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Monday, October 19th, 2026
	Augustana hosting fall open house at John Deere Planetarium, Fryxell Geology Museum Augustana College is hosting its annual fall open house at the John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on Augustana's campus in Rock Island, 639 38th Street. The free event is open to the public and will feature hands-on science activities, telescope viewing and live music. [...]
	Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has surgery for brain tumor Gov. Kim Reynolds' husband, Kevin, has been diagnosed with a recurrence of cancer that had been in remission for three years, she announced.
	Iowa Kid Captain from Jesup turns 14 years old on gameday Kaelyn O’Brien will cheer on the Iowa football team as they travel to Minnesota on Saturday.
	Davenport's River's Edge reopens following a month of closure due to mold Davenport reopened The River's Edge Monday after about a month of closure to remediate mold found in the facility.
	Davenport man charged after allegedly attempting to rob person at gunpoint A Davenport man was arrested Monday after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday for his connection to a September robbery.
	New Deanery music school director looks to build on strong foundation Joe Chonto, a passionate, 70-year-old Davenport native is starting his next chapter as director of musical activities for The Deanery School of Music.
	UnityPoint Health brings Project SEARCH to Trinity, Rock Island; helps special needs students prepare for careers A workforce training program that prepares people with special needs for employment is expanding to UnityPoint Health – Trinity. Project SEARCH is now being offered at Trinity Rock Island. This brings the program to a third Trinity location and expands opportunities for local students to prepare for the workforce. Project SEARCH is also offered at [...]
	Miller-Meeks highlights medical experience, support for tax cuts in run for fourth term Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is hoping to fend off Democrat Christina Bohannan a third time.
	Sterling City Council to decide on financial incentives for Northland Mall redevelopment On Oct. 19, the council will vote on a $9M-$12M redevelopment agreement that could turn the enclosed mall into an open shopping center. Here's how that could happen.
	Democrat Christina Bohannan calls for restoring trust in government in third run Third-time Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st District Christina Bohannan says Iowans are feeling the impacts of Republican-backed tariffs, the Iran War, and changes to federal healthcare programs.
	Government Bridge to close for cleaning The Government Bridge will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. as workers clean the underside of the bridge and rail deck. Signage will be posted to direct traffic during all activities.
	Google to host open house for proposed Palo data center Google is inviting the community to an open house and presentation on its proposed data center in Palo.
	Government Bridge closing to vehicles, pedestrians for cleaning Rock Island Arsenal personnel announced routine cleaning that will close the Government Bridge on Oct. 24.
	Government Bridge to close on Saturday, Oct. 24 A Rock Island Arsenal spokesperson said the bridge will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cleaning.
	President Donald Trump to hold rally at the Sioux Gateway Airport The Republican National Committee announced Thursday night that President Trump will headline a midterm rally in Sioux City Thursday, October 22nd.
	The River's Edge reopens after mold prompts temporary closure The Davenport ice skating rink had been closed after mold was found in two locker rooms.
	Police: Man shot in the chest in Rock Island Rock Island police responded to the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue after the city's Raven Gun Shot Detection system alerted to shots fired.
	South Rock Island Township hosting giveaway Oct. 20 South Rock Island Township wants to make sure residents are ready for colder weather. The township has free jackets, coats, long pants, blankets, shoes, household items and lots of clothes to give away on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at its location at 4330 11th street in Rock Island. Call South Rock [...]
	19-year-old shot in the chest after shooting in Rock Island A 19-year-old was shot in the chest Monday morning in Rock Island.
	Davenport couple accused of torturing child take plea deal Authorities said the child had been kept locked inside an unfurnished bedroom.
	Local driving school shares tips to keep young drivers safe for National Teen Driver Safety Week To kick off National Teen Driver Safety Week, Skiles Driving School shares common driving distractions and tips to help teens stay safe on the road.
	River's Edge reopens after remediation The River’s Edge is reopening today! Remediation at the facility in Davenport is complete and will start a phased reopening on Monday, October 19. The facility will be open to the public starting at 11:30 a.m. with a public skate session at 12 p.m. in the World Arena. All other programming in the World Arena [...]
	Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.
