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Justice Department grant helps Kewanee Police Department hire two more officers
A $250,000 grant from the Justice Department’s Community Oriented Policing Services program (COPS) is helping the Kewanee Police Department put two more officers on the job. Chief Stephen Kijanowski spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom about the grant and its impact on the city. He said the department had help applying for the […]
Havana, Ill. man arrested in Galesburg on solicitation of a child charges
A man from Havana, Ill. is in the Knox County Jail after investigators say he traveled to Galesburg to have sex with a minor and bring them marijuana, according to a news release from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigators learned that Kevin A. Cooper, 32, was communicating with a 15-year-old […]
Celebrate 50 years with Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch
The Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch first opened as a tiny extension on the side of Rock Island Fire Station #2’s building 50 years ago. Now the library and Fire Department are marking the occasion with a free public open house on Wednesday, September 25 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. The event […]
Bettendorf man arrested after unauthorized use of disabled sibling’s credit card for online gambling
A Bettendorf man is in the Scott County Jail after police say he used a credit card belonging to his disabled sibling for online gambling without authorization. According to the criminal complaint, on September 11, a police officer met with the complainant, who has the power of attorney for the defendant. The complainant told the […]
Find nursing professional jobs at UnityPoint Health hiring event
Learn more about job opportunities for nursing professionals at an in-person hiring event from UnityPoint Health located at 2119 Kimberly Road in Bettendorf on Thursday, October 3 from 4 – 7 p.m. Participants can enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while meeting with recruiters. Hiring leaders will be onsite to meet with candidates and discuss openings […]
Fright House After Dark is a spooky time for all
Fright House After Dark is back this October, bringing spooky fun to Davenport! The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, takes a turn towards the creepy side on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 from 6 – 9 p.m. as Fright House After Dark delivers fun, food and ghoulish vibes. “We are thrilled to […]
New turntable will spin engines at RRHMA railyard
The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) is getting some help to move train engines around the railyard in Silvis. A railroad turntable made the 215 mile trip from the BNSF Clyde Yard in Cicero to Silvis. At one time, it was the largest operational turntable in the world at 135 feet long and 160,000 […]
New poll shows majority of Iowans oppose abortion ban law
According to a new poll from the Des Moines Register and Mediacom Iowa, a majority of Iowans oppose the state’s new “fetal heartbeat” law, which bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The poll said that 59% of Iowa residents and 69% of women are against the new law. The poll says 37% […]
Clinton County Sheriff: Child struck while boarding school bus
A child was struck by a car while trying to board a school bus in Clinton County this morning, according to a news release from the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. Clinton County Communications received a call about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Highway 30 at 158th Avenue on Monday, September 23 at about […]
Boil order lifted for parts of Moline
UPDATE: The precautionary boil order that was issued Monday for only the following areas in Moline has been lifted as of 5:43 p.m. Tuesday for 6th-12th Avenues between 50th-55th Streets and 5008 5th Avenue, according to a news release. Laboratory tests have verified that no contamination occurred in this area during the low pressure event […]
Garbage Glam show spotlights waste in fashion
Check out the finest fashions made from recycled materials at a Garbage Glam fashion show at the Putnam Museum. The museum’s second annual recycling fashion show, Garbage Glam, is on Saturday, October 5th. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with appetizers from Miss Phay Café; a cash bar for beer, wine, and cocktails and other […]
Clinton Fire Department fights laundry room fire
A news release from the City of Clinton says a pinched/worn electrical wire is to blame for a fire in the city late yesterday afternoon. The Clinton Fire Department was called to the 300 block of Main Avenue on Sunday, September 22 at about 5:42 p.m. for a report of a structure fire with smoke […]
Staff, firefighters battle fire in refrigerated trailer in Clinton
Employees, firefighters and members of the Quad City Hazmat Team joined forces to put out a fire in a refrigerated trailer at a Clinton industrial facility late Saturday, according to a news release from the City of Clinton. Clinton firefighters were called to the 3400 block of Anamosa Road to assist on-site crews that were […]
Lake Potter dredging closing bike path, street entrances
Boaters, bike riders and drivers need to pay attention as Rock Island starts sprucing up Lake Potter in Rock Island. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Rock Island District’s contractor, Legacy Corporation, will mobilize equipment and begin dredging operations at the entrance to Lake Potter in the Mississippi River and areas within Lake […]
Clinton woman arrested for delivery of fentanyl after man dies
A Clinton woman was arrested after police say she sold drugs to someone who later died, according to a news release from the Clinton Police Department. Officers began investigating the death of Keaton Merle Olson, 19, on February 28. According to the criminal complaint filed in Clinton County Court, on February 27 at about 10:42 […]
One taken to Iowa City after Port Byron crash
One person was flown to Iowa City by MEDFORCE for treatment after an accident in Port Byron today, according to a news release from the Rock Island County Sheriff. Rock Island County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 256th Street North and 94th Avenue North, Port Byron on Thursday, […]
Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’ to Vibrant Arena this December
Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is bringing back a show that hasn’t been performed in over a decade when they play the Vibrant Arena in Moline on December 20 for two shows, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Two members of the group, vocalist Kayla Reeves and guitarist Al Pitrelli spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to […]
Centennial Bridge lights to shut off for bird migration
Tonight looks to be a high migration night for Iowa and the Upper Mississippi River. River Action will turn off the bridge lights on the arches of the Centennial bridge, September 19, through the duration of the fall migration. Citizens are urged to turn off any unnecessary lighting, as well, to help our feathered friends […]
Eldridge Police, North Scott Schools investigating alleged threat from student
Police and school administrators in Eldridge are investigating an anonymous report about threatening language from a student, according to a news release from the Eldridge Police Department. Eldridge police and North Scott school officials received P3 reports on Thursday, September 12 at about 4:57 p.m., saying an incident occurred earlier in the day at North […]
Police: Rock Falls man dead, no suspects identified
A Rock Falls man is dead and police need the public’s help to find his assailant. Rock Falls Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of 14th Avenue in Rock Falls on Tuesday, September 17 at about 10:24 p.m. Officers found a dead man in the 1300 block of West […]
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