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Monday, November 2nd, 2026
	Guest violinist will join Clinton Symphony Orchestra in concert Violinist Andrew Sords will be the guest artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Nov. 7, to perform the Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms. Sords and the orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School. Sords is an artist of international reach, having appeared with acclaimed orchestras and on distinguished [...]
	UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
	9 dead as jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.
	President Trump appears at Dubuque rally to cheers of 'USA!' DUBUQUE, Iowa - After talks of not making any more rallies before the election on Tuesday, President Donald Trump appeared Sunday in Dubuque to campaign with Republican candidates - hoping to drum up more votes. Both parties were present as Democrats protested the event and held a rally of their own. Our Quad Cities News [...]
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
	United Township’s Callie Sowder wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week United Township swimmer Callie Sowder is this week’s Spotlight Athlete of the Week after winning two events and setting a conference record at the Western Big Six Conference meet.
	Matherville monument honors miners who helped build town A new monument in Matherville honors 15 coal miners who died helping build the town, with community members gathering for a moment of silence.
	Rock Island County sheriff candidates make final pitch to voters With Election Day approaching, voters are weighing their choice for Rock Island County sheriff between Republican Jamie Shoemaker and Democrat Marcus Herbert.
	President Trump makes his pitch at rally in Dubuque President Trump made his pitch in Dubuque on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's midterms.
	President Trump delivers remarks at campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa President Donald Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa on Sunday ahead of Tuesday midterm election.
	With President Trump in Dubuque, Iowa voters weigh the issues most important to them With Election Day two days away, President Trump made a stop in Dubuque as Iowa voters weigh the issues most important to them.
	Illinois bill could help independent grocery stores and pharmacies A new bill in Illinois could send financial help to pharmacies and grocery stores. House Bill 5828 creates the EDGE Essentials for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Act to create a tax credit and incentive package to support independent grocery stores and pharmacies in underserved and rural areas. The proposal would also help businesses hire new [...]
	October 2026 was the 8th warmest ever in the Quad Cities With 26 of 31 days seeing above average high temperatures in the Quad cities, it's not a big shock that this was one of the warmest Octobers we've ever had. Officially, it was the 8th warmest since the early 1870s! Rain was below normal, even though we had almost an inch and a half on [...]
	Shots fired at Rock Island convenience store; no injuries reported Police responded to reports of gunfire at a Rock Island convenience store Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no injuries were reported.
	No injuries reported after multiple shots fired at victim at Rock Island convenience store The Rock Island Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating after multiple shots were fired at Cornerview convenience store Saturday evening.
	Matherville honors 15 fallen coal miners with new monument A new monument honoring 15 coal miners who died helping build Matherville was unveiled Sunday, fulfilling a tribute envisioned by a local couple.
	Rock Island convenience store closed temporarily after gunfire A Rock Island convenience store was closed temporarily after gunfire Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Rock Island Police Department. Shortly after 2:45 p.m., police responded to calls of gunfire at the Corner View Mart, 2400 7th Ave. Officers found spent shell casings and damage to the front door of the business. They learned that [...]
	Do you know signs of a stroke? BE FAST are the words to remember Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.
	Quaker Oats restart timeline unclear as PepsiCo assesses damage at Cedar Rapids plant PepsiCo said it will communicate directly with employees about when production will resume
	Quad-City, Illinois nuclear plants receive federal funding to bolster the grid The U.S. Department of Energy announced $5 billion in federal grants to modernize eight nuclear power plants, with the majority of the funding designated for six reactors in Illinois.
	Walmart’s Holiday Meal Basket will feed 10 people for $35 The Walmart Holiday Meal Basket is back and it's a better value than ever with a customizable dinner for 10 for just $35.
	Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate in Michigan Senate race, spurning Abdul El-Sayed Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.
	Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is hospitalized with a stroke Murphy's office says he was taken to the hospital this weekend after experiencing numbness in his arm. His chief of staff said he is responding well to treatment and expected to make a full recovery.
	How to think about the midterms — and the political moment the country is in Polls show Democrats with an advantage in the midterm election but there are potential limitations and results may take a while to roll in.
	Judge tosses Trump's attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses A federal judge has dismissed a highly unusual lawsuit by the Trump administration that tried to block the certification of results from Alaska's U.S. Senate race if the Republican incumbent lost.
	The midterms will test the nation's political direction and confidence At least some portion of the nation is likely to have its political confidence — and perhaps even its sense of security — tested in the days and weeks ahead. That test could also continue for some time to come.
