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Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

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Arconic Eagle Cam’s eaglet Clark passes away, officials say

This spring, Arconic Eagle Cam welcomed two baby eaglets and had the public’s help in naming the pair. The names Caitlin and Clark were selected for the baby eaglets. Wednesday, Arconic Eagle Cam officials posted some sad news that eaglet Clark had passed away.

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Scott County Humane Society says it's at risk of resorting to euthanasia

Shelter officials said they need to have 10 dogs placed by Thursday afternoon.

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Call for help: Humane Society of Scott County at capacity crisis

A capacity crisis at the Humane Society of Scott County could lead to some animals being put down. A post on the Humane Society's Facebook page says it will have to begin euthanizing dogs if ten of them do not leave by Thursday, May 30. Managers hope people will come to adopt a dog or look for their lost dogs. The Humane Society is also looking for foster families for kittens. For more information, click here.

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Early morning Coyne Center fire damages home, crews say

An early morning fire broke out in Coyne Center, Ill. damaging a home.

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Sherrard bus driver protects student during tornado

Rose Smith evacuated students from her bus and took them inside the old Coyne Center to shelter in place.

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Retiring Davenport pastor reflects on serving the community

It will be the end of an era at Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Davenport as Peter Marty, pastor at the church for decades, is retiring. Our Quad Cities News' Eric Olsen spent a Sunday morning with Marty to reflect on his career and serving the community.

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McKinley Elementary School student named Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA

A sixth grader at McKinley Elementary, within the Davenport Community School District, was recognized for their leadership and commitment to safety by being named the Safety Patroller of the Year for the state of Iowa by AAA.

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Davenport 6th grader named School Safety Patroller of the Year

A sixth grader at McKinley Elementary School in Davenport got a big honor from the American Automobile Association (AAA) for the state of Iowa. Lucas Deters won AAA's School Safety Patroller of the Year for Iowa. Deters was one of McKinley's captains of safety patrols. He was responsible for organizing the other patrol members and reporting safety concerns to adults. His teacher nominated Deters for the award. Deters won the award based on his leadership qualities, safety knowledge and school and community involvement. For more information, click here.

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QCA school bus driver keeps children safe from tornado

Last Friday, a tornado hit Coyne Center while a school bus was transporting children. Thanks to the actions of one bus driver, all the students were kept safe during the harrowing experience.

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Two arrested in shooting incident in Columbus Junction

Two subjects were arrested Monday afternoon in Columbus Junction after the Columbus Junction Police and the Louisa County Sheriff’s office responded to reports of shots fired.

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Eldridge to build destination to live, work & play

Eldridge unveiled plans for a new commercial development to be built on the south end of the city where there's been a lot of growth over the last few years. As Our Quad Cities News reporter Linsey Tobin tells us, leaders in Eldridge are working to make Lincoln Landing a destination to live, work and play.

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Man wanted in connection to Tuesday night shooting in Sterling

​Police are looking for 24-year-old Daveon H. Lucas in connection to the incident. They say it was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

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Construction underway on Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School

Officials say it's the first new Catholic school in Scott County in nearly 60 years.

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Shots fired after high-speed chase in Muscatine, officials say

Police say there is no active threat to the community.

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Animal Welfare Center, Milan, offers low-cost micro-chipping

In celebration of National Micro-chipping Month, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) will offer micro-chipping services for a low cost of $10 throughout the entire month of June, according to a news release. This initiative aims to promote the importance of permanent identification for pets, ensuring they can be easily reunited with their families if they become lost. (qcawc.org) Micro-chipping is a simple, safe, and effective way to provide your pet with lifelong identification. Unlike collars and tags that can fall off or be removed, a microchip is a permanent form of identification and can be scanned by veterinarians, humane societies, and animal shelters. "We are dedicated to the well-being of all pets in our community," said Shayenne Stiegler, clinic manager at the QCAWC. "By offering affordable micro-chipping, we hope to increase the number of pets that can be safely and quickly returned to their owners if they become lost." For more information on how to take advantage of this special offer and to find the schedule for our drive-up and mobile clinics, visit here. The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing shelter, medical care, and adoption services for homeless animals. It also offers community outreach programs, including low-cost spay/neuter services, vaccination clinics, and pet education resources. The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd W. Avenue in Milan. The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st W. Street in Milan.

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Election 2024: Iowa primary voter guide

Early voting is underway ahead of next Tuesday’s primary election. This election gives voters the chance to decide what candidates will make it on the ballot in November.

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Muscatine County Emergency Management Agency: Avoid area of Highway 61 and Cedar, officer involved shooting, search warrant leads to shots fired, city officials say

Wednesday afternoon around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force begin the process of serving a search warrant on a residence located in the City of Muscatine, according to the media release. The subjects of the investigation fled the scene in a vehicle when approached by law enforcement, and led police on a high speed chase on Highway 61, around Muscatine.

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Step back in time: Grads revisit elementary roots

As they ready themselves to take their next steps into the future, some graduating high school students in Davenport took a steps back to where their education started. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón takes us to the halls of Wilson Elementary School as the graduating seniors go back to where it all began.

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Davenport sixth grader named AAA's 'School Safety Patroller of the Year' for Iowa

Lucas Deters wrote in his application essay that being a safety patroller helped him realize leadership is a life skill.

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Gunfire follows pursuit in Muscatine County

After a high-speed pursuit and gunfire, a Muscatine County incident remains under investigation, according to a news release. (muscatinecountyiowa.gov) About 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force began the process of serving a search warrant on a Muscatine residence. "The subjects of the investigation" took off in a car when law enforcement approached them, and by law enforcement, and led police on a high speed pursuit on Highway 61 around Muscatine, the release says. The fleeing vehicle was involved in a traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar Street about 3:40 p.m. The suspects ran off, and, shortly afterward, "several gunshots were fired at the scene," according to the release. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident.  In addition to the Muscatine County Drug Task Force, the agencies involved or lending support include the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office, Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, Muscatine Police Department, Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Muscatine Fire Department, and University of Iowa AirCare. "The situation was quickly contained and there is no active threat to the community," the release says. 

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Shots fired in conjunction with high-speed chase in Muscatine

An investigation is underway involving gunshots fired at the scene of a traffic accident following a high speed pursuit. According to a release from the City of Muscatine, on Wednesday May 29 at around 3:30 p.m., officers with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force were serving a search warrant on a residence in Muscatine. The suspects in the investigation fled the scene in a vehicle and led police on a high speed pursuit on Highway 61 around Muscatine. The suspects' vehicle was involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of Highway 61 and Cedar St. at around 3:40 p.m. The suspects fled on foot from the accident and several gunshots were fired at the scene. (Mike Colón, OurQuadCities.com)(Mike Colón, OurQuadCities.com) The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident. Along with the Muscatine County Drug Task Force, the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office, Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, Muscatine Police Department, Iowa Department of Public Safety, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Muscatine Fire Department and University of Iowa AirCare are involved in the investigation. According to the release, the situation was contained, and there is no active threat to the community. The incident remains under investigation.

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Teen passed pistol to woman who fired shots during argument at riverfront park

According to arrest affidavits, Shebra Waters and Terry Waters were arguing with two other people when Terry pointed the pistol at someone. He passed the gun to Shebra, who then fired several times.

