House bill further restricting discussion of LGBTQ topics in schools passes out of committee February 5, 2026 The bill would add seventh to 12th grade students under a current law that prohibits educators from discussing gender identities…
‘DC news is national news’ | Major cuts to the Washington Post deliver a blow to capital reporting in the region February 5, 2026 After weeks of rumors, The Washington Post laid off one-third of their staff on Wednesday.
Fresh Films plans $12M Rock Island studio expansion to grow local film industry February 5, 2026 Since 2016, Fresh Films has taught teens and adults the fundamentals of filmmaking and is now planning a major expansion…
One of the first hockey games of the 2026 Olympics postponed after stomach virus depletes roster February 5, 2026 The decision to postpone the game was announced shortly after Finland completed its early afternoon practice with just eight skaters…
‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie, siblings wait for response after plea to their mother’s kidnapper February 5, 2026 NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to her mother’s kidnapper saying that her family is ready…
Pay It Forward: Quad City-area ‘flag benches’ waving support for first responders and veterans February 5, 2026 LeClaire resident LaVonne Zahn paints the benches with patriotic colors in support of first responders while including a gold-plated ‘thank-you…