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Monday, February 16th, 2026
	RV & Camping Show at QCCA Expo Center See the latest in recreational vehicles, camping gear and travel inspiration at the RV & Camping Show, Feb. 20-22 at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 Fourth Avenue in Rock Island. Show hours are Friday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 [...]
	Modern Woodmen Park nominated again for USA Today’s best minor league ballpark award Home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, Modern Woodmen Park is looking to defend its title as America's Best Minor League Ballpark. Here's how you can cast your vote.
	“Twin Peaks” International Pilot, February 28 With the series' first episode widely regarded as one of the greatest two-hour works in television history, the international pilot for David Lynch's iconic Twin Peaks enjoys a screening at Roxk Island venue Rozz-Tox on February 28, the spoiler-filled overseas version featuring 20 additional minutes not broadcast in the states until it was eventually released on VHS and laser disc.
	“God of Carnage,” February 27 through March 8 A Tony Award winner hailed by Variety magazine as “elegant, acerbic, and entertainingly fueled on pure bile,” Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage opens the 2026 season at Moline's Playcrafters Barn Theatre, the comedy's February 27 through March 8 run treating audiences to a Broadway hit that, according to the New York Times, “delivers the cathartic release of watching other people's marriages go boom."
	Modern Woodmen Park receives 4th consecutive nomination for Best Ballpark Modern Woodmen Park has once again been nominated for “Best Minor League Ballpark” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
	Registration open for 2026 First Tee golf season Registration opens today for First Tee Quad Cities 2026 season. Kids ages 4 – 17 are eligible to sign up to learn golf and life skills from trained professionals. Sarah Cross, executive director of First Tee Quad Cities, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to talk about how the program benefits students. “We [...]
	The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.
	“Primary Trust,” February 27 through March 15 The recipient of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama that, according to Intermission magazine, "cuts to the heart with a simply constructed story, understated humor, and dialogue unburdened by purple prose," playwright Eboni Booth's Primary Trust makes its Iowa City debut at Riverside Theatre February 27 through March 15, the work also hailed by The Daily Beast as "beautifully written" and "a 95-minute, intermissionless, buffed-to-gleaming jewel.”
	National Weather Service announces 2026 SKYWARN storm spotter training Virtual sessions replace in-person classes for volunteer weather spotters
	Illinois native Janecke heads to gold medal game with women’s hockey USA beat Sweden 5-0 Monday with Northern Illinois native Tessa Janecke recording an assist.
	Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln Illinois citizens and retailers are grappling with the slow disappearance of the penny in the Land of Lincoln.
	Actor Robert Duvall has died — he brought a compassionate center to edgy hard roles Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.
	Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.
	Judge rules in favor of MCC, other denominations on immigration enforcement at houses of worship A federal judge ruled on Friday, February 13 in favor of Metropolitan Community Churches (MCC) and other denominations with an injunction prohibiting immigration enforcement from operating in and around houses of worship. MCC joined with other religious traditions in July 2025 in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, filing to overturn a Trump [...]
	Our QC Crime Watch updates Kewanee fight over pizza; latest on Trudy Appleby case Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode Linda and Sharon discuss: updates on: To view, click the video above or you can watch on-the-go on Spotify. The QC Crime Watch Podcast \| [...]
	Burn bans in effect around the Quad Cities region Dry conditions and record warmth have resulted in an elevated fire risk for our hometowns.
	Scott County issues burn ban Dry conditions mean there’s a burn ban in effect in Scott County. The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, along with local fire chiefs and the state Fire Marshal’s office, has determined that open burning constitutes a danger to life and property in Scott County. A burn ban is in effect for all of Scott County, [...]
	QCA counties under burn ban Countywide burn bans are in effect in the Quad Cities area.
	Fire damages garage, spreads to Davenport home Firefighters extinguished a blaze that heavily damaged a detached garage and spread to a Davenport home Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
	Project NOW emergency shelter in Moline stays busy despite warmer weather Project NOW says the emergency shelter at the KONE building in Moline has stayed near capacity since opening, and will remain open through April despite warmer temperatures.
