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Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
	Kewanee man arrested on child pornography charge after cybertip A cybertip has led to the arrest of a Kewanee man on a charge of possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the Kewanee Police Department. The department's Investigations Division analyzed a cybertip from the Attorney General's Office via the Illinois Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), resulting in the arrest of Matthew C. Derr, 31 of Kewanee for possession of child pornography, a class 2 felony. A class 2 felony is punishable by three to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections and includes a mandatory fine ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, the release said. Matthew Derr (Kewanee Police Department) Derr was released following Safe T Act guidelines and will make an appearance at the Henry County Courthouse in Cambridge on June 3.
	United Way to serve up summer meals for Whiteside County kids This summer, the United Way of Whiteside County will continue its long-standing tradition of providing free, nutritious meals to children across the country through the Let’s Feed Our Children program, according to a media release from the organization. This will be the 23rd year of the Let’s Feed Our Children program.
	2 dead in separate crashes at same location on I-88 in East Moline Two people are dead after two separate crashes on I-88 in East Moline Wednesday morning. Slowed traffic following the first crash played a role in the second crash.
	Arconic eagles born in April named Caitlin and Clark Caitlin Clark has won countless awards throughout her young career. Now, she can add another item to his list of accolades: having two bald eagles named after her!
	QC Boy Scout CEO reacts to name change Jonathan Cartner of Eldridge knows the benefits of including girls in Boy Scouts of America. The truly boyish CEO of the BSA Illowa Council, based in Davenport, has a daughter who’s been part of Boy Scouts since kindergarten and this week, the national organization formally banished “Boy” from its name, rebranding the 114-year-old organization as Scouting America. Jonathan Cartner, 40, is CEO of the Illowa Council of Boy Scouts of America. “This is an opportunity to rebrand and reintroduce the scouting program to the nation,” Cartner said Wednesday from the BSA’s national meeting in Orlando, Fla., where the change was announced Tuesday, May 7. “It's our opportunity also in Iowa and the Quad Cities to reintroduce scouting to the Quad Cities.” “This kind of gives us the opportunity after a couple of years of the pandemic and the national bankruptcy to bring ourselves back out and rebrand, and importantly in a rebrand that showcases who we are as an organization today,” he said. The Illowa Council has 130 scouting programs, serving 2,600 kids across 13 counties. Of that total, 16% of membership is female, including Cartner’s 11-year-old daughter. The name Scouting America “gives us the opportunity to kind of reintroduce and rebrand and support scouting in a more inclusive environment, that is representative who we've been for years,” he said. The Illowa Council represents 2,600 Scouts (16% of which are girls) in a 13-county region. The BSA has allowed girls starting at age 14 to be part of programs since the mid-1980s, Cartner said. “That's been in existence for a long time, but hasn't been a huge makeup of our population as far as our percentages have been,” he said Wednesday. “When in 2019, when we made the change to allow young ladies into Cub Scouts and then in 2021 to then have female-led Scout troops on the middle school and high school ages. That's our fastest growing market right now, our young ladies coming into our program.” The Illowa Council has really grown in terms of female Scouts over the last four years. “If it wasn't for COVID, I think that number would be a lot higher, but not being able to meet and not being able to operate camps and support our program for 18 to 24 months, I think we would have a whole lot more than that,” Cartner said. More welcoming, inclusive Boy Scouts of America president Roger Krone announced Tuesday that the name change (effective next February for the 115th anniversary) is part of an evolution as the organization seeks to ensure that everyone feels welcome. “We are an organization for all. It's time our name reflects that,” Krone said during a virtual news conference during its annual meeting in Florida. “Scouting under the name Scouting America will enable us to chart a course towards continued growth, relevance and impact.” A limited number of girls have been allowed in the Boy Scouts since the 1980s, and any females were allowed starting in 2019. Five years ago, the Boy Scouts opened its programs to girls after allowing LGBTQ youth in 2013, and gay scout leaders in 2015. The Irving, Texas-based organization emerged from bankruptcy last year after facing more than 82,000 lawsuits from people sexually assaulted by scout leaders as children. “I think it's time that we have a game that reflects the youth that we serve today and frankly, the youth that we want to welcome in the future as part of our post-bankruptcy plan for scouting,” said Krone. BSA, founded in 1910, had been targeted by sexual predators from its earliest days. The Scouts began keeping a secret list of accused predators back in 1919, but the national organization didn't share the information with local chapters so suspected sexual predators could move from troop to troop. Last year, BSA established a $2.4 billion fund to settle the flood of claims from sex abuse victims. The Boy Scouts had more than 2 million members in 2018, but currently serves a little over a million youth with 176,234 girls. A Cub Scout holds a stack of American flags to be retired on Flag Day, June 14, 2022. (Photo by Aimee Dilger/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) “There's nothing about scouting that is inherently masculine or inherently feminine,” said Bob Brady, scoutmaster of Troop 1150, an all-girls' BSA troop in New Jersey. “The name change is exactly what I would advocate,” said Scouts BSA Program Chair Angie Minett, the first woman to hold the position. “The most important message that people need to understand is that it's [scouting] for everybody.” Decline in membership Since 2016, the QC area BSA has seen a steady decline in participation in the traditional scouting program. “The pandemic obviously ramped that up and we saw a big dip in membership in 2021,” Cartner said Wednesday, noting 2023 was a growth year, up about 0.5 percent total. “That was the first time we had overall membership growth since 2016,” he said. “It shows that families are looking for our organization or organizations like us to get back involved, back outside, engage as a family and support the community.” The drop in BSA membership nationwide was partly due to competition for recreational time among youth, including youth athletics, Cartner said. “There's more single-parent households now than there were 15, 20 years ago,” he added. “There's more two-parent working households now than there were 15 years ago.” “Folks are busy and that was one of the leading indicators for us to make the shift in ‘19, to allow young ladies into Cub Scouts, which was a decision not necessarily started on a national level,” he said. “That conversation was started by hundreds of thousands of parents and Scouting asking us to make the change, because they wanted to find one program that they could participate in as their entire family.” That’s true for Cartner’s family, where his daughter and 7-year-old son have been