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Elle King, June 13

A four-time Grammy Award nominee who has earned trophies from the Country Music Association Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Elle King headlines a June 13 concert at Davenport's Capitol Theatre, her 2023 recording Come Get Your Wife hailed by Variety magazine as King's "most dynamic full album, one full of wonder, whiskey, spite, laughter, sensuality, religion, soul, and country-fried spirit."

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Alan Shepard Elementary School shows off $5.5 million expansion

Even though it's the end of the school year, Alan Shepard Elementary School in Long Grove is showing off its new $5.5 million expansion. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Gabe Zwierzynski takes us on a tour of the impressive additions.

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Sebastian Bach, June 9

With his career accomplishments including acting as frontman for the hard-rock outfit Skid Row, a successful turn on TV's The Masked Singer, and fame as "the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” thanks to his leading role in Jekyll & Hyde, Canadian musician Sebastian Bach headlines a June 9 concert at East Moline's The Rust Belt, his 2024 album Child Within the Man lauded by This Day in Metal as "heavy and hard rock that old and new fans will undoubtedly enjoy."

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Fight led to 2 arrests after shooting at riverfront park

According to arrest affidavits, Shebra Waters and Terry Waters were arguing with two other people when Terry pointed the pistol at someone. He passed the gun to Shebra, who then fired several times.

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Man wanted in connection to Tuesday night shooting in Sterling

Police are looking for 24-year-old Daveon Lucas in connection to a shooting that left another man in serious condition.

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Marshall Charloff & the Purple xPeRIeNCE, June 8

Praised by Funkatopia for his “amazingly fluid guitar and great piano work” and “vocal work which he has nailed down to a science,” singer and multi-instrumentalist Marshall Charloff brings his ensemble the Purple xPeRIeNCE to Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on June 8, the touring artists performing the signature stylings of Prince & the Revolution in a special concert free to ticket-holders for that evening's Quad City Steamwheelers game against the Frisco Fighters.

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Downtown Davenport Summer Kickoff Block Party, June 7

With the free event sponsored by Northwest Bank & Trust, Davenport's Common Chord is set to jump-start the warm-weather months with a Summer Kickoff Block Party on June 7, the outdoor celebration starting in the venue's courtyard with high-energy performances by local acts Einstein’s Sister, The Crew, and students from the QC Rock Academy.

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“Up Close with Dave Scholl,” June 8

Delivering an intimate evening of music at Moline's historic Butterworth Center followed by a season-closing cocktail reception, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra officially wraps up its 2023-24 season with the June 8 event Up Close with Dave Scholl, which finds the QCSO's principal bass performing alongside noted pianist Mio Nakamura.

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Missing East Moline man found dead in Mississippi River

A car, belonging to a man reported missing two months ago in East Moline, has been found by divers in the Mississippi River.

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Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild, June 8

Treating audiences to the sounds of heartland Americana steeped in an amalgamation of country and rock, and lyrically swinging from bluegrass to the blues, Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild perform at Quinlan Court on June 8 in the summer's first Big 9 Concert Series event sponsored by the City of Davenport and Common Chord, with gifted Midwestern musicians playing nine sets in various parks along Davenport’s nine miles of riverfront.

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Patrick Cantlay to play in John Deere Classic

The John Deere Classic announced a top 10 player commit to play in this year’s tournament.

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2 arrested after shots fired near Modern Woodmen Park Tuesday night

A spokesperson for the River Bandits said its Tuesday game was delayed for safety reasons but that the incident took place outside of the ballpark.

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Patrick Cantlay will hit the links in the 2024 John Deere Classic

The 8-time PGA Tour winner has never competed in the JDC before.

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No injuries reported in Coyne Center fire

No injuries were reported when a house caught on fire in Coyne Center. A neighbor reported smoke coming from a home on 116th Ave. Wednesday, June 29 around 6:30 a.m. Firefighters put the fire out in about 20 minutes. One person home at the time made it out safely. It's not clear how the fire started or how much damage there is to the home.

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Patrick Cantlay will hit the links in the 2024 John Deere Classic

The 8-time PGA Tour winner has never competed in the JDC before.

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QCA school bus driver saves students from tornado

A local bus driver is being recognized by her community and school district for her quick actions during severe weather. Rose Smith has been a bus driver for decades. A tornado touched down in Coyne Center Friday as kids were headed to school. Smith took a detour to shelter the students and arrived at a former school for safety. Smith says this situation has never happened to her before. "One little boy kept saying, 'oh, my God; we're going to die,'" Smith said. "I said, 'no, you're not. Miss Rose will take care of you.'" In a tough situation, Smith made sure to keep her kids safe. "They were pretty scared, but they all did a great job," Smith said. "It's my job to keep them kids safe, so I feel like they're my kids when they're on my bus. They're my responsibility. I did what I did because it's my job." Students on the bus that day were experiencing the same shock their own bus driver was. "We got hail and a lot of rain," Smith said. "I was jut trying to make it to Coyne Center, and then they told me to go to my building. I don't have a building in Coyne Center, or even a post office to go to and take shelter. I thought the best thing would be the former Coyne Center School." Students on the bus were happy that Smith was the driver and led them to safety. "I was feeling scared that we might die or something," Kayden Smith, a Sherrard 5th grader, said. "Once the notification came on my phone that there was an emergency for a tornado warning, I was scared and texted my parents to tell them about the tornado." "I'm just happy that she took us to a safe place in the building," said Jaxon Beaulieu, a Sherrard 5th grader. "My parents were a little on the scared side also, and I thank miss Rose because of her hard work and what she did for us to keep us safe," said Knox Driessens, a Sherrard 5th grader. Parents were informed by the school as the tornado was taking shape Friday morning, and the district received a lot of social media comments from parents. They detailed how thankful they are to have Smith as a bus driver. "She deserves some credit, and she deserves the recognition," Dr. Carl Johnson, Superintendent for the Sherrard School District, said. "We teased her a little bit on Friday at our luncheon about that, and just typical Rose she smiled and said 'just doing my job.' But again, it's nice to know that the community recognizes when somebody is doing an outstanding job going above and beyond." Even after the rounds of severe weather, Smith credits the willingness and cooperation of the kids she oversees as the real reason everyone was safe and sound. "My kids were excellent," Smith said. "They must have a lot of training in school because they went right away in the hallways and sat down. They were quiet, and they were great."

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Free Throw, June 10

Touring in support of their 2023 album Lessons That We Swear to Keep, a recording that New Noise magazine said "does a remarkable job at helping listeners discover comfort within the chaos," the emo and indie-rock ensemble Free Throw headlines a June 10 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, New Noise adding that "the lyrical content is effortlessly intriguing, painting a picture of the difficulties of self-worth, regrets of possible wasted potential, as well as not being afraid of giving yourself a break."

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Check out some live music with dad at the 56th Annual Geneseo Music Festival June 14-16

​The annual event is open to all ages and will feature music performances, food vendors and family-friendly activities.

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Davenport seniors visit former elementary schools to celebrate graduation

The "Senior Walk" tradition started about five years ago.

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Cookies, anyone? How Illinois researchers turned plastic into 3D-printed food

A team at SIU has successfully turned plastic and other waste into printable food. They say it will help astronauts, as well as pollution and hunger here on Earth.

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Jeanie B! & the Jelly Beans, June 12

As part of the "Music on the Lawn" concert series sponsored by Moline's Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House, the popular children's-music talents of Jeanie B! & the Jelly Beans will perform three family-friendly concerts on the historic Deere-Wiman House lawn on June 12, with Time Out Chicago raving that "Jeanie B's music is one of the best things to happen to children in Chicago this decade!"