	Abortion rights advocates condemn Arizona GOP for undermining 2024 voter mandate Athena Salman, the head of the Arizona branch of Reproductive Freedom for All, denounced the continued hostility toward reproductive rights from Republican lawmakers at a Feb. 13, 2026, press conference. (Photo by Gloria Rebecca Gomez/Arizona Mirror)Days away from a legislative deadline by which bills must be heard or risk dying without ever being considered, Democratic lawmakers in Arizona are urging Republicans to respect the voter mandate issued in 2024 and support proposals that protect abortion access. Those pleas are likely to continue being ignored. For decades, the GOP-controlled state legislature has worked to restrict the ability of women to obtain the procedure. And that hasn’t changed in the two years since Arizona voters agreed to enshrine abortion in the state constitution as a fundamental right. In 2024, an overwhelming 62% of voters approved Proposition 139, which explicitly forbids the state from enacting any law that interferes with abortion access, with very limited exceptions for laws meant to preserve a woman’s health. But Republican lawmakers have remained undeterred in their efforts to hinder access to the procedure, proposing legislation this year that would bestow personhood on fetuses by granting “preborn children” a right to child support — effectively banning all abortions — and potentially criminalizing both doctors and women by making the killing of an “unborn child” punishable with death or life imprisonment. Still other GOP bills make it impossible for doctors to talk about abortion with their patients or seek to drastically narrow access to abortion drugs. Athena Salman, the head of the Arizona branch of Reproductive Freedom for All, denounced the continued hostility from Republican lawmakers. She accused them of undermining the wishes of their own constituents, noting that Prop. 139 won a plurality of voters in every legislative district, even deep red ones. “In 2024, Prop. 139 got the most votes on the ballot,” Salman said, during a Feb. 13 news conference at the state Capitol. “It got more votes than any statewide candidate or any other proposition and won every single legislative district in the state. It got the most ‘yes’ votes in Arizona history. Yet Republican politicians at the capitol are refusing to accept that reality. They are blatantly ignoring the will of the people.” Salman added that Arizonans are facing attacks on the procedure from both the state and federal levels. The state’s Republican congressional delegation has similarly supported national efforts to ban the procedure outright and continued to oppose it even after the passage of Prop. 139. Salman said the most effective way to protect abortion access and reproductive health care is changing the makeup of the state legislature. “As Donald Trump and Andy Biggs and David Schwiekert and all their MAGA cronies keep attacking reproductive care and affordable healthcare at the federal level, the elected officials in state government representing our communities matter more than ever,” she said. “We need a reproductive freedom majority in the legislature not just to block the anti-abortion movement’s extreme and unpopular agenda but to advance the legislation that…would guarantee reproductive freedom for generations to come.” In stark contrast to Republican efforts, Democratic lawmakers in Arizona have proposed legislation that would repeal dozens of abortion restrictions that remain in state law, including a ban on mailing the abortion pill, a law prohibiting the use of telehealth during consultations and medication abortions and another that requires doctors to delay procedures for at least 24 hours, forcing women to make multi-day trips for a procedure that, in most cases, can be carried out in one. Several of those laws are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit from reproductive rights groups that recently won a ruling declaring them unconstitutional in the wake of Prop. 139. That victory is likely to see an appeal from abortion foes. A repeal from lawmakers would eliminate the need for a drawn out court battle. Republicans, who chair legislative committees and decide which bills move forward, have yet to grant any of the repeal bills a hearing. And with a Feb. 20 deadline for bills to be considered quickly approaching, it’s likely the proposals will die without ever being considered. Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton, D-Tucson, said that she and her colleagues have repeatedly reminded Republicans that voters want the restrictions removed from the books and access to abortion protected, not restricted. But those reminders have largely gone ignored. “We say it again and again,” she said. “Evidently, they’re not tired of hearing it enough because they continue to bring these (anti-abortion) bills forward.