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'They gave me a chance' | Quad City tree company removes falling tree, for free
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It was a blessing in action as Kevin Cross woke up on Sunday morning to a local tree company taking care of the massive problem in his backyard. Squirrel's Tree Care, out of Rock Island, spent the morning cutting, bracing, sawing and removing a massive tree that had partially toppled in Cross's backyard. And they did it all, for free.
QCA political leaders, organizations react to Biden's withdrawal from 2024 presidential race
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent's fitness for office with the election just four months away. It was a late-season campaign thunderstrike unlike any in American history.
Police: 1 dead in East Moline homicide Sunday
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found with a gunshot wound and later died early Sunday morning in East Moline, according to a press release. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, officers with the East Moline Police Department responded...
Phone scammers impersonating Galesburg police officers, department says
GALESBURG, Ill. — The Galesburg Police Department is warning of scammers impersonating the department. According to Galesburg Police Chief Russ Idle, scammers have been spoofing the department's number (309-343-9151) in calls to residents. During phone calls, the caller also used information from the City's website and claimed to be an officer within the department.
Grimes woman's baseball bat appraised up to $20K, almost sold for $1 at garage sale
GRIMES, Iowa — PBS selected a Grimes woman to be featured in a new episode of the station's show: "Antiques Roadshow" after she learned the estimated value of a baseball legend's bat she almost sold for $1 at a garage sale in 2012. Sue McEntee said an antique collector...
Here's how the global tech outage impacted systems in the Quad Cities region
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A global technology outage caused major disruptions across industries ranging from hospitals to banks to airlines, leaving millions either stranded or unable to work. The outage has been traced back to a cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike, which provides anti-cyberattack services to Microsoft and other large companies.
Steven Coleman found guilty of setting apartment fire that killed 3 people
MORRISON, Ill — Steven Coleman has been convicted of setting a 2020 Sterling apartment fire that killed three people and injured multiple others. On Friday, July 19, a Whiteside County jury found Coleman guilty of three counts of murder, three counts of aggravated arson, and one count of residential arson. Coleman was also found not guilty of three counts of murder with a strong probability to kill or injure.
Firms propose recommendations to Davenport's building code after fatal collapse
DAVENPORT, Iowa — More than a year after the tragic building collapse at 324 Main St., the City of Davenport is reviewing its current building codes and regulations. Three people died and one woman lost her leg as a result of the collapse on May 28, 2023, along with dozens being displaced and losing their possessions. Just days before, on May 23, an engineer’s report showed that the west wall appeared "ready to fall imminently.” However, that wasn’t the only warning sign. Issues at the former Hotel Davenport were noted in the years, months and days before the tragedy, according to a class action lawsuit and inspection reports from the City.
Sherrard’s water systems could see millions in federal funding for upgrades
SHERRARD, Ill. — The Village of Sherrard could receive up to $7 million in federal funding for water infrastructure improvements. With just under 700 residents, Mayor Paula Rath said the village can’t afford to perform upgrades itself. “It’s a small village, ‘course we don’t have a huge income,”...
Firefighters launch investigation after fatal house fire in Riverdale
RIVERDALE, Iowa — A house fire has claimed the life of one resident and injured four others at a home in Riverdale, Iowa. First responders from Riverdale, Bettendorf, and LeClaire arrived at the scene in the 300 block of Circle Drive around 1:30 a.m. Friday, July 19 to a house fully engulfed in flames.
'They’re together forever and that’s the way they’d want it': Best friends killed in car crash on their way to Cardinals game
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — Families and a whole community in St. Clair County are mourning the sudden deaths of Teagan Kelley and Ashton Jackson, who were killed in a horrific car crash on Saturday. "They were a part of each other's daily routines. They are 20 years old,...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Morrison
MORRISON, Ill. — The Whiteside County Health Department has identified positive cases of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes found near Morrison. The insects were collected on Wednesday, July 10. According to health department officials, Culex mosquitoes have a short flight range of about a quarter-mile, meaning that the positive results indicate there are additional infected mosquitoes around Morrison.
University of Iowa Health Care launches first and only Medical Toxicology Clinic in Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Hospitals is the first and only clinic in the state to offer care to patients with suffering from exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, industrial chemicals and more. It opened a few weeks ago and offers a more targeted approach when diagnosing patients. This approach doesn't require a variety of tests and therefore will use less hospital resources and won't cause as much stress to patients. Another benefit is that officials say it can also be more cost-effective.
How Deere's decision to distance itself from inclusion efforts could impact business
MOLINE, Ill. — Amid ongoing social media backlash and widespread company layoffs, John Deere announced Tuesday that it is changing how it participates in social and cultural awareness events, and reviewing other internal policies, in a statement published on social platform X. In Deere's statement, the company committed to...
New indoor pickleball courts coming to YMCA Sports Center in Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa — The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley is announcing the addition of four new pickleball courts at the Bettendorf YMCA Sports Center on Middle Road. The Y says it plans to add the courts later in the fall. The courts will be equipped with a state-of-the-art...
Rock River expected to hit moderate flood stage
MOLINE, Ill. — The Rock River is projected to reach moderate flood stage by the end of the week. As of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, the river has reached 12.8 feet high, placing it in minor flood stage. The river is projected to crest at 13.4 feet high as soon as Thursday, moving the river into the moderate flood stage. Here are some of the impacts the rising river levels can have on the surrounding area, as well as how you can prepare for the rising water from the Rock River, according to officials with the National Weather Service:
These Illinois zip codes are considered 'high risk' for lead exposure
ILLINOIS, USA — Nearly 150 more high-risk zip codes have been added to the Illinois Department of Public Health's lead testing list. IDPH keeps track of zip codes throughout the state where residents are at a higher risk of lead exposure. On July 1, 148 new zip codes, representing 60 Illinois counties, were added to the list. That brings the total number of high risk zip codes up to almost 1,200.
Here's how & when you can clear storm debris in the Quad Cities area
MOLINE, Ill. — A derecho blew through the Quad Cities region Monday night, snapping trees and scattering debris. The storm produced several tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service, with wind speeds equivalent to that of a category two hurricane. Over 60,000 people reported power outages. Significant damage was...
Fire at Muscatine senior living facility hospitalizes 1 resident
MUSCATINE, Iowa — A fire at a Muscatine senior living facility hospitalized one resident on Tuesday, July 16. Muscatine firefighters responded to a fire at the Grandview Senior Lofts around 11 a.m. Firefighters located a fire on the third floor with heavy smoke. Officials successfully extinguished the fire shortly after arriving at the scene.
Father shoots son in Galesburg, victim hospitalized with serious injuries
GALESBURG, Ill. — Editor's Note: A previous version of this story inaccurately identified the victim in this incident as the suspect. Brian Swise is the suspect identified by Galesburg police. A man has been arrested after shooting his son three times in Galesburg, according to the Galesburg Police Department.
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