part of BSA. The 40-year-old Missouri native was a Boy Scout and became an Eagle Scout. Steven Edward Miller of Davenport was honored by Boy Scouts of America at this week's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. “We can all participate in the scouting program together. And we're not having to go back and forth between different organizations or different programs, different meeting nights when we have limited time to do that,” he said. Cartner noted that the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts have similar missions. “Our mission is to teach kids leadership, to help support character education and development, to create participatory citizens, and help support and develop well rounded individuals that are gonna give back to their communities in adulthood,” he said. “We’ve got relatively similar missions, we just deliver that program a little differently.” “There's plenty of young girls that are involved in the Girl Scouts and that's what they love to do and they love that program and they love Camp Liberty and what’s going on with Girl Scouts in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois,” Cartner said. “We've got a handful of young ladies that enjoy what we do and how we teach the program. It's just a different delivery method rather than a difference of program,” he said. “We're relatively the same, we just execute it a little differently and that resonates differently with families.” No merger with Girl Scouts Under Scouting America, there have been no talks for an overall merger of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts organizations, Cartner said. “We look for ways that we can help support each other to grow both programs,” he said. “If that's a conversation that happens down the road, I'm certain that both organizations can have that respectfully. I don't know what those conversations are like.” The reaction so far to the rebranding has been overwhelmingly positive, Cartner said. “The announcement went out yesterday across the country. We were informed this morning by our national office and our marketing team that the impressions generated from that press release have crossed 5.5 billion media impressions,” he said. “Ninety percent of the reaction and the response to that being positive. And like I said, we've had young ladies in our program, both as youth participants and adult participants for 20-plus years,” he added. “To finally reinvent and rebrand our organization and to now have moms as volunteers to be able to say, ‘I'm a volunteer in Scouting America’ versus ‘I'm a volunteer in the Boy Scouts of America,’ to have young ladies who are youth leaders and youth participants to now say ‘I'm in Scouting America versus Boy Scouts of America’… “So it's our opportunity to be a lot more inclusive and we've seen a lot of positive feedback from it so far,” Cartner said. “We're thrilled about it and excited and pressed forward and continuing to grow our impact in the Quad Cities,” he said. “This will just give us an extra tool in our tool belt to help support that growth.” The name change is drawing criticism from some conservatives. “The Left has now taken ‘Boy’ out of Boy Scouts,” Republican U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Wokeness destroys everything it touches.” The mission of BSA is “to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law,” according to the Illowa Council website. “We strive each day to bring the best character-building program to young men and women, which will prepare them to be the leaders of tomorrow.” Cartner became CEO for Illowa Council in April 2023, after working for BSA in Washington, D.C. for five years, last as field service director for the National Capital Area Council, which serves 34,000 Scouts. For more information on the Illowa Council, click HERE.
	Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know! Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases: ERICK CHILDS, 37, 5’6”, 165 lbs., black hair, brown eyes. Rock Island County warrant for aggravated fleeing/eluding police and failure to appear/driving on a suspended or revoked license. MARIO MENDOZA-GUTIERREZ, 42, 5’7”, 165 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes. Scott County warrant for parole violation and sex offender registration violation. Erick Childs (L) and Mario Mendoza-Gutierrez (Crime Stoppers) You have a week to contact police for an elevated reward. Call the tip line at (309) 762-9500. All tips are anonymous.
	Two killed in separate crashes Wednesday in East Moline Both crashes happened within an hour of each other on Interstate 88.
	Grow Clinton to host drive-thru career fair Grow Clinton will be partnering with IowaWORKS to host a drive-thru career fair in May.
	Two motorists dead in separate East Moline crashes East Moline police are investigating two fatal crashes that happened Wednesday morning on Interstate 88. On Wednesday May 8th, 2024 at approximately 8:08 a.m., East Moline Police officers were dispatched to a traffic crash with injuries that occurred on I-88 westbound, just east of Exit 2. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a box truck had struck the rear end of a semi-truck that was entering the roadway from the shoulder, according to a police release. (eastmoline.com) The box truck was off the roadway upon arrival and the male driver was being tended to by EMS from the East Moline Fire Department and Genesis Ambulance. The driver was removed from the vehicle and then transported to Genesis Hospital-Illini in Silvis, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead by the Rock Island County Coroner’s Office and his identity is being withheld pending notification of family. Crash reconstruction services were later completed by troopers from the Illinois State Police. The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured and received a citation for Violating Minimum Speed Regulation. While first responders were working on this crash scene, approximately 40 minutes later an additional crash occurred just east of the location, police said. As an approaching semi-truck was slowing down due to the crash scene, a sedan being driven by a female crashed into the rear end of the semi-truck. East Moline Fire Department personnel along with Hillsdale Fire Department personnel who were already on scene for the first crash, tended to the female driver for her injuries. She was extricated from the vehicle and transported to Genesis Hospital-Illini in Silvis, where she also died. She was pronounced deceased by the Rock Island County Coroner’s Office and her identity is being withheld pending notification of family. The Illinois State Police also completed crash reconstruction services for this crash scene. The driver and passenger of the semi-truck were uninjured and no citations have been issued at this time regarding this crash. These incidents are still under investigation by the East Moline Police Department and the Illinois State Police. Anyone who has any information regarding these incidents should contact the East Moline Police Investigations Division at 309-752-1547, CrimeStoppers at 309-762-9500, or use the CrimeStoppers P3 App.
	Arconic eaglets named Caitlin and Clark Arconic said the eaglets on its EagleCam are now named Caitlin and Clark. Out of the five sets of names it won 36% of the votes, according to a post by Arconic.
	Davenport named stop for historic steam locomotive tour The City of Davenport is one of the stops for a historic steam locomotive tour.
	Rock Island High School students visit WQAD studios Wednesday morning The students, who are taking a current events class, got to learn more about the media and toured News 8's studios.