“ Stahl Hamilton pointed out that many Democratic proposals aimed at eliminating restrictions or broadening access have been assigned to multiple legislative committees — a legislative death knell. Scheduling multiple hearings for a single piece of legislation alone is an uphill endeavor, let alone winning the approval of more than one committee. One of Stahl Hamilton’s bills, which aims to prevent prisons from inducing the labor of incarcerated pregnant women without their consent, was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee along with the House Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee, despite not including any appropriation that needs to be debated. Ashley Ortiz called on Republicans to obey the voter mandate in Prop. 139 and stop pushing laws that she warned only harm women. Ortiz suffered an unviable pregnancy in late 2023, when the state’s 15-week abortion ban was still the law of the land. The ban prohibited abortions after its gestational deadline unless a woman was facing death or significant bodily impairment. That law was struck down in 2025. But at the time, Ortiz was unable to receive an abortion when she went into pre-term labor at 20 weeks. Her doctors would have faced a prison term of up to two years. Instead, Ortiz was hospitalized and made to wait until the fetus’ heartbeat stopped or her condition became fatal. “I lay in that hospital bed for days before the heart stopped,” she said. “I was fearing for my life, for my future, for my future fertility, for my family. I was not allowed to make a decision for my medical care. My doctor was not allowed to make a decision to help me.” The delay caused significant medical complications that forced doctors to perform an emergency surgery. Ortiz lambasted Republican lawmakers for continuing to try to make it harder for women to receive critical health care and said they should listen to the directives in Prop. 139. “My suffering was preventable,” she said. “If Arizona politicians had not chosen to override my doctors, I would have had access to basic medical care.” Salman said her Reproductive Freedom for All is preparing to educate voters ahead of the November election to ensure Democrats are elected up and down the ballot so that the next legislative session might see some movement on proposals that protect abortion. The group is especially focused on highlighting the disparity between the state’s gubernatorial candidates and targeting competitive congressional districts. Gov. Katie Hobbs, who has long advocated for abortion access, is seeking reelection. The Republican candidates vying for the chance to challenge her are U.S. Reps. David Schwiekert and Andy Biggs. The two have previously supported federal legislation that would ban abortions nationwide. “There’s going to be a lot of accountability work,” Salman said. It remains unclear how mobilizing abortion is for voters, however, when it comes to down ballot races. While Prop. 139 won a resounding victory in 2024 and both Hobbs and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes successfully centered their campaigns around their support for abortion in 2022, all three did under the shadow of the state’s near-total abortion ban. And the same year that Prop. 139 netted overwhelming approval from voters, Republicans in the state legislature expanded their majority. Political analysts in 2024 were quick to point out that abortion wasn’t the rallying issue that Democrats were counting on it to be. But reproductive rights advocates and Democrats in Arizona remain confident that it will make a difference in November, especially in close races. Salman emphasized that voters in every legislative district in 2024 were in favor of protecting access to abortion, a stark contrast to how Republicans in the state legislature have been acting. Sen. Priya Sundareshan, D-Tucson, the Democratic party’s leader in the upper chamber, added that President Donald Trump and Republicans successfully confused voters about their positions on abortion two years ago, but that’s no longer the case. Voters, she said, are well aware of how Republicans have sought to undermine their right to the procedure since then. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Arizona Mirror
	No injuries reported in Davenport structure fire on Sunday Crews found heavy fire conditions when they arrived, including a house, garage, shed and yard. The garage received the majority of the damage.
	Kewanee church hosts annual Black History Month extravaganza First Congregational Church in Kewanee hosted its annual Black History Month extravaganza, featuring local leaders and student essay winners.
	Wayland teen killed in rollover crash near Trenton A 17-year-old Wayland teen died after losing control of their vehicle on a curve and rolling multiple times near Trenton.
	Juvenile dies after drowning at Chestnut Mountain Resort pool in Galena A juvenile died after losing consciousness while swimming at Chestnut Mountain Resort pool Friday night, according to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.
	No injuries after cornstalks catch fire The property owner told KWQC the cornstalks caught on fire Sunday afternoon.
	Very warm weather for most of this week in the Quad Cities Sunday was the warmest day this year and the warmest since we hit 70° back in mid-November. It's been so warm lately that daffodils are beginning to pop out of the ground. A few rain chances are in the forecast this week. Here's your 7-day forecast.
	Truck Country names new executive vice president Truck Country announced that Connor McCoy has been appointed to serve as the company’s executive vice president.
	Hy-Vee introduces Dietitian Dishes, new line of medically tailored meals Hy-Vee introduces a new line of frozen medically tailored meals called Dietitian Dishes. The frozen meals support heart-friendly and diabetes-friendly diets.
	WIU Career Center to hold career and internship fairs in East Moline on Feb. 18 Western Illinois University Career Center to hold Career and Internship Fairs on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Bend Expo Center in East Moline.
