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    Illinois | Moline

    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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    Why do sports stadiums have different names for the World Cup? Here’s the reason

    ByJohn Gerstner

    FIFA requires host venues to remove non-tournament branding and corporate sponsorships during World Cup matches.

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    Co-founder of video game company Ubisoft, maker of ‘Assassin’s Creed,’ dies in plane crash

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Guillemot, 69, and one other person aboard the small Cessna were killed in the crash Friday evening.

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    Kennedy Center says tarp will stay in place for maintenance after Trump’s name was removed

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Officials say the covering will stay up while maintenance work is completed, but critics argue it is limiting public visibility…

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    At least 12 shot after SUV pulls up and opens fire on a crowd, Chicago police say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Police said two people in an SUV opened fire on a crowd on the city’s South Side, leaving two victims…

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    Fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threat

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The persistent fighting threatened an interim agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war in the Middle…

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    Sharon Osbourne says she had an ‘unexpected trip’ to the hospital

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Sharon Osbourne missed the unveiling of a statue honoring her late husband, Ozzy, due to an unexpected hospital visit, she…

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    ‘Let’s go win it all!’: Fans celebrate US World Cup win across Seattle

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Seattle Stadium was buzzing as the U.S. Men’s National Team secured a World Cup playoff spot, defeating Australia 2-0.

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    Clinton community members celebrate, learn the true story of Juneteenth

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Juneteenth became a federal holiday under President Joe Biden, but its history can be traced back all the way back…

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    Mega Millions results: Did anyone win the $452 million jackpot?

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Mega Millions jackpot is inching closer to half a billion dollars.

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    Friends, family and community members gather to remember the McFarland family in Muscatine

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A funeral service was held on Friday for members of the McFarland family, as loved ones shared memories and paid…

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    California couple takes over Rookies Sports Bar in Davenport

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Mike Burzynski and Liz Connaughton-Burzynski purchased Rookies recently and are gearing up to reopen soon.

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    In the Shawnee: Alpha-gal syndrome poses threat to southern Illinoisans as tick population surges

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The condition can trigger, among other things, severe allergic reactions to eating red meat.

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    Here’s how the USMNT can clinch their World Cup group on Friday

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Here are the World Cup scenarios you need to know as the U.S. faces off against Australia.

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    Senate honors late NASCAR legend Kyle Busch after unexpected death at 41

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The resolution highlights Busch’s legacy both on and off the track.

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    4 displaced after overnight house fire in Davenport

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Officials said the fire spread into the residence, causing damage to the kitchen area.

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    ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ sequel in development with Jim Carrey in talks to return

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A sequel could be on the way for one of the highest-grossing holiday movies ever.

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    Seth MacFarlane to adapt ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ role-playing book series for Peacock

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Matt Dinniman, who wrote Dungeon Crawler role-playing books, announced the adaptation late Thursday night.

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    Hoping for a US-England World Cup matchup on July 4? Here’s why it can’t happen

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Talk of a possible Fourth of July World Cup match between the U.S. and England in Philadelphia seemed too good…

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    Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew their ceasefire after intense fighting, officials say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official after the fighting postponed Iran-U.S. talks in…

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    Jamie Lynn Spears opens up about daughter’s ATV accident: ‘We thought that she had passed’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Spears said a priest was called to administer last rites after her daughter, Maddie, was pulled from a pond and…

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    TSA has a message for World Cup fans trying to bring ranch dressing home

    ByJohn Gerstner

    After videos showed international soccer fans embracing ranch dressing, TSA reminded travelers that bottles must follow liquid rules.

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    Comedian Carlos Mencia arrested and charged with tax evasion, accused of failing to report $8.7M

    ByJohn Gerstner

    If convicted, Mencia faces 11 years and four months in prison.

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    Jim ‘The Shark’ Dreyer plans 22-mile swim pulling 250 cannon balls to honor veterans on America’s 250th birthday

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Each of the cannonballs weighs six pounds, which makes the total weight 1,500 pounds.

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    ‘All My Children’ actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila die in house fire

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The “All My Children” alum and his wife were found unconscious in their New Jersey home, which was fully engulfed…

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