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Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
	Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13.
	Illinois Licensed Beverage Association donation to help pets in need in the QCA The holiday season is a time for giving, and the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association is making the rounds to support small businesses and community initiatives across the state. The organization donated $2,000 to Rescued, a high-end resale boutique in Silvis. The store's profits help pets in need by supporting animal clinics, shelters and rescue groups. [...]
	The Penguin Project putting on performances of 'Shrek Jr.' at Sterling High School this weekend The Penguin Project offers opportunities for young adults with special needs to get involved with theatre.
	New Putnam Museum exhibit showcases Muslim culture in the Quad Cities The exhibit will be available for a year, with more stories to be added along the way.
	Firefighter falls through floor while fighting fire at Moline home A Moline firefighter fell through the floor while fighting a fire on Tuesday in the 3500 block of 12th Ave.
	Camanche police officer, community member recognized for heroism in fatal fire The Camanche Police Department is recognizing an officer and community member for their actions during a fatal fire.
	QCTrails celebrating 10th anniversary, launching new website Officials say the website is a free user-friendly, interactive, mobile responsive website that serves as a resource to highlight multi-purpose trails, parks and side
	Crews respond to house fire in Moline A News 8 photojournalist spotted visible smoke and fire damage to the home.
	Visitation, memorial service set for 16-year-old killed in Highway 30 crash A visitation and a memorial service have been scheduled for Kayan Williams, the 16-year-old who was one of two people killed in a Highway 30 crash following a high-speed chase last Friday.
	THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois’ restrictions take effect earlier, on Nov. 19.
	iLLUMINATE Holiday Light Show has new venue for 2026 Kick off the holiday season at the fourth annual iLLUMINATE Holiday Light Show, now at a new location, Kent-Stein Park, 2136 Oneida Avenue in Muscatine. This year’s event will have everything residents love along with new displays, a refreshed layout and more holiday magic. Moving the show to Kent-Stein Park offers access to additional electrical [...]
	Man wins $1 million on scratch-off ticket sold at Freeport grocery store A northern Illinois father wins $1 million on a scratch-off ticket sold at a local grocery store.
	Aledo parrot rescue raising funds for backup generator The rescue is working to get a Generac automatic backup generator as the birds need reliable heating, cooling and a stable environment.
	Kewanee temporarily closing Jackson Street/Route 81 entrance A news release from the Kewanee Police Department has details about a temporary road closure that's part of the ongoing Route 81 construction project. The entrance to Jackson Street from Route 81 will be closed to traffic, starting Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, November 13, [...]
	Board: U.S. attorney plagiarized application to become a judge A federal prosecutor based in Cedar Rapids has been sanctioned for allegedly plagiarizing portions of his application to become a district court judge.
	Snowstar owners announce final season, closure of ski and snowboard hills this winter The Harper family, who operate Andalusia’s Snowstar, announced Tuesday afternoon that it would be their last season operating the facility, with the ski and snowboard hills not opening this winter.
	Des Moines post office shooting suspect told police to kill her, court documents say New court documents reveal more details about a shooting at a Des Moines post office, KCCI reports.
	Snowstar to open tubing hill, not opening ski, snowboard hills Changes are coming to Snowstar Winter Sports Park in Andalusia for the upcoming season. Snowstar announced in a news release that its tubing hill is expected to operate for the 2026-2027 season, weather permitting. However, the ski and snowboard hills will not open for the 2026-2027 season. This will also be the last year the [...]
	Testing the new generation of AI-enabled fire-extinguishing drones Drone makers are testing new, big drones that can deliver water or fire retardant with AI assistance. Aspen, Colorado is the first place trying them out. Cool and expensive? Yes. Effective? TBD.
	Snowstar's ski and snowboard hills won't open this season, tubing hill will be available The local winter sports park said the 2026-27 season will be the last year the Harper family operates Snowstar.
	U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability.
	Snowstar owners to step down; ski, snowboard hill won’t open this season The 2026-27 season will also be the last year the Harper family runs the resort.
	i9 Investigation: Fatal Highway 30 chase fits pattern of pursuits over low-level crimes Yearlong investigation found police chasing suspects wanted for low-level offenses, with innocent people hurt or killed
	Americans across the economic spectrum feel a 'panic' about finances, author says Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
	NAMI hosting Life is Beautiful concert at Raccoon Motel NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley is hosting an afternoon of music, poetry and comedy to raise funds to provide free mental health education, support and advocacy programs throughout the Quad Cities area. The Life Is Beautiful concert will be on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E. 2nd Street [...]
