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Tuesday, June 4th, 2024

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Former Iowa football stars coming to Davenport for youth football camp to raise money for pediatric cancer

Jake Gervase and several other former Iowa football stars will be in Davenport on June 21st for the 4th annual Rally for Reid football camp to raise money for children and families impacted by childhood cancer.

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Ridgewood softball dedicates State Championship to young girl with terminal cancer

After winning a State Championship for the first time ever, the Ridgewood softball team celebrated on the field with Jade Jensen, a young girl with terminal cancer.

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Muscatine softball celebrates grand opening of new field; dedicates press box to legendary coach Dennis Schuur

For the first time ever on Monday, the Muscatine softball team played a home game on campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place before Muscatine’s games against Davenport North to celebrate the opening of the $2.5 million dollar facility.

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John Deere Scholars Program helping Davenport students afford higher education

A new partnership is helping Davenport students afford the cost of higher education.

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YWCA Quad Cities holds ribbon cutting for new facility

YWCA Quad Cities celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening for its 64,000-square-foot facility, marking a new era of service, and support for the community.

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Davenport man charged with interference with official acts in early morning scene

Shaun D. Jackson, 40, was arrested and charged with interference with official acts, according to an arrest affidavit.

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Davenport releases summer pool schedule

The city's pools will be open seven days a week beginning on Monday, June 10.

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Rock Island police dog graduates from training

Blue will be on patrol with his handler starting Tuesday.

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Quad Cities Tenant Alliance calling for passage of new rental ordinance

The group's proposal would excuse tenants from having to pay rent when a house or apartment is deemed unsafe to live in.

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I-280 bridge washing kicks off

Traffic is reduced to one lane each way while the work is ongoing.

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Intersection of Forest Grove and Criswell Street in Bettendorf closed for construction

Work is expected to wrap up on Saturday.

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Looking for some summer fun? Here's when you can cool off in Davenport's pools:

The city's pools will be open seven days a week beginning on Monday, June 10.

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Fan Duel and Draft Kings question future with Illinois

Two of the biggest names in online gambling are threatening to cut back on their operations in Illinois if the tax increases included in the budget become law. The Chicago Sun Times reports Fan Duel and Draft Kings say the higher taxes might force them to reevaluate their futures in Illinois. The General Assembly sent Gov. JB Pritzker the budget that would raise the tax on gambling revenue from 15% to a graduated range of 20-40%. The move could generate an extra $200 million a year for the state. The companies say that would block their growth and be bad for customers. Fan Duel and Draft Kings made $700 million last year and $250 million so far in 2024.

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Proposed ordinance to prevent tenant displacement and enforce building safety compliance

The Quad Cities Tenant Alliance, in partnership with Quad Cities Interfaith, is pushing for a new ordinance aimed at protecting tenants and preserving rental housing in Davenport.

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IDOT: Bridge washing continues in Rock Island County

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, weather permitting,maintenance is underway on the Interstate 280 Sgt. John F. Baker Jr. Mississippi River bridge inRock Island County, according to a news release. (idot.illinois.gov) Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while workers wash the bridge. All lanes will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. through Thursday and from noon on Friday to 5 a.m. onMonday. The work is anticipated to be completed in a week, the release says. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid thework area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to payclose attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits,refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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Davenport woman charged with attempted murder, tries to stab man to death, affidavits show

A Davenport woman was arrested on attempted murder charges after police said she stabbed a man multiple times.

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Bettendorf Police Department gives update on Speed Spots Map campaign and enforcement

The City of Bettendorf’s Police Department has been cracking down on speeding drivers throughout the community since the beginning of April by identifying speeding problem areas after receiving numerous complaints from residents.

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Illinois suspect in custody for first-degree murder: Illinois State Police

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 4 has announced the arrest of 37-year-old Jean C. Santiago-Nieves of Beardstown, for first-degree murder, Jean Santiago-Nieves (Illinois State Police) On Friday, May 31, the Beardstown Police Department (BPD) responded to a 911 call atresidence in the 1400 block of Clay Street in Beardstown. Officers found a dead man in a vehicle near a residence. The victim was later identified as 27-year-old Steve Dominguez of Beardstown. ISP DCI Zone 4 agents were requested by Beardstown Police to conduct a death investigation. The suspect, Santiago-Nieves, remained on the scene and was immediately taken into custody, the release says. After a thorough investigation, ISP presented its case to the Cass County State’s Attorney’s Office and a charge of first-degree murder was approved. Santiago-Nieves was transported to the Schuyler County Jail pending his first court appearance.

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Program for sexual assault survivors in Iowa returns

A reimbursement program for sexual assault survivors in Iowa put on hold is now running again. Iowa's victim assistance program pays women who needed to use emergency contraception, but the plan does not include abortion. As Our Quad Cities News correspondent Pepper Purpura reports, one clinic felt the stress of providing services for almost a year.

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66-year-old man missing out of Galesburg

66-year-old Phillip Allison was last seen driving southbound on Knox County Highway 78 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2.

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Scholarship program to send dozens of Davenport students to the University of Iowa

The John Deere Foundation will spend $6.6 million on 60 scholarships for low to middle-income Davenport graduates.

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Wilton Candy Kitchen nominated for USA Today's Best Candy Store of 2024

The shop has been open since 1860.

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Brand-new YWCA facility opens in downtown Rock Island

The new building takes up an entire block. It has two gyms, a pool, a playground and other features.

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Rock Island YWCA dedicates new facilities

The YWCA in Rock Island celebrated the opening of their new facilities. The 55,000 square foot building includes more childcare classrooms, a new fitness room and a new pool area with a slide and lazy river. More services will be available as employees get organized in the new building. The YWCA will utilize a continuity of care model, providing kids with the same team of caregivers from birth to five years old. For more information, click here.

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Monday Was One of The Hottest This Year

Monday's high was 89°! And with high humidity, it felt like it was in the 90s! We had one day in May when the high temperature officially reached 90°. This is above normal by about 10° for early June. If you are not ready for this heat and humidity yet, we have some good news for you! Highs will be in the upper 70s with lower humidity later this week.

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Adventure awaits with Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt

Adventure awaits as River Action challenges you to solve clues and win prizes as you get out an enjoy nature! As Our Quad Cities News reporter Linsey Tobin found out, the Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt has explorers follow environmental, conservational and historical clues along the way to victory. For more information, click here.

