-80 bridge. The I-80 Mississippi River Bridge project is expected to span about six miles, including changes to the I-80/I-88 interchange. The two departments of transportation released renderings of what the new bridge will look like. It will replace the [...]
	Orpheum Theatre, Galesburg, will present 'The Dolly Show' The Orpheum Theatre Presents 2026-2027 season continues with The Dolly Show starring Kelly O'Brien at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The show will be a tribute honoring country music icon Dolly Parton. Widely recognized as one of the world’s most authentic and accomplished Dolly performers, Kelly O'Brien delivers a masterful performance endorsed by the Parton [...]
	Crews reduce 4th Street to single lane Traffic was down to one lane and signs and cones were out on 4th Street in Davenport.
	Davenport formally appoints new 2nd Ward alderman Davenport city leaders formally appointed Bob Inghram as Second Ward Alderman Wednesday.
	‘There’s going to be problems’: Henderson Co. board votes on plan for ambulance services The future of ambulance services will look different in Henderson County beginning January 1.
	City of Davenport adopts new occupational health contract Davenport City Council approved a resolution to provide full on-site occupational health services for city workers.
	Rock Island Library plans final quarterly book sale of the year The Rock Island Public Library’s last quarterly book sale of 2026 will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, a news release says. "Savvy shoppers will want to take advantage of this low-cost way to fill personal book shelves, stock a Little Free Library, or pick up some holiday gifts," the [...]
	Annual Riverview Bacon and Brew Fest Returning to Clinton The 8th annual Riverview Bacon & Brew Fest is taking place Saturday, October 17th in Clinton. It will run from 3p.m. to 7p.m. at the Riverview Bandshell, 251 Ball Park Drive. The fest will feature bacon inspired food of all types as well as samples from area breweries. The bacon foods will be $2 and [...]
	Sierra Club calls for renewable energy to be part of Iowa steel mill deal The Sierra Club Iowa Chapter urged Iowa leaders Wednesday to require provisions including renewable energy infrastructure, air pollution controls and commitments to work with the local community when authorizing incentives to a massive steel plant slated for southeast Iowa.
	Brand new 'East End Community Table' helps Galva community seniors with pre-paid meals “East End Community Table” provides Galva community seniors with prepaid meals for just $10 each.
	Muscatine Cultural Alliance: A mission to uplift performance, visual arts and local history Muscatine Arts Center's Annette Hovland talks about the Muscatine Cultural Alliance, an organization that uplifts performance, visual arts and local history.
	John Deere Foundation donates $18.5M to local food banks The John Deere Foundation is working to fight hunger in the QCA.
	Rock Island County libraries partner to join Dolly’s Imagination Library Rock Island County is one of very few Illinois counties not to currently take part in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, but that will change with a new fundraising campaign launched Oct. 14.
	Music superstar Ella Langley makes donation to Quad City Animal Welfare Center Music superstar Ella Langley teamed up with Vibrant Arena at The MARK to help animals in need here in the QCA. In a Facebook post, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center thanked Langley for the donation: Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredibly generous donation made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center [...]
	CPKC Holiday Train bringing cheer through the Quad Cities You'll be able to catch the train in Byron, Muscatine, Clinton and Davenport this November.
	Davenport to discuss up to $1M investment in homelessness plan Specifics on how the money will be used will be decided as the plan moves forward.
	Getting to Know the Our Quad Cities News Morning Team: Anthony Peoples and Riley Hemmer Chief Meteorologist Andy McCray talks with familiar faces around the Quad Cities in the Getting to Know Podcast. Learn more about important people around our area and have a good time doing it. Each week will feature a new guest from restaurant owners, to area leaders, to Our Quad Cities News Staff. In this episode [...]
	Davenport Fire Department holds open houses this Saturday The Davenport Fire Department is hosting open houses from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 17.
	Black Hawk College hosting FAFSA Completion Nights College students can get help with their 2027-28 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from the Black Hawk College Financial Aid Office. Students can register for one of these free FAFSA Completion Nights: FAFSA Completion Nights are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Contact the Black Hawk [...]
	CPKC Holiday Train brings holiday fun to Muscatine The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train will bring its holiday magic to Muscatine on Tuesday, Nov. 24, turning the riverfront into a celebration of music, lights and community spirit. Click here for the full Holiday Train schedule. The festively decorated train is expected to arrive at Riverside Park, 101 W. Mississippi Drive at [...]
	Country star Ella Langley and Vibrant Arena donate $2,500 to Quad City Animal Welfare Center The donation will help the shelter's efforts to care for animals in need.
	Aboard an icebreaker, a writer got a closer look at the Arctic's 'Sea Change' As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.

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