From Plows to Progress: The Evolution of Farm Machinery in the Quad Cities
The Quad Cities. When you hear that name, you might picture the mighty Mississippi, bustling downtowns, and maybe even some…
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Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline
QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here
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
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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Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Moline | Rock Island
Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities
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
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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Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. remains committed to the Indo-Pacific region while softening past comments that described China…
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Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor and former wife of George Lucas, dies at 80
Editor was a rare senior creative position where a woman could find a foothold in Hollywood.
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Gas prices dropped nearly 20 cents since last week — but experts warn it could spike again
The national average for a gallon of gas dropped to $4.35 this week as crude oil prices eased amid reports…
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Google seeks approval to release millions of specially treated mosquitoes to combat disease
Google’s lesser-known “Debug” initiative seeks to release up to 32 million specially treated mosquitoes in Florida and California over the…
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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Aerial views on Friday revealed heaps of crumpled structures on the ground, with just one tower and the water tank…
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Line wrapped around the block to get into sold-out Phoebe Bridgers pop-up show at Raccoon Motel
Venue officials handed out 120 wristbands and had to turn the rest of the line away.
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3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska’s Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
The four climbers were members of a Latvian mountaineering expedition.
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Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts sentenced to federal prison
Roberts pleaded guilty in mid-January to possessing a firearm as an illegal alien and making a false statement for employment.
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Former McCausland city clerk sentenced to up to 10 years in prison for theft, forgery
Sheila Bosworth pleaded guilty to first-degree theft, misconduct and forgery and was tied to more than $63,000 in improper spending…
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More than 1,100 outdoor lounge chairs recalled due to amputation risk
Giantex is recalling adjustable outdoor lounge chairs sold on Amazon after one consumer reportedly suffered a finger amputation while adjusting…
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Southwest updates policy plus-sized travelers months after tightening it
The policy change comes just months after Southwest tightened the policy for plus-sized passengers who may require an extra seat.
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I-95 Virginia bus crash kills 5, injures 34; NTSB joins investigation
Authorities say the bus failed to slow down and crashed into six vehicles on I-95 overnight.
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MercyOne North Health Plaza in Clinton closed for remainder of Friday
MercyOne North Health Plaza in Clinton is closed for the remainder of Friday, May 29 due to a city sewage…
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What you need to know about GLP-1 drugs, teen sleep and sun protection
From a surprising eye health finding to screen-time sleep loss and sunscreen secrets, here’s what you need to know for…
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Metro Link partners with local libraries to provide free rides for summer reading programs
Metro buses are partnering with local libraries to provide free rides to summer reading programs for children ages four to…
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Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America’s 250th anniversary
The Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, is one of the nation’s biggest infrastructure achievements.
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BBB study highlights spike in job scams targeting online workers
A new study from the Better Business Bureau reveals a surge in task-based employment scams, tricking job seekers with fake…
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100-year-old WWII veteran finally attends prom more than 80 years later
Illinois students surprised a 100-year-old veteran with a prom invitation after learning he missed the milestone when he left for…
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Bicyclist injured after crash involving pickup truck
An investigation is still ongoing, but officials with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office said charges are pending.
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Musical acts back out of Trump’s National Mall concert: ‘Never told about political involvement’
Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores and Martina McBride are among the scheduled acts who have said they will not…
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Learning the ropes at DavenportU Citizens’ Academy
15 Davenport residents, including News 8’s Maddie Franz, spent 3 months learning about what each city department does.
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Colorado man stolen from Chilean family as baby reunites with birth mother who thought he was dead for 35 years
Kyle Adler, who was born Marcos Antonio Navarrete in Chile, discovered his true identity after being adopted as a baby…
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Insurance regulation bills clear Illinois General Assembly
Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.
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Illinois lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
Speed limits and age restrictions are part of the new limits.
