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Friday, November 6th, 2026
	MLK Center accepting community award submissions Applications are now open for several opportunities to recognize students and community members through the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center (MLK Center). The MLK Center is currently accepting submissions for: All submissions are due by 5 p.m. on December 11. Click here for the application and a list of past winners. Recipients and [...]
	European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
	Rainfall triggers hillside failure on closed Mississippi River Drive in Muscatine Mississippi River Drive remains closed in Muscatine after rainy conditions have caused hillside failure obstructing the roadway.
	The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
	Operation Santa seeks holiday sponsors for Iowa foster and kinship children Community members are encouraged to support Operation Santa, a statewide effort providing holiday gifts to children in foster, adoptive and kinship families. It costs $50 per child to help provide two wants and two needs for Christmas.
	Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
	Community gives input on future of I-80/Middle Road area in Bettendorf A Thursday night workshop focused on land use, transportation, infrastructure and sustainability.
	River Bend Food Bank's Student Food Drive has another record-breaking year High Schools across the Quad-Cities raised over 1 million meals for those facing food insecurity in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
	Bettendorf seeks public input on development near I-80 and Middle Road The City of Bettendorf is asking residents to help shape the future of the Interstate 80 and Middle Road corridor.
	Frosty night ahead in the Quad Cities After a chilly Friday, a cold frosty morning is expected Saturday with a freeze likely. The weekend will be dry and that trend continues into next week. Here's your full 7-day forecast.
	Tony's Chicago Pizzeria to open third Quad-Cities location in Moline Tony's Chicago Pizzeria is planning to open its third location in Moline off John Deere Road.
	Chick-fil-A Moline welcomes new local owner-operator Karl Weglarz Weglarz began his Chick-fil-A journey at age 15 and has spent the past 20 years serving guests in eastern Iowa.
	'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrats would deliver.
	Muscatine Turkey Trot will return for all ages, abilities, of runners, walkers The annual Muscatine Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course. Runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to this event hosted by the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Muscatine Running Club, Participants will once again take on the [...]
	Miss Gale This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Nearly all of us spend our lives working. Many of us are hired to fill jobs, some are offered positions; a very few are…
	Fill in the blank in the quiz: Vance says they lost the midterms because of ____ Plus: Heidi Klum's hand, hackers and the pope's visitor!
	Low birth rates were emptying public schools. ICE deportations are now making it worse School enrollment was already expected to plunge by 2 million kids by 2030. Education experts say deporting immigrant families, many with school-age children, is making the crisis worse.
	After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America with a visit to Uruguay, three weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery that had put the entire trip into question.
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
	Trump's arch gets a late-night green light. Will a judge stop construction? The Trump administration has said it could begin construction immediately after Thursday's vote. All eyes are now on the federal judge who has been asked to block it.
	A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.
	New 24/7 batting cage opens in Davenport Launch Labs in Davenport is a self-service batting cage facility with four fully turfed cages.
	Salvation Army kicks off 2026 Red Kettle Campaign Kettles around the Quad Cities will begin collecting money on Friday.
	Historic Velie Mansion in Moline listed for $3.25M Built in 1912, the mansion has around 46 rooms. The current owners are looking to move, but they want to find the right owner who understands the property's history.
	Student Hunger Drive celebrates reaching its million meal milestone Students from 15 local high schools brought in enough food to serve a total of 1,024,482 meals during the 2026 drive.
	QCA Salvation Army bells start ringing again It's a common sight and sound of the holiday season as the Salvation Army begins its annual fundraising campaign. The familiar red kettles returned at the Hy-Vee grocery store on Avenue of the Cities in Moline. The bell-ringing at all Red Kettle Campaign locations starts Thursday, November 6. The Salvation Army's goal is to raise [...]
	QCA families become whole and celebrate National Adoption Day Some Quad-City children in foster care now have permanent families after officially being adopted. Our Quad Cities News reporter Jazmyne Walker shows how judges, child welfare advocates and professionals and families came together in honor of National Adoption Day.
	What's next now that the midterm elections are over? The political ads are over, and they votes have been tallied, but now what? Our Quad Cities News NewsNation correspondent Vinay Simlot looks at what several congressional leaders have planned for next year in Washington.
	Princeton man found not guilty in connection with August shooting at Clinton Kwik Star A man has been found not guilty of attempted murder and weapons charges in connection with the August shooting incident at the Clinton Kwik Star.