	Dubuque school board votes to close 2 middle schools, move to 1 high school The Dubuque school board voted to close Jefferson and Washington middle schools and go down to one high school after next academic year.
	MLK Center prepares for 37th Thanksgiving meal, seeks volunteers and sponsors We spoke with Jerry Jones, Executive Director at the Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island as staff there prepare for their 37th annual Thanksgiving meals program. The meal is scheduled for Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22. They are offering drive-through and delivery options, as well as a dine-in option on Sunday. Check [...]
	Jury selected, trial set for next week in case against former Carroll Co. deputy The jury has been selected in the case against former Carroll County deputy Matthew Herpstreith, who is accused of hitting and killing Jackson Kradle in 2024.
	Project Peace ornaments raise funds for UnityPoint Hospice Project Peace, a program of Trinity Health Foundation, is helping the community honor loved ones’ memories while bringing comfort and care to UnityPoint Hospice patients and families. Donors can choose to have their loved one’s name placed on a custom fused glass ornament hand-crafted by a local artist. The ornaments will be displayed at UnityPoint [...]
	Jury selected, trial set for next week in case against former Carroll Co. deptuy The jury has been selected in the case against former Carroll County deputy Matthew Herpstreith, who is accused of hitting and killing Jackson Kradle in 2024.
	Three things to know: Nov. 10, 2026 Celebration of local veterans at Walcott Elementary, Veteran's Day Parade in Davenport and an update on the forecast.
	27-year-old man faces sex abuse charges in Muscatine A Muscatine man has been charged for sexual abuse involving a 6-year old girl in 2020.
	Davenport School Board recap: LULAC donates $10,000 for Stepping Stones program, approves series of renovations Here’s a quick recap of what the Davenport Community School Board approved Monday night.
	Child hit by a car on Kirkwood Boulevard A child was hit by a car on Monday near the intersection of Kirkwood Boulevard and Bridge Avenue.
	Jury selected for case against former Carroll County sheriff's deputy Matthew Herpstreith is charged with reckless homicide in the 2024 death of 18-year-old Jackson Kradle.
	Win a family four pack of tickets to the Quad City Storm home games! Register for a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to a Quad City Storm home game.
	KENT awards $100K grant to Crossroads Inc for day habilitation facility A new grant will help Crossroads, Inc. renovate and furnish its new day habilitation facility. KENT WORLDWIDE has awarded Crossroads a $100,000 grant to support its new Crossroads Day Habilitation facility, which will be at 2206 Lucas Street in Muscatine. The grant will help remove barriers to participation and represents a major investment in supporting [...]
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	What’s going on in the Quad Cities this holiday season It’s starting to look a lot like the holidays in the Quad Cities.
	City of Rock Island acquiring vacant downtown building on Second Avenue The owner of 1720 Second Ave. is transferring the property to the city after months of code compliance issues.
	Moline parking study finds thousands of downtown spaces A new study finds downtown Moline has thousands of available parking spaces, but finding a spot close to your destination can still be a challenge.
	Thanksgiving meal sign-up opens for Iowa Giving Crew’s ‘Operation Give Bird’ Iowa Giving Crew is preparing to distribute up to 500 Thanksgiving meal kits in the Quad Cities as part of its annual Operation Give Bird program, with public sign-ups opening Nov. 12.
	Gas prices dip below $4 but inflation remains stubbornly high Gasoline prices fell below $4 a gallon Tuesday for the first time in three months — but the overall cost of living remains stubbornly high.
	'Like gods reigning over humans': Many defectors see daughter of North Korea's Kim as heir apparent Little is known about her except that she's reportedly about 13 and named Kim Ju Ae, but Korea's spy agency says she's likely her father's heir.
	Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.
	Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club will give supportive workshop on grief Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club offers anyone impacted by a death because of cancer to join an informative and supportive workshop to discuss grief during the holiday season, a news release says. Join St. Croix Hospice for a workshop on grief and the holidays, along with a dinner and discussion on grief and its [...]
	Tiffin man accused of running from police at +100 mph with 2 teens in car A Tiffin man is accused of running from police at over 100 mph with two teens in the car, police say.
