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Muscatine Softball State Sendoff
Family and friends gathered at Muscatine high school to send the softball team off in style to their third straight state tournament in Fort Dodge. Muskies start play Monday against Urbandale at 1245, finishing third the past two seasons.
Players can spell ‘victory’ at Galesburg Scrabble tournament
A first-ever for Galesburg, players will be coming from all over to spell ‘victory.’ Darla Krejci dropped by Our Quad Cities News to talk about the Galesburg Double Decker Scrabble Tournament. For more information, click here.
Clinton construction leads to temporary lane closure
New construction in Clinton is forcing the city to close part of a street next week. A news release from the city says construction for the new bus stop building means the 100 block of Sixth Avenue South will be closed to westbound traffic. The road is expected to be closed from Monday, July 22 […]
Muscatine needs volunteers for flood cleanup
It’s flood cleanup time in Muscatine! The United Way of Muscatine and the City of Muscatine are hosting a one-day event to clean up flood debris on the riverfront and they need the public’s help. Volunteers will meet at the Riverview Center, 1-51 Harbor Drive, the two-story red brick building at the Cedar Street entrance […]
Man arrested with nearly a pound of marijuana in Clinton
A man has been arrested after Clinton Police discovered eight firearms and almost a pound of marijuana at a home in the city, according to a news release from Clinton. The Clinton Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of N. Fourth Street on July 17 as a result […]
Man arrested with nearly a pound of marijuana in Clinton
A man has been arrested after Clinton Police discovered eight firearms and almost a pound of marijuana at a home in the city, according to a news release from Clinton. The Clinton Police Department served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of N. Fourth Street on July 17 as a result […]
Vanilla Ice, Rob Base coming to Davenport in September
Vanilla Ice and Rob Base are bringing rap hits to Rhythm City Casino’s Event Center on Friday, September 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are available online here or at The Market at Rhythm City, 7077 Elmore Avenue in Davenport. Vanilla Ice, aka Robert Van Winkle, sold 10 million albums in […]
Muscatine road work continues until fall
Muscatine is starting a couple of new road work projects that will affect driving for months. A news release from the city says that starting July 24, Vail Avenue between U.S. Highway 61 and the Durant corporate limits will be closed to traffic for a PCC patching project. Contractors are organizing equipment and personnel to […]
‘iSpy’ photographic illustrator has new exhibit at Figge, Davenport
Millions of kids grew up finding toys and small objects in the “iSpy” books. The photographic illustrator behind the books, Walter Wick, has a new exhibit at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport. The exhibit runs now through November and admission is free through the end of July. Wick spoke with Our […]
New bobbleheads commemorate ‘Herky on Parade’
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in conjunction with the University of Iowa and Think Iowa City has unveiled 25 officially licensed, limited-edition bobbleheads commemorating the 20th anniversary of Herky on Parade. According to a news release, the bobbleheads are replicas of the statues that are currently on display throughout the Iowa City area […]
‘Baseball is fun’: Rock Island-Milan Little League advances to state for first time in 20 years
For the Rock Island-Milan 11 U little league baseball team, playing their favorite sport is all about fun. “I just have so much love for the sport man. It’s all about the lesson. You never go home with the loss, it’s either a win or a lesson,” A.J. Nunn said. “The game is everything to […]
Army Sustainment Command names new commanding general
The U.S. Army Sustainment Command (ASC) is getting a new commanding general during a change of command ceremony on Memorial Field on July 19 at 2:30 p.m. Brig. Gen. John “Brad” Hinson will take command of ASC from Maj. Gen. David Wilson during the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, the deputy commanding general and acting […]
Rock Island names new Deputy Fire Chief
Rock Island has a new Deputy Fire Chief. Fire Marshal Greg C. Marty has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief effective July 17. He was hired by the Rock Island Fire Department on August 20, 2001. He received promotions to Lieutenant on August 13, 2007, to Captain on November 29, 2010 and to Fire Marshal […]
Flock cameras helped Kewanee Police catch juvenile car theft suspects
Six juveniles were arrested in Kewanee last month after they were found with stolen cars from the Peoria area. The juveniles were captured using license plate reading cameras from Flock Safety. Connor Metz, public relations manager at Flock, explained to Our Quad Cities via Zoom how the technology is and isn’t being used. “We are […]
‘Plutus’ ends Genesius Guild’s 2024 season
The Genesius Guild is ending the 2024 season with a modern take on the comedy Plutus. Performances will be on July 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. at the Don Wooten Stage in Lincoln Park, 11th Avenue and 38th Street in Rock Island. Admission is free. Plutus continues the Guild’s tradition of performing lighthearted rewritten Greek […]
Learn how weight affects hearts at UnityPoint Health
Heart disease is a top concern for Quad Cities residents and being overweight directly affects the heart. The next Heart to Heart Community Education Series focuses on the benefits of weight loss on heart health. Melinda Hass, MD, FACS, UnityPoint Clinic Surgery, will discuss weight loss and heart health at a free presentation on Tuesday, […]
Bridge patching on I-80 in Rock Island, Henry Counties starts July 22
A bridge over the Rock River along Interstate 80 is being patched, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT announced that construction will begin Monday, July 22 on eastbound Interstate 80 over the Rock River in Rock Island and Henry counties, weather permitting. Workers will patch the bridge deck. […]
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
Davenport man sentenced for selling cocaine while on federal supervision
A Davenport man was sentenced to 13 ½ years in federal prison for selling cocaine while under federal supervision. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing in federal court in Davenport, officers received information that Dedrick Montez Jones, 44, was selling cocaine in 2023. Officers searched Jones’ home in December 2023 and […]
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