	Students make history with 40th Student Hunger Drive Quad Cities students have made history, raising the equivalent of 1,024,482 meals during River Bend Food Bank's 40th anniversary Student Hunger Drive, according to a news release. Combined with the Million Meals Match campaign and additional donations, the community's efforts generated 2,825,058 meals to help children, adults, and seniors facing hunger across eastern Iowa and [...]
	Student Hunger Drive celebrates reaching its million meal milestone during 40th year Students from 15 local high schools brought in enough food to serve a total of 1,024,482 meals during the 2026 drive.
	Where to find a Thanksgiving meal in the greater Quad Cities region Need Thanksgiving meal plans? Local organizations and restaurants will be serving up the classics this season. Here's where you can find a meal.
	Festival of Trees set to celebrate ‘Winter Wonderland’ Nov. 21-29 Quad City Arts is gearing up for the 41st annual Festival of Trees, returning to the RiverCenter from Nov. 21-29. The annual balloon parade is the event launch happening at 10 a.m. Nov. 21.
	Six takeaways that explain Iowa's historic midterm election results It took a blue wave, but Iowans once again have divided government.
	Record 1,024,482 meals raised in 40th annual Student Hunger Drive More than one million meals were raised in the 40th annual Student Hunger Drive.
	Riverdale teen completes months-long park renovation ahead of Eagle Scout honor Pleasant Valley freshman, Jared Kerr, has spent months improving Bicentennial park. The public is invited to a dedication ceremony at the park at 11 a.m. on Nov. 7.
	Family Resources to host 4 events honoring survivors of homicide during awareness month November 20 to December 20 marks a time to honor and uplift survivors, family members and first responders impacted by homicides.
	The Heart of the Story: Changing his focus Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying their hobbies, and living life to the fullest. Stories that feature the best of the human condition. A Quad-City photographer known his spectacular photos in [...]
	Fears about an AI crackdown after midterms sparks a $2 trillion rout in tech stocks Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.
	Fears of an AI crackdown after midterms spark $2 trillion rout in tech stocks Shares sank, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping over 5%, as investors reacted with fear that a Democratic Congress — and states across the country -— would crack down on AI and data centers.
	5th Ave. Flea opens in downtown Moline The market features affordable vintage finds, one-of-a-kind treasures and plenty of casual hangout opportunities.
	Anthony Rodriguez sentenced after Bureau County hostage situation where police fatally shot toddler Anthony Rodriguez pleaded guilty to six charges after a May hostage situation that ended with three-year-old Damian Camacho being shot and killed by police.
	Rock Island Public Works employees compete in 'Snow Road-Eo' The friendly competition helps plow drivers preparing for keeping streets clean come wintertime.
	‘To All the Books’ documentary from best-selling horror author makes Iowa premiere How do you write a best-selling novel? Horror author Josh Malerman takes viewers though the ups and downs of the creative process in his debut documentary To All the Books. The film, produced by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, makes its Iowa premiere this month.
	On Iowa Politics Podcast: Midterm Election Review This week on the podcast, the On Iowa Politics team reviews the Nov. 3 midterm election.
	These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.
	Meskwaki filmmaker preserves history of Indigenous dance tradition in new documentary ‘Why We Dance’ takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities in Iowa, South Dakota, Hawaii and Mexico.
	Scott County auditor confirms ballots were counted correctly after intermittent issues at 3 precincts Intermittent ballot machine errors during the Nov. 3 election prompted the Scott County Auditor's Office to take a closer look at results from three precincts.
	Scott County conducts election audit after voting machines issue error codes Scott County election officials conducted an audit in Davenport after voting machines in three precincts intermittently issued ballot reject codes.
	Vibrant Arena's Christmas tree delivered Thursday The Vibrant Arena's Christmas tree was delivered Thursday. It's a 40-year-old Eastern White Pine and nearly 40 feet tall.
	Space heaters driving surge in Quad Cities winter home fires, officials warn Space heaters are causing a spike in Quad Cities winter home fires, prompting local officials to urge residents to follow essential safety precautions.
	Audit of 3 Scott County voting precincts confirms results Voting machines at three sites had intermittent issues with getting a ballot reject code.
	Rock Island County celebrates National Adoption Month with courthouse adoptions Rock Island County marked National Adoption Month by celebrating families finalizing adoptions, uniting children with their forever families.
	Cook review: 'Wild Horse Nine' is clever, dark comedy with Malkovich at his finest "Wild Horse Nine" just became one of my five top picks for Best Picture of 2026. That list is certain to change as more contenders hit the big screen, but I have a feeling this one will stay put because I can't imagine seeing anything more entertaining than this. Director Martin McDonagh is known for [...]