	You can vote for Arts Alley murals tonight Ten vibrant designs for two large-scale wall murals in downtown Rock Island will be unveiled tonight, and you can be part of the final selection process. On Wednesday, May 8th, the public is invited to vote for their favorite Arts Alley mural designs (for the 1700 block of 2nd Avenue) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. A rendering of a revitalized Arts Alley, to be completed in July 2024. Attendees will have the opportunity to “tag” their favorite designs (which will not have names and artist hometowns attached) and engage in conversation, according to the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. Dennis Hockaday of neighboring downtown business Ragged Records & Music will be spinning tunes for the event, and food and drinks will be available for purchase from the café. “This is your chance to help shape the future of downtown Rock Island's aesthetic,” said Jack Cullen, executive director of the Rock Island Downtown Alliance. “Let's celebrate this investment in our shared space together.” “Public art should reflect the community that it is in, and to do that we need our community to come out and be involved in this process,” said Kevin Maynard, executive director of Quad City Arts. Rendering of Arts Alley improvements, in the 1700 block of 2nd Avenue, Rock Island. The 10 finalists (from across the U.S.) were chosen by a committee representing RIDA, business owners, and the Rock Island Arts & Beautification Commission from over 400 submissions. The Rozz-Tox display will be up through Thursday, and the committee will meet to discuss designs and the public feedback on Thursday night. The two winning designs will be announced on Friday, May 10, and artists are expected to start creating murals by mid-June, Maynard said. Combined, the two murals spanning 4,000 square feet of wall space will account for one of the largest public art projects in Rock Island’s history. The payments for the artists will be: Mural 1: $33,600 (80 feet x 28 feet) Mural 2: $27,000 (60’ x 30’) Arts Alley is one of the public spaces undergoing a transformation as part of the city’s $8.7-million Rebuild Downtown Rock Island project.
	Chef Joseph Yoon Tasting Event and Lecture, May 11 and 13 In collaboration with Augustana College, a world-renowned chef and leader in the field of entomophagy – the eating of insects – will introduce participants to familiar foods augmented by some unfamiliar ingredients on May 11 and 13, when Chef Joseph Yoon presents a tasting event at Rock Islanmd's Nest Cafe on May 11 and a lecture at Augustana College's Gerber Center on May 13.
	Douglas Park hosting ribbon cutting after renovations Rock Island is celebrating their latest park renovation project later this month. The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a celebratory ribbon cutting at Douglas Park on Wednesday, May 22 from 5 - 7 p.m. to celebrate the completion of renovations, along with elected officials and members of the Friends of Douglas Park. The park’s address is 1601-1625 Martin Luther King Drive. Party in the Park festivities start at 5 p.m. with free activities for all ages. Kids can play a friendly game of kickball against the Rock Island Police Department called “Kick It with a Cop.” Face painting, a caricature artist, bounce houses and yard games add to the fun. The Rock Island Mobile Library will be on site and guests can enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, water and Kona Ice while supplies last. The concession stand also will be offering food and beverage options for purchase. (Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department) Douglas Park has undergone substantial improvements since renovations began in 2016, including a renovated concession stand and press box, paved parking lot with enhanced landscaping, a new playground, perimeter walkway with benches and egress to the spectator area, improved backstops and fencing, new turf, lighting and lighted flag poles, restored ticket booths, ADA-compliant restroom facilities and other renovations. “If you haven’t had the chance to witness the transformation of Douglas Park and are looking for free family fun, you should come out and enjoy the festivities,” said Parks and Recreation Director John Gripp. “It’s a testament to the collaborative efforts of the Friends of Douglas Park, grant contributions and generous private donations that we’ve revitalized this park, which holds such a significant sports legacy.” Douglas Park has a full schedule of events throughout the season, including Quad City 76ers and Rock Island Independents games and youth sports like baseball, soccer, flag football, sport camps and rental opportunities. Click here for more on the park. Click here to watch a video of the park.
	Agency: USS Oklahoma sailor from Iowa accounted for from WWII He will be buried on Sept. 5 in Bloomington, California.
	Moline PD: Missing 13-year-old believed to be with noncustodial parent Police believe 13-year-old Kyrese Rogers is with his mother — who has an active order of protection prohibiting her from contacting Kyrese — in the Peoria area.
	Moline PD: Missing 13-year-old believed to be with noncustodial parent Police believe 13-year-old Kyrese Rogers is with his mother — who has an active order of protection prohibiting her from contacting Kyrese — in the Peoria area.
	New Arconic eaglets named Caitlin and Clark The eaglets were born in early April. Their parents, Liberty and Justice, first made their nest near the Arconic plant in 2009.
	Moline approves plan for more downtown housing The city of Moline -- in partnership with Renew Moline and Bush Construction -- has entered into a final agreement to transform the former RiverStone Group headquarters building on 5th Avenue in downtown Moline for 32 new market-rate apartments. The agreement was approved Tuesday night by the Moline City Council. The former JC Penney building at 1701 5th Ave., Moline, is now the featured photo on Renew Moline's Facebook page. The property at 1701 5th Ave. was originally built by JC Penney in 1956 and used commercially until 1972, then acquired by RiverStone Group in the late 1980s for their headquarters until 2019. After their relocation to Davenport, RiverStone donated the building and parking lot to Renew Moline to promote redevelopment of the property, according to a city release Wednesday. Bush Construction acquired the building from Renew in May 2024, with plans to renovate the 35,000-square-foot building and add a third story to support workforce housing, a top priority of the city. The $6.8-million project when complete will also include a future daycare center on a portion of the ground floor that Western Illinois University will operate. The city collaborated with WIU to establish the daycare program to support the needs of working parents and the city purchased property from a local owner on 5th Avenue to provide a park to support the daycare operation, the city release said. The former JC Penney building in downtown Moline was home to Riverstone Group headquarters for over 30 years, until 2019 (OurQuadCities.com). “We are very thankful for the partnerships that made this project happen, especially with Renew Moline, who is our chief downtown partner,” Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati said. “Moline continues to evolve and our hopes are high for the new look and experiences that downtown living options like this redevelopment project will provide.” “One of the city’s goals has been to increase the number of dwelling units in our downtown,” said Chris Mathias, the city’s director of community and economic development. “I’m excited that the Mayor and City Council have found a way to partner with Renew Moline and Bush Construction to further that goal, by renovating a vacant building to add 32 market-rate apartments to our downtown.” Plans approved in the redevelopment and economic incentive agreement call for the project to start in late 2024 with anticipated completion in late 2025. “This project will bring much needed housing to our downtown and represents what is possible when local businesses and local government get together to invest in our shared community,” said Moline City Administrator Bob Vitas. “The city is grateful to have Renew Moline as our economic development partner, Riverstone Group’s collaboration to provide the property, and a new partnership with Bush Construction,” he said. “It really changes the number of people on the streets. If you come down to this intersection, it feels very different than it did two years ago just because there’s more people and more activity happening here,” said Alexandra Elias, Renew Moline’s president and CEO. “This project will be in the heart of it, and it is going to contribute new residents to be part of that activity.” The redevelopment will invest in Fifth Avenue, supported by a newly created tax increment financing (TIF) district, like the ones created by other districts over the last 30 years to support downtown redevelopment. Under the terms of the agreement, Moline will provide a loan to close a funding gap that will be repaid by the project through TIF. The project requires city funds not to exceed $2.8 million to undertake the project, and the $2.8 million will be paid back over the life of the TIF, with the TIF increment (increased property taxes) generated by the project. The project will provide leased parking spaces for tenants in a nearby lot and add bike racks on the Fifth Avenue side and landscape improvements on 17th Street. The project helps the city’s goal of creating more housing, especially in areas served by public transportation.