	Nestlé Purina Clinton reinforces commitment to community through nonprofit donation Nestlé Purina delivers $20,000 to Clinton County Agricultural Society to renovate their North Hall and create community event space.
	18th annual Quad City Fire Hockey benefit game scheduled for Vibrant Center, Moline The 18th annual Quad City Fire Hockey Benefit Game will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline. The Quad City Fire Hockey Team is made up of 15-plus firefighters from local career and volunteer fire departments. Six area departments are represented on the [...]
	Special Weather Statement until MON 7:00 PM CST Elevated Fire Danger this Afternoon
	Muscatine County pays $85,000 to settle fired jail administrator’s discrimination lawsuit Muscatine County has agreed to pay $85,000 to settle claims that it discriminated against a former jail administrator due to his anti-Muslim and anti-gay writings.
	Ruhl&Ruhl announces new pre-licensing course schedule Ruhl&Ruhl announces new pre-licensing course schedule that begins April 6.
	Harris Pizza Bettendorf expands dining, Mexican restaurant closes, Igor's Bistro owners retiring, and more Quad-Cities business news Harris Pizza in Bettendorf expands dining room, Mexican restaurant closes, Igor's Bistro owners retiring from food business, among other Quad-Cities business news.
	Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for Feb. 15, 2026 Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County and Henry County.
	Moline-Coal Valley approves two new high school assistant principals for next year Moline High School will see two new assistant principals next year.
	Gretchen at Work: Serving up sandwiches at Hungry Hobo The Hungry Hobo makes fresh bread at its bakery in Rock Island.
	START THE WEEK OFF RIGHT: Strengthening heart care where it matters most For the first time in five years, fewer people are dying from heart disease, yet it remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a recent report from the American Heart Association. It’s something we all…
	One Olympic sport still excludes women. This week's viewing numbers could change that Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
	One Olympic sport doesn't allow women. These Games could determine its future Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
	Finding a State Capitol This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Had Robert Lucas, the first territorial governor of Iowa, been allowed to carry out his plan to find a permanent…
	Netflix's 'America's Next Top Model' docuseries doesn't let Tyra Banks off easy Netflix's new docuseries unpacks how the hit modeling show made for "good TV" for its creators and devastating consequences for its participants.
	U.S. Olympic speed skaters adapt NASCAR 'bump drafting,' revolutionizing team event U.S. Team Pursuit speed skaters will top speeds of 30 mph by pushing themselves around the track mere inches from each other.
	Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly-processed food. But, when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.
	How to register to vote in the 2026 primaries For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.
	Can Illinois Dems Drum Up New Revenue to Replace Public Health Grants Axed by Trump? As I write this, Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to give his annual budget address. It’s an unenviable task. Earlier this month, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget released a report showing federal tax cuts caused a $587 million reduction in state revenues this fiscal year.
	Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion, is now a Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick won "The Great American Race" on Sunday with a last-lap pass at Daytona International Speedway that sent Jordan into a frantic celebration.
	North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war North Korea said Monday it completed a new housing district in Pyongyang for families of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
	Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.
	Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure' A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe faces "civilizational erasure," pushing back at criticism of the continent by the Trump administration.
Sunday, February 15th, 2026
	Despite life-saving efforts, child drowns in pool at Chestnut Mountain, Galena Despite resuscitation efforts, a child drowned Friday at Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, according to a report from the Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened about 9 p.m. Friday, when Jo Daviess County dispatchers received a 911 call about a possible drowning at the resort. A juvenile had been swimming in the pool and [...]
	Home, garage, shed damaged in Davenport fire A fire spread across a home the surrounding yard and other property buildings Sunday, Davenport fire officials said.
	Six children escape Burlington structure fire Six children safely escaped a house fire Sunday in Burlington, according to a news release. At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, the Burlington Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire on the 1500 block of Smith Street in Burlington. Fire crews arrived on the scene within four minutes tofind flames visible from the first story and [...]
	Fire in Davenport home, garage, shed, yard remains under investigation The cause of a Davenport fire that left severe damage at home, garage, shed and yard remained under investigation Sunday night, according to a news release. About 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Davenport fire crews responded to the 700 block of South Dittmer Street for a structure fire. The first unit was on scene about 3:47 p.m., [...]