	'Mr. Thanksgiving' to return for 55th annual community Thanksgiving dinner 'Mr. Thanksgiving' Bob Vogelbaugh will return for the community Thanksgiving dinner. Since 1971, Vogelbaugh has hosted the beloved annual tradition, welcoming the public for a Thanksgiving meal to help ensure no one spends the holiday alone. “It truly warms my heart to see our community coming together like this," Vogelbaugh said. "Knowing that we will [...]
	Audit finds no significant election-result changes in three Scott County precincts Election results did not change significantly following an administrative audit of three Scott County precincts with machine issues.
	One deceased after Camanche structure fire One person is deceased after a fire early Thursday in Camanche, according to a news release from the Camanche Fire Department. About 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 1200 block of 3rd Street in Camanche. Camanche police were the first to arrive on [...]
	New vintage market brings unique shopping experience to downtown Moline Fifth Avenue Flea officially celebrated its opening Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
	Eastern Iowa freshman beautifies local park for Eagle Scout project Since March, Jared Kerr has been working to transform Bicentennial Park in Riverdale, including hardscaping, plats, grills and overall connectivity.
	Muscatine bluff continues to shift, sending debris onto Mississippi Drive The closure has been in place since late October, but now the city says recent rainfall has caused additional movement in the slide area.
	Family Resources, Inc. discusses events, advocacy for those impacted by homicide November is Survivors of Homicide Awareness Month, a chance to honor and advocate for those impacted by homicide.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Rock Island County Sheriff for 3 drug charges Marquis J. Marrs is wanted by the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office for three counts of delivery/possess with intent to deliver meth.
	Crime Stoppers: Man wanted by Scott Co. Sheriff for sex offender registration violation Derrick Lott is wanted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office for sex offender registration violation, second or subsequent offense.
	Crime Stoppers: Police still looking for answers in Corey Harrell Jr.’s death Police are still seeking justice in the death of Corey Harrell Jr., eight years after the shooting.
	‘Mr. Thanksgiving’ returns for 57th year with annual community holiday meal at Mercado on 5th Bob Vogelbaugh, known as "Mr. Thanksgiving," will host his 57th annual community holiday meal at Mercado on 5th on Thanksgiving Day.
	Scott County Board is controlled by Democrats for first time since 2008. What happens next? Democrat Tim Carr led the field with 35,588 votes. Democrats Kevin Randle and Stephen Doerscher also finished ahead of every Republican candidate.
	Mr. Thanksgiving to host Quad Cities community meal — a tradition for more than 5 decades For more than half a century, Bob Vogelbaugh has welcomed hundreds of guests, including friends and strangers alike, to share a free holiday meal.
	Enjoy a tasty evening with the Jaycees of the Quad Cities at the Wine and Chocolate Experience You can enjoy a sweet and savory evening while helping the mission of the Jaycees of the Quad Cities! Charmaine Sibley and Samantha Sharp joined Our Quad Cities News with all the tasty tidbits on the Wine and Chocolate Experience. For more information, click here.
	Snowplow rodeo tests Rock Island drivers before winter weather Crews in Rock Island held practice runs during a snow plow rodeo Thursday to prepare for winter conditions and test drivers' obstacle navigation skills.
	1 person, 2 pets killed in Camanche fire According to Camanche fire officials, crews were called to a fire at a multi-residential structure on the 1200 block of Third Street in Camanche around 2 a.m.
	3 injured in shooting at Iowa post office, suspect identified A shooting at an Iowa post office left multiple people injured Thursday, authorities said.
	State Fire Marshal urges Iowans to take precautions against carbon monoxide as winter nears With temperatures dropping and winter approaching, the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division issued a reminder Thursday urging residents to take precautions against carbon monoxide poisoning.
	1 person, 2 pets killed in Camanche fire early Thursday morning According to Camanche fire officials, crews were called to a fire at a multi-residential structure on the 1200 block of Third Street in Camanche around 2 a.m.
	Sentencing held for suspect in Bureau County hostage situation where police fatally shot toddler Anthony Rodriguez pleaded guilty to six charges after a May hostage situation that ended with three-year-old Damian Camacho being shot and killed by police.
	North Scott School Board celebrates Stutting’s victory to Iowa Statehouse Joe Stutting, who won a seat in Iowa Senate, is nearly halfway through the end of his last year as North Scott's superintendent.