	Moline Police looking for missing child Police in Moline need your help to find a missing child. The Criminal Investigation Juvenile Unit is looking for Kyrese Rogers, 13, of Moline. Rogers is believed to be with a non-custodial parent, his mother Lacinda Granado-Overton, 34, of Peoria. Kyrese was last seen in the 5000 block of 48th Street on May 1. He’s 5’ 5” and weighs 130 pounds. Kyrese Rogers (Moline Police Department) Lacinda Granado-Overton (Moline Police Department) There is an active Order of Protection prohibiting Granado-Overton from contacting Rogers that was in place before his disappearance. The Moline Police Department has a warrant for the arrest of Granado-Overton. She has been charged with two counts of Violation of Order of Protection. It is believed that she is in the Peoria area. The Moline Police Department is working with the Peoria Police Department to apprehend Granado-Overton. Information about this case can be reported to Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500, the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 309-797-0401 or by using the P3 Tips smartphone app.
	Bettendorf roundabout closed to traffic to finish road work The roundabout at Middle Road and Competition Drive in Bettendorf will be closed to all traffic as crews complete road work.
	Deere to lay off 34 employees in Moline John Deere informed members of the workforce at its Cylinder operations in Moline, on Friday, May 3, that 34 production employees will be placed on indefinite layoff effective May 31, 2024. Employees were told of the layoffs by factory leadership in meetings, according to a company statement Tuesday. Each John Deere factory balances the size of its production workforce with the needs of the individual factory to optimize the workforce at each facility, spokeswoman Jen Hartmann said. John Deere Cylinder Works (909 River Drive, Moline) currently has about 280 total employees with about 190 of them working in production and maintenance jobs.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities headlines for May. 18, 2024 Illinois is reporting a decrease in the jail population, the Bishop Hill Colony Church is on the list of endangered buildings, and water in Atkinson will be cut off.
	Fulton program to feature Morrison man's presentation on being a military spy In honor of Memorial Day, veteran Steve Siefken, a native of Morrison, Illinois, will be the speaker at the Windmill Cultural Center at 6 p.m. Monday, May 13, according to a news release. He will discuss his covert military service for the May Miller Program "My Life as a Cold War Military Spy." Steve Siefken (contributed photo) Siefken was an intercept operator in the Air Force Security Service for the U. S. Air Force, stationed in San Vito, Italy, during the Vietnam War. His job was to spy on the Russians using the latest equipment - headphones and an antenna. Because of his technology skills, he earned top-secret clearance at the age of 19, and spent his time in the military learning and keeping secrets. Siefken earned four commendations during his service time. The program takes place at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Ave, in downtown Fulton, Illinois (across the street from the windmill). Monthly programming is available and partially funded by grants from the DS Flikkema Foundation through F.A.C.E. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. The facility is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, call 563-249-6115.
	Davenport businesses suing City and HESCO for losses from 2019 flooding The lawsuit comes shortly after the 5-year anniversary of the flooding that overtook downtown Davenport.
	Muscatine County Supervisors approve National Night Out site Muscatine Police Department will have a National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after the Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved allowing the event on county property.
	Naomi DeWinter receives Muscatine Sister Cities Outstanding Member Award Last month, Muscatine Sister Cities and its citizen diplomats gathered to celebrate its many achievements from the past year and to celebrate this year’s Outstanding Member of the Year.
	All aboard: Historic train stops in Davenport One year after Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern merged to become CPKC, the railroad company is celebrating with a "steam tour."
	Iron Tee Golf to open in Bettendorf next week The complex is set to open next Tuesday.
	Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, May 8, 2024 Marylyn R. Hagemann, 101, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 29, 2024, at her daughter's home. Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.
	Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, May 8, 2024 Steven G. Aeschliman, 40, of East Peoria, Illinois, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, in UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.
	East Moline opens 4th of July parade entries The City of East Moline invites you to be a part of 66 years of tradition in the 4th of July Parade! Come get creative and celebrate the 4th through the eyes of a child with the parade in downtown East Moline. Bands and musical acts like brass bands, jazz bands, marching bands, pep bands are invited, and their entry fees are waived! Create a float or entry that embraces your inner child or the kids in your life... Celebrating your heroes – military, first responders, walking down memory lane - Saturday morning cartoons Kids’ movies, shows, sports Patriotic – red, white, and blue themed The parade starts at 1:00 p.m., 3rd - 13th Streets on 15th Ave. in East Moline. For a parade entry form, click here. Entry deadline is June 28. For a listing of events for East Moline's 2024 Independence Day Celebration, click here.
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
	Davenport Schools aim to enhance district with long-range facilities plan amid declining enrollment After conducting multiple studies of the district’s facilities and enrollment, as well as surveys in the community, Davenport Schools is working through phase one of the planning committee’s long-range facilities plan.
	QCA students check out the world of trade careers at Tri-City Day The YWCA Quad Cities partnered with Tri-City Electric for an event to give area junior high and high school students a chance to check out the world of trade careers.
	YWCA hosts trade career fair Dozens of middle and high school students met with local employers about the growing need for trade workers.