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Breaking down the race for Iowa's 1st Congressional District

Two Republicans — incumbent Marianette Miller-Meeks and David Pautsch — will face off in the June 4 primary. The winner will move on to Nov. 5's general election.

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YWCA holds ribbon cutting for brand new Rock Island facility

Today was a culmination of over five years of work to make the building a reality. It takes up an entire block, featuring two gyms, a pool and other amenities.

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Bettendorf intersection closes for storm sewer work

There's an Our Quad Cities News traffic alert for part of Bettendorf. Beginning Tuesday, June 4t, the intersection of Forest Grove Dr. and Criswell St. will be closed as crews replace a storm sewer. Criswell St. and Forest Grove Dr. intersection closure (City of Bettendorf) The closure is expected to last until Saturday, June 8, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured north to Indiana Ave.

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Davenport man threatened victim with 'sword-like' object, police allege

A 39-year-old Davenport man is in custody after police say he threatened a victim with a "sword-like" object, according to court records. Shaun Jackson (Scott County Jail) Shaun Jackson faces a charge of interference with official acts and two charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, according to court records. Shortly before 5 a.m. Monday, Davenport Police responded to the 1800 block of Tremont Avenue and East Locust Street for a disturbance, arrest affidavits show. Jackson, police allege in affidavits threatened "to chop up the victim into pieces using a metal sword-like object in a threatening manner. At one point (Jackson) shoved the object through a door in an attempt to injure the victim, placing the victim in fear" and also "threw a glass bowl at the victim with the intent to injure the victim." In affidavits, officers say Jackson "refused to exit the building after having contact with police in fully marked squad cars and fully uniformed (officers) and after being instructed to do so." Jackson was being held on $4,300 bond Monday in Scott County Jail.

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John Deere Scholars to cover 90% University of Iowa tuition for 20 Davenport recipients

The John Deere Foundation, the University of Iowa and the Davenport Community School District are partnering for the John Deere Scholars program. The John Deere Foundation is using $6.6 million to establish the program, which will award 20 scholarships over the next three years. The scholarships will cover 90% of tuition at the University of Iowa. Any student taking part in college preparatory courses through the program will be eligible to apply for the scholarships. For more information, click here.

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Get out and enjoy the Lemonade Sip N’ Shop and Sidewalk Sales

The weather's getting better, and you're probably taking advantage of the opportunity to get outside and enjoy it all. Olivia Warren with the Downtown Davenport Partnership spoke with Our Quad Cities News about the Lemonade Sip N’ Shop and Sidewalk Sales. For more information, click here.

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Free block party to bring community together

Humility Homes and Services will bring the community together for a free block party! Josh Graves stopped by Our Quad Cities News with more on Humility Homes' Welcome Home Block Party. For more information, click here.

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Workers at Road Machinery & Supplies Co. are on strike

The union alleges that company officials threatened retaliation against union members for protected activities such as organizing and bargaining.

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Iowa primary election: What to know before heading to the polls

Republican incumbent Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be taking on Quad Cities businessman David Pautsch in the 1st District primary.

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Aledo will host its 32nd annual Rhubarb Festival June 8-9

Admission to the event is completely free.

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Calling all veggie lovers: Rhubarb Festival returning to Aledo

Admission to the event is completely free.

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Clinton astronaut inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Two veteran astronauts, one with ties to the Quad Cities, were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida last Saturday. Veteran NASA astronauts David Hilmers, from Clinton, and Marsha Ivins were inducted into the Hall of Fame as the 25th class of honorees to join the group. The total number of astronauts in the Hall of Fame now stands at 109. David Hilmers receives Hall of Fame metal (U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame) The ceremony was held at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, set against backdrop of the space shuttle Atlantis. Hilmers and Ivins were honored for their outstanding accomplishments in furthering NASA’s mission of exploration and discovery. Over 15 other astronauts, many of whom are Hall of Famers, attended the ceremony. Curt Brown, board chairman of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation; Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and home of the Hall of Fame; and Kim Carter, Kennedy Space Center’s Director, Center Engagement & Business Integration Services spoke at the induction. More than 15 other veteran astronauts, many of whom also have been inducted into the hall of fame, attended the ceremony. “Both Hilmers and Ivins embody the bravery, spirit of adventure and passion for discovery that are essential to excel in the space program,” said Curt Brown, board chairman of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, which manages the selection process. “Given their distinguished careers in the industry, it is only natural for them to join the ranks of the space pioneers honored in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.”    Hilmers worked with NASA for 12 years, and Ivins for 37 years after their astronaut careers ended. Hilmers, who logged over 493 hours in space, is the Chief Medical Officer at a nonprofit started by his wife, Prof. Alice Lee called Hepatitis B Free. Ivins retired from NASA in 2010 but has done flight test work for aircraft sensor systems and consulted on a IMAX space film and commercial spacecraft software independent verification and validation.Inductees are chosen each year by a committee of Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials, flight directors, historians and journalists. The process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. To be eligible, astronauts must have made their first flight at least 17 years before the induction to be eligible for the Hall of Fame. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and a NASA-trained commander, pilot or mission specialist who has orbited the Earth at least once. Click here for more on the Kennedy Space Center. Click here for more information on the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

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The Father, the Son, and the Holy S---: “Ezra,” “In a Violent Nature,” “The Great Lillian Hall,” and “Summer Camp”

In the familial road-trip dramedy Ezra, Bobby Cannavale plays the leading role of struggling standup comic Max Brandel, and he's mad at everybody. Everybody.