	No injuries after corn stocks catch fire The property owner told KWQC the corn stalks caught on fire Sunday afternoon.
	Fire spreads across home, surrounding yard, property buildings A fire spread across a home the surrounding yard and other property buildings Sunday, Davenport fire officials said.
	Progress, Not Perfection: How Healthy Habits Can Stack Up One Step at a Time (Feature Impact) Despite the best of intentions, it's common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn't a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it's unrealistic expectations. Overhauling your lifestyle requires a level of commitment that isn't always practical. Understanding your personal health needs and the challenges you need to overcome can help give you a more realistic roadmap toward better health. Tools to Guide You Every plan needs a starting point and there are many reputable sources that can help guide you toward a plan that addresses your personal health needs. For example, the American Heart Association introduced My Life Check, a simple, free tool to help individuals understand their heart health and what's driving it. Users answer simple questions about their daily habits and health factors to get a personalized Heart Health Score in minutes. The results are private and downloadable, giving you full control of your information. The tool turns big goals into small, specific actions you can start right away. Knowing your numbers relative to your heart health (and where you are in comparison to target ranges for optimal health) can help you decide how to build a better map to get you where you want to be. While the report is customized to each individual, no personal data is stored and answers are only used to calculate health scores and provide personalized recommendations and practical steps to improve your health, so you can use your results to focus on what matters most to you. Every small step you take, such as moving more, eating smarter, sleeping better or managing stress, can add up over time. Finding Your Path Once you're armed with data and know where you stand on your heart health numbers, small steps become clearer and more manageable. That knowledge makes it easier to choose one area to focus on, such as getting more sleep, taking daily walks or adding more color to your meals. Healthy changes don't need to be expensive or complicated. The best habits are ones that fit real life when every action you take moves you closer to your goals. Staying motivated and on track is also easier when you can check back in, see your progress and realize the steps you're taking are making an impact. Checking in every few months to see how you can grow gives you the chance to celebrate your progress, learn from challenges and keep building lasting habits that feel good. To get started with personalized tips to set your own health goals, visit heart.org/mylifecheck. Healthy Habits for Everyday Life Eat Smart Choose foods that help you feel your best, one meal at a time. Add more color to your plate and focus on balance, not restriction. Simple, affordable swaps can make a real difference. Smart Tip: Aim for an overall healthy eating pattern that includes whole foods, fruits and vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and cooking in non-tropical oils such as olive and canola. Move More Find movement that fits your life, such as a walk, a stretch or dancing while you cook. Every bit of activity counts and it all supports your heart and mind. Move for joy, not just for results. Smart Tip:Adults should get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (or 75 minutes of vigorous activity) per week. Kids should aim for 60 minutes every day, including play and structured activities. Sleep Well Rest is a foundation of good health, not a reward. Protect your bedtime routine and give your body the recovery it deserves. Notice how good sleep makes everything else easier. Smart Tip: Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Children require more. Adequate sleep promotes healing, improves brain function and reduces the risk for chronic diseases. Manage Stress Check in with yourself regularly, both mentally and emotionally. Create simple moments to pause, breathe, laugh or step outside. Connection, kindness and calm all support a healthy heart. Smart Tip:The first step to stress management is awareness. Step "away from yourself" for a moment. Objectively ask yourself, "Is my stress level too high?" If so, look at what might be causing that stress. Ideas for Incremental Changes Dedicate 15 minutes at the beginning or end of the day to focus on self-care, whether it's unwinding with some music, writing down your goals or reflecting on the highlights of the day. Aim to add an extra serving of fruits or veggies each day, such as creating a savory veggie omelet or exploring new smoothie blends that let you pack in the produce on the go. Give your cabinets a quick update and put the smaller plates front and center. When you use a smaller plate, you can fill it while still sticking to recommended serving sizes. If you're not a fan of the gym, think about how your hobbies can play a role in your physical activity. Even gardening counts as physical activity, so get creative to get moving with an activity you truly enjoy. Establish a bedtime routine that allows you to ease into sleep more easily. Once you feel the impact of better-quality rest, you may find yourself more motivated to make a regular bedtime a priority. Photos courtesy of Shutterstock (function () { var image = new Image(1, 1); image.src = 'https://erp.featureimpact.com/api/v1/tracking/17763/10235/track.gif?referrer=' + window.location.href; image.id = 'feature-impact-content-tracking-pixel'; image.style.position = 'absolute'; image.style.top = 0; image.style.left = 0; document.body.appendChild(image); })();
	6 children escape Burlington house fire Burlington firefighters went to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Smith Street at 10:30 a.m., according to a media release.