	Why you can't wear, bring political gear to a polling place in these states States have different guidance regarding electioneering at or near a polling place.
	Update: Man targeted in Rock Island shooting found unharmed in Davenport The person labeled as the intended victim of Saturday's shooting in Rock Island was located in Davenport.
	One Dead, one in critical condition in a fatal shooting on East Division Street in Bloomington One person is dead and seven others were injured following a shooting early Sunday morning in Bloomington.
	Rock Island store temporarily closed after Saturday shooting A Rock Island convenience store is temporarily closed after a shooting Saturday afternoon left damage to the business, according to police.
	UPDATE: Tarp over ‘Solidarity’ mural removed The decision to cover the mural was made by the Office of Presidential Advance.
	The Vintage Button reopening in downtown Aledo Guest attending the grand opening can enjoy samples, drawings, shopping and plenty of holiday cheer.
	Why daylight saving time ended so early this year Believe it or not, it's time again for the twice-a-year clock change.
	Ricci Aquilani honored by Iowa Bankers Association for 50 years of service Aquilani of Clinton National Bank was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association for more than 50 years of service at a bank.
	Crouch said she would bring nearly two decades of experience to job of County Clerk Maggie Crouch is banking on her 19 years of experience to defeated Republican challenger Steven Rugh for Rock Island County Clerk.
	It's ACA open enrollment time. Here are the changes for health insurance shoppers The ACA health insurance marketplaces — find yours at HealthCare.gov — open Nov. 1 for 2027 coverage. Getting an early start may be especially important this year.
	Conrad Bergendoff This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.During the Golden Age of steam boating on the Upper Mississippi River, no job was more critical than that performed by…
	Most Americans would rather cook (and eat) Thanksgiving sides than the actual turkey Whether you're cooking on Thanksgiving, bringing your specialty, or just enjoying the food, you probably have a favorite side dish. Campbell's just released its 2026 State of the Sides Report to officially validate your choices.
	What's it like to run for Congress when the odds are stacked heavily against you? The majority of congressional races this cycle are rated either solid Democrat or solid Republican. They're the opposite of tossups, where candidates from the minority party face near impossible odds.
	Trump thanks supporters for the memories in final campaign stops for 2026 midterms President Trump has maintained a near-daily rally schedule as Election Day draws closer, playing his greatest hits for loyal crowds in red states in what is a sort-of goodbye to campaigning.
	Supreme Court hears religious freedom case centered on universal pre-K program The Archdiocese of Denver wants to be able to turn away LGBTQ families from Catholic preschools that receive state funding.
	Here's how to watch election night as the polls close, hour-by-hour As polls close on election night, here's a look at what to expect each hour and which midterm races are key to deciding control of Congress.
	How one family gave a critical boost to gene therapy research A family affected by Sanfilippo syndrome raised millions of dollars for research. The Food and Drug Administration just approved a gene therapy the support helped make possible.
	'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
	Illinois high school football first round playoffs: October 31st Watch highlights from Rockridge vs Newman, Eastland Pearl City vs Riverdale, Warrensburg Latham vs Erie-Prophetstown, and South Fork vs Ridgewood.
	8 years later, Moline police still seek answers in Corey Harrell Jr. homicide Eight years after Corey Harrell Jr. was killed, Moline police are again urging anyone with information to come forward.
	Quad Cities-to-Chicago passenger rail line remains on track, with construction possible next spring One year after funding was approved for the QC-to-Chicago passenger rail line, negotiations continue, with construction on track potentially starting next spring.
	Moline-to-Chicago passenger rail project remains on track one year after funding approval A year after funding was approved, leaders say the Moline-to-Chicago passenger rail project has cleared major hurdles and continues moving forward.
	Rock Island police investigate shooting incident at convenience store Rock Island police are investigating a shooting incident at the convenience store at 24th Avenue and 7th Street on Saturday.
	Police presence at Corner View Liquor in Rock Island We’re working to learn more about a police presence at Corner View Liquor Saturday night.
	Moline police seek tips 8 years after unsolved killing of Corey Harrell Jr. Eight years after Corey Harrell Jr. was fatally shot in Moline, police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
	Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered both sides to talk and to agree on a proposed briefing schedule on the motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening.
	Suspicious fire under investigation in downtown Davenport A vacant building on Gaines Street in Davenport was damaged in a suspicious fire Saturday morning.