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QC director smiles at a summer night at Guild

It’s fitting that the film Stephen Sondheim based his graceful operetta “A Little Night Music” on is called “Smiles of a Summer Night.” That’s what Quad City Music Guild hopes to give patrons, by performing the show for the first time in nearly five decades, starting Friday, June 7. The elegant, masterful musical (written nearly all in variations of waltz time) premiered in 1973, based on Ingmar Bergman’s comedy of manners, Smiles of a Summer Night. Winner of four Tony Awards, this is a musical that has forever entranced the world of theater and resulted in Sondheim’s only Top 40 hit, Judy Collins’s 1975 version of the aching ballad “Send In the Clowns.” Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. When the traveling actress performs in Fredrik’s town, the estranged lovers’ passion rekindles, according to a synopsis. This strikes a flurry of jealousy and suspicion between Desirée; Fredrik; Fredrick’s wife, Anne; Desirée’s current lover, the Count; and the Count’s wife, Charlotte. Both men – as well as their jealous 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, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises. Kevin Pieper, left, as Fredrik, Callen Sederquist as Anne, and Noah Hill as Henrik in Music Guild's "A Little Night Music." “It’s a great date night – just silly and rom-com fun. It’s very un-Sondheim that way,” director Colleen Houlihan said of the show recently from the Prospect Park theater lobby. She’s so glad Guild is reviving the masterwork for the first time since its Moline premiere in 1977. Houlihan directed Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at Guild in 2016, and played the colorful con man Pirelli in last November’s “Sweeney Todd,” another legendary Sondheim show. “First directing was Sondheim, first time on stage Sondheim – not smart,” she joked. “I’m a glutton for punishment.” Colleen Houlihan (second from right) in the cast of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" in November 2023. “This is one of those Sondheim’s that never comes up – like once in a lifetime,” Houlihan said of “Night Music.” “It’s honestly a ridiculous show; it’s very funny. It’s a lot different than all his other stuff.” She talked about doing it for years with music director Bob Manasco (it’s his favorite), and choreographer Beth Marsoun. A farce of love triangles “I love it ‘cause it’s funny – it’s basically a farce,” the director said. “It’s just a bunch of love triangles, ridiculous things. There’s an element of ‘Golden Girls’ witty banter, a bit of ‘Noises Off,’ madcap stuff that happens. It’s really a different breed. “Then it’s got all this beautiful music,” Houlihan said, noting it’s like an opera and soap opera at the same time. Rachel Vickers, front left, and Kevin Pieper with (rear L-R) Brent Behrens, Noel Huntley and Joshua Ramseyer. She got very lucky in casting the 14-person ensemble, to meet the formidable roles. “The area is full of excellent singers, so this is one of those shows that singers want to do, ‘cause it’s fun to sing,” Houlihan said. “It’s all been kind of a dream – I don’t know how we got lucky enough to do it.” The quintet in “Night Music” is comprised of Paulla Houston (who was in the “Sweeney” ensemble), Rochelle Schrader, Noel Jean Huntley, Brent Behrens, and Joshua Ramseyer. Music Guild veteran Kevin Pieper plays Fredrik, a widower. He was last on stage at Prospect Park in the very silly musical “Disaster” in 2022. Michael Van Belle (who was the evil Judge Turpin in “Sweeney”) is the opposite here, playing a ridiculous, buffoonish Carl-Magnus. There are half a dozen characters who are entwined romantically. "Night Music" features Kevin Pieper, left, Callen Sederquist, Rachel Vickers, Sarah Lounsberry and Michael Van Belle. “It’s all over the top – the couples who are clearly ill-suited to each other are spelled out,” Houlihan said. “You root for Kevin to go back to his love, Desiree, all that stuff. It’s a merry-go-round.” Callen Sederquist plays the young, virginal Anne, Fredrik’s second wife. Noah Hill (who was recently in Spotlight’s “Legally Blonde” and “Anastasia”) plays Henrik, a brooding young man. Houlihan compared that character to sad-sack Charlie Brown, who Hill also played at Spotlight in June 2021. Amelia Fischer, left, plays Petra, with Noah Hill and Callen Sederquist. “That’s very much his lane,” Sederquist said. As Henrik, he takes everything very seriously, to offset the comedy, Houlihan said. Sederquist was last in the very silly “Something Rotten!” in 2022. The cast refers to Anne in “Night Music” as a “Muppet,” she said. “She’s very much a product of circumstance. She’s supposed to be 18 and kind of silly. It’s like Tinker Bell – she can only feel one emotion at a time. It’s all rage or all not. I think she’s silly. If she’s not, we’re really leaning into it.” From ‘Woods’ to the ‘Night’ Sarah Lounsberry (who plays Charlotte) and Rachel Vickers (who is Desiree) were in “Into the Woods,” and Sederquist played a tree. Houlihan said the trees in “Into the Woods” were amazing, and “were the hardest job on stage. Seventy pages of movement, and they couldn’t see. How you guys did it, I’ll never know.” Sederquist, Vickers, Lounsbery and Huntley (starting in 2024-25) are also members of Nova Singers, a professional choir in Galesburg and the Quad Cities. Sederquist and Pieper in "A Little Night Music," opening Friday, June 7. Sederquist said it’s a relief in “Night Music” that she doesn’t sing the whole second act. Pieper said given it’s Sondheim (notoriously tricky both in music and lyrics), it’s been a challenge, given the number of words packs into certain songs, including quick patter songs, like “It Would Have Been Wonderful” and “Now.” The quintet music is complicated and “they sound amazing,” Houlihan said. “All the things everyone is doing, is just gorgeous.” She called the quintet “guardian angels who like to gossip.” “Everything they do is sung, but they kind of weave in and out,” she said. “They talk a lot about the perpetual twilight. They have foreshadowing in their stuff, and they’re n the background of everything.” Huntley was in Sondheim’s “Company” in 2021 at Moline’s Black Box Theatre, soloing in the classic “Another Hundred People.” Petra (played by Amelia Fischer) is a servant for Fredrik’s house, a little older than Anne. Rachel Vickers, left, Pam Cantrell and Lucy Petersen. “To some extent, she’s comedic relief, but she also has this showstopping ballad,” Houlihan said of “The Miller’s Son.” “It helps to sum up that feeling of how you choose the right partner, and how life can go if you choose different avenues you can go down. Wait until you hear Amelia sing it – totally exposed, totally vulnerable, just her on stage.” Houlihan said she loves to work with very qualified staff, and called herself “the dumbest one in the room, by design. I’m totally happy with that.” “I’m relatively new to this compared to everybody else,” she said. “Bob had a lot of influence early on in terms of character in rehearsal, very hands-on with that type of stuff. I do tend to gravitate to these type of shows because I like to work with actors. I like to talk about feelings. I like silly stuff, too, but…” Manasco was music director for “West Side Story” in 2017, when Sederquist played Maria, and was the Narrator in “Into the Woods.” What does ‘Clowns’ mean? Vickers is a huge fan of “Night Music,” after having alternating Desiree and Petra in 2012 at a summer opera festival in Arkansas. She delights in devouring the drama, bitterness and regret of the popular Act Two “Send in the Clowns.” Rachel Vickers as Desiree, with Kevin Pieper as Fredrik and Michael Van Belle as Carl-Magnus Malcolm. Desirée reflects on the ironies and disappointments of her life, realizing she is in love with Fredrik and finally ready to marry him, but now it is he who rejects her. The title of the song refers to the absurdity of the situation, Vickers said recently. “Acting wise, there’s so much to do,” she said. “She’s saying, this is absolutely ridiculous. She’s mad, she’s upset, she’s embarrassed, and she’s saying it sarcastically. “This is her big turning point,” Vickers said of Desiree, originally played on Broadway by Glynis Johns, and in the 2009 Broadway revival, by Catherine Zeta-Jones. Among the “Night Music” crew at Guild, set designer is Roger Pavey Jr., and costume designer is Cathy Marsoun. Performances will be at Prospect Park, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday (June 7-8 and June 13-15), and 2 p.m. Sundays (June 9 and 16). 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.