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Lucinda Williams, June 11

Touring in support of her 2023 recording that inspired Americana Highways to rave that "music this impressive is a testament to the vitality of her rock 'n' roll heart," Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams headlines a special June 11 concert event at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, with both the artist and her self-titled 1988 album lauded by the Village Voice's Robert Christgau as "gorgeous, flawless, brilliant."

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Artists, entrepreneurs transform cicadas from ick to in demand while building community

Cicadas seem to be everywhere these days. They’re crawling up from the ground and will soon be singing from the treetops all over Illinois as the life cycles of two broods coincide for the first time in more than two…

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Them Coulee Boys, June 8

Currently touring in support of their 2023 release Ten Years Tall, an EP filled with re-recorded staples from the band’s first two albums as well as a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” the Midwestern bluegrass artists of Them Coulee Boys return to Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn for a June 8 headlining engagement, their previous album release Namesake described by Folking as "a wonderful dream of a record."

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Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience, June 7

A Grammy-winning musician whose style, according to All About Jazz, "borrows from the fabric of reggae, blues, jazz and pop to provide a totally enjoyable experience," Terrance Simien and his musical outfit the Zydeco Experience headline a June 7 concert event at Maquoketa's Discovery Park, the bandleader performing with Danny Williams on keyboards, Stan Chambers on bass, Ian Molinaro-Thompson on drums, Michael Christie on trumpet, Revon Andrews on trombone, and 2024 recruit Noah Boshra on saxophone.

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Muscatine County Emergency Management Agency: Avoid area of Highway 61 and Cedar, officer involved shooting

The Muscatine County Emergency Management Agency posted to Facebook with an update saying to avoid the area of Highway 61 and Cedar.

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QC Pride Festival returns to Schwiebert Park

For the third year, the Quad Cities Pride Alliance is holding the Quad Cities Pride Festival this weekend, set to take place at the beautiful Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island. This vibrant celebration of diversity and inclusion will be held from Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 1, offering a dynamic lineup of entertainment, activities, and community engagement. The hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, and noon to midnight Saturday, with $10 admission each day. With a packed entertainment lineup each day, the headliners are: Friday Night: Ada Vox, renowned for her powerful performances on "Queen of the Universe" and "American Idol," will take the stage to dazzle the crowd with her extraordinary talent. Saturday Night: Elliott With 2 T's, a standout star from "RuPaul's Drag Race," will headline with a show-stopping performance sure to captivate and entertain. The festival will feature an array of drag shows, live bands, and diverse entertainment acts throughout both days. Attendees can look forward to an eclectic mix of music, dance, and theatrical performances that celebrate the spirit of Pride. In addition to the entertainment, the festival grounds will host a variety of food vendors offering delicious fare to satisfy all tastes. Local businesses and community organizations will also be on hand, showcasing their products and services, providing information, and engaging with festival-goers. This is a perfect opportunity to support local enterprises and discover the richness of the Quad Cities community. A scene from the 2023 Pride Fest at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island. "We are incredibly excited about this year's Pride Festival," said Daniel Gleason, president of Quad Cities Pride Alliance. "Our goal is to create a welcoming and joyous space for everyone to celebrate love, acceptance, and the vibrant diversity of our community. With amazing headliners like Ada Vox and Elliott with 2 T's, we know this will be a festival to remember." Quad Cities Pride Alliance is dedicated to promoting equality, visibility, and understanding for the LGBTQ+ community in the QC region. Through events, outreach, and advocacy, the organization works tirelessly to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all individuals. QC Pride is hosting the annual QC Unity Pride Parade June 1, starting at 11 a.m. at 2nd and Iowa streets in Davenport, heading down 2nd Street to the Centennial Bridge, crossing over to Illinois, down 3rd Avenue and heading to the entry way of the Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, located at 101 17th St., Rock Island. Enjoy candy, music and creativity at this family-friendly event. Parade entry is free. To register or for more information, click here. Grand marshal and host excited Elliott With 2 T's (who is based in Las Vegas) and the Rock Island-based Chad Rose (who performs as drag queen Bentley Balenciaga) are the grand marshals for the parade and Balenciaga is host for the two-day festival. Elliott With 2 T's, left, and Bentley Balenciaga will be grand marshals of the QC Pride Parade and are co-cruise directors for the Big Gay Cruise. "I'm super excited," Rose -- who has performed drag around the world for six years -- said Wednesday. She is a two-year member of the Pride Alliance board and also is co-cruise director (with Elliott) of the Big Gay Cruise, with Royal Caribbean. "I've always been in love with the art form," Rose said of drag, noting she's participated in the Pride Fest pride pageant in 2019, and won first place in 2021. She called Bentley an "old school" drag queen -- with lots of glitz and feathers, big hair, big boobs and a big personality. A scene from the 2023 Pride Fest at Schwiebert Park. "I'm very much an extrovert -- it's an amplification of my own persona," she said. "People are more forgiving when I'm performing. I can be more cutting in my comments. If I'm not in drag, it's just mean." Doing the Pride Parade and Pride Fest is important to give back to the community, Rose said. Her full-time job is working from home for the virtual call center Alorica. Rose also will perform at a Pride Fest after-party Saturday night 11 pm. to 2 a.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Those tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. The Big Gay Cruise is a five-day cruise not only for the LGBTQ+ community, but their allies, Rose said. This October, it will leave from Galveston, Tex., and next February, leaves from Miami, Fla. With much anti-LGBTQ sentiment across the country, Rose said "it's important to focus on the positive...Love is love." As Bentley, she will perform at Pride events June 15 at Bass Street Landing, Moline, and June 30 at UP Skybar, downtown Davenport. For more information about the 2024 Quad Cities Pride Festival, including the full schedule of events and ticket information, click HERE.

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All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Events, June 11 and 12

On June 11 and 12, a trio of gifted, award-winning authors will take place in a pair of virtual conversations hosted by the LeClaire Community Library, with fans of child and young-adult fiction invited to a Tuesday-evening audience with Diane Wilson of the All Iowa Reads selection The Seed Keeper, and a Wednesday-evening online chat with Celia Perez and Samira Ahmed of All Iowa Reads choices Tumble and Hollow Fires.

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Geneseo Christmas in June: The Last Lighting

The city has used the same tree for several decades, but the tree's declining health is leading to its replacement with an artificial tree.

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“The Butterfly Effect: Why Do We Feel Empathy with the Victims of War, Hunger, Terror, & Natural Disasters?”, June 9

In the latest program in the German American Heritage Center's popular "Kaffee & Kuchen" series, Dr. Danuta Hutchins will refer to her book Torn Out Memories while sharing her experiences as a child living under the Nazi occupation of Poland and during the Warsaw Uprising, with June 9's The Butterfly Effect: Why Do We Feel Empathy with the Victims of War, Hunger, Terror, & Natural Disasters? finding Hutchins relating her personal trauma to the terrors suffered by the victims of 9/11 attacks.

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Humane Society of Scott County hits ‘breaking point’ dogs facing euthanasia, center says

The Humane Society of Scott County is seeking the public’s help in housing animals, immediately.

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Cookies, anyone? How Illinois researchers turned plastic into 3D-printed food

A team at SIU has successfully turned plastic and other waste into printable food. They say it will help astronauts, as well as pollution and hunger here on Earth.