	One injured in Rock Island shooting Police in Rock Island are investigating a shooting in the city this morning that left one person in stable condition. A news release from the Rock Island Police Department said they received a Raven Gun Shot Detection alert in the area of 12th Street and 18th Avenue on Monday, Oct. 19 at about 7:04 a.m. [...]
	Man hospitalized after being shot in chest in Rock Island The Rock Island Police’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident.
	How to watch KWQC’s and KCRG’s debate between Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Christiana Bohannan KWQC is hosting and broadcasting a live debate between Christina Bohannan and Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
	Greenvalley Sports Complex hosts Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Kick off Halloween celebrations early at the 7th annual Spooktacular Trunk or Treat at Greenvalley Sports Complex, 5920 52nd Avenue in Moline! The family-friendly event will be on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 – 7 p.m. Kids can dress up in costumes and walk through the parking lot to visit over 20 different vehicles while [...]
	Three things to know: Oct. 19, 2026 MercyOne Genesis to hold blessing for safe haven baby box, Eastern Iowa Community College ribbon cutting and an update on the forecast.
	Gov. Reynolds’ husband facing recurring cancer diagnosis First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds has been diagnosed with cancer after three years in remission, Governor Kim Reynolds shared Monday.
	Traffic alert: Lane reduction begins on East River Drive in Davenport Westbound traffic on East River Drive will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday as crews start work to redesign the intersection of McClellan Boulevard and River Street.
	Local driving school highlights teen driver safety National Teen Driver Safety Week highlights the importance of safe driving habits as a local driving school continues its work training generations of drivers.
	Becca Niles named Davenport parks and recreation director Becca Niles has been named Davenport's parks and recreation director after serving as interim director since June.
	National Guard member reportedly shot near Capitol Hill, D.C. bureau reports A member of the National Guard was reportedly shot in the nation’s capital, according to KWQC’s Washington Bureau team.
	Biz Bytes: Annual Destination QC! event, Rosecrance expands access to behavioral healthcare and more Quad-Cities economic news Visit Quad Cities to host the Annual Destination QC! event, Rosecrance expands access to behavioral healthcare and more Quad-Cities economic news.
	Hundreds gather in pink for 6th annual Gather for the Cure in Eldridge A sea of pink filled Scott County Park as hundreds gathered for the 6th annual Gather for the Cure.
	Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is 'no accident' A car hit an Australian federal independent lawmaker on Monday, critically injuring her in an apparent deliberate attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. The driver was arrested.
	New pottery studio opens, La Catrina Plus ribbon cutting, EICC Gaekle Hall ribbon cutting and more Quad-Cities business news Otium Ceramics pottery studio opens, La Catrina Plus to hold ribbon-cutting, EICC Gaekle Hall to hold ribbon-cutting and more Q-C business news.
	Rock Island County real estate transactions for October 18, 2026 Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County.
	Great week ahead for the Quad Cities After a frosty weekend, a warming trend is expected this week for the Quad Cities. Dry weather sticks around for most of the week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	EICC celebrates $2.2M renovation of Gaekle Hall The horticulture classroom and lab expanded from 739 to 1,239 square feet, giving students more room for projects and new technology.
	Pilot Know-How This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Take out a pencil and a piece of paper. A short quiz will do more than just my words to increase your respect for Tom…
	A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
	The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
	Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
	Davenport crowd rallies for early voting as part of nationwide “No Kings” push People gathered at Vander Veer Park in Davenport Saturday afternoon as part of the “No Kings” day of action to get out and vote.
	No injuries after small plane lands in cornfield near Eastern Iowa Airport The airport said a single-engine aircraft landed in a cornfield just east of CID’s primary runway.
	Family Museum's Scarecrow Shenanigans draws hundreds in Bettendorf Hundreds of families attended the Family Museum's annual Scarecrow Shenanigans event, featuring Halloween costumes and themed activities.
	Meet the Republican running to become Iowa’s next governor Zach Lahn is a first-time candidate running for governor of Iowa
	2 arrested after fight breaks out at Burlington party, police say Two men were arrested after a fight broke out at a party in Burlington Sunday.