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66-year-old man missing out of Galesburg

66-year-old Phillip Allison was last seen driving southbound on Knox County Highway 78 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 2.

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Clinton man charged with fentanyl distribution

Sandell Anderson, 34, of Clinton, was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of the illegal delivery of fentanyl.

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John Deere Foundation to pay for 60 Davenport high school students to attend University of Iowa

Some Davenport high school students will soon have most of their college tuition paid for, thanks to a donation from the John Deere Foundation.

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Deere, University of Iowa partner with Davenport schools on new scholarship program

The John Deere Foundation and Davenport schools have partnered for a need-based program covering 90% of four-year tuition at the University of Iowa for 60 students.

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Downtown Davenport Partnership property improvement grant awards hit record high

Downtown Davenport Partnership awarded a record $165, 600 of property improvement grants to 15 buildings in 2023-2024, leveraging over $1.6M in private investment.

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Record grants given for downtown Davenport businesses

Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) on Monday announced a record $165,600 of property improvement grants were awarded to 15 buildings in 2023-2024, leveraging over $1.6 million in private investment. Grant funds help the construction of downtown structural and core property improvements including tuckpointing, masonry, electrical, plumbing, demolition, architectural design and more, according to a DDP release. “It’s more important than ever to ensure our buildings are both safe and beautiful, and downtown property owners responded with major investments this year. These building improvements ensure our local gems continue to shine, and new businesses have extra resources to succeed downtown,” DDP executive director Kyle Carter said in the release.  The fine-dining restaurant The Garrison opened in October 2023 in the Redstone Building, 2nd and Main streets, Davenport. Two highly visible downtown projects that benefitted from DDP grants this year include The Garrison, a new restaurant at 131 W. 2nd St., and Great River Brewery at 332 E. 2nd St.  “We're very grateful for DDP's help on many fronts,” said Scott Florence, owner of Great River Brewery. “First, I always felt like the DDP had my back on everything, which always builds momentum. They gave me leads on potential financing sources and great advice.  The grant program brings true help in the form of cash to these projects.” Great River Brewery's interior scope of work included carpentry, ceilings, concrete, drywall, paint, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, flooring and sprinkler system. Its exterior work included roof repairs, masonry, garage doors, steel and storefront windows. Great River Brewery at 332 E. 2nd St., across from The Last Picture House, will hold its grand opening event Friday, June 7 at 4 p.m. The brewery had been closed since major flooding downtown in spring 2019. The Garrison’s renovation included new flooring, doors, ceiling, paint, plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression, electrical and professional design on the interior; and replacement of concrete, light fixtures and gas line on the exterior. “DDP grant programs encourage responsible property stewardship, enhancing quality of place, curb appeal, business flexibility and ultimately, commercial values of properties,” noted Carter. “Between a long list of major renovations along with new construction, it’s been a great year.” The upscale Garrison restaurant opened in the Redstone Building (2nd and Main streets) in October 2023. Great River Brewery had been closed for over five years, since major flooding in 2019. Great River Brewery will host its grand opening this Friday, June 7th, at 4 p.m. at 322 E. 2nd St. The event is open to the public and there will be giveaways, live music, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Funds for grants are distributed by the DDP Board of Directors through the SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District). A complete report of 2023-2024 downtown investment will be presented at the upcoming DDP Annual Meeting on June 27.  DDP, an affiliate of Quad Cities Chamber, provides place management services for downtown Davenport’s business improvement district (SSMID). Its focus encompasses three pillars of work: business & economic growth, infrastructure & livability and advocacy & promotion. For more information, click HERE.

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REVIEW: Laura at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre

Laura continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre June 6th - 9th

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Sherrard bus driver gets students to safety during May 24 tornado

Rose Smith said that in the 26 years she has worked as a bus driver, she has never had to evacuate her bus.

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Police ask for the public’s help to find missing Galesburg man

Police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing Galesburg man.

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REVIEW: Classic mystery well played in Geneseo