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DNC in Chicago will lose some luster as Democrats plan to virtually nominate President Joe Biden before convention

Less than three months before the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago, the event is already losing a significant portion of its celebratory luster as national Democrats on Tuesday said they plan to virtually nominate President Joe Biden and Vice…

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2024 Iowa Arts Festival, June 7 through 9

A tradition of 40-plus years that has attracted more than 25,000 people each summer to downtown Iowa City, the Iowa Arts Festival, from June 7 through 9, will showcase a wide array of visual artists from local and national levels, and also feature a beverage garden, a variety of culinary delights, children’s activities, and thrilling live-music performances, including a Saturday-night set with Grammy-winning festival headliner Terrance Simien.

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“The Iowa State Fair,” June 13 through September 8

In the latest Musser House Galleries exhibit at the Muscatine Art Center, rides, contests, animals, refreshments, delighted patrons, and more will be showcased in Iowa artist Kurt Ullrich's The Iowa State Fair, a collection of gorgeous and evocative black-and-white images that truly evince the wonder of this annually awaited outdoor tradition.

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Geneseo Christmas tree gets final holiday hurrah at Last Lighting

While summer is quickly approaching, there will be some tidings of comfort and joy this weekend. Geneseo's Christmas tree's health has been in decline for a few years, and now the city is looking to give it a proper sendoff. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zack Sullivan dropped by Our Quad City News with more information about Geneseo's Last Lighting ceremony with the tree. For more information, click here.

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Southern Photography Exhibition Celebration, June 13

Held in conjunction with the venue's new exhibit Reckonings & Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund, Davenport's Figge Art Museum will host a special Southern Photography Exhibition Celebration on June 13, with curator Dr. Jeffrey Richmond-Moll introducing the exhibition and sharing fascinating insights on his curatorial process.

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Genesius Guild's “Medea,” June 8 through 16

For its season-opening production at Rock Island's Lincoln Park, the Quad Cities' venerated classical-theatre organization Genesius Guild will present the return of Euripides' timeless Greek tragedy Medea from June 8 through 16, the one-act play's director Michael Callahan planning to deliver “an intense 90 minutes that you will, I promise, never forget.”

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56th Annual Geneseo Music Festival taking place Father's Day Weekend

​The annual event is open to all ages and will feature music performances, food vendors and family-friendly activities.

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“Tarzan: The Musical,” June 7 through 16

Praised by USA Today as a Broadway hit of "uncynical warmth and charm," the Tony-nominated Tarzan: The Musical swings into Moline's Spotlight Theatre for an area-debut run from June 7 through 16, this theatrical adaptation of Disney's Oscar-winning animated film boasting magical stagecraft and delightful tunes including "Two Worlds," "Strangers Like Me," and 1999's Academy Award champion ""You'll Be In My Heart."

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Court records reveal new details in Moline double homicide

Police believe contents of two phones found in the basement of a house where two people were killed have evidence.

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Man wanted in connection to shooting that left man in serious condition, Sterling Police Department says

Daveon H. Lucas, 24, is wanted for aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm on a Whiteside County arrest warrant, according to a media release from SPD. Lucas is wanted in connection to the shooting incident that happened on Tuesday night where a 28-year-old man was shot.

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“Footloose,” June 13 through 23

Lauded by London Theatre as "a feel-good ‘fish out of water’ musical that easily takes the audience on to a great journey of good songs, optimism, and fun," the exuberant stage version of the classic '80s movie Footloose enjoys a pre-summer engagement at Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse, its June 13 through 23 staging sure to demonstrate why the show received four 1999 Tony nominations and enjoyed a New York run of more than 700 performances.

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“Million Dollar Quartet,” June 13 through 23

Lauded by Broadway World as "a truly fantastic, feel-good show that will you have jumping for joy in your seat," the Tony-winning smash Million Dollar Quartet opens the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre's 2024 summer season of popular jukebox musicals, treating audiences to the iconic hits and personalities of legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley.

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Davenport police respond to shots fired call near Centennial Park, Modern Woodmen Park Tuesday night

A spokesperson for the River Bandits said its Tuesday game was delayed for safety reasons but that the incident took place outside of the ballpark.

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Rock Island students earn biliteracy recognition

Nine Rock Island High School students have earned either the Seal of Biliteracy or the Commendations toward Seal of Biliteracy. Last school year (2022-2023), RIMSD #41 implemented the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and the Commendation toward Biliteracy for students who attain proficiency in English and another language. At the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday are, from left, Superintendent Dr. Williams, Debra Fraznt - EL Program director, Shalom Moore, Asa Mahn, Israa Al Janabi, Dr. Ruggeberg - assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. (Rock Island-Milan School District) Already the district has seen its first several students obtain that Seal of Biliteracy or the commendations toward Biliteracy. The Illinois Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more other world languages. This recognition is designated on a student's transcript and high school diploma. Students will have a medal with the Illinois SoBL on it to wear during the commencement ceremony. It also is a definite statement of accomplishment to future employers, colleges, and universities. Per Illinois State statute, colleges and public universities are required to award course credit to a student who has received a State Seal of Biliteracy.To earn the Seal of Biliteracy students must exhibit proficiency in both English and a world language via assessments. Students have to receive a high composite score that includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking.Seal of Biliteracy• Israa Al Janabi -Arabic• Joshua Galeana -Spanish• Asa Mahn -Spanish• Dinye Ntiruvakure -Kinyarwanda Commendation• Presley Behrens - Spanish• Shalom Moore - German• Asia Stern -Spanish• Ashley Vazquez-Chavarria – Spanish• Elijah Voorhis - Spanish The district's English Language (EL) Program in collaboration with the RIHS World Language and English Departments aim to develop students into biliterate adults who can actively contribute to the global world. These awards encourage all students to study other languages. Additionally, these awards increase employment and earning opportunities through the formal recognition of language and biliteracy skills. The district pays for all costs associated with the program thanks to a grant received from the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation. For more information or to inquire about this program, click here.

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Learn about QC immigrants at Davenport museum