	Election issue guide: Iowa House District 82 candidate James Behrmann prioritizes water quality, cancer concerns James Behrmann wants Iowa to identify sources of water contamination, hold polluters accountable and help farmers reduce runoff. Here's what he's proposing.
	Moline Police: No justice 8 years after Corey Harrell Jr. killing The Moline Police Department is still seeking justice eight years after Corey Harrell Jr. was shot and killed.
	Suspicious fire damages vacant Davenport building; cause under investigation A vacant building on Gaines Street in Davenport was damaged in a suspicious fire Friday morning.
	France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as some 320,000 people nationwide took to the streets.
	Anti-corruption and party discipline: takeaways from from this week's key political meeting in Beijing The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
	Key takeaways from this week's political meeting in Beijing The Communist party central committee meeting was focused on discipline and fighting corruption. It comes ahead of next year when Xi is widely expected to try to secure a fourth term.
	A simple explainer of the massive $6.3 billion crypto heist at Binance Here are five things to know about the massive hack of the crypto exchange Binance — from how it happened to what it means for the sector.
	Rugh would like to see more in-person voting in the future, do away with mail-in ballots Steven Rugh said he would like to see more in-person voting and do away with mail-in ballots.
	Illinois launches $150M+ housing initiative Illinois is investing more than $150 million to expand housing options for working families and help thousands of residents purchase homes.
	Watch live: Annual Galena Halloween Parade streams Saturday night on KWQC+ Viewers can watch the annual Galena Halloween Parade live from home Saturday evening through a special broadcast partnership between KWQC and the Galena Chamber of Commerce.
	American Legion Post 569, Milan, to hold Veterans Day ceremony The American Legion Post 569 Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the post, 515 1st Ave. W., Milan. Guest speaker will be Command Sgt. Major Michael J. Asuncion, U. S. Army Garrison, Rock Island Arsenal. The program will include recognition of all veterans, a patriotic observance, Asuncion's presentation, and [...]
	Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe over Senate candidate The latest developments come amid allegations, first reported by The New York Times, that Democrats recruited a spoiler candidate in the toss-up U.S. Senate race.
	Crews battle fire at a Sterling corn crib No injuries were reported following a fire at a Sterling corn crib. According to a release, the Sterling Fire Department, Rock Falls Fire Department and CGH EMS were dispatched to the 17000 block of Luther Rd. for a report of a fire in a corn crib October 30 at approximately 10:17 p.m. Dixon Rural Fire, [...]
	ImpactLife partners with blood donors, hosts, for QCA community blood drives ImpactLife will partner with local blood donors and drive hosts for community blood drives during the week of Nov. 9: With the return of Big Ten football, ImpactLife has joined blood providers across the U.S. in the third season of the Abbott and Big Ten "We Give" Blood Drive, a nationwide competition for a $1-million [...]
	Witches Night Out brings spooky soirée to Moline Halloween spirit took over downtown Moline, and you almost needed a scorecard to keep track of which witch was which. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón joined the fun for a spell at Witches Night Out.
	Resignations, hirings, other Central DeWitt School District personnel news from Oct. 19 The following personnel items are from the Oct. 19 agenda of the Central-DeWitt School Board.
	Drone photo award winners: Far-out landscapes. Ship recycling. Rugs, rugs rugs! The Siena Drone Photo Awards for 2026 offer breathtaking bird's-eye views of our planet, revealing landscapes, livelihoods and human stories often invisible from the ground.
	How does daylight saving time impact your health? Sleep is impacted, as well as metabolism, mental health and vascular health.
	Jack Nicholson was scary. But Shelley Duvall delivered the real horror in 'The Shining' Just in time for Halloween, NPR correspondent Brian Mann caught 'The Shining' on the big screen — and it changed how he understood the movie.
	Steamboat/Horse Race This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Have you ever noticed how we always measure the speed of an animal against a horse? A horse can outrun a human, but a…
	Memories of Muscatine: A paper pumpkin This week for Memories of Muscatine: A paper pumpkin c.1940.
	Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.
	Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean? As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.
	After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the pieces In October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.
	Sandburg will recognize community leader, Korean War vet, at Veterans Day event Sandburg will recognize a longtime community leader as part of a Veterans Day event. A Veterans Day tribute to Lomac Payton will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium on the Galesburg campus. A veteran of the Korean War, Payton is also a former member of the [...]
