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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
	Davenport woman charged with burglary, rummages through someone’s home A Davenport woman was arrested after police said she went into someone’s home and started rummaging through items inside.
	Farming with edge of field practices Since we're surrounded by farmland here in the QCA, have you ever thought about all the different kinds of planting in our area? Rachel Curry with the Illinois State Extension Service spoke with Our Quad Cities News about edge of field practices. For more information, click here.
	CDC’s new guidelines to address burnout and support staff wellbeing Amidst the ongoing challenges faced by healthcare workers, the CDC has rolled out new federal guidelines aimed at addressing burnout and mental health issues among healthcare staff.
	Man accused of a June 1 robbery in Davenport Authorities allege Corion Lard, carrying a gun, forced his way into a residence and took a piece of jewelry from a person.
	2024 Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest, June 22 and 23 With the eagerly anticipated weekend event hosted by Rock Island's Quad City Arts and taking place for the eighth time, glorious colors and imaginative designs will be gracing the pavement of Rock Island's Schwiebert Riverfront Park in the Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest, a June 22 and 23 summertime fixture boasting free admission, beautiful artistic creations, live music, children's activities, food and drink vendors, and more than $1,800 in cash prizes.
	“The Way He Looks,” June 23 Presented as the third of four Pride Month events in the Figge Art Museum's Free Film at the Figge series, writer/director Daniel Ribeiro's 2014 coming-of-age romance The Way He Looks enjoys a June 23 screening in the Davenport venue's John Deere Auditorium, the Brazilian release currently enjoying a 93-percent appropval rating on Rotten Tomaoes, where the critical consensus reads: "Compassionate, emotionally detailed, and populated with resonant characters, The Way He Looks leaves a warmth that lingers."
	2024 Quad City Air Show, June 22 and 23 A popular summertime weekend event making a welcome return in 2024, the Quad City Air Show roars back above and throughout the Davenport Municipal Airport on June 22 and 23, this exhilarating aerial celebration featuring airborne performances, aerobatic teams, helicopters, squadrons, information booths, vendors, musical entertainment, and much more.
	2024 David R. Collins Writers Conference, June 27 through 29 Authors of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more will share their talents and help strengthen the talents of others during the Midwest Writing Center's 2023 David R. Collins Writers Conference at Augustana College's Sorensen Hall, a June 27 through 29 celebration of the written word boasting workshops, readings, book pitches, and more, with special events planned at several additional Quad Cities locales.
	How to apply for jobs with the Illinois Department of Transportation The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is hiring and held a career fair in Rock Island. Representatives from several offices and bureaus were present to discuss current and upcoming employment opportunities. Breakout sessions showed participants how to set up an account to apply for State of Illinois jobs. Representative saidthe jobs come with some great benefits. To apply or for more information on employment with the IDOT, click here. .
	Man charged in dog neglect case sentenced to probation A former commercial dog breeding facility owner has pled guilty in connection to an animal neglect case from last year.
	QC kids can receive free meals from Davenport Schools this summer Kids from 1 to 18 can receive free meals, regardless of where they live or their family's income.
	Ridgewood softball coach reflects on state title win Renae Leander took over the softball program back in 2015. It would take 7 years before the team had a winning season, making the state title that much sweeter.
	Opera Quad Cities' “La Bohème,” June 21 and 23 Delivering the unforgettable story of two young, bohemian lovers in Paris, and serving as the basis for the Broadway sensation Rent, composer Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece La Bohème enjoys June 21 and 23 performances at the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center, with the talents of Opera Quad Cities bringing to life this deeply romantic, ultimately heartbreaking stage classic.
	Genesius Guild's “Julius Caesar,” June 22 through 30 For the classical-theatre company's second Lincoln Park production of 2024, Genesius Guild will stage of one William Shakespeare's most timeless historical tragedies with the June 22 through 30 staging of Julius Caesar, a thrilling tale of power struggles famed for such immortal Bard-ian lines as “Beware the ides of March," “Friends, Romans, countrymen ...", and “Et tu, Brute?”
	“Anything Goes,” June 27 through July 7 One of the most popular and beloved musicals in theatre history is scheduled to set sail at Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse, with the romantic and hilarious Cole Porter sensation Anything Goes enjoying a June 27 through July 7 run, and treating audiences to such iconic show tunes as "You're the Top," "All Through the Night," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and the unforgettable title number.
	6th annual missing persons awareness ride set for Saturday in Davenport "Doing it for David," the sixth annual missing-persons awareness ride, will be Saturday, June 16, at Hawkeye Motor Works, 7805 N. Division St., Davenport. Bike blessings will be by Pearl City Disciples, with registration at 9 a.m., and kick stands up at 10:30 a.m. Bo Orrin Music will provide music from noon until 2 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available. David McAllister (contributed photo) A $10 donation per bike is requested. Proceeds will go to raise awareness of persons missing in the Quad Cities and across the nation. Missing since 2017 David McAllister, of Bettendorf is now 29. He went missing in May of 2017. He last was seen at his Bettendorf home. He left in the early hours of May 11, 2017, and said he would return that evening. He had his cell phone, a Bible and a backpack, according to The Charley Project, which profiles cold-case missing-persons cases. His mother has told Local 4 News she remembers going to work early that day, and she noticed David wasn’t home. She texted him, and asked whether he was doing OK. He said he was doing some walking and thinking and "spreading the Word," his mother remembers. She texted him a prayer, and said something she never had said before: “I love you to the moon and back." David hitchhiked sometimes, rode trains and lived on the road. But he always kept in touch with his mother.
	“Rock of Ages,” June 27 through July 7 Described by Time Out New York as an “insanely fun mixtape musical” and by Variety as a show that “gleefully apes the worst excesses of the era's pole-dancing, crotch-grinding, big-hair-tossing movies,” the Broadway smash Rock of Ages enjoys a June 27 through July 7 run at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, treating audiences to a celebration of 1980s chart-toppers that NY1 called “so cleverly staged and impressively performed that it's an irresistible, offbeat trip of a show that hits all the right notes.”
	Iowa board launches "Farmers Against Cancer" The program's creator, Britt Van Roden, joined Shelby Kluver on The Current to discuss the program's importance.