	Central Dewitt Performing Arts Center hosts Quad City band The Central Dewitt Performing Arts Center hosts Quad City band '10 of Soul' during Valentine's weekend.
	Six children safely escape Burlington house fire The house is considered inhabitable and no injuries were reported.
	Kewanee church holds annual Black History Month extravaganza First Congregational Church in Kewanee hosted its annual Black History Month extravaganza, featuring local leaders and student essay winners
	Fire damages garage, spreads to Davenport home Firefighters extinguished a blaze that heavily damaged a detached garage and spread to a Davenport home Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
	Juvenile dies after drowning at Chestnut Mountain Resort pool in Galena A juvenile died after losing consciousness while swimming at Chestnut Mountain Resort pool Friday night, according to the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office.
	Juvenile drowns at Chestnut Mountain Resort in rural Galena A juvenile drowned at Chestnut Mountain Resort in rural Galena on Friday, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said.
	Fire leaves Burlington home uninhabitable; 6 children escape safely Six children escaped safely after a structure fire Sunday morning on Smith Street in Burlington. The home is uninhabitable and the cause remains under investigation.
	Police: Davenport man pulled knife on officers during arrest Police say a Davenport man pulled a knife on officers during an arrest and was tasered. He faces felony assault charges.
	Iowa ag race takes shape as Bears-to-Iowa bill stirs debate: News 8 This Week, Feb. 15, 2026 News 8 This Week, Feb. 15, 2026
	Moors and More: “'Wuthering Heights,'” “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die,” “Crime 101,” “Cold Storage,” “The Moment,” and “GOAT” Because the experience felt so unusual, I actually checked my archives to make sure, and it was true: This past Thursday-through-Saturday marked the first time since pre-COVID that I viewed six new big-screen releases over the course of three days.
	Bettendorf robotics team advances to world championship group of elementary students from Bettendorf is heading to the world stage after qualifying for the FIRST LEGO League World Championship.
	Fire crews initiate aggressive attack on Moline garage fire The Moline Fire Department initiated an aggressive attack to contain a garage fire on 10th Avenue Ct.
	Community and team mourn the loss of UNI football player Parker Sutherland The University says Sutherland passed away Saturday morning.
	Crews battle rural Aledo crop fire A KWQC crew on scene said there were several fire trucks from Buffalo Prairie and Community Joy.
	Crews battle Aledo crop fire A KWQC crew on scene said there were several fire trucks from Buffalo Prairie and Community Joy.
	FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door the night she vanished.
	The warmest day of the year so far! After a cooler start to the weekend from this past Saturday falling to the low to mid 50s because of mostly cloudy skies, temperatures have surged for today. To end off the weekend temperatures reached a high of 64 degrees in the Quad Cities which takes the mantle as the warmest day of the year [...]
	No injuries reported in Sunday afternoon garage fire in Moline Firefighters kept the blaze from reaching a nearby house.
	Governor’s bill would codify SNAP healthy foods waiver The bill would also tackle some of the governor’s and Republicans’ other priorities, like making ivermectin more accessible and removing food dyes from Iowa school meals.
	Garage destroyed, home damaged in Moline fire Crews quickly got the fire under control and kept it from spreading to a nearby home.
	Trump's border czar says a 'small' security force will stay in Minnesota Tom Homan says this federal force will stay "for a short period of time" to protect immigration agents who remain as the sweeping crackdown draws down.
	Detached garage fire contained in Moline; cause under investigation Firefighters contained a detached garage fire on 10th Avenue Court in Moline on Sunday afternoon. No one was home, and the cause remains under investigation.
	Voy 61 Drive-In Theatre opens for Valentine’s day For the first time ever, the drive-in was open for Valentine’s Day.
	Quad Cities figure skater aspires to become Olympic athlete As the professionals hit the ice, some Quad Cities Area athletes are also training for their sport in the heart of Davenport.
	QC Rock Academy honors founder Greg Hipskind with memorial performance Students at QC Rock Academy honored founder Greg Hipskind with a memorial show in East Moline, celebrating his legacy through music.
	Davenport man faces felony charges after threatening officers with knife: Court records A 40-year-old Davenport man faces felony charges after police say he tried to assault officers with a knife, according to Scott County arrest affidavits. Sean Scott faces six felony charges of assault on persons in certain occupations - use/display weapon, and an aggravated misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse assault - second offense, according to Scott [...]
	One involved in Poplar Grove plane crash Authorities investigating plane crash in Poplar Grove
	Crews battle Moline garage fire No residents were hurt from a Moline garage fire. According to a release, the Moline Fire Department responded to a structure fire February 15 at approximately 12:56 p.m. in the 3700 block of 10th Ave Ct. A 911 call reported smoke and flames coming from the roof of a home. Responding crews discovered heavy smoke [...]
	At least 6,000 killed over 3 days during RSF attack on Sudan's el-Fasher, UN says More than 6,000 people were killed in over three days when a Sudanese paramilitary group unleashed "a wave of intense violence" in Sudan's Darfur region in late October, according to the UN.
	Obama responds to Trump sharing racist AI video depicting him as an ape "There doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum," Obama said in an interview that was posted on YouTube Saturday.
	Powder capsules linked to salmonella outbreak in seven states: Federal health officials Seven people in as many states have fallen ill due to this outbreak, the CDC said.
	Iowa Down Ballot Podcast: Da Bears and other legislative stunts Is the bill aimed at attracting a National Football League team to Iowa a touchdown or a fumble? (Photo by Tetra Images via Getty Images) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 2/14/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland and Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch are back this week to discuss the week that was in Iowa politics. Read on Substack Host Dave Price, Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland and I talk about some of the bills that may have Iowans talking — like the proposal to entice a professional football team to the Hawkeye State. (Click “Read on Substack” to listen.) Bills like this — and two of my personal favorites — may not be on the table after this week’s legislative “funnel” deadline (which we also explain). Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price is a production of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative. Paid subscriptions (click on the Iowa Down Ballot link) help cover production costs. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch
	4 the Record Web Extra: Shutting down Homeland Security could be political gamble for Democrats Thanks for checking out this web extra. We didn't have time to bring you all of our panel discussion on 4 the Record. This part of the conversation turned to the federal government and the partisan battle surrounding the Department of Homeland Security. We've seen a lot of fighting on Capitol Hill in recent weeks [...]
	4 the Record's Farewell to Frank Klipsch One final moment to remember a great man we lost this week. People throughout the Quad Cities are sharing their memories of Frank Klipsch. He embodied everything that is good about this community and what we should strive for as a society. I got to know him a little during his time as Davenport's mayor [...]
	Those clucking egg prices as of 2/13/26 and answers to last Question of the Week Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2025, compared to where prices are now. To see the price, click on the video above. Here's what you thought about our last question of the week... We asked, "what do you think [...]
	Illinois proposal to raise fees on electric cars might seem like U-turn In Illinois, the state has enacted green energy laws in recent years like offering rebates for buying new electric cars. Illinois is investing in charging stations across the state, and now the state could reclaim some of those rebates by charging higher registration fees for electric cars. Senate Bill 3566 would increase those fees from [...]
	Iowa state lawmakers considering several measures to address high cancer rates Iowa state lawmakers will decide several pieces of legislation to address Iowa's problem with a high rate of cancer cases. We start with Iowa's serious problem with cancer. Statistics show 87 of Iowa's 99 counties have rates higher than the national average. It ranks second behind Kentucky in terms of the rate of new cancer [...]
	Rock Island mayor believes fees on owners of empty commercial buildings has support It's that time of year when the mayors of the Quad Cities deliver their annual speeches about their plans for the coming year and the successes of the last year. Rock Island mayor Ashley Harris gave his state of the city address almost three weeks ago. Part of it focused on a call to action. [...]
	Photos: The flying doctors of Lesotho won't let their wings be clipped This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.
	What if our clocks didn't 'spring forward' when daylight saving time starts? We'll be changing our clos than a month – but what if we didn't?

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