	How to prepare to 'fall back' this weekend DES MOINES, Iowa - It's once again time to turn the clocks back this weekend, despite efforts to change that permanently. In July of this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill would leave Daylight Saving Time in place year-round and get rid of the biannual ritual of turning [...]
Friday, October 30th, 2026
	East Moline haunted maze scaring up food for people in need Greg's Landscaping and Much More has collected more than 1,700 pounds of non-perishable food for Christian Care and the River Bend Food Bank.
	Rudy's Tacos to close Rock Island location There are still nine other Rudy's locations across the Quad Cities.
	Singer/songwriter Lewis Knudsen will be in concert in Bishop Hill Lewis Knudsen writes and records in the basement of his church in the Quad Cities, but his songs have traveled well beyond the neighborhood, a news release says. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, whose work has appeared in film and television, will perform Friday, Nov. 6, at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 N. Bishop Hill St. [...]
	Our QC Crime Watch: Domestic violence and the justice system: Episode 87 This week's crime watch features an interview with domestic-violence expert Nana Knight. Linda Cook and Sharon Wren interview Knight, an attorney and author, about what domestic violence really is and how to help someone you think may be experiencing it. To watch the interview, click on the video.
	Governor candidates make final pitches in Bettendorf on eastern Iowa blitz ahead of midterms Iowa's candidates for governor, Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand, campaigned in eastern Iowa ahead of Nov. 3. See what they had to say.
	New barbecue spot opens in downtown Moline A new barbecue spot is now open in downtown Moline. Fatwoods Barbeque Smokehouse celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday afternoon. The restaurant is owned by Collin Ammerman, who specializes in smoked meats like ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken. "We want to make what we do really good," Ammerman said. "Our [...]
	Traffic alert: Centennial Bridge access will move to Gaines in Davenport Drivers in Davenport should prepare for detours and lane closures on Gaines Street, Division Street, and West Central Park Avenue starting this weekend.
	Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with shooting death of Clinton man Julius Graham has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the February fatal shooting of Brady Newsom.
	Heading to Trump rally in Dubuque? Here are ground rules from law enforcement Dubuque police are warning of downtown traffic delays, towing zones, and strict firearm bans ahead of Sunday's Donald Trump rally at Five Flags Center.
	John Deere hiring 400 workers, recalling 275 more across the Midwest With the latest recalls, all employees previously laid off in the Quad Cities, Waterloo, Ottumwa and Dubuque have been asked to return, company officials said.
	Rob Sand brings campaign rally Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand held a get-out-the-vote rally at Crawford Brew Works in Bettendorf on Friday afternoon. Sand faces Republican Zach Lahn in a close race for governor. Friday's rally focused on mobilizing supporters ahead of Tuesday's election. "I'm calling because I really want you to get out and vote," Sand said. "You tell [...]
	Man enters guilty pleas in connection with two Clinton shooting incidents A Clinton man charged in connection with two shooting incidents in the city has pleaded guilty to charges in both cases.
	Hinson rallies in Ames with former Iowa assistant coach Bruce Pearl Hinson used the event to describe the contrast between herself and her Democratic opponent, Josh Turek.
	Lahn, Sand campaign in Quad Cities ahead of election Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand made campaign stops in the Quad-Cities on Friday to connect with voters ahead of Tuesday's election.
	Davenport voters may fill vacant City Council seat Davenport voters may choose who fills the vacant Second Ward City Council seat with an election scheduled for Jan. 12.
	East Moline Halloween maze asks for food, toy donations over monetary admission Greg's Landscaping and Much More has already collected more than 1,700 pounds of non-perishable food.
	Herbert touts experience, knowledge of budget in Rock Island Co. Sheriff bid Rock Island county voters will choose a new sheriff in next week’s general election.
	Putnam Museum and Science Center to celebrate fall with pumpkin launching Putnam Museum and Science Center will be celebrating all things fall on Sunday, Nov. 1.
	Davenport holding special election for 2nd Ward council seat City Council appointed Bob Inghram to serve as 2nd Ward alderman. However, the city has received a qualifying petition requesting a special election.
	Bird's-eye views from across the Quad Cities region during the week of Oct. 30, 2026 Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the best drone shots from around our community this summer we didn't have a chance to show you!
	Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.
	Halloween temperatures have been trending hotter. Here's what the data shows Recent analysis from research nonprofit Climate Central found that on average, fall temperatures have warmed by 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the U.S. and the summer heat is lasting longer.

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