	10-year-old girl hit by vehicle near Silvis elementary school An 10-year-old girl was hurt after she was hit by a vehicle near a Silvis elementary school Wednesday afternoon.
	Help The Landing Ice Rink name its Zamboni The City of Bettendorf is looking for name suggestions for The Landing Ice Rink’s Zamboni.
	Davenport Schools Foundation opens applications for $177,000 in scholarships There are 89 scholarships that graduating high school seniors are able to apply to this year.
	Remembrance Tree-lighting for hospice It's a community tradition that ushers in the holiday season and honors the memories of loved ones who have passed.
	What the superintendent’s Iowa Senate win means for North Scott schools Joe Stutting will continue his roll as superintendent until he steps down at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
	A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles more than 3% Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months.
	MercyOne Genesis Remembrance Tree Lighting honors lost loved ones The MercyOne Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree lighting has been a community tradition for 20 years, ushering in the holiday season while honoring the memories of loved ones who have died. The event also highlights the area's ongoing need for access to quality hospice care. This year’s tree lighting will be on Monday, November 9, at [...]
	Muscatine bluff continues to shift, sending debris onto Mississippi Drive as closure continues The closure has been in place since late October, but now the city says recent rainfall has caused additional movement in the slide area.
	“Mr. Thanksgiving” returns for 56th-annual holiday meal at Mercado For the third straight year, the 56th-annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at Mercado on Fifth, 423 12th St., Moline., Thursday, Nov. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
	Cat dies after fire breaks out at Moline home A cat died on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a Moline home.
	Man thrown through sunroof in crash near Galena A man was injured and cited after a single-vehicle crash Monday evening.
	Moline couple donates city's Christmas tree in memory of late neighbor The 40-year-old Eastern white pine will be illuminated with more than 30,000 lights at the annual Lighting on the Commons on Saturday, Nov. 21.
	4 Your Money \| Credit Check Amid the intense focus on the midterm elections, one corner of the stock market has been flying largely under the radar. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to explain why investors should be paying attention to the current performance of high-yield bonds.
	Paraguay's president is impeached minutes after resigning following a bank collapse Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
	Princeton man sentenced for standoff that resulted in toddler’s death A Princeton, Illinois, man was sentenced on Wednesday for his role in a standoff on Mother’s Day that left a three-year-old dead.
	Davenport Rotary Club celebrates 115 years of service with anniversary event The Davenport chapter is one of the first Rotary clubs in the world. The public is invited to celebrate with the members on Saturday, Nov. 7.
	Head of Justice Department office on Civil Rights resigns The head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon, is out after 18 tumultuous months in charge.
	Sylvan Island cleanup, nature learning event planned for Nov. 7 in Moline From 1 to 3 p.m., you're invited to join two local groups for an afternoon of cleaning, native planting and educational experiences with QCA experts.
	Governor-elect Rob Sand announces transition directors, launches transition website Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand announced Thursday that Elisabeth Buck and Morgan Miller will serve as co-directors of the official Sand Transition Committee.
	Christmas tree arrives at Vibrant Arena The Vibrant Arena’s annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Thursday, Nov. 5 at approximately 10:45-11:00 a.m.
	Davenport Schools Foundation accepting scholarship applications Applications are now open for the 2027 scholarship program from the Davenport Schools Foundation. Graduating seniors from Davenport Community School District high schools are encouraged to apply for over 89 scholarships totaling over $177,000 in financial awards. Applications are due by Feb. 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. All eligible students can apply online through the [...]
	Man jailed in Scott County after multistate credit card scheme, court records show Matthew J. Millisor faces multiple felony charges in Scott County after police say he stole thousands through a credit card fraud scheme.
	Vibrant Arena welcomes 2026 Christmas tree Another sign that the holidays are coming in the Quad Cities – the Christmas tree has been set up at the Vibrant Arena in Moline! The tree will be covered with thousands of lights before being officially lit at the 2026 Lighting on the Commons ceremony on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m.
	Freight House Farmers Market hosts annual Fall Harvest Fest this weekend in Davenport The Freight House in Davenport is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Fest this weekend featuring local produce, a petting zoo, and live music.
	North Scott superintendent elected to Iowa Senate; district plans leadership transition Superintendent Joe Stutting will conclude his role at the end of the 2026-27 school year to begin his new role as state senator.
	3 injured in shooting at Iowa post office, suspect detained A shooting at an Iowa post office left multiple people injured Thursday, authorities said.

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