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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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    Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Talks have dragged on for weeks, and repeated exchanges of strikes in the Gulf region and Israel’s broadening war in…

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    Sellers are pulling homes off the market at near-record rates as buyers balk at high prices

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Frustrated sellers face a buyer’s market with growing inventory, according to real estate brokerage Redfin.

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    Downtown Moline parking study draws mixed views on parking needs

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Moline officials are gathering feedback on downtown parking, but some residents, visitors and business owners disagree on whether there’s a…

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    Trump says he’s nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Trump said at a dinner at the White House that he plans to nominate Blanche formally on Thursday, according to…

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    Russell Wilson announces he’s leaving NFL, moving to CBS Sports

    ByJohn Gerstner

    “Thank you, football,” the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said in an social media post.

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    Lawsuit: Florida family ate from worm-infested can of SpaghettiOs

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A Florida mom says she and her young daughter ate from a can of SpaghettiOs before discovering live worms moving…

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    Woman sues Outback Steakhouse for $1.5M after allegedly slipping on mashed potatoes

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The lawsuit accused the company of being “unreasonably dangerous” conditions for customers.

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    Firefighter dying of cancer is on a mission to save his wife’s life

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Years before Todd Brook was diagnosed with cancer, his wife was told she’d need a kidney transplant. He can no…

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    Race for Iowa State Auditor set after Chris Cournoyer wins Republican primary

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Cournoyer secured 54% of the vote over Abigail Maas to become the Republican nominee for State Auditor. She will face…

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    Train derailment in Iowa: 1 dead after train collides with semi

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash involving a semi-truck and a train in the 3900 block of…

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    How to help those impacted by Muscatine shootings

    ByJohn Gerstner

    All of the victims’ names were read aloud during a vigil Tuesday evening, where the football stadium stands were packed…

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    Iowa DOT research on superloads, work zone safety earns national honors

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Researchers were looking at the impact of oversized loads on Iowa roads, particularly rural ones, as well as how effective…

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    Local teen driving course teaches emergency maneuvers and crash avoidance

    ByJohn Gerstner

    ‘Street Survival’ picks up where driver’s ed leaves off by teaching what to do when the unexpected happens. This summer’s…

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    Channel Cat Water Taxi opens for the 2026 season this Friday

    ByJohn Gerstner

    New this season, local musicians will perform live on the boat during regular operating hours. Here are the details.

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    City of Morrison upgrading software services

    ByJohn Gerstner

    City officials said a new system will allow for more efficient utility billing, faster payment processing and make online services…

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    Social Security recipients could see monthly income cut as much as $500 in 2032, report says

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A new analysis by a fiscal policy think tank revealed a grim outlook for the Social Security program if its…

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    Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

    ByJohn Gerstner

    A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York’s vast, subterranean sewer system in recent…

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    Tournament director: Reports of John Deere Classic moving to Chicago are ‘fake’

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Tournament director Andrew Lehman tells News 8 that the Tour “has not asked the host organization or John Deere” to…

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    Storm headaches, a new COVID pill and grilling safety

    ByJohn Gerstner

    From weather-triggered migraines to a first-of-its-kind COVID prevention pill, here’s what’s making health headlines today.

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    McDonald’s announces collectible cups, toys for World Cup meals

    ByJohn Gerstner

    The collectible cups will feature some of soccer’s most iconic names and faces.

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    NIH researchers charged with attempting to smuggle vials of mpox virus into the US

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Both worked at NIH’s Rocky Mountain Lab in Montana, where they conducted research involving emerging viral pathogens and how diseases…

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    Man killed in Davenport house fire, woman and child rescued

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Two dogs also died in the fire.

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    Have you seen this light? Beacon stolen from Wisconsin lighthouse

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Officials say this is not simply a property crime, but an act that immediately jeopardizes public safety.

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    Frontier flight diverted after passenger tried to open door, choke off-duty flight attendant, police say

    ByJohn Gerstner

    Passengers, including one who trains in jiu-jitsu, helped restrain the 51-year-old man until the plane landed in Miami.

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