	Celebrate Mom at LeClaire May Market Days! Join LeClaire as we celebrate Mother's Day! Over 20 shops will be loaded with fun things to do at LeClaire's Mother's Day May Market Days. Find something special for Mom, or even yourself! From clothing and candles to antiques and awesome treats, there are treasures to discover for all tastes and budgets. Check out these great participating businesses: Mississippi Cottage Antiques Buttercupp Candles Nest Modern Goods The Clothing Co. Cody Rose Flower Co. Kitsch-n Sink Antiques Green Tree Brewery Bamboo Baby Boutique Bela Ember on the Hill Happy Joe’s LeClaire Plant Co. The Potter’s House Of heaven and earth Cody Road Coffee Cody Road Trading Post Wide River Winery Tasting Room Janet & June Aunt Hattie’s The Shameless Chocoholic LeClaire Olive Oil Company May Market Days are Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12. For more information, click here.
	Iron Tee Golf opens next week The facility will offer climate-controlled hitting bays so you can practice year round.
	Moline's Deere-Wiman House designated a historic landmark Moline City Council approved the designation at their Tuesday night meeting.
	Davenport businesses suing City and HESCO for losses from 2019 flooding The lawsuit comes shortly after the 5-year anniversary of the flooding that overtook downtown Davenport.
	2 homes in Eastern Iowa struck by lightning in 24 hours Experts say homes in neighborhoods surrounded by other houses are at a very low risk for lightning strikes.
	University of Iowa researchers looking into driverless car safety The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates about 3.5 million self-driving cars will be on the roads by next year.
	Traffic changes around the TBK Sports Complex begin Wednesday Work is expected to wrap up on Friday.
	Yoso in downtown Bettendorf closing until further notice The restaurant opened back in 2022.
	Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency shares news USS Oklahoma sailor from Iowa accounted for from WWII The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) shared news that Monday, Navy Fireman First Class (F1c) Everett C. Titterington, 21, of Milford, Iowa, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 23, 2021, according to a media release from DPAA.
	Some Davenport businesses still feeling the impact from the Arsenal Bridge closure The Government Bridge to the Rock Island Arsenal is still closed in Davenport for construction of a new roundabout and the closure is having a significant impact on traffic in the area and some local businesses
	Illinois afterschool programs call for state help Organizations that offer afterschool programs in Illinois are saying the state doesn't help them enough financially, and some may have to close their doors. As Our Quad Cities News Illinois Capitol Bureau correspondent Theodora Koulouvaris reports, advocates of the programs are calling on lawmakers to act.
	Atkinson water to be shut off temporarily for some residents, officials say The Village of Atkinson will have water shut off temporarily Wednesday and Thursday for some residents, according to public works officials.
	Overnight westbound I-80 closure for Bureau County A traffic alert for drivers in Bureau County.
	Bettendorf roundabout to close temporarily Beginning Wednesday, the roundabout at Middle Road and Competition Drive will be closed to all traffic as crews complete street-scaping, landscaping, and permanent pavement markings that can’t be done under live traffic, a news release says. (City of Bettendorf) To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, thefollowing traffic changes are taking place: The Competition Drive and Middle Road roundabout will be closed to all traffic(yellow on the map). The temporary road located north of Kwik Star will be reopened to help detour trafficon the north side of the roundabout (red and blue on map). A detour will be in place (red and blue on the map). Middle Road andCompetition Drive are both expected to reopen by the end of the day Friday, May 10 -weather permitting. These finishing touches are part of the Forest Grove Drive Reconstruction Project, which began in July 2022 and is the biggest public works project in the City of Bettendorf’s history. For more information, visit here. For updates on this project and others across the City of Bettendorf, visit here.
	Gov. Reynolds signs bill to bolster childhood literacy Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new law Tuesday meant to boost literacy rates for Iowa children. It requires schools teach a specific reading method, called the Science of Reading, and develop individual plans for students not at grade level.
	Man with no more than 69 cents used bad check to buy Raptor, Bettendorf Police say A 24-year-old New Windsor man who, Bettendorf Police say, had no more than 69 cents in his bank account, was in custody Tuesday after allegedly writing a bad check for a Ford F-150 Raptor. Curtis Fussell faces a felony charge of first-degree theft, according to Scott County Court records. Curtis Fussell (Scott County Jail) On Oct. 15, 2020, Bettendorf Police took a report of theft at Lindquist Ford, 3850 Middle Road, on Oct. 6, 2020. After an investigation it was determined Fussell committed the offense, officers allege in affidavits. Police say he wrote a check for $56,795.36 to buy a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor “knowing that the check would not be paid,” affidavits say. “Despite the fact that the funds could not be verified the night the check was written, the Ford F-150 Raptor was turned over to (Fussell) and he took possession of it,” officers allege in affidavits. Fussell wrote out the check on an active checking account in Fussell’s name that he had opened on Aug. 25, 2020. '’Since opening the checking account, the most money Defendant ever had in it was sixty-nine cents,” police allege in affidavits. In affidavits, police say the check was rejected when it was processed and the business's attempts to reach Fussell to make payment were unsuccessful. Fussell, who was arrested on a warrant, was being held Tuesday in Scott County Jail on a total $25,000 bond. He is set for a preliminary hearing May 17 in Scott County Court.
	QCA truck driver inducted into hall of fame A truck driver from the QCA is being awarded for excellence on the highway. Stuart Shuck of Rock Island drives for CPC Logistics, assigned to John Deere in Davenport, and has been inducted into the National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame. To qualify, drivers must have a minimum of three million miles, 20 years or 50,000 hours of driving and no preventable accidents. Drivers must be regularly employed or leased full time at a National Private Truck Council member company. Shuck has been driving for 42 years and says that all that time, he's just been doing his job.Shuck is one of four drivers inducted into the hall of fame this year. For more information, click here.
	Clinton changes animal protection and control code The City of Clinton will be making some changes to its city code for animal protection and control. Changes include requiring pets to be leashed on all city property, including parks. City leaders say they want to enforce the change due to dog-biting cases. Other changes include limiting the amount of pets per household to six total. Residents can have more than six pets if the animals are microchipped and spayed or neutered. A one-time fee is required, and people must register their address with the city. City leaders say they hope to prevent animal hoarding cases. For more from Clinton, click here.
