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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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    ‘Twins Peaks: The Return’ actor Owain Rhys Davies dies at 44

    ByJohn Gerstner

    ​The 44-year-old actor starred in “Twin Peaks: The Return” as Agent Wilson.

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    Family dog dies in Davenport house fire

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Davenport Fire Department responded to the 3300 block of Covington Drive for a house fire Monday.

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    Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against alleged stalker who tried to break into her house, reports say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    In a declaration submitted to the court, Carpenter reportedly said she has experienced “severe and ongoing emotional distress” because of…

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    Horse stabbings at Las Vegas equestrian competition shocks the community

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A teenage girl is facing multiple charges for allegedly stabbing three horses during an equestrian event in Las Vegas.

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    Former IndyCar driver Rick Treadway dies after motorcycle crash

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Treadway started in the 2002 Indy 500, which was the “highlight” of his IndyCar career, according to a press release…

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    Gov. Reynolds signing last bills into law ahead of deadline

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Reynolds will sign notable agriculture bills on Monday and crime-related bills on Tuesday. She has not publicly announced whether she…

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    Acting AG Blanche returns to Capitol Hill as President Trump reconsiders $1.8B fund

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Lawmakers will almost certainly focus their questioning on the creation of a fund that could possibly give Jan. 6 attackers…

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    Carnival data breach: Nearly 6 million impacted by social engineering attack

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A social engineering attack is a scam method “bad actors” use to trick people into giving them sensitive information or…

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    South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Chikei Rick Chow maintained his innocence after shooting Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his store in…

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    Secretary of State Marco Rubio to testify before Congress for first time since Iran war began

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face a litany of questions about the Trump administration’s fragile and stalling…

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    8 people taken to hospital after chlorine gas exposure at Nebraska water park

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The chlorine gas was caused by an “atypical” incident during routine maintenance, officials said.

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    Police: 7 dead, including shooter, following series of shootings in Muscatine

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Police believe 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland shot and killed six family members on Monday. When confronted by police, officers said…

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    After prison, artist finds new purpose through massive bridge mural

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A collection of murals is growing in Moline, including a massive tribute to the I-74 Bridge created by an artist…

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    WD-40 releases limited edition ‘King of the Hill’-themed can

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The limited edition cans come ahead of the second season of the show’s Hulu relaunch.

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    Skeletal remains found at Kewanee park identified as man missing since 2022

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Officials say the skeletal remains found at Northeast Park in Kewanee have been identified as Daniel J. Cernovich, who was…

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    Who is fighting during the UFC event at the White House?

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The UFC event at the White House has plenty of big names in the sport and will include two different…

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    Here’s why Taylor Swift fans think she’s part of upcoming ‘Toy Story 5’ movie

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Taylor Swift is known for leaving easter eggs, and fans are compiling all the evidence that leads to Woody, Buzz…

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    Serena Williams returning to tennis for London tournament after 4 years away

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Williams has not competed since bidding farewell at the 2022 U.S. Open.

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    Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.

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    Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Senate approves bill aimed at addressing concerns, but House punts the issue.

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    Raymond Berry, Hall of Fame wide receiver and NFL coach, dies at age 93

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Berry was a two-time NFL champion with the Baltimore Colts and coached the New England Patriots.

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    Peabo Bryson ‘under medical care’ after stroke, rep says

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The 75-year-old Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter has had many hits, including “If You’re Ever in My Arms Again” and “A…

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    1 killed in two-vehicle crash in Rock Island County

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on 134th Avenue and 105th Street West. One person…

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    Historic Sacred Heart Cathedral organ set for $150,000 restoration project

    ByJohn Gerstner

    After decades of wear and mounting maintenance issues, a century-old pipe organ at Sacred Heart Cathedral is set to undergo…

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