	Seven days of chaos in the ER: How this country's healthcare system is unraveling Renewed fighting has pushed Ethiopia's healthcare system close to collapse: "The whole emergency (room) was flooded with war trauma patients," one surgeon says of a brutal week in September.
	Get in, loser: Broadway's newest 'Mean Girls' are ready to insult (and enlighten) you "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play," is ending a Broadway run this week and celebrating with livestream broadcasts. We interviewed the Tony-nominated playwright, Jocelyn Bioh.
	Junior Achievement of the Heartland welcomes Tony Holland as Development Manager “I’m excited to build relationships with businesses, community leaders, and partners throughout the region and become more involved in the communities JA serves,”
	Colder weather follows Tuesday's warmth Much colder weather is on the way to the Quad Cities this week. Our only chance of rain this week is tomorrow. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Why did California's billionaire tax fail to surf the blue wave? Two economists debate what California's vote on Prop 40 means for the wealth tax movement.
	Campbell's Rock This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Do you cringe when you see the words "new and improved," because experience has shown you that it often means "costs…
	U.S.-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi The two-day session in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, is the first such meeting since February. It will focus on security guarantees, the White House said before the discussions.
	House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
	Is honesty always the best policy? When to speak up — or stay silent Should you tell your boss she's got food on their face? Your partner you hate their outfit? Social psychologist Vanessa Bohns shares advice on when to tell someone the truth — or keep your mouth shut.
	Country Manor Memory Care names new Executive Director Riley brings a focused background in memory care operations, resident-centered programming, team development, and sales and community outreach.
Monday, November 9th, 2026
	Grove Hill Cemetery plants solar lights on veterans' headstones Over one thousand of the lights were installed ahead of Veterans Day.
	Jury selection underway ahead of trial in Jackson Kradle's death Former Carroll County sheriff's deputy Matthew Herpstreith faces reckless homicide and several other charges in the 18-year-old's 2024 death.
	City of Rock Island acquiring vacant downtown building on Second Avenue The owner of 1720 Second Ave. is transferring the property to the city after months of code compliance issues.
	Driver airlifted after car and train collide in rural Muscatine County The driver's identity and condition have not been released.
	California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
	$10,000 donation brings after-school programming back to Madison Elementary LULAC Council 10's donation is bringing back the school's Stepping Stones scholarship program. LULAC hopes it will positively impact students and their families.
	Muscatine County considers cutting trust services program for vulnerable residents Muscatine County supervisors are considering cutting a trust services program that helps more than 200 vulnerable residents manage finances and daily needs.
	West Burlington cuts ribbon on new VA clinic The 18,000-square foot facility replaces a smaller clinic that opened in 2021.
	University of Northern Iowa to buy secure computer technology with grant funding The University of Northern Iowa will soon offer students access to secure virtual environments with the goal of allowing them to explore hands-on tools and projects simply and safely.
	MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943 The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee's next Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series will explore the story of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service in Davenport in 1943, a news release says. The program will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. [...]
	MercyOne Genesis Hospice to honor loved ones at annual Remembrance Tree-lighting Since 2004, the annual lighting has remembered 7,000 loved ones and raised more than $100,000 for local hospice patients. This year's lighting will be on Nov. 9.
	Jury selection underway in Matthew Herpstreith trial Herpstreith is accused of hitting and killing 18-year-old Jackson Kradle in 2024.
	Iowa governor-elect Rob Sand names 3 to team, says compromise is only option with Republican majorities Democratic Gov.-elect Rob Sand named three people to his team, including a Republican and an independent, as he prepares to work with Republican majorities in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature.
	Whitey's ice cream advent calendar returning for 2026 The calendar features 25 different flavors of ice cream to be enjoyed daily.
	More than 100,000 pounds of pork donated to 8 Illinois food banks The Illinois Pork Producers Association, in partnership with local farmers and ag groups, announced that part of the annual donation will go to River Bend Food Bank.
	Muscatine County community programs at risk due to budget cuts Muscatine County's trust program helps vulnerable residents manage their finances, housing and personal needs.
	LULAC donating $10,000 to Madison Elementary School to revive Stepping Stones scholarship Stepping Stones is the before and after-school program at Davenport schools that offers students tutoring and other enrichment programs.
	With new Democratic Congress incoming, Pritzker calls for federal AI regulations Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called for a comprehensive federal digital protection framework that addresses privacy, Artificial Intelligence safety and data centers.
	8 Quad Cities area schools awarded inaugural Purple Star School designation The inaugural Illinois award recognizes schools that go above and beyond to support the academic and social acclimation of military-connected students.
	MercyOne Genesis to light Hospice Remembrance Tree on Monday night Since 2005, the tree has honored more than 7,000 people and raised more than $100,000 for hospice care.
	Following bluff instability, Mississippi Drive in Muscatine reopens to alternating traffic Officials continue to encourage motorists to use the detour route.
	France accuses Iran of cyber 'sabotage' in fridge attacks France says Iranian military hackers took over refrigeration controllers at around 700 different retail sites last month, turning up temperatures in the middle of the night and spoiling millions of dollars' worth of food.
	Search for missing Oquawka man stretches on after more than 6 months Officials are searching for 33-year-old Alan Stanley, last seen on April 12. Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office or 911.
	Quad City Storm off to best start in franchise history After shutout and shootout wins this weekend, the Storm sits in third place in the SPHL with a 5-1-0-1 record. The team will be at home again on Nov. 13 and 14.
	Davenport man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman, attempting to steal her vehicle A Davenport man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly assaulting a woman in an attempt to steal her vehicle.
	Apocalyptic sci-fi novel 'The End of Everything' wins this year's Booker Prize M. John Harrison's slim novel is the first Booker Prize winner that's "emerged from the bona fide [sci-fi] world," according to the Booker Prize Foundation's chief executive.
	Supreme Court says border wall construction can continue in west Texas The Trump administration filed an emergency relief request with the high court earlier in October asking for the construction to continue while a lawsuit over the plan moves forward.
	Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in Clinton shooting death A man will spend 10 years in prison in connection with a shooting death in Clinton earlier this year.
	Catch 'Elmo's Got the Moves' at Adler Theatre Get ready to dance with some of Sesame Street’s most beloved characters when “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” a Sesame Street Live production, makes a stop at Davenport's Adler Theatre on January 14. The doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. The show invites children and their families to sing, dance [...]
	Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
	Mississippi Drive in Muscatine reopens to alternating traffic following bluff instability Officials continue to encourage motorists to use the detour route.
	Marshall County says fatal chase began after suspect was pulled over for speeding The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office shares new details about a chase Friday on Highway 30 that killed two people.
	UPDATE: Single lane of Mississippi River Drive reopen in Muscatine One lane of Mississippi River Drive in Muscatine has reopened between Lynn and Broadway Streets.
	Tiffin man charged with child endangerment after high-speed police chase in Bettendorf Police said the 19-year-old suspect reached speeds of 100 mph in a 35 mph zone, running a red light. Two 15-year-olds were in the car at the time.
	FULL \| Rob Sand hosts first press conference after election Governor-elect Rob Sand spoke on the transition process and appointees for the incoming Sand-Muhlbauer administration.
	8 Quad Cities area schools earn inaugural Purple Star School designation The inaugural Illinois award recognizes schools that go above and beyond to support the academic and social acclimation of military-connected students.
	Muscatine reopens 1 lane of Mississippi Drive One lane of Mississippi Drive between Lynn Street and Broadway Street in Muscatine has reopened to traffic as the city evaluates the hillside failure along the bluff and determines the safest path forward to stabilize the area and restore full access, according to a news release from the city. Crews with the Department of Public [...]
	Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills.
	Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club hosts end of life planning workshop Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop to discuss end of life planning on Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club Davenport, 1351 W. Central Park Avenue, Suite 200. The Five Wishes helps people prepare for the end of life. The advanced directive helps determine needs and [...]
	More than 101,000 pounds of pork headed to 8 Illinois food banks The Illinois Pork Producers Association, in partnership with local farmers and ag groups, announced that part of the annual donation will go to River Bend Food Bank.
	Failing boilers prompt emergency replacement at Bettendorf High School Two boilers installed in 2013 are failing at Bettendorf High School. District leaders say replacing them before winter is essential.
	TRAFFIC ALERT: North Bluff Boulevard closed in Clinton for utility work The 200 block of North Bluff Boulevard in Clinton will be closed for utility work beginning Monday.
	REVIEW: The Minutes at the Black Box Theatre in Moline The Minutes continues at The Black Box Theatre, 1623 – 5th Avenue in Moline, November 12,13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday November 15 at 2:00 p.m.

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