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    Illinois | Moline

    From Plows to Progress: The Evolution of Farm Machinery in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Quad Cities. When you hear that name, you might picture the mighty Mississippi, bustling downtowns, and maybe even some…

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  • QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Illinois | Iowa | Moline

    QC All-Stars: Famous Folks You Might Not Know Are From Here

    ByJohn Gerstner

    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

    ByJohn Gerstner

    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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  • Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities
    Bettendorf | Davenport | East Moline | Moline | Rock Island

    Top 10 Things to Do in the Quad Cities

    ByJohn Gerstner

    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

    ByJohn Gerstner

    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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    National Park Service ranger falls to her death on Mount McKinley

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A National Park Service ranger died after falling into a crevasse while on a climbing patrol Thursday on the tallest…

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    FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists”…

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    President Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading

    ByJohn Gerstner

    President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman who served nearly two years in…

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    New World screwworm spreads as second case of flesh-eating parasite is confirmed in Texas

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The second case was found in a month-old calf 5.6 miles away from where the first case was detected, according…

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    ‘Among Us’ animated series surprise drops all episodes on Paramount+

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The show’s stars revealed the animated video game adaptation had dropped at Summer Game Fest, catching fans completely off guard.

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    Gov. JB Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.

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    Police complete investigation into Hulk Hogan’s death

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Police determined the legendary pro wrestler died of an attended natural death.

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    TikTok video of 85-year-old movie theater employee sparks $146,000 in donations from strangers

    ByJohn Gerstner

    After seeing the longtime employee still working at age 85, a young moviegoer decided to post a video on TikTok…

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    Fourth, fifth graders learn to fly airplanes as part of Michigan after-school program

    ByJohn Gerstner

    An immersive after-school program in Michigan is helping a group of fourth and fifth graders learn to fly planes.

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    Suspect made chilling 911 call to report actor James Handy’s murder in LA

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Patrol officers found prolific actor James Handy in the front yard of a Los Angeles residence, having been stabbed in…

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    5 takeaways from Iowa’s 2026 primary election

    ByJohn Gerstner

    With five months to go until Nov. 3, the results of Tuesday’s primary can shed some light on what comes…

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    Co-worker throws hot oil on California McDonald’s employee, 20-year-old badly burned

    ByJohn Gerstner

    “He’s got 2nd degree burns over 22% of his body. They said he was in excruciating pain yesterday,” the victim’s…

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    Pancake the corgi stands tall for the Portland Fire: ‘She’s brought so much joy in my life’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    As the Portland Fire builds momentum in its return to the WNBA, center Megan Gustafson is capturing attention off the…

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    LEGO unveils its largest set ever, with more than 12,000 pieces

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The replica of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia costs nearly $800 and is available for pre-order now before it is officially released…

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    ‘You should be ashamed of yourself’: Surveillance video shows autism therapist kicking 5-year-old child in face

    ByJohn Gerstner

    An Arizona autism therapy center employee was arrested and fired after surveillance footage captured him allegedly kicking a nonverbal 5-year-old…

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    Muscatine fundraiser supporting mental health services in the community

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Empowering Mental Health Together will take place at Home Base Muscatine on Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m.

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    Actor James Handy reportedly stabbed to death by girlfriend’s son

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Handy was a character actor known for films like “Jumanji,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Arachnophobia.”

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    Kennedy Center moves to erase Trump references after judge said they were illegally added

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The institution’s lawyers said email signatures, letterheads and other documents must reflect the performing arts center’s original name by June…

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    Who could win the World Cup? Wall Street firm analyzed 20,000 matches to predict the winner

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Goldman Sachs set its predictions ahead of the tournament start after analyzing thousands of matches dating back to 1978.

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    Aledo’s famous Rhubarb Festival runs Friday and Saturday

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Thousands of people will descend on the “Rhubarb Capital of Illinois” to get their hands on treats made from the…

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    ‘Mad Max’ pilot caused scary close call with JetBlue passenger jet: ‘That guy’s insane’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The FAA is investigating after a close encounter between a small plane and a passenger jet alarmed pilots and air…

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    Ski Bellevue kicks off new season on Saturday, June 6

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Ski Bellevue is one of only four ski show teams in Iowa and the only one to perform on the…

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    Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass Illinois statehouse

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant.

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    Local father launches QC Park Finder website to help families discover area parks

    ByJohn Gerstner

    From Maquoketa to Coal Valley and Port Byron to Walcott, you can look up different parks and even sort them…

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