	Another warm week ahead of us After temperatures cooled down from the record high Monday, we saw just last week in the mid to upper 80s, another warmup is on the horizon. Temperatures cooled back down from that record high into the mid to upper 50s toward the end of this past week from Friday and Saturday. But after today, we [...]
	Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
	What does a White House press secretary do? Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
	Police investigate deadly shooting on Waterloo’s Lunar Lane Woman found shot inside residence dies at hospital
	Traffic Alert: Resurfacing project moves to east side on part of Harrison Street City officials said drivers should watch for changing traffic control on the road over the weekend.
	Moline Police still searching for missing man’s remains 36-years after Jerry Wolking, 52, disappeared Moline Police are still looking for his remains and asking the community for more information.
	Breast cancer survivors, families gather in Eldridge to celebrate milestones and offer support Breast cancer survivors and families gathered at Scott County Park to celebrate milestones and support those still in treatment.
	Davenport names new Parks and Recreation director The City of Davenport announced Becca Niles will serve as the new Parks and Recreation Director after Chad Dyson's departure in June of 2026.
	Osage Co-Op facility burns after explosion As first responders started fighting the fire, several smaller explosions triggered “rapid fire development” in the rest of the facility.
	6th annual Gather for the Cure raises estimated $50K for free mammograms Hundreds gathered at Scott County Park for the 6th annual Gather for the Cure, raising an estimated $50,000 for free mammograms for local women.
	State revenues projected to increase as Iowa’s billion-dollar budget deficit remains Iowa is expected to spend over $1 billion more than it raises in revenues in the current fiscal year, the Revenue Estimating Conference found Friday
	Sunshine and warmer temperatures ahead Expect some improvements temperature-wise as we wrap up the weekend and head into the work week
	Serving in the QC: The experiences of Black elected officials Barnes and Holloway talked about their backgrounds, runs on transparency and fiscal responsibility and navigating politics as Black officials.
	Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek brings campaign to Davenport Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek brought his "At the Buzzer" campaign to the Quad Cities on Saturday, when he met with vendors at the Freight House Farmers Market. He told Our Quad Cities News that the cost of living and corruption are two of the biggest issues he's seeing across the state. Turek also said [...]
	'No Kings' rally at Davenport park encourages voter turnout Another no kings protest, this one geared toward making sure people cast their ballots across the Quad Cities area, was held Saturday at Vander Veer Park, Davenport. Hundreds of people across the community lined up Saturday afternoon at Vander Veer Park. Indivisible QC has led many of these "No Kings" protests across the Quad Cities. [...]
	Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.
	Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
	Josh Turek brings Senate campaign’s final push to the Quad Cities With 17 days until the midterm elections, U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Josh Turek visited the Quad Cities to talk with voters and canvassers.
	As Illinois phases out coal-fired plants, one operation is exempt Illinois plans to phase out large coal-fired power plants by 2045, but Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s small 3-megawatt coal plant is exempt from closure mandates at this time.
	MercyMe, Ben Fuller, and Peter Burton to perform at Vibrant Arena Contemporary Christian music band MercyMe along with artists Ben Fuller and Peter Burton will be performing at the Vibrant Arena on Saturday, April 24th 2027. Tickets will be on sale starting Wednesday, October 21st at 11a.m. CDT. The MercyMe LIVE tour will include hits such as MercyMe's career defining single "I Can Only Imagine," "Even [...]
	Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
	MARK-TO-MARKET: Elon Musk/Starlink looks to the future of cellphones Starlink’s greatest advantage is providing cellphone and high-speed internet anywhere in the world, even in the most remote and rural areas.
	BBB Scam Alert: Medicare open enrollment begins: How to spot a fraudulent plan offer BBB Scam Tracker on how to spot a fraudulent Medicare Open Enrollment plan offer.
	Specialists help patients navigate their cancer journey What can your genes tell you about your cancer risk? A Davenport specialist explains how genetic testing helps guide screening and treatment decisions.
	Shuttleworth & Ingersoll to hold ribbon cutting Monday Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C., is a multi-specialty law firm with offices in Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Waterloo, Davenport, Nashua and Grundy Center, Iowa.
	Everyday People: A Halloween haunt in Milan is ‘for everyone’ Columnist Tom Loewy went looking for a cool Halloween haunt and found the perfect place in Milan.