It’s a thrill in theater to not only see familiar faces and dependable talent, but discover someone new and just as impressive. That is the case with the terrific new production of the murder mystery, “Laura,” now at Richmond Hill Players, Geneseo, directed with patience, precision and passion by theater veteran John Donald O’Shea. "Laura" features Eric Friedman, left, Dana Skiles, Jim Strauss and Perry Farley. I have always enjoyed the consistently solid stage presence of Dana Skiles at the Barn Theatre, where she typically imbues every role with unpretentiousness, common sense and relatability. She shines similarly as the title character here, who is the main topic of discussion from the start, but we don’t see her make an entrance until a significant part of the first act elapses. The intense whodunit was originally a 1944 classic film noir of the same name, directed by Otto Preminger. We are led to believe that Laura Hunt is shot-gunned to death at the door of her upscale New York apartment (before the action in the show), and the cynical, hard-boiled detective Mark McPherson (the outstanding newcomer Eric Friedman) is assigned to investigate the case. In the process, he meets the three men in her life, peruses her personal effects and letters, and falls in love with Laura — or, at least, with her portrait which hangs above her mantel. Then, when Laura appears at the door of her apartment, McPherson realizes the victim has obviously been misidentified. Dana Skiles and Tom Akers in "Laura," which runs through June 9, 2024. So, who was the woman killed at the apartment door? What was she doing there? And who killed her? Suspicion falls on Laura’s flamboyant friend and mentor Waldo Lydecker (Tom Akers), on her fiancé Shelby Carpenter (Perry Farley), on Danny Dorgan (Jonathan Freadhoff), a brilliant young pianist and friend of Laura, on Danny’s mother (Tricia Fox), who believes Laura is a corrupting influence on Danny, or perhaps, even upon Laura herself. Skiles was last on stage at the Barn Theatre last November in “Unnecessary Farce” and directed the iconic thriller “Misery” in June 2023. She likes both directing and acting and comes from a storied RHP theater family. Dana Skiles and Jonathan Freadhoff in "Laura." Her parents have been part of RHP for 25 years. Mike Skiles started building sets and just helping out in crew, and has directed several RHP shows. Mike is co-stage managing “Laura.” Dana has done Richmond Hill since 2002 and wears many hats, as she notes in the program. She dedicates this tremendous, laser-focused performance to the memory of her grandmother, Laura Favre, a founder of RHP. It’s notable in this production that Farley (a current Geneseo High student), in his first RHP role, has zero chemistry with Skiles, even though they’re supposed to be a couple. He’s perfectly fine in the part, but doesn't make as strong an impression compared to the more experienced actors. Friedman has not acted in four years, but he appears absolutely natural and fully committed to the detective part. He and Skiles are the true couple destined for each other, sharing enviable magnetism and witty banter. Eric Friedman and Dana Skiles star in Richmond Hill's "Laura" in Geneseo. Friedman was in his first RHP show in 2019, as an orderly in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” also directed by Dana. He was cast in 2020 in “Becky’s New Car,” but it was canceled by COVID shutdowns and never rescheduled. Freadhoff also is a high school student in his first RHP performance, and nails the awkwardness of Danny, who has a crush on Laura and makes a cringe-worthy move on her that is instantly rebuffed. We feel his love for music, but it didn’t really come across that he’s a renowned pianist. Akers (a theater veteran and published playwright) is dominant and commanding as Waldo, and he often steals the spotlight in every scene he’s in. His extended, revealing talk with Skiles in the second half is an emotional roller-coaster. We learn that the true murder victim was Laura’s friend Joyce, and she was misidentified since she had a similar appearance, and her face was blown off in the shooting. The solid RHP cast here is rounded out by Tricia Fox, Alexandra Champagne and Jim Strauss. Performances will continue this Thursday to Sunday, June 6-9, starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, and Sunday at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $12, available by calling the Richmond Hill box office at 309-944-2244 or by visiting the website HERE. Late seating is not permitted; no one will be admitted to the theater after the show has started. 

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Historic Wilton Candy Kitchen nominated again for USA Today’s Best Candy Store in America

One of Iowa’s oldest and most cherished businesses is once again making headlines. The Wilton Candy Kitchen, a beloved establishment in Wilton, Iowa, has been nominated once again for USA Today’s Best Candy Store in America.

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Galesburg Police seek missing, endangered man

The Galesburg Police Department needs your help finding a missing man. Phillip M Allison (Illinois State Police) The Illinois State Police has activated an endangered missing person advisory on the advice of the Galesburg Police Department for Phillip M Allison, a 66-year-old white man. He is six feet tall and weighs 228 pounds. He has brown hair and was wearing a green and gray t shirt and gray pants when he was last seen. On June 2 at 2 p.m., he was seen driving southbound on Knox County Highway 78 in a black 2020 Chrysler Voyager van with Illinois license plate number T, A, Z, Z, 5, 7. Allison has a condition that places him in danger. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Phillip Allison should call the Galesburg Police Department at (309) 345-3721.

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Davenport traffic alerts for Monday, June 3: 4th, 54th, Elmore, Forest Road

Road work in Davenport beginning Monday includes E. 4th Street, E. 54th St., Forest Road and Elmore Avenue.

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Clinton man arrested for delivery of fentanyl

Members of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Street Crimes and Targeted Enforcement Team (SCATT) have been conducting an ongoing drug investigation into the illegal distribution of fentanyl in the area. Their work has led to the arrest of a Clinton man for delivery of fentanyl. The Clinton County Special Response Team conducted a search warrant in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue South in Clinton on May 30. The Clinton County Sheriff's Office arrested Sandell Ryan Anderson, 34 of Clinton as a result of the warrant and ongoing investigation. Anderson has been charged with the following: Two counts of delivery of a controlled substance (fentanyl), more than five grams less than 50 grams. Two counts of failure to affix drug tax stamp - 10 or more dosage units. He is being held in the Clinton County Jail on $50,000 cash only bond. He has a preliminary hearing later this week, according to court records.

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Traffic alert: Galesburg to replace sewer on Academy St.

The Galesburg Sanitary District will close North Academy Street, between Mary and Fremont streets, beginning Monday until Friday afternoon for sanitary sewer replacement.

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Traffic alert: Burlington’s Agency St. Reconstruction begins

Agency Street will be closed from Harglen Court to Curran Street in Burlington.

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Iowa Department of Corrections seeks man who failed to report for work release

A man convicted of several weapons related charges failed to report to work release last week and authorities with the Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) need your help finding him. An email from the IDOC says Jovonta Elijawan Litt was convicted of willful injury - causing serious injury, intimidation with a dangerous weapon and dominion/control of firearm/offensive weapon by felon in Scott County Court. He failed to report back to the Davenport Work Release/OWI Center as required last week. Jovonta Litt (Iowa Department of Corrections) Litt is a 31-year-old Black man, standing 5' 6" and weighing 178 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on February 20, 2024. Anyone with information on Litt's whereabouts should contact their local police department.

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New foundation formed to honor Rocky graduate