	QCA truck driver receives national recognition A QCA truck driver is receiving national recognition for his lifetime of excellence on the highway. Born and raised in the Quad Cities, Stuart Shuck has been a truck driver since 1981 and was recently inducted into The National Private Truck Council Driver Hall of Fame.
	The QC Airport welcomes new asset to its Public Safety Department The Quad Cities International Airport introduced its youngest and only woman public service officer, Lindsey Lindberg. She started off her career in customer service at the airport and now is one step closer to living out her dream as a law-enforcement officer. "It's a big change of pace for me. I've always been in customer service and to go from that to law enforcement has been a super big change, but it's really relieving," said Officer Lindsey Lindberg, Quad Cities International Airport Public Safety Department. "I feel like I've found my calling." (Michael Frachalla, OurQuadCities.com) Lindberg knew for a long time her passion was in the criminal justice system. She would eventually get transferred to the Public Safety Department in December. The 28-year-old went to a police academy in Dixon, Illinois, to complete her training and she hasn't looked back. Lindberg had the chance to reflect on her journey. She feels privileged for the opportunity and says being the youngest and the only female officer in the department makes her feel strong and empowered. "It was a long journey getting here but the department and all the guys have been supportive of everything," Lindberg said. "It's a little bit of a nerve-racking experience first walking in as the 'new guy' but it's also very exciting." Lindberg's police training took about four months. She graduated in late April and she said a lot was learned during that time. "A lot more than I expected," Lindberg added. "I will say there were parts that were stressful because this is my career, but I was happy to build a lot of connections with people around the state." Lindberg has been shadowing, helping with air-field inspections, and assisting in law enforcement calls ever since. Going forward in her new career, Lindberg says she wants to be approachable with passengers and she wants them to know she is there for them. "I love helping people. And the law enforcement side, of course is very important to me, but I'm a people person so I want to be able to connect with the passengers that come through here," Lindberg said. "I want to find out where they're going and strike up some small talk about that but I'm always happy to have a conversation with someone and make pals when I can. We want to be approachable for the passengers here. Whether it may be finding their gate or maybe someone lost something, we want to be there to help them," Lindberg added. Officers in the Safety Department are all cross-trained in three disciplines: Law enforcement, firefighting, and first response. Lindberg still needs to complete her fire and first response training. She hopes to have that done by September. "I find that this job is very unique," Lindberg said. "There's a lot of things that we see at the airport that a typical city cop might not get to see. I am very excited to get my training done and have more responsibilities on my own."
	Railroad crossing repair delayed in Muscatine County The road closure on Pettibone Avenue between Stewart Road (X61) and 41st Street for the repair of a railroad crossing has been delayed, according to a news release from the Muscatine County Road Department. The closure was to have started Monday, but Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Rail (CPKC) had to divert personnel and equipment to a derailment. CPKC anticipates returning in four weeks for the crossing repair. Until then Pettibone will remain open to traffic, the release says.
	All private pool rentals booked for the season at Riverside Riverslide Moline's new and improved waterpark will open on Saturday, May 25 at noon.
	2 fires break out Tuesday in Moline No injuries were reported in both incidents.
	Sherrard Elementary honors a very special lunch lady Kathy Slattery, who is deaf, has been bringing smiles to Sherrard Elementary School for 32 years.
	Afternoon structure fire displaces five people in Moline Firefighters were called to the scene just before 2 p.m. Tuesday.
	Suspect had meth, marijuana, Burlington Police allege An Ottumwa man was in custody Tuesday after police allege he had methamphetamine and marijuana, according to a news release. On Sunday, West Burlington Police saw a vehicle driving north in the 400 block of West Burlington Avenue with a headlight out. Kevin Ross (West Burlington Police) Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the 400 block of East Wheeler. During the traffic stop, K9 Maverick was deployed to conduct an open-air sniff around the vehicle. After the dog alerted to the presence of illegal narcotics, a search of the vehicle was conducted. Officers found methamphetamine and marijuana in the vehicle, the release says. The passenger, Kevin Ross of Ottumwa, was found to be in possession of the narcotics. Ross was placed under arrest and transported to the Des Moines County Correction Facility. Ross is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance - third offense. The West Burlington Police Department was assisted by the Burlington Police Department, the release says.
	New Rock Island-Milan School District superintendent meets with community members Dr. Sharon Williams is hoping to provide some stability to the district after it parted ways with Dr. Reginald Lawrence in April 2023.
	'Landmarks Illinois' names Bishop Hill Colony Church one of IL's most endangered historic places Activists have been pushing in recent months to get the state to fund the restoration.
	Monmouth College, OSF HealthCare coming together for new nursing program Graduates of the program will earn two degrees in just four years.
	Davenport businesses sue city, HESCO over 2019 flood losses Named in the lawsuit are the City of Davenport, its former city administrator Corri Spiegel and HESCO.
	Traffic Alert: CPKC crossing repair on Pettibone delayed The road closure on Pettibone Avenue between Stewart Road (X61) and 41st Street for the repair of a railroad crossing has been delayed, according to the Muscatine County Road Department.
	John Deere announces Moline layoffs John Deere will lay off over 30 workers at its Cylinder Works facility in Moline at the end of the month.
	New Rock Island-Milan School District superintendent meets with community members Dr. Sharon Williams is hoping to provide some stability to the district after it parted ways with Dr. Reginald Lawrence in April 2023.
	Trinity Heart Center debuts new treatment for atrial fibrillation Dr. Mark Shen joined The Current on News 8 to talk about the new treatment.
