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    From Plows to Progress: The Evolution of Farm Machinery in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Quad Cities. When you hear that name, you might picture the mighty Mississippi, bustling downtowns, and maybe even some…

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  • QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline

    QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Ever heard of a place punching above its weight? That’s the Quad Cities in a nutshell. We might not be…

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    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline | Rock Island

    From River Rats to Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Whirlwind Tour Through Quad Cities History

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Alright, buckle up, history buffs (and those who just like a good story), because we’re about to take a trip…

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  • Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Moline | Rock Island

    Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Quad Cities, a vibrant region straddling the Mississippi River, offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors and locals…

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    German court says Birkenstock sandals aren’t works of art

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals “are copyright-protected works of applied art” that may not be imitated in a lawsuit…

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    Supreme Court says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to own guns

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The law at the center of the case was the same statute used to convict Hunter Biden, the son of…

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    On the Border closes all company-owned restaurants after bankruptcy

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Dallas-founded chain said it closed all company-owned locations June 12 and is evaluating the future of the brand.

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    Florida couple will keep custody of child after IVF mix-up

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A Florida couple will keep permanent custody of a child born from an IVF mix-up, but announced the biological parents…

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    WATCH LIVE: New Yorkers celebrate the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Thousands of fans flooded lower Manhattan with splashes of Knicks blue and orange for the parade up the skyscraper-flanked “Canyon…

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    ‘Elf’ actor arrested in Florida for contempt of court

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Actor Faizon Love was arrested in Tampa and charged with two counts of contempt of court

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    CBS pays for Colbert’s use of ‘Peanuts’ song in ‘Late Show’ finale

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Stephen Colbert joked about the cost of unauthorized use of the song, and then CBS actually had to pay for…

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    194-year-old Jonathan the tortoise named Guinness World Records Icon

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Seychelles giant tortoise, still very much alive, is now an estimated 194 years old.

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    Red Cross’ A Taste on the River fundraiser canceled due to weather

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The annual event was set to take place on Wednesday, June 17.

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    Victim identified in East Moline homicide

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Early Tuesday morning, officers found 27-year-old Freddie Bass with multiple gunshot wounds at an East Moline apartment complex.

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    Iowan among 8 victims killed in B-52 bomber crash at California Air Force base

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Maj. Brad Hovey was a pilot with the 419th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base.

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    This chain dethroned Chick-fil-A as America’s favorite fast-food chain in new customer satisfaction survey

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The chicken chain had topped the rankings for years and led all fast-food brands a year earlier.

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    Multiple wildfires burning hundreds of acres across eastern Washington and North Idaho

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Fires are burning across the Inland Northwest with the biggest burning outside of Spokane and across the state line in…

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    Kevin Bacon is temporarily changing his name. Here’s the reason why.

    ByJohn Gerstner

    He’s promoting “Beansday” to replace meat-based meals with bean-based alternatives every Wednesday.

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    Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘The Ring’ star, dies at 35

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Chase rose to fame in the early 2000s with roles in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” “The Ring,” “Donnie Darko” and…

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    Downed power lines, train derailment reported in Monmouth as severe storms hit Wednesday morning

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Thousands of power outages are being reported in western Illinois, with Ameren Illinois saying strong winds knocked down several lines.

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    Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged, but nearly half of policymakers would support hike this year

    ByJohn Gerstner

    In an unusually short statement after their two-day meeting, Fed officials dropped language that had suggested their next move would…

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    Actor Corey Feldman released from hospital after suffering medical emergency mid-flight

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Doctors were able to rule out gallstones and ran an MRI on the actor.

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    Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, targets Gulf Coast with heavy rain

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Arthur is the first named storm of 2026. Although significant wind impacts are not expected, the storm’s remnants could bring…

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    Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole in Gilgo Beach serial killings

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to killing eight women across nearly two decades as one of the most prolific serial killers…

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    Mississippi officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old has been placed on administrative leave

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A Mississippi officer is on leave after a shooting involving a shoplifting call at a Walmart left a 1-year-old dead…

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    What records did Lionel Messi break in Argentina’s World Cup opener?

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Messi tied a world record after scoring all three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria.

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    VIDEO | Bystanders rush to rescue passengers on small plane that crashed on Texas highway

    ByJohn Gerstner

    When a small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, bystanders rushed to the fiery scene to help rescue…

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    Cameron Hamilton, once fired as interim FEMA head by Trump, faces confirmation hearing after president brought him back

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Trump administration has backpedaled this year from promises to dismantle FEMA entirely, something Hamilton told Congress last year he…

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    Daughter charged in pit bull attack that killed father at Vermont home

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Jana Campbell faces voluntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges after her pit bull, previously deemed dangerous, killed her father in…

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