True to a Rock Island High School alum who was passionate about his community, a new fundraiser is being introduced in honor of DayQwon (DQ) Jones – a 2014 Rocky graduate, multi-sport athlete, a father, son, brother, and friend who lost his life due to a rare cancer. The DQ Strong Foundation is now underway, named after Jones (who died at 27 a little over a year ago), an accomplished athlete who participated in football, basketball and track & field for RIHS from 2011-2014. DayQwon Jones (number 32), a 2014 Rock Island High graduate, and his mother. DQ Strong Foundation has partnered with Rock Island Football, UnityPoint Health Quad Cities and the American Red Cross to host the inaugural DQ Strong Football Invite on Wednesday, June 26 at 4 p.m. at Rock Island High School’s Almquist Field. On Dec. 14, 2022, DQ was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Renal Medullary Carcinoma. The disease most commonly occurs in people who carry the Sickle Cell Trait, and is more common among young Black men. Due to the rarity of the cancer and its link to sickle cell, the actual strain of cancer wasn’t identified until months prior to DQ’s passing on May 22, 2023 at the age of 27. Celebrating the Rocky 2014 basketball regional championship were (L-R) DayQwon Jones, Grant Myers, CJ Carr, Travon Aldridge, Keenan Shorter, and Trey Sigel (back). After graduating from Rocky, Jones completed two years of college at Western Illinois University. He worked as a supervisor at Performance Food Group, Rock Island. He was a member of Destiny Baptist Church, Rock Island. “His greatest love of all was his 3 girls. They were his whole world,” Jones’s obituary said of his daughters Michaela (now 2 years old), Azaylah, 7, and Ila, who will be 8 on June 23 (born to three separate mothers). DQ's daughters are (L-R) Ila Grace Simmer, Michaela Thyri Jones, and Azaylah Renee Jones.  “He loved spending time with his girls going to the park, doing their hair, shopping, watching TV, and playing games. DayQwon was loved by many, he had a heart of gold,” his obituary said. “He helped many people over the years, was a protector of all, and was a true leader. He made everyone feel special and loved. “He was a true friend to all and an incredible person. DayQwon gave unconditional love, support, guidance, warm hugs, and laughs,” the obit said. “His smile was big, bright, cheerful, and charming. He was our shining star.” The DQ Strong Foundation’s goal is to increase research, education, and awareness of the rare Renal Medullary Carcinoma cancer, in terms of risks, prevention, early detection, and optimal treatment. “Through this foundation, we wish to raise awareness not only in the surrounding area but worldwide,” according to a press release from the group. The majority of donations made to the DQ Strong Foundation will be given to organizations aimed at conducting research on these rare forms of cancer. Jones with his daughter Ila Grace, who is 7. They are also working towards launching a petition to enact a bill in Illinois which requires hospitals and birth centers to provide sickle cell disease education and annual testing for each newborn baby considered high risk for Renal Medullary Carcinoma, which represents less than 1 percent of all kidney cancers. In the U.S., it is usually found in younger Black people, according to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. RMC forms in a part of the kidney called the renal medulla. About 70% of cases develop in the right kidney. Working for a friend Thurgood Brooks of Rock Island was close to Jones. Brooks was a senior when DQ was a freshman, and he said recently Jones’s favorite sport was football, where he was tight end, receiver and a linebacker. He and Brooks both wore the same uniform number, 32. Thurgood Brooks (photo: thurgoodbrooksforstaterep72.com) Brooks came up with the foundation after DQ first got to Peoria, before he was diagnosed. “We went to visit him and literally the first thing he said, we got in there, was ‘We gotta figure out what this is and how we can help others’,” Brooks recalled. “That's the kind of person he was like, no lie,” he said. “And so, with his passing, I knew we were gonna do something.” “DQ, he was a protective person who really had a sense of community honestly,” Brooks said. “He loved Rock Island especially. He wanted to give back the best he could.” The one main thing Brooks learned from people studying cancer is that, “by the time you start feeling pain, often times it's too late, right?” he said. “And with DayQwon, what we knew is he started, he was feeling pain in his back.” Photo after the 2011 IHSA state track meet includes (L-R): Derrick Ellis, DayQwon Jones, Arius Montjoy, Chris Glover, Thurgood Brooks, Brandon Richardson, and Breshawn Hawthrone (bending down). This group was the first in Rocky history to place in all sprint relays at the state finals. 4x100 1st place, 4x400 relay 2nd place and 4x200 relay 4th place. DQ was a freshman on the 4x400 relay team. He is working with UnityPoint Health and the American Red Cross. UnityPoint would focus on this topic of cancer, and come up with screening questions. “They'll be able to provide information behind questions you should ask your doctors,” Brooks said. “We’ll also be looking for things on how doctors can be better able to communicate with patients, where you can go to get a provider, things of that sort, how you can work with your insurance, all that good stuff." The Red Cross would focus on sickle cell traits and disease, promoting education around that, he said. June 26 game details Matchups on the field for June 26 will include the varsity football teams from Rock Island, Davenport West and Galesburg high schools in a 7-on-7 competition. The cool thing about the June 26 game is all three football head coaches are Black, as is the Steamwheelers coach, Brooks said. He hopes to grow the number of teams for future years. Jones with his daughter Azaylah. Games will be refereed by members of the Quad City Steamwheelers. In addition to the games, UnityPoint Health will be providing cancer screening information and awareness while the American Red Cross will be providing Sickle Cell Trait education. Jones pictured with his niece, Alani Cole. Sponsorship opportunities may include, but are not limited to: T-shirts for athletes, coaches and spectators Meals for athletes Marketing and promotional materials Financial donations If you would like to donate to the cause, checks or other forms of payment can be made out to DQ Strong Foundation. Donations will be made in DayQwon Jones’s name. You can contact Brooks at 309-428-7405 or Tmab1.32@gmail.com/ 

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Traffic alert in Muscatine: 2100 W. Fulliam closed for summer

West Fulliam will be closed to through-traffic from just east of Green Acres Drive to the 2100 block of West Fulliam starting at 7 a.m. Monday.

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CASI seeks donations for "Be A Fan to Seniors" program

CASI needs your help to keep seniors cool this summer. The "Be a Fan to Seniors Program" helps seniors beat the heat by providing them with box fans. Last summer the group provided over 200 fans to keep older residents cool. The group is accepting donations of new 20” box style fans for its summer program. Monetary donations are also accepted and staff will shop for fans, which cost about $20 each. Donations can be online here. Donations of fans or money can be sent to CASI, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806. Studies show that people 65 years or older are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature due to health conditions and medications. The CASI Senior Advocacy Department asks friends, family and neighbors to check on older adults more frequently during extreme heat and ask them these questions: Are you drinking enough water? Do you have access to air conditioning? Do you know how to keep cool? Are you able to stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible? Make sure older family members and neighbors are: Not relying on a fan as their primary cooling deviceduring an extreme heat event. Drinking more water than usual and not waiting until they are thirsty to drink Not using the stove or oven to cook during heat waves. Cooking with heat will make people and their houses hotter Older adults should follow this advice during hot weather: Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Take cool showers or baths to cool down. Check the local news for health and safety updates. Seek medical care immediately if they have symptoms of heat-related illness like muscle cramps, headaches, nausea or vomiting. For more information about summer heat relief or to get a free fan, call CASI’s Senior Advocacy Department at (563) 386-7477.