History is made daily at Davenport’s German American Heritage Center & Museum, and it tells the story far beyond German immigrants. This year is the 30th anniversary of the nonprofit organization (at the historic four-story former hotel at 2nd and Gaines), and this Saturday is the perfect time to visit. The German American Heritage Center, at 2nd and Gaines streets in Davenport, is in a former 1860s-era hotel that served German immigrants to the area. On June 1, GAHC will host a Family Free Day from noon to 4 p.m., with free admission to the museum. There will be children’s activities with the opening of the new first-floor exhibition, "Immigration Then and Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad Cities." They will have guided tours of the exhibition at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. MozBites will be on site selling food from 1:30-4, and you can enjoy live music from the Muzik Krauts and independent musicians who are former refugees. Brian Allen, GAHC executive director, said Wednesday the new exhibit was supported by a $3,500 grant from Moline Regional Community Foundation, in partnership with World Relief Quad Cities. It’s similar to past exhibits on other non-German immigrant populations. The new exhibit "Immigration Then and Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad Cities" is on the first floor through Sept. 15, 2024 (photo by Jonathan Turner). The room showcases stories of real people in the Quad Cities, and shows their journey from around the world. Visitors to the first-floor exhibit (up through Sept. 15, 2024) can choose an ID card for an immigrant, and follow the complex process of how they get from their home country to the U.S. and QC area (with the help of World Relief), according to their immigration status – refugee, humanitarian parolee, asylum seeker or special immigration visa. Clothes donated to the center from QC immigrants and refugees (photo by Jonathan Turner). You can follow their stories from seeking help and life in transit, through temporary relocation, call to leave for good, arrival at their new home, adjustment to their new host culture, and where they are now. In February 2022, the GAHC and Davenport-based non-profit Tapestry Farms partnered on the exhibit, “Our Neighbors, Our Friends: Unsere Nachbarn, Unsere Freunde.” It explored how the organization helps new community members from all over the globe right here in West Davenport. Pieces in the current immigrant exhibit on the GAHC first floor (photo by Jonathan Turner). Last summer, the GAHC featured two exhibits on Latin-American heritage. One was a traveling exhibit from the Arizona Historical Society, the Migrant Quilt Project. Founded in Tucson in the mid-2000s, quilts memorialize stories of migrants who have died seeking refuge in the U.S. The other was a larger exhibit, “We Are All Immigrant Warriors” — a collaboration between the GAHC and the Iowa City artist Miriam Alarcón Avila and her project “Immigrant Luchadores.” That exhibit — mainly of colorful masks and photos — was an exploration that looks for the connections between immigrants of German origin and Latino immigrants. The current immigrant exhibit includes everyday items and clothes loaned by local immigrants and refugees. Some names have been changed for the exhibit because of security concerns, and some people featured will take part in a June 23 panel discussion at GAHC. A 19th-century tool box, pocket watch with hair chain, and Bible from German immigrants on display (photo by Jonathan Turner). “It humanizes or gives you an empathetic response to the past,” Allen said of all immigrant stories, which have common elements regardless of the time period or country of origin. “It puts you in the place of people who came here and how hard it was. It does the same for the present, to put you in someone else’s shoes so you can understand things that other people go through.” One display case features German items from the GAHC permanent collection – a tool box, pocket watch with chain made from hair, and a Bible, all from the 1800s. Companion events will include: Sunday June 9th -- Kaffee und Kuchen: The Butterfly Effect with Danuta Hutchins, Ph.D. Sunday June 23rd -- Kaffee und Kuchen: Modern Immigrant Panel Discussion The QC area has a history of welcoming immigrants from Europe in the past centuries and continues to be a sanctuary for immigrants and refugees from around the world. This shared history creates a global connection through the universal experience of starting anew in a foreign land, according to GAHC. How was GAHC formed? Founded on Aug. 1, 1994 as a private, nonprofit organization, the GAHC seeks to preserve the heritage of our German-speaking ancestors for present and future generations and to enrich knowledge of the German immigrant experience. Photos of the former Germania or Miller Hotel (top) in the 19th century, and restored GAHC in the building (bottom) are part of the site history in the main German Immigrant Experience on the third floor (photo by Jonathan Turner). Today GAHC (a national historic site), has evolved a museum that includes a large permanent exhibit and two rotating special exhibits. Within the permanent exhibit, visitors enjoy an orientation theater, six education stations, and two restored hotel rooms. Visitors enjoy an interactive experience as you learn about immigrants’ journey by sea, train and foot, to their final destination at the German American Heritage Center building, which was originally a very busy hotel for thousands of immigrants in the 1860s. One of the highlights in the exhibit is called “Step Into My Shoes.” Visitors will find footprints of a child, woman, and man at this section. They can step on any set of the footprints, which then triggers the corresponding character to appear before them on a screen and talk about their personal experience as an immigrant. The GAHC building was built in the 1860s, and was originally the Standard Hotel where thousands of German immigrants stayed in the 1800s when they arrived in the area. It was originally a thin three-story building; the eastern two-thirds were added in 1875 and fourth story was added in 1877. The GAHC saved the building from deterioration and potential demolition by raising $1.3 million to restore the exterior of the building and to restore the first and second floors for use as a historical center. The building was purchased in 1995, partially restored in 1999, and reopened to the public in May 2000. In October 2009, GAHC debuted a newly expanded third-floor space including a new large interactive permanent exhibit called the “German Immigrant Experience,” two traveling exhibit spaces, and large program facilities. GAHC offers several new programs based on the new permanent exhibit and two new temporary exhibit spaces. New beer exhibit The rotating third-floor gallery will be converted for a new exhibit on a history of brewing in the QC, based on the 2023 book, “Quad Cities Beer: A History,” by Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr. The authors are scheduled to give a talk at GAHC on July 28. German immigrants brought many skills and trades to Scott County, especially brewing. Historic German breweries had a huge impact on the lives of Scott County citizens in their time and the effect continues to the present day, according to the exhibit summary. The new display will open June 2 (through Oct. 20, 2024), where you can learn about historic breweries, how Prohibition led to creative business ventures, and the booming brewing industry after the repeal of Prohibition in the 1930s. In the permanent German Immigrant Experience exhibit, one small hotel room will be converted into a children’s area (to feel like a boat), and the adjoining hotel room (only visible through a window now) will be opened to the public. Executive director Brian Allen in the room to be converted to an area for children's activities, seen May 29, 2024 (photo by Jonathan Turner). One other exhibit area will updated with new signage and panels, to be done in September, Allen said, noting they’re working with Edwards Creative. A third-floor exhibit area to be renovated this September (photo by Jonathan Turner). The GAHC may have a 30th-birthday event this fall with a beer tasting, collaborating with a QC brewery, to create an Oktoberfest beer to celebrate the anniversary, he said. For more information, visit the center website HERE.

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St. Joan of Arc Catholic School breaks ground on new facility

During a ceremonial groundbreaking and blessing of the earth, St. Joan of Arc Foundation announced their plans for the St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, being built at the corner of Criswell Street and Hopewell Avenue.

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Pleasant Valley seventh grader makes it to quarterfinals of Scripps National Spelling Bee

Unfortunately, Partha Katreddy did not advance to the next stage. The word that tripped him up was "stolon."

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Coroner: Body found in river is missing 92-year-old man

“We believe we have recovered the body of William Weber,” Rock Island County coroner Brian Gustafson said Wednesday.

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Davenport Schools Foundation awards over $109,000 in scholarships

Over 40 seniors will get help financing their post-secondary education with the help of scholarships from the Davenport Schools Foundation The foundation has awarded 51 scholarships totaling over $109,000 to 42 seniors from the Davenport Community School District (DCSD). These scholarships support the students' post-secondary education paths and come from contributions from donors who are committed to investing in the future of the district’s students. (Davenport Schools Foundation) (Davenport Schools Foundation) (Davenport Schools Foundation) (Davenport Schools Foundation) "We're aware that the expense of higher education poses a challenge for numerous students,” said DCSD Superintendent TJ Schneckloth. “Today's allocation of 51 scholarships not only alleviates the financial burden of college but also equips our graduates to embrace lifelong learning.” The foundation’s goal is to nurture a community of lifelong learners who will contribute positively to society through these scholarships. “We are pleased to honor these outstanding graduates of the DCSD as they pursue the next chapter in their educational journey. Our investment in their education helps them become engaged citizens in our community,” said Sally Crino, Executive Director of the Davenport Schools Foundation. These students received scholarships from the foundation: Central High School             Nancy J. Czubara Scholarship                  Elexa Andybur               $2,000 CHS Hall of Honor/                                     Carter Belby                   $1,500 Groenboom Scholarship Kathryn Bell Tate Scholarship                   Sam Bevans               $20,000 CHS Hall of Honor/                                     Grace Brandt                 $1,500 Fisher At-Large Scholarship  Dale and Carolyn Paustian                        Kyle Burke                     $1,500 Endowed Scholarship Caryl and Cynthia Haring Memorial          Kyle Burke                     $1,000 Scholarship Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Briana Cabrera              $1,000 Jason Blair Roberts Memorial Scholarship Jerry Jurgens Athletic Academy                Meia Carr                       $1,000 Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor Fisher At-Large          Hannah Cousins           $1,500 Scholarship Marie Linke Powell Scholarship                Noah Droessler             $1,500 Jack King Music Scholarship                     Noah Droessler             $2,000 Daryl D. Spaans Memorial                         Chloe Eckhart                $1,200 Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor – Kneipp                      Margo Fey                     $1,500 Family Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor – Jurgens                    Carson Ford                  $1,500 Scholarship Dr. Lisa Arbisser Scholarship                    Carson Ford                    $500 Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Hannah Ford                   $700 Michaela Rose Duvall Memorial Scholarship Jane Grady Memorial Scholarship           Simone Green               $5,000 Robert and Doris Blackburn                      Darrian Helstrom           $2,100 Technical Scholarship Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Vivian Huynh                 $2,100 Mary Elizabeth Sievert Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor/Jim Hester                  Netty Kantner                $1,500 Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor/Meyer Scholarship     Khaliah Knox                 $1,500 Buttleman-Arbisser Journalism                 Sidney McCauley           $159 Scholarship DHS Class of ’59 Scholarship                   Avilyn Moulton               $1,200 Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Aditya Patel                    $3,900 Rajendran Family Foundation Fund for Davenport Scholarship Davenport CHS Gerry Tallman                  Olivia Roberts                $1,000 Women’s Athletic Scholarship John and Hanae Fujiwara Wiese               Mia Roldan                    $1,000 Music Scholarship CHS Class of ’64 Future Teacher             Emma Schlader            $2,000 Scholarship Caryl and Cynthia Haring Memorial          Emma Schlader            $1,000 Scholarship CHS Hall of Honor – Fisher At-Large       Jack Stremlow               $1,500 Scholarship John and Hanae Fujiwara Wiese              Jack Stremlow               $1,000 Music Scholarship Jerry Jurgens Athletic Academic               Maddox Sullivan            $1,000 Scholarship Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Michael Tucker Jr.          $1,000 Jason Blair Roberts Memorial Scholarship CHS Class of ’79 Scholarship                   Macie Wilkins                $1,000 North High School Nancy J. Czubara Scholarship                  Addison Miller                $2,000 North High Music Scholarship                   Morgan Smith                   $500 Dr. Harold Kaiser Memorial                        Morgan Smith                   $500 Scholarship Una E. Englund Memorial Scholarship    Morgan Smith                   $500 Quad Cities Community Foundation/        Marissa Zamora               $600 Clyde Mayfield Memorial Scholarship West High School John C. Lee Memorial Scholarship           Ian Blackburn                $1,000 Betty Nelson Career Technical                  Kylie Daily                        $500 Scholarship George E. Weis Career Technical            Kylie Daily                        $500 Scholarship Brian Keppy Memorial Scholarship          Zane Fellman                $1,200 Friends of West High School                     Luke Mattson                 $1,500 Scholarship Davenport Schools Foundation                 Meredith Mitchell             $500 Minority Scholarship Jack L. Hudson Testimonial Scholarship Vy Julie Nguyen            $1,400 Springer Family ISU Dreamer                   Kaidren Nunn            $16,000 Engineering Scholarship Mary Elizabeth (McCreight) Means          Elizabeth Paustian          $2,000 Memorial Scholarship Daniel Wisely Warrior Scholarship           Abigail Reed                  $1,500 Jan Mutum Educator Opportunity           Sveta Sanders            $10,000 Scholarship Darryl D. Spaans Memorial Scholarship  Mya Vernon                   $1,200 Dr. Paul E. Johnson Memorial                   Mya Verdon                     $724 Scholarship

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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: WILLIE CURRY JR., 67, 5’8”, 160 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Davenport Police warrant for indecent exposure. AMANDA OVERSTREET, 32, 5’6”, 107 pounds, brown hair, hazel eyes. Four Rock Island County warrants for failing to appear in court on two counts of forgery, possession of meth and identity theft. Willie Curry Jr. (L) and Amanda Overstreet (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.

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New summer festival coming to downtown Bettendorf to benefit St. Jude

Mile Zero Inc., an event production agency, is introducing The Beer Fest, to Downtown Bettendorf. It’s a new summer festival that celebrates craft beer from the Quad Cities and throughout the Midwest, all while supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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Police seek data from phones found in basement with 2 killed teens

Police believe contents of two phones found in the basement of a house where two people were killed have evidence.

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IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union to cover Davenport student lunch balances

The IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union will cover $7,800 in outstanding Davenport student lunch balances.

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Criminal case against man accused of Moline double homicide will proceed

A Rock Island County judge ruled Tuesday that the case against a man accused of killing two teens in Moline can continue.

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Gas Spots in Davenport celebrate grand opening

Though three Locust Street Gas Spot locations have been open over three months, owner InConvenience Inc. will host grand opening celebrations for them this Saturday, June 1. Celebrations (at 1136 E. Locust, 303 W. Locust, and 3624 W. Locust streets) will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will involve raffle drawings, energy drink tastings, branded giveaways and remote radio station broadcasts, according to a Wednesday release. The Gas Spot stores have been open in Davenport since early February, and these events are a chance for the community to meet staff, win prizes, and enjoy breakfast and lunch deals all week long. The radio stations 97X, B100 and IRock93.5 will be on site doing a live broadcast and raffling off various event tickets. Red Bull Energy Drinks will be visiting each store offering tastings of their new summer edition flavors, Curuba and Sea Blue. “These stores are alive again and thriving,” Tiffany Fraley, CEO of InConvenience, said Wednesday. “We’re proud to be a part of these Davenport communities.” The Gas Spot locations are part of ICC Motor Fuel I LLC, and were closed in September of 2023 to make way for new management and site upgrades. InConvenience Inc reopened these stores after repairing equipment, cleaning stores, hiring staff and stocking with new inventory in early 2024. These sites also underwent rounds of testing and certifications with the Iowa DNR to ensure safety and compliance for the underground gas tanks. “Our company employees will be on site at the various locations on Saturday, and we’re ready for feedback and insights from the community,” said Fraley. “We’re ready to hear about anything we can do to make our stores an enjoyable part of your daily lives.” InConvenience Inc. is a women-led company focusing on providing convenience to customers, opportunities for employees, and support to communities through innovative approaches and unwavering convictions, all while maintaining a sense of humor and humility.

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Registration opens soon for Bettendorf Public Library's summer reading program

Summertime means it’s time for free library reading programs! The Summer Reading Program returns to the Bettendorf Public Library, with the theme, "Read, Renew, Repeat." The program is free and inspires readers of all ages to read even more. Kids who participate count their reading materials to earn rewards. Adults count their reading and participation in library-related activities to earn rewards. Anyone who finishes the Summer Reading Program is also eligible for additional raffle prizes. The library is offering several special events and classes to explore the "Read, Renew, Repeat" theme, including movies, art programs, music events, magicians and more. Registration for the library's Summer Reading Program opens Monday, June 3rd and runs through Saturday, July 27th. Click here to register or sign up at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Click here or call (563) 344-4175 for more information on the Bettendorf Public Library and its programming.

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Davenport woman arrested in connection with gunfire at ballpark

A 42-year-old Davenport woman was in custody Wednesday after police responded to a report of gunfire during a ball game Tuesday evening at Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport. Shebra Waters (Scott County Jail) Shebra Waters faces felony charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon - injure, provoke fear, and dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon, and an aggravated misdemeanor charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, court records show. Shortly before 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Davenport Police responded to a call of shots fired in the area of the 200 block of South Gaines Street, according to arrest affidavits. Police presence at Modern Woodmen Park, May 28, 2024 (Linda Cook, OurQuadCities.com) In affidavits, police allege Waters fired a .40 caliber Hi-Point handgun at a victim "to provoke, injure, and anger the victim." Witnesses and a co-defendant identified Waters, police say in affidavits. The game was paused for a time, then continued. Our Quad Cities News crews saw a crime technician at the scene, where officers, who gathered in the parking lot, inspected an area near the railroad tracks. Waters was in custody Wednesday in Scott County Jail, where she was being held on a $10,000 cash-only bond. She is set for a preliminary hearing June 7 in Scott County Court. Police presence at Modern Woodmen Park, May 28, 2024 (Linda Cook, OurQuadCities.com)

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Troopers identify man in fatal Muscatine County crash

Iowa State Patrol identified the man killed and two others injured in a crash Sunday night in Muscatine County.

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Sunny and comfortable the next 2 days

Quieter weather and cooler temps this week.

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YWCA Quad Cities holding open house for new facility

The YWCA Quad Cities is ready to show off its new facility in downtown Rock Island. The YWCA is holding a grand opening ceremony for its new 64,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility at 513 17th Street on Monday, June 3 at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. “We are excited to open our doors to the community and showcase our new facility,” said Julie Larson, CEO of YWCA Quad Cities. “This new space allows us to better serve the diverse needs of our community and further our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We look forward to welcoming everyone and sharing how this facility will be a cornerstone for positive change in the Quad Cities.” The new YWCA Quad Cities facility has several amenities, including: 11 age-appropriate classrooms A dedicated STEAM lab for science, technology, engineering, arts and math curriculum A Family Aquatic Center with lap pool, slide, vortex, rock climbing wall and zero depth area A children’s lending library and cozy area A second-floor playground and large activity room Fitness rooms with cardio and weight equipment A community commercial kitchen An Empowerment Center with computer lab A rentable Party Room Concession area The grand opening ceremony will feature a ribbon-cutting, tours of the new facility and a reception with refreshments. Visitors can learn about the programs and services that will be offered in the new building, including expanded childcare, youth development programs, job training and more. The YWCA of the Quad Cities has been an important part of the community for over 100 years, offering essential services and advocacy to women and families. This new facility emphasizes the organization’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Click here for more on the YWCA and its programming.

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Man killed in Sunday Muscatine County crash identified

Iowa State Patrol has identified the person who died as 64-year-old Steven Braudt of Wilton, Iowa. The incident remains under investigation.

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Quad City Arts leads revamped 'Talking Art'

Quad City Arts is taking over hosting of the "Talking Art" podcast, in partnership with WVIK, Quad Cities NPR. It builds on the remarkable legacy of its founders, Carolyn Martin and the late Bruce Carter, "whose insightful conversations have enriched our understanding of the arts for over two decades," according to a Quad City Arts release. This collaboration aims to continue developing the community's cultural landscape by engaging listeners with insightful discussions and stories that impact our local art scene. "It is an honor to continue the legacy initiated by Bruce Carter and Dr. Carolyn Martin," Kevin Maynard, executive director of Quad City Arts, said in the release. "Their passion for arts and culture has set a high standard we are eager to uphold. We believe this partnership with WVIK will enable us to highlight even more stories from the Quad Cities and beyond." Listeners can look forward to a series enriched with deeper explorations into the artistic process, impactful community arts initiatives, and personal journeys of both emerging and established artists. In the first episode since last September (which runs over an hour), the revamped "Talking Art" launched May 16 as Maynard sat down with Marc Zyla, principal horn of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO), who shared his journey to becoming a musician and artist, from his early days to his time in the QCSO. Episodes will be released every other Thursday, with part of the first five minutes being broadcast at 8:01 a.m. on WVIK Classical (98.3 FM) and 2:01 p.m. on WVIK News (90.3 FM). The entire interview will then be made available in podcast form. “Talking Art” will have various Quad City Arts team members’ host. Jared Johnson is the CEO and general manager of WVIK at Augustana College. "Talking about local art and artists on our airwaves has been integral to WVIK's mission as a local, public radio station ever since we were founded back in 1980," said Jared Johnson, general manager of WVIK. "This new collaboration with the engaging and creative team at Quad City Arts is already proving to be an extraordinarily fruitful partnership. I can't wait to hear the conversations they have lined up." “Talking Art will be running every other week moving forward,” Johnson said Wednesday. “It will be a longer podcast, with the first five minutes broadcast on air. It will be the same host for both the on-air portion and the longer interview.” "Talking Art" podcast is accessible on WVIK's website and popular podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information, click HERE.

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Arrest made in incident near Modern Woodmen Park

Davenport Police made an arrest in connection with an incident near Modern Woodmen Park last night. Court records show that officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 200 block of S. Gaines Street on May 28 at about 7:13 p.m. According to the arrest report, Shebra Waters, 42 of Davenport, was taken into custody on charges of intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a class C felony, control of a firearm by a felon, a class D felony, and assault while displaying a weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor. Shebra Waters (Scott County Jail) The arrest report says that Waters is accused of shooting a .40 caliber Hi-Point handgun at the victim. Witnesses identified Waters as having possession of the gun. She is not eligible to carry a firearm due to previous felony convictions. Waters is in custody at the Scott County Jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing on June 7.

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Man in serious condition after Sterling shooting

A man is in a Rockford hospital in serious condition after police say he was shot yesterday in Sterling, according to a news release from Deputy Chief Pat Bartel. The Sterling Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 2200 block of East Lincolnway in Sterling on May 28 at about 9:12 p.m. When officers arrived on-scene, they were told that a 28-year-old man had been shot at the location and was taken by private vehicle to CGH Medical Center. The victim was later transferred to Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford in serious condition. Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Sterling Police Department at (815) 632-6640. Anyone who wants to make an anonymous report can call the Whiteside County Crimestoppers at (815) 625-7867.

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New beer festival brewing in Bettendorf

A month after QC Craft Beer Week and just a week after a craft beer tasting festival in Davenport, a new beer-themed summer fest is coming to downtown Bettendorf. Mile Zero, Inc., an event production agency in suburban Chicago, is introducing The Beer Fest, a new summer festival celebrating craft beer from the Quad Cities and throughout the Midwest, on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Beer Fest will be held at “The Warehouse” at Isle Parkway and promises a day filled with fun, food and music - all while supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Beer Fest in downtown Bettendorf will be on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Beer Fest is set for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with gates opening early at noon for VIP ticket holders, featuring unlimited beverage samples from local and regional craft breweries, ciders, seltzers, spirits, and wine brands.  Highlights of The Beer Fest include:  Local and Regional Craft Beer: Sample an extensive selection of beverages from local breweries such as Crawford Brew Works, Great Revivalist Brewery and Front Street Brewery. Notable regional breweries include Confluence Brewing Company (Des Moines, IA), The Busted Cup (Burlington, IA), Jefferson County Ciderworks (Fairfield, IA) and 3 Floyds Brewing (Munster, IN).  Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks (La Flama, Hot Dog Guy, Grafoodi and more) offering everything from tacos to burgers and cheese curds.  Live Music and Broadcasts: Jam all day with a live broadcast from 97X radio station, featuring music from radio host Hairball. The Hooters girls will be at The Beer Fest giving out free chicken wings. Unique Experiences: Dive into the fun with a retro arcade, The Great Escape Patio lounge, and wings from Hooters of Davenport.  Scenic Venue: “The Warehouse” at Isle Parkway offers an industrial, roof-covered venue with stunning views of The Mississippi River and the I-74 Bridge. Proceeds from the festival will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which will have a presence on site throughout the day. The event will be at The Warehouse on Isle Parkway, near Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel, Bettendorf. Tickets for The Beer Fest are limited (early bird tickets are already sold out) - purchasing in advance is highly recommended to ensure entry. While tickets may be available at the door ($45), the event is likely to sell out quickly. General admission tickets in advance are $35, which include unlimited samples from everyone included in the 2024 TBF Beverage Lineup. Food can be purchased cooked up fresh from the best food trucks in the area. VIP Ticket Holders (for $45) get a VIP-only swag bag and admission at noon, an hour early and gain access to special beers and tastings not available to GA guests. Includes all benefits of GA tickets. The Village of East Davenport (along 11th Street) will host its third-annual Village Hops craft beer festival on Saturday, June 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with over 30 breweries, cideries, live music and food vendors. Proceeds will benefit the Village of East Davenport Business Association, and tickets for that are available HERE. For Beer Fest tickets and more information, click HERE.

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3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for May 29, 2024

A missing man from East Moline has been found dead, and Illinois lawmakers passed their annual budget with funds going toward Smart Start Illinois.

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Muscatine road to close for floodgate training

The Muscatine Department of Public Works Roadway Maintenance Division will close East Mississippi Dr. at the entrance to HNI Corporation, located at 600 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, Thursday, May 30 as staff trains on and certifies Mississippi Dr. Structure #1 (Floodgate #1). According to a release, traffic on Mississippi Dr. and Mulberry Ave. should not be delayed by the training, set to run from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The exercise was planned in coordination with HeinzKraft and HNI Corporation. Exercising the flood gate involves the installation of each piece of the structure, physical inspection of each piece and accomplishing repairs as needed, and dismantling and proper storage of each piece of the structure. Training was supervised by staff members who had participated in a previous installation. Annual drills (exercises) are conducted to retain familiarity with the mechanics and manpower requirements of installing closure structures in years when the actual need to close does not occur. City of Muscatine The Mississippi River is currently at 13.71 feet and is expected to rise to 15.2 feet by Sunday, June 2. Minor flooding occurs at 16 feet, but no flood potential for Muscatine is currently forecasted. For more information, click here.

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A private graduation ceremony was held for the students last week.

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Moline breaks ground on new library garden

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Carl Sandburg, Galesburg, recognizes faculty, staff

Carl Sandburg College recognized the 2024 winners for Faculty of the Year, Adjunct Faculty of the Year and Staff Member of the Year during its recent 56th annual commencement on the Galesburg campus. Stacy Bainter was selected as Faculty of the Year, Fred Visel was named Adjunct Faculty of the Year and Francis McKillip was chosen as Staff Member of the Year. (Clockwise from top left) Stacy Bainter, Francis McKillip and Fred Visel (Carl Sandburg College) 2024 Faculty of the Year - Stacy Bainter A 2000 graduate of Sandburg's nursing program, this is the second time Stacy Bainter has received Sandburg’s Faculty of the Year honor. Bainter previously won the award in 2020 and has taught at her alma mater since 2008, when she started as a practical nursing lab instructor. She became an adjunct instructor in the associate degree nursing program in 2011 and has been a full-time instructor since 2015. Bainter also spent time as the coordinator for the basic nursing assistant program and practical nursing, and she served as a health occupations teacher at the Galesburg Area Vocational Center from 2011-2015. Prior to her teaching career, Bainter worked as a registered nurse from 2000-15 in long-term care, holding positions of floor nurse, charge nurse, supervisor, MDS coordinator, assistant director of nursing and director of nursing. After graduating from Sandburg, Bainter went on to earn her bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2007 and a master’s in nursing (nurse educator track) from McKendree University in 2015. In 2016, she was inducted into McKendree’s chapter of Sigma Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 2024 Adjunct Faculty of the Year - Fred Visel As Fred Visel made the trip from his home in Cleveland for his first semester of teaching at Sandburg, one thought entered his mind. “I drove through these cornfields,” Visel said, “and I remember clearly saying to myself, ‘I'm here two years, max.’ That was in the fall of ’71.” Visel never followed through on his promise and, 53 years later, is still going strong as an adjunct history and geography instructor. Born in what’s now Slovakia, Visel didn’t know a word of English when his family immigrated to Cleveland in the early 1950s. He majored in history at Bowling Green University and spent five years in the Army, including two combat tours as an infantry officer in the Vietnam War. He went on to reach the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. Visel heard about an open history instructor position at Sandburg through a friend from Cleveland who attended Western Illinois University and — despite the pledge he made during his arrival — has never left. “It’s so comfortable living out here,” said Visel, who also has master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and Illinois State University. “I liked what I did and had enough to eat and had a roof over my head, and so I just kept on keeping on.” Visel taught full-time until 1984, when he took over as dean of learning resource services in the library. He remained a part-time instructor through the time he retired from that position in 1999 and has stayed on as an adjunct instructor in the years since. He also spent part of his time at Sandburg as a grant supervisor, and in 2006 he was designated as the college’s historian. “I just like the fact that I think I'm passing on to students who care to listen and learn why it's important to know what happened before them,” Visel said. “I just love to study history, and every year history grows longer and longer.” 2024 Staff Member of the Year - Francis McKillip Known for his humility and generosity, Francis McKillip has been employed at Sandburg since 2018. McKillip started as a second-shift custodian before moving to a daytime shift four years ago. He splits his time working at the CME on the Galesburg campus and at the Annex downtown. It’s not unusual for McKillip to bring in a spread of snacks for students in his work areas, making sure they have ample energy to get through their day. A Galesburg native, McKillip spent 30 years with the former Econofoods in his hometown, working his way up from a bagger to a management position. He then spent nine years in a management role at Waterworks Car Wash before coming to Sandburg. “There's a phenomenal staff that works at the college. I have never not been around nice people here,” said McKillip, whose late wife, Racheal, worked in the business office at Sandburg before she passed away in 2017. “Everyone at the college has been amazing to me, and the students have been fantastic. I can think of a lot of people at the college who deserve this. I do work hard, but I love what I do. This is the happiest I’ve ever been in a job in my life.”

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Olivia Allen: Acknowledging mental health difficulties and finding help at school and beyond

Investing in mental health services is absolutely essential — most importantly, for yourself.

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Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, May 29, 2024

Pastor Steven M. Braudt, age 64, of Wilton, Iowa, died Sunday, May 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.

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Two arrested in connection with shooting incident outside of Modern Woodmen Park

Two people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting incident outside of Modern Woodmen Park.

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Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, May 29, 2024

Pastor Steven M. Braudt, age 64, of Wilton, Iowa, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.

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State officials tout election integrity measures ahead of June primary

Primary elections are a week away. National data shows Americans’ trust in election integrity increased ahead of the 2022 midterms after a low point in 2020. But - will Iowans trust the results this time around?