	Arconic eaglets named Caitlin and Clark The Caitlin Clark effect has even bounced to the Arconic EagleCam. Public voting for names to give the two new eaglets resulted in the pairing Caitlin and Clark for them, Arconic spokesman John Riches said Tuesday. The new Arconic eaglets are named Caitlin and Clark, after the University of Iowa/Indiana Fever basketball star. About 400 votes were cast this past week, and Caitlin and Clark were chosen by 36% of the total, with the other sets of name options being: Diver and Hunter Thunder and Lightning Swift and River Pride and Joy The two eaglets were hatched March 31 and April 4, 2024, Riches said. A pair of bald eagles joined the Arconic Davenport Works community in Riverdale in 2009. They built their 7-foot nest on the company's 400-acre facility in a tree near the Mississippi River. In the spring of 2010, they fledged a pair of eaglets and later that year Arconic installed its first EagleCam. Employees and the community helped name the eagle parents Liberty and Justice. Since the spring of 2010, Liberty and Justice have fledged 16 eaglets from this nest (before Caitlin and Clark). The first two eaglets fledged in summer 2010 before they installed the camera and they were never named. The 14 that have fledged since then are named: Freedom, Spirit, Faith, Hope, Honor, Glory, Rudy, Star, Sky, Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Windy and Storm. Since the camera was installed, over 35 million visitors from around the world have tuned in to witness an American icon, the bald eagle, developing live within this unique ecosystem.
	Tuesday fire in Moline displaces 5 people Moline fire officials said they were able to get the fire under control in 10 minutes.
	Family Resources in Davenport laying off 26 employees The layoffs go into effect June 30.
	1 year left to obtain a Real ID Illinoisans are one year out from the federal enforcement deadline of obtaining their REAL ID and the Sec. of State is launching a campaign to raise awareness.
	5 people left displaced after Moline house fire, crews say The Moline Fire Department and other crews responded to a residential structure fire Tuesday afternoon that left several people displaced.
	Five people displaced by Moline fire A small house fire was extinguished this afternoon in Moline. On May 7, 2024 at 2:27 p.m., the Moline Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 540 28th Avenue. The first arriving fire company arrived in six minutes and reported a small, one-story single-family residence with smoke coming from the front door, according to a Tuesday Fire Department release. It is unknown if the residence had working smoke detectors, however the residents left the house prior to the arrival of responding fire apparatus. The first arriving fire company entered the home and found a small fire in the residence and was extinguished. Next arriving crews assisted with water supply and ventilating the home. Crews had the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes and remained on scene for two hours, completing overhaul and investigating the cause. Five residents were displaced from their home and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Initial Moline Fire response included 17 on-duty personnel occupying three engine companies, one aerial unit, a command vehicle and two ambulances. Two on-duty Chief Officers responded to assist with scene and City coverage during the event. The fire department’s Fire Inspector responded and is assisting with the investigation. Further assistance was also provided by the East Moline, Rock Island and Arsenal Fire Departments. Moline Second Alarmers, MidAmerican Energy and the Red Cross assisted at the scene as well. The fire is currently under investigation by the Moline Fire Department Bureau of Investigations.
	Monmouth College, OSF HealthCare coming together for new nursing program Graduates of the program will earn two degrees in just four years.
	Davenport truck driver inducted into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame Davenport truck driver Stuart Shuck has been employed with CPC Logistics for 26 years and has driven more than 3 million miles.
	Moline's 2024 Bass Street Landing Summer Concert Series kicks off May 16 There will be 12 Thursdays of concerts during the 2024 Summer Concert Series at the Bass Street Landing Plaza in Moline.
	Boil order active in parts of Rock Island A boil order has been put in place for 11th Street from 44th Avenue to 42nd Avenue.
	Bishop Hill site named a Most Endangered Historic Place in Illinois Landmarks Illinois released its list of the 2024 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois. The list highlights 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state that desperately need preservation resources. The Bishop Hill Colony Church in Henry County is among the sites on the list. The church was built in 1848 and is one of the surviving original buildings in the Village of Bishop Hill. The village is one of the earliest settlements for Swedish immigrants in the United States. It’s considered threatened because the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has not received enough state funding to maintain the site. “This year’s ‘Most Endangered’ sites are not only incredibly important places in their communities, but many are large-scale buildings that sit prominently in highly visible areas near city centers, in historic districts or on state-owned land,” said Bonnie McDonald, president and CEO of Landmarks Illinois. “Their neglect is seen and felt,” “Despite their current condition, these places tell important stories from our past — stories that should not be erased due to insufficient investment or general disregard for our collective histories. Landmarks Illinois stands ready and willing to help our partners find preservation resources and solutions for these threatened places, which are opportunities for sustainable reuse, job creation and providing spaces needed in their communities.” To see the other endangered sites in Cook, Gallatin, Johnson, Macon, Madison, Pope and St. Clair counties, click here.
	Alabama, May 19 Members of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum who are also the first-time recipients of the institution's Lifetime Achievement Award, the country- and Southern-rock artists of Alabama headline a May 19 concert at Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK, the group's accomplishments including 40 number-one hit singles on a variety of industry charts and a dozen top-10 albums, including 10 that topped Billboard's Top Country Albums chart.
	4 Your Money \| Payrolls The last couple of weeks we have seen more movement in financial markets than normal, with everyone paying close attention to the Fed. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, is here to share the dynamics at play and what they mean for viewers’ investments.
	Gavin DeGraw, May 17 A multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist who has thus far won three BMP Pop Awards, soul, rock, and country singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw headlines a May 17 concert event at Davenport's Capitol Theatre, his repertoire boasting such top-10 Billboard smashes as "Chariot," "In Love with a Girl," and the chart-toppers "I Don't Want to Be" and "Not Over You."
	Frank Ray, May 18 With Rolling Stone calling it "a relief to hear a country performer engage with the Spanish-speaking world in a way that feels fresh and not resorting to cheap (or offensive) gimmicks," chart-topping singer/songwriter Frank Ray headlines a May 18 concert at Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, Rolling Stone adding that the artist "exudes the kind of sexiness that Enrique Iglesias might have if he'd decided to pursue a country-music career."
	Attila and Born of Osiris, May 23 On May 23, a pair of wildly popular metalcore acts will simultaneously land on the stage of Davenport's Capitol Theatre when the venue presents a night with Attila and Band of Osiris, the former in support of their ninth studio album Closure, and the latter in support of their sixth recording Angel or Alien.
	John Primer and Kevin Burt, May 17 A pair of exceptional blues talents bring their lauded skills as vocalists and guitarists to Davenport's Redstone Room on Ma 17 when the venue hosts an evening with headliner John Primer and featured artist Kevin Burt, the former a member of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Magic Slim bands before he became an acclaimed solo artist, and the latter a Midwestern talent praised by Blues Matters! as "vocally exquisite and "musically phenomenal."