	An uncommon gem celebrates 20 years in QC Twenty years ago this week, the precursor to Common Chord launched at 2nd and Main streets, then a museum and performance space that would inject life into downtown Davenport through the power of music, specifically music that had its roots along the vastness of the Mississippi River. The 2021 mural on the side of the 1892 Redstone Building, before RME changed its name to Common Chord in September 2022 (photo by Jonathan Turner). Originally branded as River Music Experience, the organization was a linchpin of the $113-million placemaking project called River Renaissance which brought other major improvements to downtown, including the Figge Art Museum, renovation of the Redstone Building (home of Common Chord), expansion of the Adler Theatre, NewVentures Center, parking garages and the Skybridge. But the impact of RME -- called Common Chord since September 2022 -- has reached into all corners of the Quad Cities, far beyond its headquarters at the Redstone building. No longer a “museum,” the organization has infused the love of music to countless thousands of people through events and educational programs, according to a Quad Cities Chamber release Tuesday. Last year alone, more than 35,000 people attended concerts and performances. More than 200 events were staged, and over 850 musicians were hired, according to Common Chord executive director Tyson Danner. Education programs reached more than 15,000 students over more than 390 events. “More Music, More Community” is the organization’s motto. Tyson Danner is executive director of Common Chord, Davenport. “We do even more off campus than we do here,” said Danner, who has been at the helm of Common Chord since April 2019. “If you’re doing the exact thing today as you did 20 years ago, you’re doing something wrong. The world changes; the community changes.” “It’s been an evolution since the day it was born,” said Kyle Carter, executive director, Downtown Davenport Partnership. On June 11, 2004, the day before the doors opened, an estimated 1,000 people attended a gala preview, amazed by the 81-foot interactive River Wall that told the story of river-influenced music through multimedia clips of interviews and performances. Seven inaugural members of “The Amplify Society,” recognized on a new Wall of Honor dedicated just recently at Common Chord, include: Dan Huber, Bechtel Trusts/Dick Bittner, Betsy Brandsgard, LuAnn Haydon, Ellis Kell, Frank Klipsch and Kent Pilcher. All were instrumental in the RME’s early formation. “If not for their actions, we wouldn’t be here,” said Carter. “This brought new life to a part of downtown that had been left for dead.” A River Renaissance A critical element of their effort was getting support throughout Scott County for a $5-million bond referendum to support the River Renaissance project. The 73% approval in a vote on Oct. 23, 2001, assured the community of obtaining $20 million in funding from Vision Iowa. Common Chord is at 2nd and Main streets, Davenport. And at the heart of the music was Rock Island native and noted blues guitarist Ellis Kell, “The Godfather of RME.” The influence of Kell, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 61, is seen in many of Common Chord’s signature programs, like the popular summer camp KidStock (which began as Rock Camp) and the Ellis Kell Winter Blues Music Camp. A tribute wall to Ellis Kell on the second floor of Common Chord (photo by Jonathan Turner). A larger-than-life tribute on the second floor of Common Chord notes that Kell, hired in 2004 as the membership, operations and special events manager, wore “many hats to help RME figure out its place in our community.” Kell always looked out for young people, says his widow, Kristi, especially those who had no access to music lessons or never touched an instrument. With the RME, she said, “he was in a position to change that.” He traveled to Texas to train with musicians who ran a rock camp there so he could start one here. Carter said Kell was the soul of the organization. “They figured out early on that a place like this needs a soul and needs somebody who really cares about its programming, and that was Ellis’ role,” Carter said. Redstone and more There have been many milestones in Common Chord’s development. One was the opening in 2006 of the Redstone Room, a performance space seating up to 250 people with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The late Nate Lawrence at the Redstone Room, Davenport. The space is one of several that features live music, educational programming, and community events, enhancing the Skybridge Courtyard and the first-floor restaurants that have operated over the years in the Redstone Building. The Redstone Room is also a popular venue that can be rented for private events such as wedding receptions. Another milestone was the introduction of the River Roots Live festival in 2005, drawing thousands to LeClaire Park annually for a celebration of music. That event evolved in 2017 to Alternating Currents, a multi-day festival founded by the Downtown Davenport Partnership which showcases comedy, film, music, art, and local businesses across dozens of venues in downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf. The second free Live At Five summer concert this year is this Friday, June 14 at the Skybridge Courtyard, 5 to 7 p.m. Danner notes that it takes constant support and innovation to create programming that is relevant to the community. “As we celebrate 20 years of success, we have to remember that it took a whole community of support to create this place… and it will take stronger support from private and public partners to keep downtown moving on the right trajectory,” he said. “We have to keep our foot on the gas pedal.” Rhythm on the River Saturday For the first time, Common Chord is partnering with the Friends of MLK and The Lincoln Center for this Saturday's Juneteenth Festival and Rhythm on the River, June 15 at LeClaire Park, Davenport. The free event includes the QC Juneteenth Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the Rhythm on the River concert at 6 p.m. The concert will celebrate the contributions of Black musicians and highlighting Black voices in our local music scene and beyond. Rhythm on the River will feature Ashley Dean, Jerry Johnson & The Voices of the QC Gospel Choir, and The Voices – Chicago-based Tribute to Motown. Admission is FREE but additional 10’x10′ “picnic plots” are available for reservation in the area closest to the stage – $25. Picnic plots will be marked in the grass. Visit the Common Chord table at check-in to be directed to your reserved picnic plot. Must be purchased by June 14 at 5 p.m. Proceeds from picnic plots support after-school enrichment programs at The Lincoln Center. Food trucks will be on-site. You may bring your own food and drinks. No alcohol permitted.Minimal seating provided – bring your blankets and chairs! Pop-ups and tents are permitted, but must be placed far from the stage, behind the line marking “tent area. And well-behaved pets are welcome. For more information on Common Chord, click HERE.
	Figge Art Museum receives $14 million art donation Randy and Linda Lewis are donating 44 pieces of art that will be displayed in a new wing of the museum.
	Emily Elgin, June 22 An up-and-coming country-music sensation lauded by CanvasRebel as "brilliant and insightful," Emily Elgin headlines a June 22 engagement at Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, her concert in the venue's Country Vibes Series sure to include her hits "Tuesday" and "Should've Been Raining," as well as favorites from her 2019 debut EP This Woman.
	Drake White, June 21 Acclaimed by Taste of Country as "a natural storyteller" who is "capable of reaching every single fan without pulling a muscle," country singer/songwriter and Billboard sensation Drake White headlines a June 21 concert at East Moline venue The Rust Belt, the musician an inclusion among Rolling Stone’s "10 Country Artists You Need to Know" and the recipient of the British CMA Awards’ citation for International Song of the Year.
	BYOBrass, June 27 A collective of Iowa-based musicians and educators founded in 2017 by a group of friends at the University of Northern Iowa, the high-energy ensemble BYObrass headlines a June 27 outdoor event the Big 9 Concert Series, the collaboration between the City of Davenport and Common Chord in which gifted Midwestern musicians play various parks along Davenport’s nine miles of riverfront.
	Gasoline Lollipops, June 22 Touring in support of their 2022 album Nightmares that The Sound Advocate praised for its blend of "an open, acoustically-based sound with ferocious, eclectic playing," the the indie rockers of Gasoline Lollipops headline a June 22 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the group also lauded by New Noise magazine for delivering "a powerful mix of Americana, outlaw country, and just enough punk-rock swagger to appeal to those who won’t admit to liking those other two genres."
	Galesburg receives Safe Routes to School funding On Tuesday, Illinois Department of Transportation awarded Galesburg another Safe Routes to School funding to build new sidewalks and paths that follow ADA compliance.
	QC Botanical Center to unveil Plant Discovery Bus with private ribbon cutting ceremony The Quad City Botanical Center will host an invite only Plant Discovery Bus ribbon cutting event this week. The one-of-a-kind mobile classroom has been two years in the making.
