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Moline 41, Rockwood Summit (Fenton, MO) 40 in OT
In a high-scoring game with a wild finish, Moline escaped with a 41-40 overtime win over visiting Rockwood Summit (Fenton, MO) Friday night at Browning Field. Trailing 34-21 with 3 minutes left, Summit scored two late TDs, the second one tying the game with 32 seconds left. But the Maroons blocked the extra point to send the game to OT.
Minooka 49, Rock Island 14
Rock Island hung with heavily favored Minooka almost until halftime. Then the wheels came off, and the perennial Class 8A playoff team came away with a 49-14 win at Rocky on Friday night. Trailing 7-0, Rocks’ QB Jae’Vion Clark-Pugh threw 29 yards to Evan Ellis, then a short pass to Elijah Venegas that Venegas turned into a 22-yard touchdown scamper to tie the game 7-7 with 6:06 left in the second quarter.
EIOT: Jefferson beats Muscatine to begin second straight season 1-0
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For the second year in a row, Cedar Rapids Jefferson scored a win over Muscatine in the season opener, beating the Muskies 33-14. The win for the J-Hawks breaks a 5-game losing streak, which ended the 2023 season.
Man displayed gun during Dubuque altercation
Police said a Dubuque man displayed a handgun during a confrontation. 32-year-old Nicholas A. Santillo was arrested at 3:46 p.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of Grandview Avenue on warrants charging control of a firearm by a domestic abuse offender, domestic assault with use or display of a weapon and child endangerment. Court documents state a woman came to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on Aug. 10 to report a disturbance that happened earlier that day between herself and Santillo. The pair have one child together, and she said Santillo began to make verbal threats about the woman’s current husband when she went to retrieve the child, documents state. She told officers Santillo “appeared to be under the influence of drugs” and “highly agitated” during the interaction, and documents state he displayed a silver-colored handgun during the interaction. The woman said she was holding her toddler during the incident.
NFL Draft Notebook: Iowa’s tight end legacy continues with Luke Lachey and weekend prospects to watch
This week’s NFL Draft Notebook takes a deep dive into the college football scene, starting with Iowa's rising star, Luke Lachey, who is poised to be the next great tight end from a program known for producing elite talent. We’ll also spotlight five pro prospects to watch this weekend, including a Group of Five wide receiver who has the chance to significantly boost his draft stock. Finally, we'll wrap up with the latest draft news and notes, including some intriguing insights on two kickers in this year’s draft class.
Davenport city officials respond to Iowa Oversight Committee inquiry into alleged harassment, settlements with 3 city employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The City of Davenport is shedding more light on accusations of harassment inside city hall and settlements with former city employees. The Iowa House Oversight Committee's request for information questioned the City's handling of settlements with three former employees, including a $1.6 million settlement with former City Administrator Corri Spiegel. The City shared its response to the committee's inquiry in an email sent to News 8 on Friday at 2:20 p.m. Chief Communications Officer Denise Hnytka said that the following are the key takeaways from the City's response:
Behind the Scenes of Throwback Fest: Memories and Music
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we welcome the ever-energetic CJ Parker from Davenport, who shares the latest updates from his bustling life in music and performance. Join us as CJ discusses his fitness journey, recounting the sore arms that come from his daily gym workouts, and dives into his anticipated weekend at the Throwback Fest. This exciting event, organized by Common Chord, promises to revive the vibrant community spirit that once filled Credit Island Park in the ‘70s and ‘80s, where legendary acts like Van Halen and AC/DC graced the stage. CJ gives us a sneak peek into the festival’s carnival atmosphere, featuring food vendors, kid-friendly activities, and an intriguing duck derby fundraiser with enticing prizes.
The Heart of the Story: Motorcycle mania
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