	American Girl Samantha grows up with her first fans, as the company turns 40 As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25 — and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.
	'From socialite to shopgirl': American Girl Samantha gets a new story As the American Girl doll company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Samantha has turned 25 — and is the subject of a new historical fiction novel by author Fiona Davis.
	Brownsville This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Between St. Paul, Minnesota, and St. Louis, Missouri, the Upper Mississippi River once planted a hundred towns beneath…
	With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
	Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base Canada's defense minister said Saturday that people were killed and injured in an incident at a military base in Alberta that caused a major fire.
	OQC Crime Watch: QC credit union thefts; French fridge hackers spoil food: Episode 85 Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime and courts in the latest episode of the Our Quad Cities Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode, Linda and Sharon provide updates about: An East Moline man is sentenced on charges including kidnapping. A credit union employee is accused of taking money from deceased [...]
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
	Iowa U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek campaigns in Quad Cities ahead of midterm election With 17 days until the election, U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek visited Davenport to meet voters and canvassers, emphasizing direct voter outreach.
	Storm beat Rivermen 3-2 on opening night The Quad City Storm beat the Peoria Rivermen 3-2 on opening night on the brand new ice at Vibrant Arena.
	Fulton’s Owen Van Zuiden wins 1A state golf title Senior Owen Van Zuiden won the Class 1A state golf finals last weekend, the first boys state golf title in Fulton Steamers history.
	Quad Cities open houses teach children fire safety, build trust with first responders Families in Davenport and Bettendorf explored fire stations during open houses, learning safety tips.
	Noogiefest brings Halloween fun to MercyOne Genesis in Davenport Gilda’s Club hosted its annual Noogiefest at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, offering families free Halloween fun, trick-or-treating and community resources.
	Indivisible QC holds 'No Kings' rally to promote early voting Hundreds gathered at Vander Veer Park for Indivisible QC's "No Kings: Vote Early" rally, urging residents to cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
	Noogiefest brings Halloween fun to families at MercyOne Genesis Davenport The Cancer Support Community of Iowa and Northwest Illinois hosted its annual Noogiefest Halloween event at MercyOne Genesis Davenport.
	Hundreds gather in Vander Veer Park for No Kings rally to encourage early voting Hundreds gathered at Vander Veer Park Saturday for a No Kings rally organized by Indivisible QC to encourage early voting.
	Judge orders reinstatement of Bureau of Prisons-AFGE union contract Collective bargaining protections once again cover about 30,000 Bureau of Prisons employees, including about 400 in Thomson.
	Bettendorf, Davenport firefighters help families prepare for emergencies at open house Bettendorf and Davenport fire departments opened their doors Saturday to help families prepare for an emergency.
	Geneseo family opens farm for third annual Farm Fest The Haars family is preparing for its third annual farm fest, providing free combine rides to celebrate the harvest season.
	East Moline man sentenced to 20 years in prison in human trafficking case A man arrested in 2025 on charges alleging the sexual abuse of a woman who was being trafficked has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
	Josh Turek rallies volunteers, visits farmers market in Davenport The U.S. Democratic Senate candidate told volunteers that Iowans are “uniquely hurting” from tariffs, the Iran war and a decade of Republican policies.
	Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students Demonstrators across France converged with students Saturday to protest rising living costs, as the country's fiscal crisis deepens.
	Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November.
	QCA welcomes competitive pool players in Iowa ACS State Championships The Quad Cities will welcome competitive pool players for the 2026 Iowa ACS State Championships, taking place Oct. 21-25 at the RiverCenter in Davenport, according to a news release. The five-day championship will bring together players of all ages and skill levels for a full schedule of competitive cue sports, while also allowing participants and [...]
	Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
	Freeze Warning until SAT 9:00 AM CDT Freeze Warning Ending This Morning
	Daytime Spooktacular, haunted house, will be featured at East Moline Public Library The 10th anniversary of the Daytime Spooktacular at the East Moline Public Library will be 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, for kids and younger. The event will feature upbeat music, goodies and treats, brighter lights, and friendly greeters. From 7-10 p.m. Oct. 23-24, a haunted house will be featured at the library. This event, which [...]

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