	Man accused of breaking into ex’s home with firearm Corion Lard, 21, of Davenport, was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery and burglary, both Class B felonies.
	Rob Leines, June 21 With his most recent album Blood, Sweat, & Beers lauded by Saving Country Music as "fun and raucous Southern-fried music meant to be listened to loud," outlaw-country and Southern-rock singer/songwriter Rob Leines headlines a June 21 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Saving Country Music adding that his 2021 recording "may not help you solve the meaning of life, but it sure will make life a lot more entertaining."
	Lucero, June 25 Touring in support of their 2023 album Should've Learned by Now, a work that Pitchfork calls "endearing and impassioned" and Saving Country Music deems" incredible," the Memphis-based alt-country rockers of Lucero headline a June 25 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the group's most recent recording inspiring Americana UK to rave, "Lucero show us that they’ve learned their craft well, thank you very much, and that they’ve left ample room for bringing in new tricks to make them sound even better."
	Iowa Department of Corrections seeks man who didn't report for work release The Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) needs your help finding a man who did not report back for work release. According to a news release from the IDOC, Damonti Lee Mayfield, who was convicted of robbery second degree and theft first degree in Scott County, did not report back to the Davenport Work Release/OWI Center as required on Monday, June 11. Damonti Lee Mayfield (Iowa Department of Corrections) Mayfield is 19-years old Black man who stands 5'5" and weighs 137 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on Feb. 12, 2024. Anyone with information on Mayfield's whereabouts is urged to contact local police.
	Murder by Death, June 22 With their 2022 album Spell/Bound lauded by Glide magazine for its "massively expansive, moody soundscape" that results in "a hauntingly beautiful record," the indie rockers of Murder by Death play a June 22 headlining concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the group also praised by New Noise magazine for being a unit whose members “seemingly have no problem pushing the boundaries of their unique creativeness."
	Cherry & Jerry, June 25 On June 25, the Rock Island Public Library's Watts-Midtown Branch invites patrons to step back in time as the delightful touring duo Cherry & Jerry enchant audiences with hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era, delivering an hour of great songs that they've dusted off and brought back to life, and treating listeners of all ages to a bit of history, as well.
	Ernst Otto Piano Recital, June 16 On June 16, the music of the locally famous composer, musician, and band leader Professor Ernst Otto will once again fill the air at Davenport's Schuetzen Park, with several of Otto's best-known compositions performed by Dr. Marian Lee, the gifted pianist and associate professor of piano at St. Ambrose University.
	Enjoy free music at Rock Island Public Library this month The Rock Island Library is hosting two free musical performances this month as part of its Read, Renew, Repeat summer program. Children’s entertainer “Duke Otherwise”(aka Noah Riemer of Madison, Wis.) takes the stage on Monday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. for a free show in the Rock Island Public Library’s Watts-Midtown Branch auditorium, 2715 30th Street. Otherwise offers clever lyrics on such original tunes as “My Uncle the Ant,” and “Creepy Crawly Love.” The audience gets in on the fun with sing-alongs and movement on “Brussel Sprout Shout,” “Yodeling Lament” and “Everybody Spin.” His imaginative show is for kids of all ages. He has recorded three albums, Kith and Kin (2019), Beehives and Bedheads (2015) and Creepy Crawly Love (2012). Duke Otherwise (Rock Island Public Library) The Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Show features Isaac Cherry on percussion and Jerry Rabushka on piano, playing ragtime, early blues and jazz standards from the 1900s through 1920s. The free one-hour performance is on Tuesday, June 25 at 1 p.m. at the RIPL Watts-Midtown Branch auditorium. The St. Louis-based group plays familiar tunes like “The Entertainer,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” and “St. Louis Blues,” along with music from W.C. Handy, Scott Joplin, May Aufderheide, Irving Berlin, Charlotte Blake, Euday Bowman and more. Jerry plays the original sheet music while Cherry provides percussion through a setup of cajon box drum, cymbal and bell tree. Cherry & Jerry (Rock Island Public Library) Participants can sign up for the library’s Read, Renew, Repeat Summer Reading Challenge. Adults, children and teens are encouraged to read at least 1,000 minutes from June 1 through July 31, or about 16 minutes a day. The library has set a community goal of 500,000 minutes for the all-ages challenge and has already reached more than 56,534 minutes. Book fans earn digital badges for meeting reading and activity goals, with virtual tickets rewarded to use toward prize drawings. Finishers with 10 badges or more can also claim a special prize. Kids earn a prize book and a draw from a prize bin; teens earn prize books and adults earn a packable straw kit made from eco-friendly wheat-straw fiber. Online and paper-based reading challenges are available. Participants do not have to live in Rock Island or Milan to join the reading challenge or attend concerts. For more information about library services and upcoming events, click here or call (309) 732-READ. For more information on Duke Otherwise, click here. For more on Cherry & Jerry, visit their Facebook page.
	Florida man facing DUI charges after driving burning semi on I-80 in Illinois, police say Burnt debris, including boxed cookies, was scattered along the road for about a mile. Officials say the road was closed for around six hours Saturday morning.