	Rehab, May 23 A founding member of the groundbreaking country, rock, and rap group, Danny Boone Alexander brings his legendary outfit to Rehab for a headlining concert on May 23, the touring artist of nearly a quarter-century landing in Moline on the band's "The Fusion of Sound Tour."
	The Pork Tornadoes, May 18 Performing an eagerly anticipated concert return at East Moline venue The Rust Belt, the Midwestern pop-rockers of the Pork Tornadoes will deliver an eclectic assortment of hits on May 18, their energetic repertoire ranging from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, and Beyonce all the way to Lizzo, Morgan Wallen, NSYNC, and Phil Collins.
	“Up Close with Marc Zyla,” May 19 Performing a repertoire of works by composers Margaret Brouwer, Frederick Tillis, Gustav Mahler, and Paul Hindemith, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's principal horn player will headline the May 19 Up Close with Marc Zyla concert at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, this intimate event also boasting the talents of pianist Marian Lee and spoken-word artist Aubrey Barnes.
	The Lynne Arriale Trio, May 19 Lauded by All About Jazz for her "rare commitment to authenticity and vulnerability defined by careful craft and high artistic standards," pianist Lynne Arriale brings her trio to Davenport's Unitarian Universality Congregation of the Quad Cities on May 19, this exciting event in the Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Series also boasting the exceptional musicianship of Ethan Philion on bass and Greg Artry on drums.
	Central DeWitt Community School District selects new middle school principal Pending school board approval, the Central DeWitt Community School District will soon have a new middle school principal.
	Chamber Music Quad Cities: “Violin & Voice,” May 18 Performing in a special Chamber Music Quad Cities concert at Davenport's Unitarian Universalist Church on May 18, gifted soprano and Davenport native Lily Arbisser and Grammy Award-winning violinist Kyu-Young Kim will join CMQC Artistic Co-director and pianist Thomas Sauer for Violin & Voice, the organization's season-ending repertoire of compositions by Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Kurt Weill, and Reena Esmail.
	Tenille Townes, May 18 A chart-topping singer/songwriter and guitarist who has currently amassed 13 trophies from the Canadian Country Music Association, Tenille Townes headlines a May 18 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the gifted artist's credits also including a Juno Award, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and chart-topping hits in "Somebody's Daughter" and "Jersey on the Wall (I'm Just Asking)."
	Bridget Kearney, May 19 Currently touring in support of her 2024 release Comeback Kid, a recording that AllMusic said found its creator "crafting memorable songs that are as likable and infectious as anything she's done," R&B/pop artist and Iowa City native Bridget Kearney headlines a May 19 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist also a founding member of the band Lake Street Dive and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
	Pieta Brown & the Taken and Chastity Brown, May 18 A pair of gifted singer/songwriters who, although unrelated, share a love of folk, indie, and Americana as well as the same surname, Pieta Brown and Chastity Brown co-headline a May 18 concert event at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the former performing alongside her ensemble The Taken, and the latter in support of her 2022 album Sing to the Walls.
	Clinton Fire Department names new chief The city of Clinton on Tuesday announced the appointment of Clinton Fire Department (CFD) Battalion Chief Mike McQuistion to serve as the new Fire Chief. Chief McQuistion will become the 12th overall Fire Chief during the 134-year history of the Clinton Fire Department. Mayor Maddasion will administer the oath of office to McQuistion at the May 28, 2024 Council meeting. As Fire Chief, McQuistion will oversee 50 full-time firefighters, and five Building and Neighborhood Service (BNS) employees, along with an annual department budget of $6.5 million. Chief McQuistion, born and raised in the Clinton area, began his career with CFD as a firefighter paramedic and has risen through the ranks over the last 25 years, serving in a wide range of areas: Engineer, Lieutenant and currently Battalion Chief, according to a city release Tuesday. As Battalion Chief for CFD, McQuistion is responsible for one of the Department’s three shifts. He leads a team on a daily basis through a wide variety of emergent and non-emergent events. McQuistion serves as an incident commander on emergency scenes, assists in training and operations along with the Assistant Chiefs. The Clinton Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. at Central Fire Station, 344 3rd Avenue South, to welcome Fire Chief McQuistion.
	Davenport named in new lawsuit over HESCO barrier fail in 2019 A new lawsuit has been filed in Scott County District Court against the City of Davenport, according to court documents. The city, former city administrator Corri Spiegel and HESCO Bastion Inc. are listed as defendants in the lawsuit, which stems from the failure of the HESCO barrier in downtown Davenport on April 30, 2019. In the first count, Timothy J. McDonnell, one of the plaintiffs, says when the barrier fell, his company, Great Bedding Corp., lost all its inventory for sale, business records, banking records and more to floodwaters. He also says he lost the rental value of two commercial buildings, as well as inventory from two fully stocked warehouses and three eBay stores with over 10,000 pieces of inventory. The lawsuit claims Davenport city employees were negligent in correctly installing, repairing and maintaining the HESCO barriers. McDonnell says the loss of business income is over $500,000. In the second count in the lawsuit, Paul Krutzfeldt, owner of Great River Brewery, says he lost all inventory for sale, business and banking records, tax records and more during the flooding after the barrier failed. He estimates his property damages are over $1 million. The suit says Davenport should have known that the installation and placement of the HESCO barriers wouldn’t withstand the pressure and height of the water. One of the attorneys in the case told Our Quad Cities News an amended copy of the suit is expected to be filed later this week.
	“Heartache Tonight: The Music of the Eagles,” May 18 On May 18, a revered group of chart-topping, Grammy-winning rockers will be celebrated when Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center presents the six-piece tribute event Heartache Tonight: The Music of the Eagles, an evening of beloved, iconic hits sure to include such chart-toppers as "Hotel California," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Best of My Love," "One of These Nights," and, of course, "Heartache Tonight."
	"An Evening with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives," May 18 Known for his traditional style and eclectic combination of rockabilly, honkytonk, and traditional country music, a legendary talent brings his gifted ensemble to the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center in An Evening with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, a May 18 event with the artist who has released more than 20 major label albums and scored platinum sales, hit singles, and just about every honor the industry could bestow along the way.

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