Knox County TRIAD offers lock boxes for seniors, takes other security measures
The Knox County TRIAD is working to install lock boxes with key copies for those most at risk of a medical emergency. First responders can then access those keys when…
Saturday morning Easter egg hunt? Cloudy, cool and dry in the QC
With rain on the way for Sunday, Easter egg hunts on Saturday morning sound like a pretty good plan. Saturday will have mostly cloudy skies with eventual highs near 60°.…
Lane closures on Z30 for next 12 weeks
Scott County Road Z30 (240th Avenue) will have lane closures from just north of Interstate 80 to just north of Lost Grove Lake for the next 12 weeks. The work…
3 taken into custody after report of stolen vehicle in Rock Island
One 19-year-old man and two 16-year-old girls were taken into custody Thursday after the Rock Island Police Department investigated a report of a stolen vehicle. Rock Island Police said they…
Rock Island County Board pledges support for Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail
The Rock Island County Board unanimously approved a resolution this week in support of the Chicago-to-Moline passenger rail initiative currently under consideration by the Governor and Illinois General Assembly in…
Cook review: ‘Warfare’ is a visceral, cringe-inducing masterpiece about combat
This is, in a sense, a horror movie. Because this film shows the horrors of combat so realistically (it is based on the memories of the war fighters involved) that…
Which stores, restaurants will be open for Easter?
(NEXSTAR) — Whether you forgot to grab the eggs for the Easter hunt or need a bite to eat, several stores and restaurants will be open on Easter Sunday. This…
Red Cross urges blood donations in April
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help keep the blood supply stable by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now, according…
Play ball! Moline Little League kicks off season
It’s as American as apple pie, teaching kids the importance of good sportsmanship, team spirit and working with others, and it’s an undeniable sign that summer is just around the…
Construction under way on new Community Health Care Clinic, Muscatine
Construction on a new Community Health Care Clinic in Muscatine is under way. The 13,000-square-foot clinic will provide affordable primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care services. The Community Health…
The Heart of the Story: Wild for wildlife out west
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…
Shooting in Burlington ruled accidental
A shooting in Burlington, Iowa, has been ruled accidental, according to a new release from the Burlington Police Department. Shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday, Burlington Police responded to the 2100…
T’storms bring rain and small hail to Quad Cities area Thursday morning
Did you hear that thunder this morning? We had showers and off-and-on t’storms in the Quad Cities for a few hours Thursday morning. Rain totals were relatively light, with Moline…
Police plan to deploy advanced drones during Moline incidents
The Moline Police Department hopes to get an advanced drone system that can fly to wherever an incident is happening. (Mike Colón, OurQuadCities.com) The two new drones will deploy from…
Bettendorf starts road widening project April 21
Bettendorf is starting a road widening project that’s expected to last through the summer. Work on Devils Glen Road from 53rd Avenue to Crow Lake Drive starts Monday, April 21…