	REVIEW: Stars shine in glorious 'Night Music' at Guild All the stars align in a blindingly brilliant production a treasured Stephen Sondheim classic, "A Little Night Music" at Quad City Music Guild, which opened last weekend at Moline’s Prospect Park. I loved it so much, from the gorgeous singing, sensitive orchestra, to its snarky sense of humor and beautiful set and costumes. Music Guild's "A Little Night Music" runs through Sunday, June 16 at Prospect Park, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Director Colleen Houlihan (who also helmed Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” here in 2016) clearly has affection for this glorious cast and story, which she bills as the legendary composer’s rom-com – a story about love (unrequited and re-ignited) with as many relationships destined for eternity and as doomed for failure. Based on filmmaker Ingmar Bergman’s comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night, “A Little Night Music” takes its title from the Mozart classic and while the 1973 musical is a full-bodied, graceful operetta – at Music Guild blessed with phenomenal voices and actors – Sondheim never takes the story or genre too seriously. As the dominating, imposing actress Desirée Armfeldt (played here by the excellent Rachel Vickers) famously sings in the show’s most popular song (“Send in the Clowns” in Act II), “Don’t you love farce?” There’s a lot of silliness to go around this bewitching summer night. Callen Sederquist as 18-year-old Anne in "A Little Night Music." With its soaring arias and wild, melodramatic plots, the enchanting, elegant musical leans into “the madcap, the messy, the mayhem,” all without sacrificing the beautiful music and ingeniously clever rhymes and wordplay, Houlihan writes in the program. I’ve always known that Sondheim wrote nearly the entire score in variations of waltz time, but it just occurred to me recently that the inveterate Broadway puzzle master must have done that partly because of “Night Music”’s emphasis on love triangles (variations of three). Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around Desiree and the men who love her: the stuffy lawyer Fredrik Egerman (Kevin Pieper) and the boisterous, buffoonish Count Carl-Magnus Malcom (Michael Van Belle). When the traveling actress performs in Fredrik’s town, the estranged lovers’ passion rekindles. Rachel Vickers (center) as Desiree, with Kevin Pieper, left, Callen Sederquist, Sarah Lounsberry and Michael Van Belle. This sparks a flurry of jealousy and suspicion among Desirée; Fredrik; Fredrik’s wife, Anne (Callen Sederquist); Desirée’s current lover, the Count; and the Count’s wife, Charlotte (Sarah Lounsberry). The men and their wives agree to join Desirée and her family for a weekend in the country at Desirée’s mother’s estate. With everyone in one place, abundant possibilities for new romances and second chances bring surprises. With a book by High Wheeler, “Night Music”’s witty and heartbreaking triangles include: * Fredrik, a widower married to 18-year-old Anne, who is still a virgin 11 months after their wedding night, and Fredrik’s son Henrik (Noah Hill) an earnest, tortured divinity student, who is secretly in love with his new stepmother. Noah Hill (center) as Henrik, flanked by Amelia Fischer and Callen Sederquist. * The glamorous actress Desiree Armfeldt, who’s involved in a fling with the egotistical womanizer Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm, but who still has feelings for her old flame, Fredrik. * The Count’s cynical wife, Charlotte, who decides to seduce Fredrik in order to make her husband jealous and renew his interest in her. The theme of three (introduced at the start with “First Waltz” and the expository trio of “Now,” “Later” and “Soon”) was extended to five by Sondheim with a delightful quintet of “Liebeslieders” – who impressively open the show, and comment like a Greek chorus throughout. At Guild, these tremendously talented singers are Paulla Houston, Rochelle Schrader, Noel Jean Huntley, Brent Behrens and Joshua Ramseyer. Kevin Pieper, Callen Sederquist and Noah Hill in "A Little Night Music." Fittingly for this story, the starry cast shines with lights that never set (listen for the great rhyme, “The hands on the clock turn, but don’t sing a nocturne just yet”). Thanks to Houlihan and music director Bob Manasco, this little show (with a big score and bigger dreams) is perfectly cast, led by Pieper and Vickers, who both reflect skeptical, bruised, world-weary characters searching for happiness. In a glittering score packed with amazing songs (is there a Sondheim show that’s not?), the Fredrik/Desiree duet “You Must Meet My Wife” (in Act I) is one of my favorites. For both middle-age adults, the teenage Anne is still a child, and when Vickers bends down to meet the relatively short Sederquist as Anne, the moment is priceless. A haunting lament Another priceless scene is the iconic “Send in the Clowns,” a melancholy, haunting lament of regret for Vickers, sung alongside a mute Pieper (who has chosen Anne over Desiree), who leaves before the last verse. True to the nature of the song, the poised, pitch-perfect Vickers is understated and resigned, and Manasco’s characteristically precise, delicate orchestra melts into the moving final chord. Rachel Vickers and Kevin Pieper (foreground) with (rear L-R) Brent Behrens, Noel Huntley and Joshua Ramseyer. Sederquist (who wonderfully played Maria in Guild’s 2017 “West Side Story”) lives up to a line about Anne (“What is she, a bird?”) with her light, feathery, floating soprano which takes flight in the first act, but unfortunately she doesn’t sing in the second. Lucy Petersen (a Sudlow Intermediate student) is a perky Fredrika, and about the same height as Sederquist. She is daughter of Desiree and Fredrik and granddaughter of the sardonic, outspoken Madame Armfeldt (Pam Cantrell). She’s the character who gave Bergman his film title – she tells Fredrika the summer night "smiles" three times: first on the young, second on fools, and third on the old. Another showstopping scene that made me smile is the exuberant, idealistic “The Miller’s Son,” the irresistible ode to living life to the fullest, given a rousing performance here by Amelia Fischer. She plays Anne’s maid Petra, a little older, but who is much more experienced in love and sex, having first lost her virginity at 16. Fischer is simply delightful in the role, and she gives “Miller’s Son” just the right balance of big, sweeping gestures, and small, controlled intimacy. It’s a true revelation, with profoundly meaningful lyrics. Rachel Vickers, left, Pam Cantrell and Lucy Petersen. Sarah Lounsberry and Michael Van Belle are also outstanding as the sympathetic, put-upon, dramatic Charlotte, and her unsympathetic, pompous, self-absorbed, adulterous husband. Deservedly, they each shine in their own numbers – Carl-Magnus with “In Praise of Women,” which to me closely echoes Van Belle’s “Pretty Women” (last fall as Judge Turpin) in Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” (which opened just six years after “Night Music”). And Charlotte in the affecting “Every Day a Little Death” (with Anne), where she decries the habits of men and the small stings that hurt us on a regular basis. Michael Van Belle as Count Carl-Magnus and Sarah Lounsberry as Countess Charlotte. Van Belle and Pieper also share a commanding duet in the second half, “It Would Have Been Wonderful.” The long anticipatory romp, “A Weekend in the Country” is a great, bouncy finale to the first act. Noah Hill gives an intense, angry, bitter performance as Henrik, who considers suicide before being rescued by Anne. “A Little Night Music” is a complete, classy entertainment also because of its sumptuous costume design by Cathy Marsoun and stylish, stately and refined set, designed by Aaron Deneckere and Roger Pavey Jr. I hope the large tree on stage was created with three trunks on purpose, to complement the waltz/triangle theme. Kevin Pieper, Rachel Vickers and Michael Van Belle. The show will continue at 1584 34th Ave., Moline Thursday, June 13, through Sunday, June 16. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., except the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $15 for children (12 and under), available by calling 309-762-6610 or by visiting the QCMG website HERE.
	It’s been a week. What did June 6th tell us about what Iowans want in November’s election? There will be several questions that Iowa voters will have to answer in November's election following the results of the primary election in June.
	85-year-old man dies in crash in Knox County The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said that an 85-year-old Galesburg man was eastbound when his 2024 Subaru left Highway 23 and landed at Knox Road 50 at 5:40 p.m. Monday.
	Deere to pay $1M in discrimination case Deere has agreed to pay back wages and offer jobs to dozens after fed evaluation
	Clinton art map shows art from around the city Finding all the artwork on display around Clinton just got easier. The city has created a Public Art Map that includes murals, statues and memorials that can be found around Clinton. The map also provides information and images about the art. The map project was started at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year by the Clinton High Synergy Program. When students moved on to new projects, Hillary Burken, Assistant to the City Administrator, completed the public art map. The map will grow as the city installs new artwork. Scan the QR code below for a copy of the map.
	Burlington street closures start Wednesday Beginning on Wednesday, construction on Madison Ave and 9th street will close traffic, says the Public Works Directors Office.
