Camanche city leaders at a crossroads on overpass plan
News Desk Camanche will not get a railroad overpass after city council failed to override a veto by the mayor. The mayor vetoed a city council decision at the beginning of the…
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Bettendorf Middle School student earns national recognition with his documentary
A Bettendorf Middle School student has earned national recognition for a documentary he created. Our Quad Cities New Linda Cook reports the achievement got him some time with a legendary…
Adel man allegedly strangles Adel woman in home
An Adel man was arrested Tuesday morning after he allegedly strangled an Adel woman in the home as a child tried to intervene. Macario Joseph Pane, 43, of 15 River…
New Skip-a-Long location in Rock Island receives $4.3 million in federal funds
Skip-a-Long Childhood Center (SAL) in Rock Island is moving locations and introducing a new inter-generational program for their young students. In March, the organization secured federal funding that allows for…
Sioux Center community hosts a No Kings protest
SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — Over the weekend, folks in Sioux Center held a no-kings protest to speak out against actions taken by the Trump Administration that have…
Many local fire departments battle wildfire near Bronson
BRONSON, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — A large wildfire sparked near Bronson, Iowa, Saturday evening, shutting down a section of Highway 20 for a period of time. Over 50 organizations…
Davenport man kicked, bit officers: Court documents
A 51-year-old Davenport man is scheduled to appear in Rock Island County Court after police say he kicked and bit police officers, according to court documents. David Lee Heatherly faces…
Davenport West High School student surprised with $24,000 scholarship
A Davenport West High School student got a big surprise this morning about her college career. Halle Hansen is in her senior year of high school and part of nine…
Bettendorf man again accused of defacing property – this time on RICO bridge ramp
A 24-year-old Bettendorf man who was sentenced to probation for defacing property in Bettendorf now faces felony charges for defacement of property on a bridge ramp in Moline, according to…
Statewide hands-free traffic enforcement project starts April 6
DES MOINES, Iowa — April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force (CITSTF) and local…
QC Animal Welfare Center presents Par Fore Pets golf outing in Rock Island
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will present the Par Fore Pets Golf Outing Saturday, May 16, at Highland Springs Golf Course. in Rock Island. Registration opens Friday, April 3…
Illinois bill would help group homes for people with disabilities
A bill in Illinois would ban cities from using zoning laws to block group homes for people with disabilities. House Bill 1843 would comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act…
Hail and rain roundup for the Quad Cities area
Small hail was pretty common with some of the early thunderstorms on Tuesday. There oculd be more strong t’storms on Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the hail reports…
Iowa bill would prohibit public universities hiring H-1B visa holders
A bill to prevent Iowa’s public universities from hiring H-1B visa holders from countries like China, Russia, Iran and Venezuela passed the Iowa State House of Representatives. House Study Bill…
‘When we come together, we can overcome what holds us back’: Siouxland woman’s mission to grow Siouxland community
This year’s Remarkable Women exemplify this spirit through collaboration, ensuring everyone receives the support they need.