Davenport man charged with attempted murder after July 4 shooting
News Desk A Davenport man is in the Scott County Jail on no bond after police said he fired multiple shots at a man, striking him in the leg. The criminal complaint…
Mount Ayr beats Essex
Advances in postseason By Ryan Stonebraker MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr baseball team made short work out of its first round Class 1A district foe last Friday, beating…
Kewanee woman arrested; accused of fatal shooting of Creve Coeur man
A Kewanee woman is in the Tazewell County Jail after Illinois State Police (ISP) said she shot a man who later died, according to a news release from ISP. On…
Quad City Arts invites public to dedication of EveryChild mural in Rock Island
Quad City Arts invites the community to the dedication of the new EveryChild mural at 9 a.m. Friday, July 10,, at EveryChild, 420 23rd St., Rock Island., a news release…
Raiderettes Beat SW Valley To Win 12th Game
Postseason Starts This Week By Ryan Stonebraker CORNING, Iowa — The Raiderette softball team enters the postseason with 12 wins under their belt. This comes after a 19-1 win at…
Eats ‘n’ Beats to be featured in Rock Falls
Rock Falls Tourism invites the public to Eats ‘N’ Beats at the District on Saturday, July 18, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. 2nd St., Rock Falls, a news…
Point battles continue at Davenport Speedway
With an increasing number of rain-outs this season, the run to the Davenport Speedway track championships has become a sprint. Only three weekly points races remain before the Season Championship…
Obituary: Joyce Ann (Gibson) Kaster
Joyce Ann (Gibson) Kaster was born January 28, 1941, in Kellerton Iowa and passed away July 1, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines Iowa with her two sons by…
Iowa paved roads to see speed limit changes
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The default speed limit on most of Iowa’s two-lane state highways and rural paved roads increased from 55 mph to 60 mph on…
SNAP rules changed again
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — A federal judge ruled on June 29 that states, including Iowa, were not allowed to restrict certain food purchases using the federal government…
New World screwworm on the move
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — An old foe in the cattle world is making an unwelcome comeback across the United States. The New World screwworm fly is once…
New law allows 8th graders to play H.S. sports
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Beginning August 1, 2026, Iowa law will allow eighth-grade students to participate in all high school sports. The new law directs the Iowa…
Rock Island Artists’ Market will return this weekend
The Rock Island Artists’ Market returns from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 12, bringing another afternoon of creativity, shopping, and community to downtown Rock Island, a news release says.…
Ames Pickleball: Serving scores and the community
The Ames Pickleball Club doesn’t just throw down on the court and enjoy the game. The club moves to foster community through outreach efforts designed to enhance Ames. “For me…