	Hoker Trucking sponsoring Patrick Emmerling at HyVee Perks 250 race in Newton Hoker Trucking has sponsored many racers over the years, but the company is sponsoring its first Xfinity driver at Saturday’s HyVee Perks 250 at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. Jeff Hoker, owner of Hoker Trucking in Dixon, Iowa, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom about the sponsorship and the race in Newton, Iowa this weekend. “Their marketing person actually sent me an e-mail not quite two weeks ago wondering if we’d be interested in sponsoring Patrick Emerling this coming weekend,” he said. “I almost didn’t respond to it; our roots are in dirt track racing.” The company is sponsoring Emerling only for the race on Saturday, which starts at 3:30 p.m. “That’s what made it so kind of appealing to us, that it is in Iowa, our home state,” Hoker said. (Hoker Trucking) “I’m stoked to be able to race at Iowa this weekend in front of a sold-out crowd! It’s a cool track, and with my roots in modified racing, I love short tracks,” said Emerling in a news release. “I have a great partner this weekend in Hoker Trucking. They’re big supporters of local racing, so it’s exciting to bring them into the top tiers of NASCAR.” Hoker says fans are ready for this weekend’s race. “I know everything up there in Newton is sold out and has been sold out for some time. That’s what made it appealing to us, that it’s right here at Newton and one of the biggest races Newton has had to date. It was a great opportunity, we thought, to maybe hit up a market where we’ve not hit in the dirt track side of things.” “We hit the racing market years ago,” he said. “We decided to spend our marketing money there and once again on the dirt track side. To have an opportunity honestly to be on a car of this caliber and race, that’s going to be big. We didn’t think we’d be able to put something together but at the end of the day it took us a few days, but we were able to put it together so we’re very excited about it.” “I don’t know if I’ll have an opportunity like this again. They needed a partner for this race. Everybody who’s been racing kind of knows somebody who’s in racing and that’s how they got ahold of us. It was just a perfect opportunity.” For more on Hoker Trucking, including employment opportunities, click here. For more on Emerling, click here.
	Davenport Community Schools offer free meals for kids this summer From June 10 to July 26 Davenport Community Schools will serve free breakfast and lunch at various locations.
	Iowa teachers hospitalized after stabbing in China WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – China is promising to work with the U.S. to investigate a stabbing that sent four U.S. college instructors in China to the hospital. China’s foreign minister is not reporting a motive and calls the incident “isolated.” All four instructors were from Cornell College in Iowa, three of them were American. All are in stable condition. Chinese police say the man bumped into a foreigner at a public park early Monday morning when he began stabbing the victims, including one Chinese national who tried to intervene. On Twitter, the U.S. ambassador to China sad he was “angered and deeply troubled” by the stabbing. He says he visited the victims in the hospital. A spokesperson from the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said,” The U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang has confirmed to Senator Grassley that it’s working to advocate for the attack victims, with the Consul General planning a personal meeting with them at the hospital. Senator Grassley stands ready to assist.” Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) says at least one of the American victims is expected to return to the U.S. in the next 24 hours and says so far Beijing is being “very cooperative.” "What I don't want people to do is jump to a conclusion that there was something more than a random unprovoked attacked, until we have that information this is what we have,” says Miller-Meeks.
	Galesburg man dead in Knox County crash A Galesburg man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in rural Knox County on Monday, June 10.
	Augie students help more towns with water lines Augustana College students will canvas 300 Port Byron homes Thursday, June 13, in the college’s next chapter of helping local municipalities with inventorying water service lines. Seventeen students will work on the Port Byron project through Sept. 1, 2024. Augustana sustainability manager Peyton Heisch, a leader on the water line project, said students will use the historical marker of copper for all homes in the village newer than 1986 as well as past survey data to determine which houses should be included in the canvassing event, according to a college release. Augustana student research assistants Adriana Reyes and Erik Bergren at a canvassing event of Rock Island neighborhoods. Reyes, a junior geography major, is the GIS specialist on the Port Byron project. Augustana students and faculty first partnered with the city of Rock Island in July 2022 to identify and inventory lead water service lines in the city. The project, which emphasized engaged learning and a commitment to the community, was spurred by the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, the Illinois law adopted in 2022 which requires cities to inventory lead service lines, implement replacements and coordinate financing strategies to fund the work. The law also requires the prioritization of low-income neighborhoods. The Rock Island project finished in November 2023, following the presentation of findings and funding proposals to city leaders. That project included more than 12,000 residential homes, accounting for 25% of the inventory citywide. Project leaders used predictive modeling to estimate the remaining 75%. Both projects emphasize all three components of Augustana’s strategic plan, Bold & Boundless, which prioritizes engaged learning, maximizing student potential and connecting through partnership, the college said. “The water line inventory project is multi-disciplinary and allows Augustana students to strengthen their data collection and people skills as they connect with residents in our community with the aim of improving the water quality for our region,” Heisch said. “It’s an incredible opportunity, and we have benefitted from these experiences as much as the coordinating cities have.” The water line inventory projects are led by Augustana’s Upper Mississippi Center and the Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness. Student researcher Adriana Reyes, a junior geography major, is the GIS specialist on the Port Byron project. “Partnering with Port Byron on the service line project will allow more students and residents to learn about safe drinking water and provide students with real-world experience," she said. Port Byron residents received a postcard included in their water bills in early June describing the inventory project in advance of the June 13 canvassing event. Augustana students will provide a draft inventory to the village by the end of June and a draft prioritization plan by late July. Heisch said the college is gathering data and findings, with a goal of completing this work by Sept. 1. Port Byron received a $30,000 grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and an extension to aid the village in adhering to the Illinois law. In 2023, 260 Illinois systems received grant funding ranging from $20,000-$50,000 per award to assist in creating the inventory. The original deadline for this work was set as April 15, 2024. Additional EPA grants in Rock Island County include $50,000 each for Moline and East Moline and $30,000 for Hampton. Per the Illinois law, cities have two years to create a replacement plan, and then up to 20 years to replace the lead lines.
	Name of driver killed in Knox County crash released Officials have released the name of an 82-year-old Wataga, Ill., woman killed Thursday in a Knox County crash. Karen Y. Perrin was killed in a single-car crash shortly after 5:30 p.m. at U. S. Highway 34 and Knox Highway 9, according to a news release. Perrin was driving a black 2017 Buick. She and a passenger, a 19-year-old Galesburg man whose name has not been released, were transported to a hospital by ambulance, the release says. Preliminary information indicates the car was headed east on U.S. Highway 34 when the driver left the roadway on the south side of the highway at Knox Highway 9, according to the release.
	Miles, Iowa under boil order until further notice The City of Miles is under a boil order, city officials say.
	Human remains found near decommissioned Cherry Mine, deputies say Human remains were found near the decommissioned Cherry Mine, deputies say.
	Lincolnway lane closures start Monday Starting Monday, lanes of Lincolnway will be closed due to road patching, the Clinton Engineering Department says.
	John Deere pays over $1 million in hiring discrimination settlement John Deere will pay over $1 million in back wages to some Black and Hispanic job applicants.
	Couple donates ‘transformative’ $14 million of art to Figge The Figge Art Museum said they’ve established The Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing after Randy and Linda Lewis of Davenport donated 44 works of modern and contemporary American art valued at $14 million by Christie’s in New York.
	Knox County Coroner identifies woman killed in fatal crash The Knox County Coroner, Mark Thomas, identified the 82-year-old woman who died in a Knox County crash.
