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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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    Hoping for a US-England World Cup matchup on July 4? Here’s why it can’t happen

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Talk of a possible Fourth of July World Cup match between the U.S. and England in Philadelphia seemed too good…

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    Seth MacFarlane to adapt ‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ role-playing book series for Peacock

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Matt Dinniman, who wrote Dungeon Crawler role-playing books, announced the adaptation late Thursday night.

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    Jamie Lynn Spears opens up about daughter’s ATV accident: ‘We thought that she had passed’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Spears said a priest was called to administer last rites after her daughter, Maddie, was pulled from a pond and…

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    Israel and Hezbollah agree to renew their ceasefire after intense fighting, officials say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official after the fighting postponed Iran-U.S. talks in…

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    Comedian Carlos Mencia arrested and charged with tax evasion, accused of failing to report $8.7M

    ByJohn Gerstner

    If convicted, Mencia faces 11 years and four months in prison.

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    TSA has a message for World Cup fans trying to bring ranch dressing home

    ByJohn Gerstner

    After videos showed international soccer fans embracing ranch dressing, TSA reminded travelers that bottles must follow liquid rules.

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    ‘All My Children’ actor Paul Avery and wife Sheila die in house fire

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The “All My Children” alum and his wife were found unconscious in their New Jersey home, which was fully engulfed…

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    Jim ‘The Shark’ Dreyer plans 22-mile swim pulling 250 cannon balls to honor veterans on America’s 250th birthday

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Each of the cannonballs weighs six pounds, which makes the total weight 1,500 pounds.

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    Disney+ resolves login issue impacting users across globe

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The streaming service was down for several hours Thursday evening.

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    Arizona woman arrested for speeding, says she was trying to get home to watch ‘Love Island,’ police say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Arizona Department of Public Safety reminded drivers that speeding is never OK, even for reality TV shows.

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    Gov. Reynolds, Rep. Miller-Meeks highlight rural health investments in Muscatine

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Gov. Kim Reynolds and Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks highlighted “Healthy Hometowns” funding in Muscatine aimed at expanding rural health care access.

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    New York mayor, other leaders push to ban horse-drawn carriage rides after teen’s death

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The 18-year-old teen who had just graduated from high school was trying to save his mother when he died, according…

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    ‘Pride at Wake’ returns with 2 drag shows supporting LGBTQ+ organizations

    ByJohn Gerstner

    You can enjoy a full day of food, auctions, vendors and performances on Saturday, June 20 at Wake Brewing in…

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    Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead in Nashville

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The 29-year-old Keith co-produced Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and also worked with Lil Nas X, Moneybagg Yo and Drake, among…

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    Luigi Mangione’s attorneys reverse course, say they won’t pursue a psychiatric defense

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The retraction Thursday came just a day after Mangione’s attorneys told Judge Gregory Carro that they planned to pursue the…

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    Obama Center opens in Chicago with a call to defend democracy and a celebrity crowd

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The guestlist for Thursday’s dedication ceremony included Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Bono and three former presidents.

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    First all-American, all-female referee crew officiating Atlanta World Cup match

    ByJohn Gerstner

    History was made at the World Cup on Thursday. Meet the referees:

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    Can marijuana users own guns? What the new Supreme Court ruling means

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The justices said the government cannot broadly assume casual marijuana users are too dangerous to possess firearms.

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    Person killed after crashing on Knoxville Road in rural Milan

    ByJohn Gerstner

    According to the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office, a driver was heading east on the road when they veered off…

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    Florida couple will keep custody of child after IVF mix-up

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A Florida couple will keep permanent custody of a child born from an IVF mix-up, but announced the biological parents…

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    Supreme Court says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to own guns

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The law at the center of the case was the same statute used to convict Hunter Biden, the son of…

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    On the Border closes all company-owned restaurants after bankruptcy

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Dallas-founded chain said it closed all company-owned locations June 12 and is evaluating the future of the brand.

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    WATCH LIVE: New Yorkers celebrate the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Thousands of fans flooded lower Manhattan with splashes of Knicks blue and orange for the parade up the skyscraper-flanked “Canyon…

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    ‘Elf’ actor arrested in Florida for contempt of court

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Actor Faizon Love was arrested in Tampa and charged with two counts of contempt of court

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