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

One person is dead after a car crash in Bellevue, and Burlington police apprehend a suspect who led them on a bi-state chase.

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‘Cops N Kids’ Community Book Drive to be held Friday at KWQC station

KWQC is joining Together Making a Better Community and the Davenport Police Department, to hold a “Cops N Kids” Community Book Drive Friday at the TV6 studio.

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Motorcycle fire spreads to gas pump in Davenport

Fire officials told our TV6 crew the call came in for a motorcycle that caught fire and spread to the pump at the Kwik Star on W. Locust Street at around 2:18 a.m.

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Talk Nerdy to Me: “The Nerd,” at the Timber Lake Playhouse through June 9

It must be summer again, because I’m back to making the trek upstate to Timber Lake’s cozy playhouse in the woods. And as directed by Jay Berkow, their 2024 opener, The Nerd, is a crowd-pleasing comedy that features strong performances and solid jokes.

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Large police presence in Davenport, streets blocked

There’s a large police presence in Davenport at the intersection of Locust Street and Tremont Avenue.

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Quad Cities events happening this week: Groundbreaking, film fest and job fair

The YWCA is opening its doors to a brand new location Monday. Meanwhile, the Pulling Focus Film Festival kicks off on Thursday.

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Musser Public Library's summer program to begin June 10

Starting June 10 and running until July 26, Musser Public Library is hosting its 2024 reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library”.

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Weather/hydro station to be installed at Muscatine Ag Center

Muscatine Ag Learning Center and Muscatine FFA partnered with the Hydroscience Department at the University of Iowa, with students observing the department as they prepared to install a weather/hydro station.

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Rock Island announces Arts Alley mural designs, set to be painted this month

With the help of community input, Rock Island chose two mural designs to be painted on Arts Alley.

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Olivia Allen: A look at Quad-Cities summer reading programs

Summer is a pivotal break for all learners, but can also give rise to learning loss for many — luckily, Quad-Cities metro libraries have a slate of summer reading options.

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Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, June 3, 2024

Lyle Gerald Corbett, 36, of Centerville, Iowa and formerly of Tipton, Iowa died Saturday, June 1, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Fry Funeral Home, Tipton.

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Head-on crash in Jackson County kills one, injures another

It happened on Highway 52, north of Bellevue around 3:30a.m.

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Night of the Loving Dead: “Laura,” at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre through June 9

It took time for some of the performers in director John Donald O'Shea's production at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre to fully inhabit their roles; consequently, I was slow to warm up to the show. But I did. The compelling mystery aspects enter the script late, too, but are ultimately engrossing.

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Speaker Chris Welch’s Early-Morning Victory Proves State Politics Isn’t Bean-Bag - It’s Blood-Sport

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave added meaning to the phrase “winning ugly” during last Wednesday’s early-morning hours. I’ve never seen anything like it, so let’s take a look. House members were told to be in their seats by noon on Tuesday after the Senate had easily passed the entire budget package on Sunday.

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One killed, another injured in Jackson County crash: ISP report

The name of a person killed early Sunday in a Jackson County crash is being withheld pending notification of family. According to an Iowa State Patrol report, the crash happened shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Highway 52 at Mile Marker 29 north of Bellevue, Iowa. A 2019 Honda SUV collided with a 2001 Chevrolet passenger car, the report says. The SUV was headed north on Highway 52 near Mile Marker 29, and the Chevrolet was headed south on Highway 52 in the same location when the SUV apparently crossed the center line and struck the car head-on, according to the report. One person was killed and another was injured. Both names are being withheld pending notification of family. The report does not provide any other details about the incident.

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Blackhawk Fire Protection District hosts chicken fry

All proceeds help fund gear and equipment for the fire team.

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Ridgewood Spartans softball takes home first state title ever

The team already had a historic season simply making it to its first state tournament game.

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Davenport church hosts ceremony to kickstart Pride Month

It was all part of the Metropolitan Community Church's "Pride Sunday."

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Bettendorf girls' soccer takes home Class 3A state championship title

Junior Carson Bohonek's hat trick brought the team to a 3-1 win over West Des Moines Valley on Saturday.

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1 killed in head-on collision north of Bellevue

An Iowa State Patrol report says the crash happened shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 2.

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Volunteer Millers to host Kathy Wilson in Fulton

Volunteer Millers will host Kathy Wilson as she presents "Gardens: A Place for Escape" on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m., according to the press release. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton. According to the press release, the program will talk about the transformation of the English residential landscape from medieval herb gardens to the untamed cottage gardens of the early 20th Century. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

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Moline High School announces Illinois State Scholars

According to a press release, 37 Moline High School students in the 2024 graduating class have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. These students include Alice Adkins, Joachim Arul, Bleu Beckwith, Riley Colclasure, Addison Cook-Gibbs, Rebecca Cramer, Elizabeth Dalton, Samantha DeBlieck, Gavin Dowdal, Zander Ealy, Gwennan Graham, Zayda Graham, Clara Graves, Marley Haley, Halle Hammond, Alexis Havercamp, Anna Hazen, Ryan Hensley, Zachary Houtekier, Jathinram Kollarapu, Venkata Kuppili, Isabella Lamphier, Johan Marquez, Kelsy McCormick, Mei Lin McDermott, Nishitha Mekala, Emeterio Moreno, John Nienhaus, Anna Otten, Sara Patil, Ankit Rajvanshi, Jaxon Roberts, Nathaniel Robertson, Logan Schelker, Alex Schimmel, Dhruvi Sharma and Sayid Sirojev. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of high school seniors from over 700 high schools across the state, the press release said. Illinois State Scholars are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank and GPA.

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Cicadas emerge at Lake Macbride

The insects can collectively create sounds of up to 120 decibels.

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NEST Cafe needs seeds for garden

If you have too many seeds or starter plants after putting in your garden, there’s a group in Rock Island that will be glad to put them to use in a garden. NEST Café in Rock Island is looking for seeds and plants for their community garden that will bring more fresh, locally grown produce to the restaurant. The group has enough seeds for several plants but specifically need: Potatoes Carrots Leeks Beets Winter squash organic starter plant Watermelon organic starter plant Eggplant organic starter plant Donations can be dropped off at NEST, 1524 Fourth Avenue in Rock Island. For more information on NEST, including menus and special events, click here.