	Motorcyclist killed in fatal Muscatine Co. crash A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal Muscatine County crash Monday, state patrol says.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for June 11, 2024 One person is dead, and another is injured after a crash in Muscatine County, and Galesburg police have named the victim and suspect in a shooting incident.
	Rock Island National Cemetery honoring 108th United States Colored Troops The Rock Island National Cemetery is hosting a ceremony honoring the soldiers of the 108th United States Colored Troops (USCT) on Wednesday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Honoring the 108th USCT is organizing and coordinating the event. The group’s members are local descendants of men from the USCT regiment and other community members committed to honoring the soldiers by sharing their stories. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Brown, command sergeant major, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal will be the keynote speaker. Shellie Moore Guy, a descendant of one of the 108th USCT buried in the Rock Island National Cemetery, will also speak. Poetry by Johnnie Woods and a vocal performance by Shawn Bolton will also be presented. The 108th USCT is one of 170 Civil War regiments made up of formerly enslaved and free Black men who served during the American Civil War. The regiment was organized on June 20, 1864 in Louisville, KY. After serving garrison and guard duty at various sites in Kentucky, the regiment was transferred to Rock Island Prison Barracks at Rock Island, now the site of Rock Island Arsenal. The 108th arrived on the post on September 24, 1864 and served as guards at the prison that held Confederate prisoners of war. On May 30, 1865, the 108th left the Rock Island Prison Barracks and transferred to Vicksburg, Miss. While at Rock Island, 50 men from the regiment died from various illnesses or infections and were buried at Rock Island National Cemetery. The regiment lost more than 200 men during their time of service.
	Regional Office of Education #33 partners with higher education to address student preparation and retention The Regional Office of Education #33 is partnering with regional higher education institutions to improve student retention and offer a seamless path from K-12 to college or other secondary programs.
	85-year-old man killed in Knox County crash An 85-year-old man died after a single-vehicle traffic crash in Knox County Monday afternoon. Preliminary information indicates the Galesburg man was driving a Black 2024 Subaru east on Knox Highway 23 at 5:40 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024. The car left the roadway on the south side of the highway and crashed on Knox Road, according to a Tuesday release from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. The name of the deceased is not being released at this time, pending next of kin notifications. There is no other information available at this time.
	Deere & Co. to pay $1.1 million in back wages, interest to Black and Hispanic applicants Of the 277 applicants involved, nearly 200 were Black applicants for production positions in Waterloo and 55 were applicants for warehouse positions in Milan.
	Davenport couple gives $14M worth of art to Figge The Figge Art Museum is establishing the Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing, made possible by the extraordinary generosity of Dr. Randy and Linda Lewis of Davenport. The Lewises’ remarkable gift of 44 works of modern and contemporary American art valued at $14 million by Christie’s, New York, marks a momentous addition to the Figge’s collection, according to a museum release Tuesday. Linda and Randy Lewis of Davenport are donating 44 American artworks to the Figge Art Museum, valued at $14 million. For 50 years, the Lewises have passionately collected works by influential artists such as Romare Bearden, Milton Avery, Marsden Hartley, Helen Frankenthaler and Alice Neel. These artworks embody the innovative spirit and diverse perspectives of American art over the last century, the Figge said, noting their donation will significantly enhance the Figge’s collection and fill crucial gaps in the museum’s galleries. “We are deeply grateful to Dr. Randy and Linda Lewis for their visionary contribution,” said Melissa Mohr, interim executive director of the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. “The impact of this gift on our museum and community cannot be overstated. The Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing will stand as a cornerstone of the Figge’s mission to bring art and people together, fostering creativity and cultural understanding, and inspiring dialogue. “This is indeed a transformative moment for the Figge Art Museum and for the broader cultural landscape of the Quad Cities,” Mohr said. The Lewises’ journey from their upbringing in northern Ontario, Canada and immigrating to the U.S. to becoming prominent art collectors and supporters in Davenport, underscores the profound impact of philanthropy. One of the donated paintings is Milton Avery (American, 1885-1965), detail image, "Red and Green umbrellas," 1940, oil on canvas, 34 x 54 inches, Gift of Linda and J. Randolph Lewis, 2024.14.2. Their dedication to art and community is evident in their more than three decades of involvement with the Figge, serving in volunteer, staff, and leadership roles, the museum release said. “We’ve lived in Davenport for 36 years, and this community has been very good to us. It just seems easy to do this, and to know that people will enjoy it, and that it will be here for a long time,” the couple said in the release. “When you are nearing the end of your life—and we are—you start to think about what you’re leaving behind, what of value you have to leave future generations. It makes us feel good to give back to the community,” the Lewises said. Their gift of 44 artworks will help the museum attract more visitors locally, nationally and internationally, contributing to the museum’s ongoing success and vitality. Marsden Hartley (American, 1877-1943), "Church with Lobster Pots," circa 1941-1942, oil on panel, 27½ x 22 inches, Gift of Linda and J. Randolph Lewis, 2024.19.2 “The Lewis Collection features exemplary works by influential American artists. While the Figge’s collection is strong in areas like Regionalism, Spanish Colonial art and Haitian art, we have relatively few examples of artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries by artists that feature prominently in the art historical canon,” said Joshua Johnson and Vanessa Sage, co-senior curators at the Figge. “Linda and Randy’s gift transforms the Figge’s collection in a way that would have otherwise been unimaginable. Due to their generosity, the museum will be able to share the more complete story of art,” they added. Inspired by the philanthropic legacies of Dr. Walter Neiswanger and Charles A. Ficke, the Lewises hope to encourage other collectors to consider how their collections might benefit their communities and future generations, the Figge said. The Figge Art Museum is at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Beginning this summer, visitors will have the opportunity to view pieces from the Lewis Collection in the newly dedicated Linda and J. Randolph Lewis Wing on the second floor of the Figge Art Museum (formerly the permanent collection galleries). For more information on the Figge, click HERE.
	Halpin hosts summer book club for students Illinois State Senator Mike Halpin is encouraging area students to read and continue learning during the summer break with a summer book club. “This gives students the opportunity to have fun while continuing to read this summer,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “The goal is to keep kids engaged this summer and reward them with a prize for doing so. It’s a great opportunity for families with children.” Students participating in the Summer Book Club must read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form and return the form to Halpin’s office by August 16. Children who complete the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and a certificate from Senator Halpin. Click here to download book forms. Call Halpin's Rock Island office at (309) 558-3612 or Galesburg office at (309) 297-4483 for more information.
	Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in the stabbing of 4 US college instructors Chinese police say a suspect is in custody in a stabbing attack on four instructors from Iowa’s Cornell College who were teaching at a Chinese university in the northeast city of Jilin
	Kids can eat for free in Davenport this summer Kids in the Quad Cities can get breakfast and lunch for free from meal sites across Davenport this summer. Children ages 1 – 18 can eat for free onsite and don’t need to live in Davenport. There are no income restrictions for this program. State regulations require sites to close at the posted times, so kids are asked to be in line before that time. Anyone in line before closing time will still be served. Breakfast and lunch are offered Mondays through Fridays, through July 26. There will be no meal service on July 4 and 5. Click here for meal site locations, including menus. Nine additional sites offering breakfast and lunch are expected to open next week.
	Winterset route to be hilliest in RAGBRAI history; city prepares for thousands of riders This summer will mark the first time in five years Winterset has been an overnight town along a RABGRAI route.
	Trolley may return to Muscatine More than 10 years after the Muscatine trolley tour closed, the trolley may be returning to the streets of Muscatine.
	Elderly Americans are becoming latest group most likely to be scammed The FBI's elder fraud report shows roughly $3 billion are lost due to scams. Officials say this number could be higher since complaints don't list the victim's age.
	Man objects to mandatory life sentence at Henry County Court hearing At a motion hearing in Henry County Circuit Court Monday, Judge Norma Kauzlarich granted defendant Daylon Richardson's request for a neuropsychiatrist's evaluation.
	New search warrant applications add to story of Davenport's Jan. 15 double homicide Search warrants filed by Davenport police investigators shed more light on the Jan. 15 deaths of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith, as the defendants add and change attorneys.
	Winterset prepping for RAGBRAI The annual ride is just over a month away.
	Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, June 11, 2024 Cheryl R. Dobrinske, 70, of East Moline, Illinois, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, Illinois. Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.
	Bettendorf Middle School names new associate principal, dean Bettendorf Middle School has named a new associate principal and dean of students. Rachael Dierickx will take over as the school's new associate principal. Dierickx has been with the district since 2007 and is currently the district MTSS facilitator, an administrative role supporting curriculum and professional development, district teams and elementary administration. Previously, Dierickx was an instructional coach at Bettendorf Middle School for four years and spent 12 years teaching language arts and honors language arts. Dierickx has a Master of Education in Educational Administration and principal endorsements from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa. Rachael Dierickx (Bettendorf Community School District) Emily Henneman will be the new dean of students. Henneman is the summer school administrative intern for the district’s extended school year program. She taught Spanish at Bettendorf High School and Maquoketa High School. Henneman received the 2022 Jaycees of the Quad Cities Young Educator Award. Henneman has a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with principal licensure from the University of Iowa. Emily Henneman (Bettendorf Community School District) “We are excited to have Rachael and Emily accept these positions,” Michelle Morse, Superintendent, said. “They are both known for their exceptional work in the district. Their ability to connect with students, staff and parents is impressive. They are authentic and passionate about supporting students both behaviorally and academically. We look forward to Rachael and Emily taking this next step in their careers.” Both positions will be effective July 2024, subject to board approval.
	'Strawberry Moon' will appear just after summer solstice (NewsNation) — Skywatchers can look forward to seeing June's full moon just one day after the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. This month's full moon will occur on June 21 at 9:08 p.m. ET. Full moons happen when the moon is directly across from the sun, allowing it to appear fully illuminated from Earth. Why is it called the 'Strawberry Moon'? Names for full moons come from Native American or early European traditions, though the practice and names have also been adopted by modern neopagans, according to the Farmers' Almanac. The name "Strawberry Moon" comes from the Algonquian people and refers to the fact that it occurs during the time of year wild strawberries ripen. The Cherokee people call the June moon "Green Corn Moon," while the Tlingit call it the "Birthing Moon" and in Cree, it's known as the "Egg-Laying Moon" or "Hatching Moon." The Choctaw call it the "Windy Moon," and the Arapho refer to it as the "Moon When the Buffalo Bellows." Early European names for June's full moon include the "Rose Moon," "Honey Moon" and "Mead Moon." If you're wondering, yes, that's where the term "honeymoon" comes from, as June was a traditional month for marriages in many places. China also uses full moon names, calling June the "Lotus Moon." ‘Death Star’ black holes fire planet-killing beams Full moon in Capricorn For those into astrology, this month's full moon falls in the sign of Capricorn, a sign of ambition, hard work and discipline. That makes it a good time to reflect on how far you've come in your career — or where you want to be. But the first of two Capricorn full moons also happens as ruling planet Saturn goes retrograde, which might make achieving those goals more challenging. It's also happening during emotional, intuitive Cancer season, blending pragmatic ambition with less quantifiable feelings. That makes it a good time to reflect on what has been accomplished so far and release any emotional baggage that's slowing down your forward progress. Viewing the Strawberry Moon This summer, the full moon in June will come just one day after the summer solstice, when those in the Northern Hemisphere will experience the most daylight of the entire year, something that happens only once every 18-20 years. The moon will appear near the Teapot constellation and may take on a slight reddish hue because of its proximity to the horizon. A few days later, on June 29, the moon will align with Mars, Jupiter and Saturn just before sunrise, with all four celestial bodies visible without a telescope.
Monday, June 10th, 2024
	Hy-Vee gives update on next steps for store closures, including Rockingham Road location in Davenport Hy-Vee gave an update on the next steps for store closures, including the Rockingham Road location in Davenport
	Traffic Alert: Bridge cleaning on North Bridge, Highway 136 Bridge, Clinton Bridge cleaning will be underway on the North Bridge, Highway 136 Bridge, beginning the week of Monday, June 10, according to Iowa Department of Transportation officials. The work will be from 8 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
	Downtown Davenport building Executive Square undergoing renovations after being evacuated in 2023 due to structural concerns, owner says The Executive Square building in downtown Davenport undergoing renovations, owner says.
	Davenport pools now open every day for summer The Annie Wittenmyer and Fejervary pools are open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day.
	Musco Lighting expands with new manufacturing facility After nearly 50 years in town, the Muscatine company is adding a 28,000 square foot building to its factory line.
	Traffic Alert: Lane reductions on North Division Street Lane reductions are in place on North Division Street at West Garfield Street.
	Rock Island getting more speed radar signs around town 6 signs will be added nearby the city's schools.
	1 person killed in 3-vehicle crash in Muscatine County The names of the drivers involved haven't been released.
	Musco Lighting expands with new manufacturing facility After nearly 50 years in town, the Muscatine company is adding a 28,000 square foot building to its factory line.
	1 person killed in 3-vehicle crash in Muscatine County The names of the drivers involved haven't been released.
	Next part of Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project in Bettendorf is underway The next part of the major Criswell Street Rehabilitation Project in Bettendorf begins Monday.
	West Nile virus detected in Sterling A bird in Sterling tested positive for West Nile virus. Authorities collected the dead bird on May 31. People and other animals can get West Nile from mosquitoes. They become infected by feeding on dead birds. Whiteside County health officials have the following recommendations to reduce exposure to mosquitoes: Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens and repair or replace any with tears or openings Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night. Eliminate all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including flowerpots, wading pools, old tires, clogged rain gutters, old boats and any other receptacles and change the water in bird baths weekly. Wear shoes and socks, long pants and long sleeved shirts when outdoors. Apply insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535, according to label instructions when outdoors. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants. Report dead birds to the Whiteside County Health Department. If your community has an organized mosquito control program, contact your municipal government about areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards, and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes. For more information, click here.
	Man found guilty in death of Knox Co. Deputy has attorney file motion objecting mandatory natural life sentence, court documents show The man found guilty in the 2022 death of Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Weist during a vehicle chase appeared in Henry County Court Monday morning.
	Two elite college stars given exemptions to play in John Deere Classic Big Ten Golfer of the Year Jackson Buchanan of Illinois and NCAA Championship runner up Luke Clanton of Florida State have received exemptions to play in this year’s John Deere Classic, July 3-7, at TPC Deere Run.
	Mayor Matson looks ahead to Davenport's future in annual State of the City address The Mayor teased a potential $800 million project that he says would set the record for economic development if it happens.
	Rock Falls hosts block party to welcome Sick Summer drag-and-drive event The streets of Rock Falls come alive as adrenaline-pumping machines roar into town, marking a spectacular pit stop for the Sick Summer event.
	Federal judge to decide whether Iowa’s immigration law can take effect Monday immigration activists and the Department of Justice asked a federal judge to block Iowa’s new immigration law from taking effect next month.
	Illinois winner of $552M Mega Millions jackpot claims prize CHICAGO (WGN) — The Illinois iLottery winner of the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot has come forward. The winner, who is confirmed to be from the Chicagoland area, has chosen to remain anonymous. According to the Illinois Lottery, the "MEGA Millionaire" hit the jackpot while playing the game online, making this the largest prize won through iLottery in U.S. history. “I was scrolling through my emails when I saw one from the Illinois Lottery saying to check my numbers because I won a prize,” shared the MEGA Millionaire, who has requested to remain anonymous. “In the past, I’ve won $2 here or $5 there, so I assumed it would be similar.” Illinois Lottery Des Plaines Prize Center supervisor, Kathy, holds up the big check that was presented to the $552 million Mega Millions jackpot winner. The lucky winner matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball, 19-37-40-63-69-17 to win the Mega Millions drawing on June 4. “You can’t imagine my shock and disbelief when I saw that I had won the jackpot amount of $552 million. I actually quit the app and then signed back in to double check and make sure it was real. It was real alright - but it still feels unreal!” the winner said. Winning $552M Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold in Illinois The lucky winner continued, “I was raised by a single mom and throughout my childhood, she had to work two jobs to provide for our family, to put food on the table, and for us to get an education,” expressed the grateful winner. “The day after I graduated from high school, I started working and I haven’t stopped since.” The winner added, “I am a hard worker. I’ve spent my life as a laborer and once I was making a decent living, I asked my mom to retire and let me take care of her. It was my way of thanking her for how much she sacrificed for us. I haven’t told her yet about this life-changing windfall but when that time comes, we’re all going to be shedding some happy tears.” According to the Illinois Lottery, the historic online win was the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot prize in the game’s history and the second-largest prize ever won in Illinois. “I’ve always dreamed of retiring early and enjoying life with my family. I think it’s safe to say my dream just came true,” exclaimed the newly minted millionaire.
	American Heart Association turns 100 years old Organization officials said that deaths due to cardiovascular disease have been cut in half over the last century.
	Illinois State Museum to record, share personal stories about Route 66 for 100th anniversary SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — For decades, Americans made their cross-country journeys on Route 66, and though it may no longer be possible to navigate it uninterrupted, the stories left behind help define the old highway as the Main Street of America. Now, to celebrate the highway's 100th anniversary, historians from the Illinois State Museum in Springfield are looking for people to detail their personal experiences with the original Route 66 in Illinois, to cement them in history. The highway was established on November 11, 1926. The road signs were erected only a year later, offering guidance to travelers making the trek from Chicago to L.A., and every city in between. The iconic ‘Gemini Giant’ in Wilmington has a new owner and soon will have a new home. Route 66 was decommissioned in 1985 after it was replaced by segments of the Interstate Highway System, but the decades-old road had already mounted itself as a cultural tenet, recognized in classics such as John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and in the hit song "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66." Museum historians are now looking for people who traveled, helped build or conducted business along the road in Illinois, to record and share their stories as part of the highway's 100th anniversary celebration in 2026. "These interviews will help illustrate the significance of this important transportation achievement," Erika Holst, the museum's curator of history, said. Museum officials say they are specifically searching for the following people for interviews: Those who have memories of driving on Route 66 or traveling the highway with family or for business. Those who were involved or whose families were involved in the operation of restaurants, hotels or auto service businesses along the route. in Illinois. Anyone who participated in the building, maintenance, or rerouting of Route 66. First responders who worked along the route. Those who have any other firsthand experiences with Route 66 to share. According to museum officials, once the interviews are conducted and recorded, video recordings and transcriptions will be made available to the public in an online database as part of the anniversary celebration. Illinois holding online auction for unclaimed property "This project also gives us an opportunity to preserve memories of Illinois citizens for posterity," Amanda Bryden, registrar for the history collections of the Illinois State Museum and Illinois Historic Sites, said. Those looking to participate will be asked to sign a permission form granting legal rights to conduct and preserve the interview and monetary compensation will not be offered, officials said. For more information on how to share a story, contact Route 66 project coordinator Judy Wagenblast at jwagenblastp@gmail.com.
	Illinois to host unclaimed property auction SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Hundreds of unclaimed items will be part of an online auction in June, according to an Illinois State Treasurer news release. A 14-karat gold charm bracelet with eight charms, a 1783 Spanish Milled Dollar encased with certificate, and a 1997 U.S. quarter-ounce platinum proof coin are just some of the items that will be auctioned off between June 17 and June 21. Illinois Dept. of Labor reminds employers of child labor laws as school lets out “The online auction offers a convenient way for people to shop from anywhere and find a variety of distinctive items they can add to a personal collection or give as the perfect gift,” said State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. The auction is due to the limited space to store items indefinitely. There will also be an in-person auction at the Illinois State Fair on August 17. Anyone who wishes to view items or bid in the auction, should click here.
	Bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Whiteside County Mosquitos can transmit the disease to humans if they've fed on an infected bird. Here's how you can keep yourself safe this summer.
	No injuries in Cambridge house fire A caller reported the house on fire, along with downed powerlines nearby.
	Davenport mayor highlights flood, street, sewer and safety projects in State of the City More road barricades are coming, Mayor Mike Matson warned in his state of the city address.
	Teachers visit QCA to study river and environmental issues Teachers from across the country are in the QCA to study the Mississippi River and environmental issues. They're spending time at Nahant Marsh Education Center to understand the material to teach environmental subjects in the classroom. The teachers are meeting with local experts who will show them the environment of the Mississippi River. The group will study its impact on various industries and how those industries affect the river. The teachers will be in Camanche to study the Rock Creek's environmental practices.
	How to make sure your skin is protected from sun damage News 8's Maddie Franz spoke with a Quad Cities dermatologist about how to properly apply sunscreen and the risks associated with sun damage.
	Warrant issued for Galesburg man in connection to fatal shooting According to the Galesburg Police Department, an arrest warrant for murder has been issued for 19-year-old Chase Houlden Jr. He was injured in the shooting.
	4 Iowa instructors teaching at a Chinese university were attacked at a park Four Iowa college instructors teaching in China were attacked while visiting a public park, Cornell College confirmed Monday.

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