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Inflation pinch in U.S. middle of road with G20 countries

There's been a lot of talk about inflation the last couple of years. All of us feel it personally in some way, and it's one of the big issues of this year's Presidential campaign. We have also seen the inflation rate drop in recent months. Let's put it into some perspective with the other G-20 countries. The inflation rate for the United States in April was 3.4 percent. It's extremely high in Argentina and Turkey, and even higher in countries like Russia, Mexico and India. European countries range from less than a percent to 3.3 percent. Nobody likes paying more for things, but we had almost no inflation at all for years. The United States is doing a little better than some countries and doing a little worse than others. So how much is inflation being inflated as a campaign issue? Host Jim Niedelman brings back Dave Loebsack and Michelle Crawford to discuss. “I understand why people are concerned about this. It does hurt in the pocketbook, especially for the low-income folks,” Loebsack said. “On paper obviously the numbers look competitive to other nations, but all you have to do is talk to any American family of any socioeconomic background, both sides of the aisle, and they’re feeling it,” Crawford said. To hear what else our panelists have to say, click on the video. Question of the Week And now we'd like to hear what you have to say, too, with our question of the week: How important is inflation as a campaign issue to you? Please share your thoughts at 4therecord@whbf.com

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Tax increases for Illinois budget called into question

Iowa joins a lawsuit to try to block regulations from the Biden administration that plaintiffs claim hurt development. Illinois lawmakers send a budget to the governor later than scheduled with higher taxes and spending. Host Jim Niedelman gets into that with Iowa Republican Party Central Committee member Michelle Crawford and former Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack. “I would like to see some sort of middle ground between what I’m apparently seeing in Illinois going on and what I’m seeing in Iowa,” Loebsack said. “We’re way more fiscally responsible [than Illinois] and Iowans are getting back more money back in their pocket thanks to leadership currently,” Crawford said. To hear more from the panelists, click on the video.

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Miller-Meeks defends record against primary challenger claiming to be more conservative

We're two days away from the Iowa primary, and Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks wants to keep her job. She faces a primary challenge from David Pautsch for the First Congressional District seat. We introduced you to him last week. Miller-Meeks has a lot more money than Pautsch for the primary. The latest filings with the Federal Election Commission show Miller-Meeks has almost $1.8 million in cash on hand. Pautsch has a little more than $6,000. This will be Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ first time since going to Congress that she will face a primary opponent. As we showed you, she enjoys a huge financial advantage over fellow Republican David Pautsch. Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks joins us for a conversation. “I think that all of us know that it just depends upon what the ground game is, how involved someone is, how in touch with their district,” Miller-Meeks said. “Are they doing the constituent work they need to do? Are they making the visits? Do people see them working in their behalf?” To hear more from Miller-Meeks, click on the video.

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WEB EXTRA: Miller-Meeks stresses GOP issues this election year

Thanks for checking out this web extra. We ran out of time and couldn't bring you all of host Jim Niedelman’s conversation with Congresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks as he turns the discussion to the significance of this election year. "We have record high prices at the gas pump, at the grocery store, record high interest rates," Miller-Meeks said. To hear the rest of the conversation, click on the video.

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Musser Public Library announces summer reading programs

Musser Public Library in Muscatine has announced their summer reading programs for 2024. The Summer Reading Adventure program will begin on June 10 and last through July 26 with the entire summer reading program lasting from June 1 to July 31. According to the press release, some of the featured events will include a storytelling luchador wrestler, bird wranglers from Muscatine County Conservation during the raptor program and giant cannons that shoot bubbles and turn the Musser parking lot into a foam playground. Weekly programs will include Adventure Story Hike with Mr. Taylor, City Department Storytime, Infant-Toddler Swim Storytime at the Aquatic Center and Tween Scene Craft Drop-in alongside other library programs. In addition to weekly events, the summer reading program is encouraging kids to get outside. Young summer readers can take part in the Musser Summer Activities Challenge, where they attend community events to earn badges. The final badge is the 100 Hours Outside Parks and Rec badge. The summer reading program is open to all ages. To sign up for the summer reading program, scan the QR code or click here.

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Police: 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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Davenport Schools Foundation, Davenport Village Lion's Club award 2024 scholarships

Davenport students celebrated the start of summer break and significant scholarships announcements this week.

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Andrew Wold's real estate footprint in Davenport continues to shrink a year after collapse

Businesses associated with Wold own a number of Davenport properties. Several have been sold in 2024.

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Next Rock Island Artists' Market June 9

Shop local artists, makers and growers on the second Sunday of each month, June through October, at the Rock Island Artists’ Market. The market is held from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island. The next market date is June 9. The market is a free, family friendly activity where shoppers can find items from many artists and enjoy live music by local musician Roger Carlson. There’s still time for artists and makers to join the market; click here for details or to register. Vendors can also sign up in person during Skeleton Key’s regular store hours of Wednesdays - Fridays 12-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sundays 12-4 p.m. The store is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Click here for more on the Rock Island Artists’ Market.

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Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for June 2, 2024

Following are seller, buyer, property description and price of property. Note: Price is an estimate based on revenue stamps that are bought from the county.

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Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, June 2, 2024

Pamela Diane Damewood, 73, Lakeland, Florida, formerly of the Quad Cities, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Lakeland, Florida. Arrangements at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.

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MARK-TO-MARKET: NVIDIA’s rise in the AI industry

Based in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA’s story is of humble beginnings. It was founded in 1993 with the vision to provide enhanced graphics, primarily for the video game industry.

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

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Bettendorf beats Valley 3-1 in State Championship

For the first time since 1998, the Bettendorf girls are State Soccer Champions after beating Valley 3-1 in the State Championship game.

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Ridgewood softball team wins first State Championship in program history

The Ridgewood softball team made history Saturday winning the program’s first State Championship with a 3-1 win against Illini Bluffs.

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June climate stats for Quad Cities

Meteorological summer has officially started up in the Quad Cities! The season runs from June 1st through August 31st. Here are a few climate stats for the first month of summer in the Quad Cities. Hottest June temperature: 104° Coldest June temperature: 39°

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Fire officials hold event for young people interested in becoming firefighters

The Muscatine Fire Department and other sponsors, joined at Camp Loud Thunder in Illinois City to host its first-ever Midwest Fire Explorer Day. The event was held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday.