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Saturday, June 1st, 2024
	Gilda's Club to host educational workshop Gilda's Club Quad Cities will host “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer,” an educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer, on Monday June 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. with dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at Gilda's Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101 in Moline, according to a press release. The workshop was created for people diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancers and their loved ones or for those wanting to learn more about non-melanoma skin cancers. The materials educate patients on the types on NMSC, potential treatments and side effects, clinical trials and the emotional concerns of an NMSC diagnosis, the press release said. Dinner will be provided, and all in-person attendees will be entered for a chance to win a fun-in-the-sun summer basket. The workshop is open to the public and is offered both in-person and virtually. All programs are offered at no cost. Registration is required. To register, click here, email gc@gildasclubqc.org, or call Gilda's Club Quad Cities.
	May ends with wild night of Davenport Speedway racing The month of May ended with a wild night of racing action at Davenport Speedway. While some classes saw first-time winners for the season, others saw dominant cars and drivers win out. The Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Models had their fifth different winner in five races. Joel Callahan of Dubuque captured his first Davenport win of the season. Callahan started on the outside pole and led all 25 laps of the feature. Matt Ryan started eighth and drove his way to second place by lap 15. From that point, all he could do is whittle a little off Callahan’s sizeable lead. Travis Denning, Kasey Williams, and Chris Lawrence were all fighting for a top five finish. They took third through fifth in that order. Lawrence, Denning, and Callahan were late model heat winners. Spencer Diercks finally broke through for his first Wangelin’s Auto IMCA Modified feature win of 2024. Spencer started ninth, but quickly leap-frogged to the lead on lap six. Diercks had to fight off Scott Lemke for the lead early in the race and hold back a charging Ben Chapman in the final laps. Chapman started in the eighth row and finally got to second with two-thirds of the race was in the books. Chris Zogg had an equally impressive run to take third. Dustin Smith and Mitch Way rounded out the top five. Logan Veloz continued his dominance of the D&K Home Products IMCA SportMod division. Logan collected his fourth feature win of the season. To get his fourth win, Logan had to pass his Uncle Justin Veloz with just two laps to go. Justin would hold on to finish second while Shane Paris nursed a broken left front to a third-place finish. Cole Stichter and Mike Adams were fourth and fifth respectively. Nick Hixson scored his first Koehler Electric Outlaw Street Stock feature win of the year, in a race that would not end. It took three attempts at a green-white-checkered finish to get Hixson across the finish line. Landen Chrestensen had an up and down race before winding up second. Donnie Louck started fifth and finished third. Fourth went to Trevor Tucker and fifth to Tony Von Dresky. Daniel Wauters drove to his third straight Theisen’s IMCA Hobby Stock feature win on Friday. Wauters led the last 13 laps of the feature to secure the victory. Randy LaMar gave chase, but would have to settle for second. Jordan Miles took third over Keith Lilly and Evan Roberts. There is always brotherly love. Then, there is brotherly shove. And then there is Friday’s Fred’s Towing & Cantrell’s Towing 4-Cylinder feature race. Brothers Cyle and Travis Hawkins were battling for the lead in the final turn when they made contact that sent Travis up and off the racetrack, flipping violently. Cyle stopped his racecar to check on his brother and with both drivers out of their cars, that left Harrison Horn as the only racer on the track and the surprise first-time feature winner. Both Hawkins brothers escaped the incident without serious injury. Friday, June 7, is Family Fun Day at Davenport Speedway. There will be inflatables and activities for the kids. Results: Davenport Speedway May 31, 2024 – IMCA LATE MODELS - THE OUTHOUSE / STORAGE TO GO (22 entries) A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 40-Joel Callahan[2]; 2. 07-Matt Ryan[8]; 3. 56D-Travis Denning[1]; 4. 54-Kasey Williams[3]; 5. 8L-Chris Lawrence[4]; 6. 88-Evan Miller[10]; 7. 7-Andy Nezworski[12]; 8. 70X-Mitch Morris[6]; 9. 77F-Josh Foster[11]; 10. 77-Joe Beal[9]; 11. 1M-Mike Goben[7]; 12. 2JR-Jesse Bodin[5]; 13. 74-Doug Burkhead[22]; 14. 9-Joe Ross[19]; 15. 56W-Gary Webb[13]; 16. 9G-Anthony Guss[14]; 17. 34-Scott Strauss[15]; 18. 16C-Cruz Birkhofer[20]; 19. 1H-Mike Haines[17]; 20. 93-Chase Brunscheen[16]; 21. 65-Chuck Hanna[18]; 22. 5-Keith Haislip[21] Heat 1 - Top 4 Make Invert (10 Laps): 1. 56D-Travis Denning[1]; 2. 70X-Mitch Morris[5]; 3. 07-Matt Ryan[6]; 4. 77F-Josh Foster[7]; 5. 56W-Gary Webb[3]; 6. 93-Chase Brunscheen[2]; 7. 9-Joe Ross[8]; 8. 74-Doug Burkhead[4] Heat 2 - Top 4 Make Invert (10 Laps): 1. 8L-Chris Lawrence[4]; 2. 77-Joe Beal[6]; 3. 7-Andy Nezworski[7]; 4. 1M-Mike Goben[5]; 5. 9G-Anthony Guss[3]; 6. 1H-Mike Haines[2]; 7. 16C-Cruz Birkhofer[1] Heat 3 - Top 4 Make Invert (10 Laps): 1. 40-Joel Callahan[1]; 2. 2JR-Jesse Bodin[4]; 3. 54-Kasey Williams[2]; 4. 88-Evan Miller[6]; 5. 34-Scott Strauss[3]; 6. 65-Chuck Hanna[5]; 7. 5-Keith Haislip[7] IMCA MODIFIEDS - WANGELIN'S AUTO (24 entries) A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 21-Spencer Diercks[9]; 2. 1JR-Ben Chapman[15]; 3. 9Z-Chris Zogg[12]; 4. 3-Dustin Smith[3]; 5. 01M-Mitch Way[7]; 6. 93-Matt Werner[11]; 7. 99M-Charlie Mohr[10]; 8. D55-Scotte Lemke[5]; 9. 8C-Michael Claeys[4]; 10. 99-Brandon Jewell[14]; 11. 88-Tony Von Dresky[16]; 12. 44X-Blaise Lewis[6]; 13. 86B-Jake Morris[17]; 14. 87-Blake Woodruff[20]; 15. 32K-Kyle Montgomery[2]; 16. 2X-Patrick Moore[18]; 17. 5D-Bob Dominacki[22]; 18. 20-Jake Whittington[19]; 19. 15-Paul Howard[24]; 20. 5-Rob Dominacki[1]; 21. 37-Steve Gustaf Sr[23]; 22. 17-Jason Pershy[21]; 23. 07-Jon Coombs[13]; 24. 53-Matt Stein[8] Heat 1 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 8C-Michael Claeys[3]; 2. 53-Matt Stein[6]; 3. 44X-Blaise Lewis[5]; 4. 99M-Charlie Mohr[7]; 5. 07-Jon Coombs[1]; 6. 88-Tony Von Dresky[4]; 7. 20-Jake Whittington[8]; 8. 5D-Bob Dominacki[2] Heat 2 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 21-Spencer Diercks[6]; 2. 01M-Mitch Way[5]; 3. 93-Matt Werner[7]; 4. 5-Rob Dominacki[1]; 5. 99-Brandon Jewell[4]; 6. 86B-Jake Morris[3]; 7. 87-Blake Woodruff[2]; 8. 15-Paul Howard[8] Heat 3 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 3-Dustin Smith[2]; 2. 32K-Kyle Montgomery[1]; 3. D55-Scotte Lemke[4]; 4. 9Z-Chris Zogg[7]; 5. 1JR-Ben Chapman[6]; 6. 2X-Patrick Moore[3]; 7. 17-Jason Pershy[5]; 8. 37-Steve Gustaf Sr[8] STREET STOCKS - KOEHLER ELECTRIC (18 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 2-Nick Hixson[3]; 2. 20L-Landen Chrestensen[6]; 3. 31-Donnie Louck[5]; 4. 11T-Trevor Tucker[15]; 5. 4S-Tony Von Dresky[10]; 6. 95-Jesse Owen[8]; 7. 88-Jake Lund[7]; 8. 83-Stan O'Brien[16]; 9. 29Q-Dave Wada[2]; 10. 17-Andrew Chelf[18]; 11. 4Z-Zach Zuberbier[9]; 12. 77W-Andrew Burk[12]; 13. 24D-Daron Oberbroeckling[17]; 14. 41-Kyle Anderson[1]; 15. 76-Bryan Ritter[11]; 16. 1-Rob Nylin[13]; 17. 5-Austin Riggs[14]; 18. (DNS) 81-Cary Brown Heat 1 - Top 5 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 4Z-Zach Zuberbier[8]; 2. 41-Kyle Anderson[1]; 3. 31-Donnie Louck[6]; 4. 88-Jake Lund[7]; 5. 29Q-Dave Wada[2]; 6. 76-Bryan Ritter[4]; 7. 1-Rob Nylin[9]; 8. 11T-Trevor Tucker[5]; 9. 24D-Daron Oberbroeckling[3] Heat 2 - Top 5 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 2-Nick Hixson[2]; 2. 20L-Landen Chrestensen[6]; 3. 4S-Tony Von Dresky[8]; 4. 81-Cary Brown[4]; 5. 95-Jesse Owen[7]; 6. 77W-Andrew Burk[5]; 7. 5-Austin Riggs[3]; 8. 83-Stan O'Brien[1]; 9. 17-Andrew Chelf[9] IMCA SPORTMODS - D&K HOME PRODUCTS (20 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 43LV-Logan Veloz[12]; 2. 43V-Justin Veloz[5]; 3. 17C-Shane Paris[6]; 4. 24X-Cole Stichter[9]; 5. 39R-Mike Adams[16]; 6. 777-Rayce Mullen[8]; 7. 9H-Levi Heath[18]; 8. 88-Trey Grimm[4]; 9. 9W-Ryan Walker[15]; 10. 71J-Justin Schroeder[13]; 11. 4G-Kevin Goben[10]; 12. 51-Mike Clausen[2]; 13. 11J-Trey Jacobs[3]; 14. X14-Randy Farrell[1]; 15. 39-Perry Gellerstedt[14]; 16. 97-Josh Geigle[17]; 17. 18C-Dakota Cole[7]; 18. 51X-Cody Weih[19]; 19. 8S-Josh Starr[11]; 20. (DNS) 54-Nick Shrope Heat 1 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 43V-Justin Veloz[3]; 2. 51-Mike Clausen[2]; 3. 4G-Kevin Goben[6]; 4. 777-Rayce Mullen[5]; 5. 71J-Justin Schroeder[4]; 6. 39R-Mike Adams[7]; 7. 51X-Cody Weih[1] Heat 2 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 8S-Josh Starr[6]; 2. 24X-Cole Stichter[5]; 3. 18C-Dakota Cole[4]; 4. 11J-Trey Jacobs[2]; 5. 39-Perry Gellerstedt[7]; 6. 97-Josh Geigle[3]; 7. 54-Nick Shrope[1] Heat 3 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 17C-Shane Paris[3]; 2. 43LV-Logan Veloz[6]; 3. 88-Trey Grimm[2]; 4. X14-Randy Farrell[1]; 5. 9W-Ryan Walker[5]; 6. 9H-Levi Heath[4] IMCA HOBBY STOCK - THEISEN'S HOME & FARM (10 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. H2O-Daniel Wauters[9]; 2. 4R-Randy LaMar[7]; 3. 4-Jordan Miles[8]; 4. 4M-Karter Miles[5]; 5. 44-Keith Lilly[6]; 6. 2W-Brian Wiseman[10]; 7. 8-Evan Roberts[3]; 8. 7M-Justin Morhardt[4]; 9. 2-Kaiden Hixson[2]; 10. (DNS) 3B-Brandon White Heat 1 - Top 5 Make Invert (6 Laps): 1. 4R-Randy LaMar[4]; 2. H2O-Daniel Wauters[5]; 3. 4M-Karter Miles[3]; 4. 8-Evan Roberts[2]; 5. 3B-Brandon White[1] Heat 2 - Top 5 Make Invert (6 Laps): 1. 4-Jordan Miles[4]; 2. 7M-Justin Morhardt[2]; 3. 44-Keith Lilly[3]; 4. 2-Kaiden Hixson[1]; 5. (DQ) 2W-Brian Wiseman[5] SPORT COMPACTS - FRED'S TOWING / CANTRELL TOWING (5 entries) A Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 58-Harrison Horn[2]; 2. 28-Cyle Hawkins[4]; 3. 56-Travis Hawkins[5]; 4. 815-Dustin Forbes[1]; 5. 4-Shawn McDermott[3]
	One killed in Iowa pedestrian/train crash A 30-year-old Tiffin man was killed in a train/pedestrian crash Saturday, according to a news release. At 3:34 a.m., the Joint Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a train versus pedestrian accident in Tiffin. Johnson County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrived on the scene at Brown Street/Iowa Interstate Railroad crossing, and found Cody Marmet, 30, of Tiffin, with serious injuries. Life-saving measures were provided, but ultimately Marmet died at the scene, the release says. The incident remains under investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The Tiffin FireDepartment, Johnson County Ambulance Service, North Liberty Fire Department, Joint Emergency Communications Center, and Johnson County Medical Examiner's Office assisted inthe investigation.
	Unity Point Health Cup tee times and sponsorships announced Tee times and sponsorships are now available for the 2024 UnityPoint Health Cup golf outing, according to a news release. The outing is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, with the morning shotgun taking place at 8 a.m. and the afternoon shotgun at 1 p.m. The cost is $500 per golfer or $2,000 per foursome and includes greens fees, cart rental, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, a golfer gift and a 19th hole celebration with Trinity Health Foundation and Trinity senior leaders at 5:30 p.m. (unitypoint.org) All proceeds will benefit UnityPoint Health - Trinity Cancer Center, which provides cancer treatments and services to patients and their families. “Due to the growing demand for cancer care services, we need to expand our facilities as wellas growing and maintaining a strong workforce to meet our patients’ needs and ensure accessto world-class care right here at home,” Tricia Fisher, MS, director of Oncology Services atUnityPoint Health – Trinity Cancer Center said. “Community support for the UnityPoint Health Cup enables us to provide the highest quality care to even more people. Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to enhancing cancer care services and supporting those who need it most." To register for this event, click here.
	Documents reveal new details from Moline police investigation into double homicide Records detail evidence pointing to time of shooting and where the man suspected of committing the killings was at the time.
	Catfish Fry Fundraiser back for a second year The Fairport Fish Hatchery will host the second annual Catfish Fry Fundraiser on Friday, June 14 from 5-8 p.m. The fundraiser will be held in Pearl City Station at Riverside Park, 110 Harbor Dr., in Muscatine, according to a news release. The event features a catfish dinner including catfish filets; coleslaw, potato salad or baked beans; a dinner roll and bottled water for $25. Kids 5 and under eat free. A cash bar for beer, wine and soda will be available. All proceeds will go toward the construction fund for the Educational Pavilion at the Hatchery, according to the news release. The Pavilion will be used to teach about the history of the Fairport Fish Hatchery along with the importance of freshwater mussels for keeping waters clean. Tickets will be available at the door.
	Free Friday concerts with Bettendorf Community Band The Bettendorf Community Band- a partner of the Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department and endorsed by the City of Bettendorf- will present its summer concerts every Friday between June 7 and August 2, a news release says. According to the news release, the free concerts will be held at the bandshell at Veteran's Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St., at 7:30 p.m. and free ice cream will be available. In case of inclement weather, concerts will not be held. Event information Friday, June 7th Features Bettendorf Community Band (Ice Cream Host: Bettendorf Optimist Club)Friday, June 14th Features Scrap Metal (Ice Cream Host: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team)Friday, June 21st Features Bettendorf Community Band (Ice Cream Host: Sweet Arts Club)Friday, June 28th Features Timber City Band (Ice Cream Host: Bettendorf Presbyterian Church)Thursday, July 4th Features Bettendorf Community BandFriday, July 5th Features Chordbusters (Ice Cream Host: Chordbusters)Friday, July 12th Features Big River Brass Band (Ice Cream Host: Big River Brass Band)Friday, July 19th Features Bettendorf Community Band & Windjammers Unlimited Monster Circus(Ice Cream Host: Sweet Arts Club)Friday, July 26th Features CASI Bob Gaston New Horizons Band (Ice Cream Host: Bettendorf Lions Club)Friday, August 2nd Features Bettendorf Community Band (Ice Cream Host: Grace Lutheran Church WELCA) About the Bettendorf Community Band The Bettendorf Community Band started in 1967 and consists of dozens of musicians who rehearse weekly and perform several concerts a year. This volunteer concert band provides a welcoming environment where musicians of varying skill levels can develop, broaden, and express their musical abilities through rehearsal and performance. For more information, click here.
	International Woodcarvers Congress set for Maquoketa The International Woodcarvers Congress will be held in June 8-15 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, according to a news release. Seminars will cover a variety of woodcarving types. From June 13-15, a competition gallery will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Parking is free. Admission to the competition gallery is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Cindy at cynthia.potthast@gmail.com or visit here.
	Aledo prepares for Rhubarb Festival The City of Aledo is preparing for its most popular annual tradition, the Rhubarb Festival, which will take place in downtown Aledo Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, according to a news release. Known as the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois, Aledo is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors from near and far to celebrate everything rhubarb. This year's festival holds particular significance because it marks the first Rhubarb Festival after the passing of its cherished founder, Darlene Johnson, in December 2023, the release says. "The Rhubarb Festival has always been a highlight on our community calendar, and this year, as we remember Darlene, it will be even more special,” said Chris Hagloch, Aledo’s mayor. “We are excited to welcome visitors from all over the country to enjoy one of the best events Aledo has to offer.” Festival-goers can enjoy activities, delicious rhubarb-themed foods, crafts, music, and entertainment suitable for the entire family. Visitors and residents alike can explore downtown Aledo’s shops and restaurants. In honor of Darlene Johnson’s impact on the festival and the whole community, the 2024 Rhubarb Festival will include a commemoration celebrating her life and contributions on Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. “We really cannot understate just how impactful Darlene was on our entire community. Thanks to her tenacity and vision, we have this wonderful community event to look forward to every year. Celebrating her legacy at the Rhubarb Festival is the best way we can give thanks to her,” Hagloch said. To learn more about the full schedule of events, visit here. About the City of Aledo Aledo is just 30 minutes south of the Quad Cities. Founded in 1855, the community has more than 3,600 residents. For more information, visit here.
	Fairport Fish Hatchery to hold memorial installation, catfish fry fundraiser this month Friends of the Fairport Fish Hatchery is inviting the public out for two different events in June.
	Iowa State Auditor's office finds no improper payments in reaudit of Bettendorf schools A petitioned reaudit from Iowa Auditor Rob Sand found no wrongdoing relating to Bettendorf Superintendent Michelle Morse's contract and other payments.
	Davenport man charged for allegedly sexually abusing a child for seven years A 75-year-old Davenport man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child over the course of seven years, Davenport Police said.
	Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, June 1, 2024 Roger Charles Grant, 68, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
	Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, June 1, 2024 Thelma Jean Allen, 84, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, entered into eternal rest May 8, 2024, at home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory, Moline.
	Students from Davenport, Bettendorf, show off the house they built Students from Davenport and Bettendorf showed off a house they helped build. It's part of the Home-Building Trade Project. Fifteen students finished the home-building program this year. Students built the home from the ground up with the help of local Realtors and construction workers who say programs like this give the students an advantage among their peers. "Students are really proud," said Realtor Jon Yocum. "It raises the hair on the back of my neck to see how proud the students are to come in here and show off what they did." Students from Davenport and Bettendorf worked for an entire school year to complete this three-bed, three-bathroom home. Yocum, who has been a part of the program for 26 years, says the skills students learn are useful in everyday life. "I'm very proud of it," Yocum said. "We've had a lot of students go on who have careers in the construction industry. We run into people who say they were in the first class and they're now flipping homes." Students did everything, from laying flooring to framing walls, roofing and more. One student says he's thankful for the opportunity to get hands-on experience while in high school. "I wasn't going to go directly into construction," said Davenport North senior Jay Weltzin-Trainer. "I just wanted to learn some nice skills for when I get my own house so if something goes wrong, I actually have a little bit of an idea of what I want to do with it and how to fix it." Marty Eilers is co-chair for the Student Home-Building Trade Project. He says more programs like this are needed as demand for jobs grows: "I see the desperate need that we have for construction and plumbers, and electricians, tile layers, roofers, concrete - you name it, we are in desperate need of good-quality skilled laborers." Students say they spent three hours each school day working on the home, and to see the final result was all worth it. "It's great," Eilers said. "It's absolutely fantastic seeing the kids just enjoy the fruits of their labor, saying 'Hey, mom and dad, believe it or not, I can help you change out your outlets, re-tile your bathroom.' You know, it's really cool to watch." The newly built home has already been purchased as one family is preparing to move in. It's the 25th home built through the program.
	2 Democrats are seeking Scott County Sheriff position in next week's primary election The election will be held next Tuesday, June 4. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 31st, 2024
	Solon school staff learn how to address classroom emergencies Teachers learned how to perform CPR, use an ARD and administer Narcan.
	Traffic Alert: Rock Island Viaduct A traffic alert for drivers on the Rock Island arsenal.
	Month-long lock-down ends at Thomson prison .A month-long lock-down at the federal prison in Thomson is over now that the situation is under control. The prison went into lock-down at the end of April after a large influx of drugs and cellphones wound up in the prison. The prison union's president tells Our Quad Cities News everything now is operating as usual, and visiting hours are on once again.
	Ribbon-cutting celebrates revamped Riverside Riverslide, Moline Riverside Riverslide became an instant popular attraction since it reopened over Memorial Day Weekend. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday celebrated the occasion. The attraction underwent a $7 million overhaul, with new features such as a Lazy River, a splash pad and updated lighting. City leaders say it's on the way to being a big deal for Moline. "We've had a great response," said Eric Griffith, director of parks and recreation for the City of Moline. "We;e had over 3,000 people come in our first week. The citizens are really excited and so are we." Admission is $7 per person, $3 for kids ages 3 and younger. To find out more, visit here.
	Adopters give new homes to dogs at crowded Davenport shelter Hundreds of people showed up Thursday at the Humane Society of Scott County shelter to foster or adopt animals. They responded to the shelter's social-media post about being so overcrowded staff would need to start euthanizing animals. (OurQuadCities.com) The Human Society told Our Quad Cities News that 26 dogs were adopted, six went to rescues and other shelters, and another five dogs were expected to go home Friday. However, shelter staff says it won't take long for the shelter to fill up again.
	Deere-Wiman House unveils plaque celebrating historical landmark status The house was built in 1872 for the family of Charles Deere, the fifth of John Deere's nine children.
	The Eagles Club in Maquoketa replaces roof and will soon move forward with repairs The Eagles Club, an organization in Maquoketa is now getting started on the rebuilding process. The repairs come after severe weather caused damage to buildings across the Quad Cities area last week May 21.
	Organ donor honored with plaque in Muscatine Micaela Brunson was just 16 years old when she passed away, but her organs were able to save 24 lives.
	YWCA Quad Cities unveils its brand-new facility to address community needs The YWCA Quad Cities is gearing up for a momentous occasion as it prepares to unveil its highly anticipated new facility on Monday.
	Burlington man charged with attempted murder following Columbus Junction shooting A Burlington man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his gun at a vehicle following a physical altercation in downtown Columbus Junction.
	Community rallies to help Scott County Humane Society with capacity issues Shelter officials said 26 dogs were adopted on Thursday, and more are scheduled to find their forever homes soon.
	New traffic lights going up in Moline The new lights will be at the intersection of 16th Street and Avenue of the Cities.
	Mississippi River just short of flood stage in QCA Recent rainfall has the Mississippi River rising. The river is short of flood stage, technically in an action stage. The current level is more than 13 feet and expected to crest at 14 feet Monday, June 3 and then fall slowly after that. Water is over S. Concord St. in Davenport. Hydrologists say action stage is something to pay attention to. S. Concord St., Davenport (Bryan Bobb, OurQuadCities.com)S. Concord St., Davenport (Bryan Bobb, OurQuadCities.com) The Mississippi River is expected to be below 13 feet in the QCA by the end of next week. Flood stage is 15 feet.
	Inside Iowa Politics: Candidates for the GOP primary in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District On this episode of Inside Iowa Politics, Political Director Dave Price takes a look at the 1st Congressional District Republican Primary matchup between Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and challenger David Pautsch, and the differences between the two candidates.
	Trump’s name not at risk on Iowa ballot The Iowa Secretary of State’s Office says a felony conviction won’t impact whether Donald Trump’s name appears on Iowa ballots.
	Fatal East Moline police shooting investigation referred to Rock Island County State's Attorney Dora Villarreal will decide whether or not any criminal charges are warranted in the case.
	Poisoned bald eagle set free in rural Illinois after months of rehab Icarus the bald eagle was brought to Kewanee's Hog Capital Wildlife Rescue and Rehab back in February with lead poisoning. Months later, he is now healthy and free.
	Mississippi River levels continue to rise The river at Rock Island has reached more than 13.5 feet high.
	Affordable Connectivity Program ends Friday The program provided 23 million families up to $30 per month towards their internet bills.
	LeClaire's Women in History Tea Party series continues with an 'unmentionable' topic The second tea party in the series will be held on June 8. The topic is Victorian-era nightgowns (scandalous to talk about at the time) and their influences.
	Rock Island County State's Attorney reviewing fatal East Moline police shooting The state's attorney will decide whether or not to file any charges in the case.
	QC Pride Festival kicks off The pride parade will take place on Saturday, kicking off in Davenport.
	Iowa landline phone services restored The statewide landline outage was caused by a water main break in Des Moines. All lines are now back in service.
	New roundabout planned for Centennial Expressway in Rock Island A roundabout is coming to the intersection of Centennial Expressway and 35th Street West in Rock Island, near Highland Springs Golf Course.
	Rock Falls celebrates hometown centenarian with a free music festival Rock Falls native Louis Bellson was a legendary drummer, bandleader and composer. You can celebrate his 100th birthday with a free music festival on June 8.
	26 dogs adopted Thursday after Scott County Humane Society asks for community's help Shelter officials said 26 dogs were adopted on Thursday, and more are scheduled to find their forever homes soon, as well.
	Muscatine DMV honors organ donor with plaque The plaque remembers Micaela Brunson, who died when she was 16. Her organs went on to save 24 other lives.
	East Moline officer-involved shooting case turned over to state's attorney On May 17, the Rock Island County Integrity Task Force was activated at the request of East Moline Police Department Police Chief Jeff Ramsey to respond to an officer-involved shooting, according to a Friday news release from Darren Gault, public information officer, Rock Island County Integrity Task Force. The Integrity Task Force conducted an investigation into the officer-involved shooting that transpired as a result of a man with a gun call at about 2:17p.m. at Hometown Harbor Apartment Complex, 1011 49th Ave., East Moline. The investigative case file has been submitted to the Rock Island County State's Attorney for review. "We want to thank the public for their patience as the Integrity Task Force worked diligently to gather all the information and evidence possible to ensure a complete and thorough investigation," Gault says in the release. Further press releases regarding this case will be handled by the Rock Island County State's Attorney.
	Moline receiving $500,000 to replace lead service lines The City will work with the Illinois EPA to prepare for the project.
	Rock Falls celebrates hometown centenarian with a free music festival Rock Falls native Louis Bellson was a legendary drummer, bandleader and composer. You can celebrate his 100th birthday with a free music festival on June 8.
	Rock Island gets funds for road work The city of Rock Island is receiving almost $1.5 million to fix the Rock Island-Milan Beltway Illinois Con. Eric Sorensen presented the city with $1,466,279 in federal funds for the 35th St. W. and Rock Island Pkwy. intersection. The city is planning to turn that section of the road into a roundabout. The move is part of infrastructure projects in the QCA.
	Moline to be funded to replace lead pipes The city of Moline is receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace lead pipes in the city. Illinois Con. Eric Sorensen presented the city with $500,000 in federal funds to help the Moline replace lead service lines along 15th St. between 16th Ave. and 20th Ave. Moline's Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati says federal funding is key to keeping this project going. Both city officials and Sorensen touched on other cities in the country as what not to do with lead pipes. The move is part of infrastructure projects to get rid of all lead pipes over time with more federal funding.
	FCI Thomson lifts weeks-long lockdown FCI Thomson was placed on lockdown on Thursday, Apr. 25, after the FBOP received "critical information that a firearm may have been introduced."
	Community answers Humane Society of Scott County’s plea for help The Humane Society of Scott County made a desperate plea for help in housing animals, and the community turned out in force lining up outside the shelter before the doors even opened on Thursday.
	Rock Island celebrates 35th St., parkway road project, funding The city of Rock Island is celebrating federal funding for a major road construction project.
	LeClaire's Women in History Tea Party series continues with an 'unmentionable' topic The second tea party in the series will be held on June 8. The topic is Victorian-era nightgowns (scandalous to talk about at the time) and their influences.
	Rock Island launches online police reporting system The Rock Island Police Department has launched a new online reporting system for nonemergency incidents.
	Rock Island picks artists for downtown muralists Designs from Atlanta Dawn of the Quad Cities and Nicole Salgar of Miami were selected for the walls in Arts Alley for what the city said is one of the largest public art projects in its history.
	Bishop Hill festival to move inside Colony School Due to tomorrow’s weather forecast, the two morning concerts (10 a.m. Hammer & Pick and 11 a.m. Coffee Creek performances) are being moved from the park to the Colony School. The Colony School is at 405 W. Main St., Bishop Hill. The Colony School is located at 405 West Main Street, two blocks west of the park. Everything else for the folk music festival Saturday will remain the same. The Mountain Dulcimer program will still be at the Steeple Building Museum at noon and the afternoon concerts will still be in the park. If there are any questions, please contact the Bishop Hill Heritage Association at bhha@mymctc.net or at 309-927-3899.
	Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session A bill banning what unions refer to as employer-sponsored “captive audience” meetings about religion and politics has cleared both chambers of the General Assembly.
	Niabi joins national zoos network Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley is now a member in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Wildlife Confiscation Network. The network was set up to assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state, and local law enforcement agencies in providing care and homes for smuggled and confiscated wildlife brought illegally into the United States, according to a Friday release from Niabi director Lee Jackson. Yellow warbler in blossom Niabi Zoo was chosen as a member after undergoing an extensive review of its animal care programs, staff experience, and finances. To date, Niabi is only one of 24 such facilities nationwide to receive this designation, and the only zoo in Illinois to be a member. Some of the other participating organizations include the San Diego Zoo and the Los Angeles Zoo. “We are proud and honored to be chosen to participate in such an important undertaking,” zoo director Lee Jackson said in Friday’s release. “The illegal wildlife trade is extremely damaging to both wild populations and to public health. “Wildlife trafficking is a conservation crisis, with countless animals and plants being pushed toward extinction from the illegal harvest of and trade in live plants and animals, and products made from them,” he said. “Wildlife trafficking is one of the largest illegal trades, after crimes such as drug and human trafficking, and is estimated to be worth between $7 billion to $23 billion per year. Often the same criminals that engage in wildlife trafficking also engage in drug trafficking, human trafficking, and weapons smuggling.” Meerkat with forage device (Niabi Zoo) The Wildlife Confiscations Network is a first-of-its-kind pilot program that reduces wildlife trafficking and increases support for law enforcement by providing a coordinated system to ensure the care and welfare of confiscated live wildlife, Niabi said. The Network operates under the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance, a program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and will work toward building a national network. It brings together zoos, aquariums, non-governmental organizations, universities, botanical gardens, and certified facilities of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries as key partners in assuring high standards of care for the management of confiscated wildlife. “The fact that our zoo is able to participate with organizations many times our size says a great deal about our staff and programs of animal care,” Jackson said. “Our community can be very proud of the important contributions Niabi is making to global wildlife conservation.” Niabi Zoo (OurQuadCities.com) While insurance coverage will help make some of the necessary repairs to restore the zoo, the public can also support Niabi’s mission to assure a better tomorrow for all living things by making a donation to the Niabi Zoo Foundation, the official fundraising venue for Niabi. With a contribution to the Foundation, 100% of the funds will benefit the recovery effort and build a better Niabi for generations to come. Donations are accepted HERE.
	Destination Illinois: Origins of Oz Our Quad Cities News takes you on a journey across the Land of Lincoln for some unique places to visit in Illinois. In this installment, we head to the origins of a timeless classic, 'The Wizard of Oz.' Our Quad Cities News reporter Tom McIntyre uncovers the heartwarming tribute where history and magic collide, the point where the trek to the yellow brick road began. It's Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Bloomington for Destination Illinois. For more information, click here.
	Rock Island secures federal funding for 35th Street West intersection redesign The city of Rock Island has secured federal funding to install a roundabout at the 35th Street West intersection, near the Highland Springs Golf Course.
	Free bus rides for kids with library cards to promote summer reading Local libraries across the Quad Cities partnered with Metro for Summer Reading Programs.
	Benefit set for 5-year-old Bettendorf girl to have brain surgery Violet LaFosse of Bettendorf hasn’t even started kindergarten and she’s already endured more health challenges than any child (or adult) should. The vibrant and brave 5-year-old girl with an unbreakable spirit loves bubbles, llamas, music, dancing, running, animals, making art, jumping, and playgrounds. Violet battles Syngap1 – a rare genetic disorder that causes up to 200 seizures a day – and is autistic and nonverbal. Her aunt Miranda Vavrosky, a Quad Cities artist, is organizing a fundraiser Sunday, June 9 at the Common Chord Courtyard, to help Violet and her young single mom Roxy, with expenses and to raise awareness about the neurological condition. After years of unsuccessful medications, plus regular physical, speech, and occupational therapy, Violet is scheduled to have brain surgery in June at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., to help reduce her seizures. “We are very hopeful it’s going to get rid of her seizures,” Vavrosky said Thursday. “We need to find decent day care and get her back on her feet…The recovery period is roughly two months, and she will likely lose her movement – not able to walk or speak.” Artist Miranda Vavrosky and her niece Violet, who has a rare genetic brain disorder. The Syngap1 gene is located in the brain and provides instructions for making a protein called Syngap that plays a vital role in nerve cells in the brain, according to the Syngap1 Foundation website. Syngap helps regulate synapse adaptations and promotes proper brain wiring. The protein’s function is essential during a critical period of early brain development that affects future cognitive ability. The gene mutation (discovered in Violet when she was 2 after genetic testing in Iowa City) can cause a variety of symptoms, including: Learning Disabilities Epilepsy Behavioral Challenges Autism Sensory Processing Disorder “We have tried at least eight medications and none of them worked,” Roxy said Thursday. They first saw neurologists at Mayo a year ago, who recommended the brain surgery. Violet's condition was diagnosed when she was 2 through genetic testing at the Center for Disability and Development in Iowa City. Violet is preparing for a life-changing corpus callosotomy at the Mayo Clinic, a critical brain surgery that will separate the two sides of her brain to help reduce her seizures. “Standing by her side through every struggle and triumph is her mom, her only parent and full-time caregiver,” Vavrosky wrote for the GoFundMe page for Violet, which has raised about $1,600 so far. “Her mother doesn’t have PTO or a partner to watch Violet while she works and will be unemployed during Violet’s recovery.” LaFosse drives for Uber Eats and her mother has her own health issues, causing her to be unable to watch Violet. She will need to take Violet from Iowa to Minnesota, attend physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy along with other follow-up appointments. Violet and her mom Roxy LaFosse of Bettendorf. “The love and hope are strong but the journey ahead is daunting and the financial burden is becoming overwhelming for her,” Vavrosky wrote, noting the surgery will be covered by insurance but donations will buy any medication that isn’t covered, go towards travel expenses, and living costs during Violet's recovery. “I believe we stick together and lift up those who think they have to do it alone. Let’s show Violet and her mommy they aren’t alone,” the GoFundMe says. “Your donations will ease the financial strain, allowing Violet's mom to concentrate on what matters most: her daughter's recovery. “With enough support, we can also provide reliable and safe transportation and a service dog to assist Violet in her daily life,” it says. Born when mom was 19 LaFosse was 19 when she got pregnant with Violet, who graduated preschool on Thursday. She will attend a special school in Bettendorf for kindergarten, with an individualized education plan. One time at Mayo, she had over 120 seizures in less than 24 hours. She is nonverbal but she does understand people, and loves to dance, Vavrosky said. While she rarely speaks, Violet’s favorite word is “llama,” she said. Violet and her grandma Rebecca Davidson at the Minnesota Zoo, feeding an alpaca. “It’s taken us this long because Syngap is a very rare condition and it’s taken up to her being five years old to get sent to Mayo Clinic to be able to get the brain surgery done,” Vavrosky said. “Obviously, we were all very scared when the word brain surgery is mentioned. So my sister being the only parent, myself and my mom usually go up with her to the hospitals, but my sister does everything else on her own as far as like taking her to physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, her regular doctor's appointments, her dentist appointments.” Violet LaFosse on her fifth birthday. LaFosse is in an expensive Bettendorf rental, and she doesn’t have credit built up to afford a home, Vavrosky said. “Her rent is $1,200 a month for a tiny two-bedroom house and she just can't really afford that and she does get Social Security Disability for Violet, but it's not even enough to cover her full rent and then the health insurance is paying for the surgery. So we're super grateful for that,” she said. “So the fundraiser isn't for medical bills except for the medications that the insurance doesn't cover. It's actually just for travel costs, hotels, to cover her rent because she was getting super overwhelmed, doing this all on her own and having all of her bills and she has to have a job where she can only work while Violet's in school because Violet having so many seizures and everything,” Vavrosky said. “It's hard to find someone you trust to watch your child when they have seizures while they're eating,” she said. “That's a scary thing. So she was only able to work while Violet was in school and she's gonna have to take off work. So she's gonna be unemployed essentially during Violet's recovery which the neurosurgeon doesn't know how long recovery can take. It can take a few months and it could take a few years. “Violet might come out of the surgery and not be able to walk. She might not recognize who we are and being nonverbal, she's not gonna be able to tell us those things,” Vavrosky said. “So I didn't want my sister to continue worrying about how long is Violet's recovery gonna take. “And I decided that I was gonna throw a fundraiser because I want her to focus on what's important, which is Violet's recovery and healing. I don't want her to have to worry because she doesn't have PTO and she doesn't have a savings.” “It's really hard for her in the summers when Violet's not in school. So it's very hard to find somewhere that will employ her,” Vavrosky said. “Knowing that at the drop of a hat she might have to leave, to go take care of Violet.” Fundraiser details Vavrosky is donating her own artwork at the June 9 auction. The event (by donation) will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 2nd and Main streets, Davenport, with live music by the Talking Heads tribute band Heads in Motion, and solo set by Colin Krause (of the Way Down Wanderers). They also will have multiple different raffle baskets, a 50/50 drawing, and T-shirts for sale. Miranda Vavrosky reading to her niece. “We want everybody to be able to come,” Vavrosky said. “We know what it's like to not have money and want to still send prayers and stuff and it's not just money that lifts people up. My sister has felt so alone going through all of this. She has a very small family and that's the reason I'm throwing this entire event, just for good vibes, you know, good vibes for Violet. “Art helps heal. Music helps heal. And I just want them to not feel sad before we go to Mayo Clinic,” she added. “I want them to know that their community because we have an amazing community. Our community has really come together to help. I do love the Quad Cities for that; they definitely help people.” Vavrosky (who has a studio in East Moline) and one of her paintings. Vavrosky is seeking help from individuals and businesses, to put together raffle baskets for fishing & golf, camping, a spa day, nutrition/health, pub crawl/beer, coffee, plants, car-related, summer fun, or date nights. She thanked the courtyard for half off renting the space; band members for donating their time; PR Lighting and Production for donating equipment; DJ Buddha for sound engineering, and many friends and family for their time. The Talking Heads tribute band Heads in Motion will play at the Good Vibes for Violet benefit on Sunday, June 9 (6-9 p.m.) at the Common Chord Courtyard, 2nd and Main streets, Davenport. "It's really hard to ask for help," Vavrosky added. "It's a hard thing to accept help and money from people. Nobody should have to go through things alone." She's also planning to form a new nonprofit (called "Artsy Aunty") to help children who face developmental disabilities, with art activities. To help supply donated items, you can email VavroskyArt@gmail.com or call or text 563-293-6877 to confirm a pickup date/time. To donate to the GoFundMe, click HERE.
	Quad City Storm announces new head coach The Quad City Storm has a new head coach for the second time in its history.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for May 31, 2024 Police in LaSalle County are asking for help finding a driver responsible for a fatal hit and run, and FCI Thompson is lifting their lockdown protocol.
	Bettendorf restores regular city phone lines The city of Bettendorf is restoring its regular phone service for all its facilities after Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) reported that its outage has been resolved by Friday morning. The following are departmental numbers: City Hall: (563) 344-4000 Police Non-Emergencies: (563) 344-4015 Fire Non-Emergencies: (563) 344-4030 Public Works: (563) 344-4088 Community Development: (563) 344-4100 Parks & Recreation: (563) 344-4113 Public Library: (563) 344-4175 Family Museum: (563) 344-4106 Palmer Hills Golf Complex: (563) 332-8296 On Thursday, the city of Bettendorf issued temporary phone numbers for all its facilities due to Lumen (formerly CenturyLink) reporting an outage affecting landlines across the state.
	Bettendorf restores phone service after provider outage resolved The City of Bettendorf has restored its regular phone service for all facilities after the landline outage across the state of Iowa was resolved.
	Students get free running shoes, entries to Junior Bix Dozens of Davenport students are stepping into summer with brand new shoes. Quad City Bank & Trust, United Way Quad Cities, Bix 7 and Running Wild teamed up to distribute free running shoes to 130 students from Madison Elementary School on Thursday. They were handed out after their graduation ceremonies at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Organizers say this special gift helps commemorate their completion of elementary school -- and encourage running. "The opportunity to instill healthy habits and be able to provide the opportunities for these kids to get exposure this great race that brings the community together -- for many it runs right through their back yard," Quad City Bank & Trust Vice President, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Jennifer Steward said. "So we're so excited. We're thrilled to be able to do this and what better way a pair of shoes that have been perfectly fit to each child." Bix 7 Race Director Michelle Juehring called it a true community effort to give back to the kids who live along the Bix route, and was excited that the day to deliver the shoes to the students finally arrived. "We started talking about what ways that we can reach out to kids along the racecourse community," Juehring said. Many of the kids were excited and appreciative. Some even made plans. "I really need running shoes. I'm planning to do kickball or track in the future and stuff," Zaiden Watkins said. "Some of my friends are faster than me, so it'll be nice to race them again in these shoes. The students and their siblings all received free registration to the Arconic Junior Bix on Friday, July 26. "I like them," said Raylynn Cole, who graduated with her sister, Ray'leah. "They're really nice and plus they're free." As for whether they'd run the Bix now that they have their new shoes? "I could try," Sophia Copeland said.
	Donald Trump guilty verdict: Gov. Kim Reynolds, Sen. Chuck Grassley react "The only verdict that matters is the one at the ballot box in November where the American people will elect President Trump again," Gov. Kim Reynolds said in part.
	Muscatine County Extension Office to offer canning gauge testing, farming webinar This month, the Muscatine County ISU Extension and Outreach Office will be offering both a free service and a free webinar to the community.
	Landline outage reported The Muscatine Emergency Management Agency was informed Thursday of a landline outage affecting most of central and eastern Iowa.
	New wave of bird flu is creating stress for livestock farmers, consumers A recent wave of bird flu cases in Sioux County forced one farmer to kill over four million chickens. Safety experts say there's no impact on any dairy products.
	Expert weighs in on why recent bird flu outbreak is different "I would use the word 'endemic' at this point," one expert told one of our sister station reporters.
	Phase 2 of Fulliam road work begins soon in Muscatine 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, June 3, as Phase 2 of the West Fulliam Reconstruction Project begins in Muscatine, according to a news release. Substantial completion of this phase is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 16, 2024. Westbound through traffic will be detoured at Logan to Cedar and then to Houser. Eastbound through traffic will be detoured down Houser to Cedar and then to Logan. Eastbound local traffic will be permitted for residents to access their homes from Houser to the construction site including residents on Green Acres Drive and Meadow Lane. This phase will be completed in three sections to maximize residents’ ability to access their residents. The first section will be the one-half of the West Fulliam intersection with Green Acres Drive and Meadow Lane. Once completed, work will begin on the second half of the intersection and West Fulliam up to the midpoint of the intersection with Westfield Drive. Access for residents on Green Acres Drive and on Meadow Lane will then switch from the west off of Houser to the east off of Logan or Kindler. The third section to be completed will be from the second half of the Westfield Drive intersection up to 2716 West Fulliam. Phase 2 will include reconstruction of pavement, installation of sidewalk, and replacement and installation of ADA-compliant pedestrian crossings from West Acre Drive to approximately 2716 West Fulliam Avenue. City staff and representatives from the contractor anticipate meeting onsite with residents to keep them informed of the progress and timetable as to when they might be affected by the construction. A timetable has not been established as yet for those meetings but residents will be notified in advance of the time and place. Heuer Construction, Inc., was awarded the $702,915.00 contract for Phase 2 at the May 16 Muscatine City Council meeting. -
	'Respectful, responsible and ready to lead:' Davenport student given safety patrol award McKinley Elementary School sixth-grader Lucas Deters was named Iowa School Safety Patroller of the Year by AAA.
	For Iowa's 1st District, prayer breakfast organizer Pautsch challenges incumbent Miller-Meeks In the race to represent southeast Iowa in Washington, D.C., two-term Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a primary challenger from the right from prayer breakfast organizer David Pautsch.
	Arconic eaglet named after Hawkeye star Caitlin Clark passes away Company officials believe the chick choked on something.
	Cook review: 'Jimmy in Saigon' is superb part of LGBTQ+ series at the Figge Loss, identity and the Vietnam War are among the themes that run through "Jimmy in Saigon," a superb documentary from 2022 that's part of the Figge Art Museum series of four award-winning LGBTQ+ films. 'Jimmy in Saigon' (IMDb) In a compelling film that's part mystery, part biography, director/screenwriter Peter McDowell unravels the 50-year-old mystery of his brother Jimmy's death in 1972 in Saigon. It’s one of the most personal and moving documentaries I’ve ever seen. Like many other families, the McDowells received the bad news that their oldest son had died in Vietnam. Peter McDowell was only 5 when he found out that he had lost his big brother … not to war injuries, but, according to records, a drug overdose. Jimmy was a Vietnam veteran who had returned to Vietnam as a civilian to start a new life. Peter McDowell uses letters - some of which appear on the screen - from Jimmy to explain Jimmy’s motivations for returning and how the food, music and what he couldn’t seem to find in the United States. A McDowell sibling gives voice to Jimmy’s letters, full of stories about adventure. Music that originates from the era when Jimmy died creates a poignant sound backdrop. The film is best when it’s a full-blown mystery. It’s amazing to see the lengths the director went to piece together what few fragments of his late brother’s could lead to discovery. The director himself will introduce the film on the 52nd anniversary of his brother’s death. 4 stars "Jimmy in Saigon" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. Running time: One hour and 29 minutes. Admission is free to all of the movies in this series that will be shown in the John Deere Auditorium at the Figge, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. For more information, visit here or call 563-326-7804. Watch the trailer here.
	Geneseo considers expanding hard liquor sales to gas stations, convenience stores Geneseo Aldermen discussed the possibility of extending hard liquor sales to gas stations and convenience stores
	Davenport man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing 6-year-old girl Davenport Police have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl.
	Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, May 31, 2024 Robert C. Sarver, 88, of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Harmony Nursing Home, Davenport, Iowa. Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.
	Pending Death Notices for the Quad-Cities, May 31, 2024 John Adam, 94, of Naperville, Illinois, formerly of Coal Valley, Illinois, died Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Arrangements at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, Illinois.
	Chris Laye seeks to unseat Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane in next week’s primary election We are only days away from a primary election in Scott County that could determine if there will be a new sheriff next year.
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	Davenport elementary students receive shoes for Jr. Bix The Bix 7 road race is coming up this summer and some Quad Cities kids will be ready to run with some brand new shoes.
	Monmouth receives nearly $1 million for lead service line replacement There are 2,000 lead service lines in Monmouth that need to be replaced.
	Monmouth receives nearly $1 million to replace lead service lines The city currently has 2,000 lead service lines, which serve more than half of its water customers.
	Illinois State Police asking for helping finding hit-and-run suspect in fatal LaSalle County crash 25-year-old Jerome Johnson was struck and killed on Illinois 251 on May 10.
	Thompson Prison ends lockdown after more than a month Lockdown started when prison leaders learned a gun may have been brought inside.
	Davenport students help build home 15 students and 2 instructors participated in the construction.
	Meet the divers who located William Weber The missing 92-year-old was found with help from the United Search Corps and the Chaos Divers.
	Meet the divers who located William Weber The missing 92-year-old was found with help from the United Search Corps and the Chaos Divers.
	QCA party leaders give perspective on Trump conviction Reaction to former President Donald Trump's conviction came swiftly from Democrats and Republicans across the country and here at home in the QCA. Our Quad Cities News reporter Victoria Frazier spoke with some local party leaders and voters and has their responses to the verdict.
	Cook review: 'In a Violent Nature' is an artistic slasher Something new is afoot in slasher flicks, and here it is, lurching right at the audience that will appreciate it. “In a Violent Nature” puts a new spin on the old stalk ‘n’ slash genre that goes far beyond the likes of the iconic Michael and Jason. It’s artistic, beautifully filmed, and gruesome as it can be – it’s a kind of art-house slasher film. 'In a Violent Nature' (IMDb) Ry Barrett plays Johnny, the killer, who has a fascinating, pitiful back story that we learn long after we first see Johnny himself lurking in the shadows somewhere in a forest in Ontario. The group of college friends who are out camping hear the story of Johnny for the first time as they sit around a fireplace. They are a smug, entitled bunch of people – you’ll be rooting for the killer the more you get to know them - who snicker when they hear the disturbing folk tale (or maybe the truth) about the big guy who was unfairly killed and whose spirit is believed to haunt the area. Screenwriter/director Chris Nash knows how to get the most out of every setting, whether it’s trailing behind the lumbering Johnny or inviting us to see from Johnny’s point of view as his victims scream and beg for their lives. The kills are absolutely over-the-top – creatively, well, executed, if you will – and shockingly elaborate. To tell you too much about how the film progresses wouldn’t be fair. The dread builds with every second in this quiet environment. Nash has a masterful touch, and he deserves to become an overnight sensation. Something tells me he’ll be making appearances at all sorts of conventions very soon – that is, while he’s not making another much-anticipated horror movie. 3 ½ stars This movie is not rated. It is for adults only, and contains all kinds of extreme violence and gore. Running time: One hour and 34 minutes. In theaters. Watch the trailer here.
	Iowa man on a mission to visit every Pizza Ranch location A man from Davenport has been on a mission to visit every single Pizza Ranch location in 14 states.
	Iowa statewide 911 landline outage reported, crews still work to fix the issue Due to the 911 outage for landlines the Scott Emergency Communications Center is asking residents not to call 911 from their cell phones to check for service.
	QCA cities get funding for safe school routes Some cities in the QCA will get money to protect kids on their way to learn through the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program. Illinois Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman announced the schools that will be getting grant money. The program is providing $9.8 million across the state. Moline will get $250,000 to build traffic lights at its seven schools, Aledo got $250,000 for a new sidewalk to complete a route across the city and Galesburg will get just under $250,000 to install new sidewalks on Fifer St. where there aren't any. For more information, click here.
	Autopsy confirms identity of missing East Moline man An autopsy completed Thursday on the body recovered from a vehicle that was pulled from the Mississippi River on Tuesday confirmed the identification of William “Bill” Weber.
	Arconic eaglet named after Caitlin Clark dies unexpectedly Company officials believe the chick choked on something.
	Community answers Humane Society of Scott County's call for help Faced with a capacity crisis, the Humane Society of Scott County turned to Facebook to warn it would have to start euthanizing animals if at least 10 dogs didn't get adopted. As Our Quad Cities News reporter Linsey Tobin found out, the community is answering the call in a big way. For more information, click here.
	You can meet Hawkeye Owen Freeman at Moline Pancheros Big Ten Freshman of the Year, nine-time Freshman of the Week honoree, 2023-2024 dunk record holder for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s team and 2023 Moline High School State Champion Owen Freeman will make a return to his hometown. Owen Freeman (Pancheros Mexican Grill) From 3-5 p.m. Friday, Pancheros Mexican Grill, 4140 38th Ave., will host Freeman in his hometown of Moline for an event benefiting the Moline High School Booster Club. Fans will have the opportunity to get autographs and take photos with Freeman, as well as enter raffles to win free burritos for a year, Pancheros swag and various promotional offerings at the Moline Pancheros location. Twenty 20 percent of proceeds will go to the Booster Club of Freeman's alma mater. For more information about Pancheros, visit here.
	City of Morrison seeking community participation in a survey The City of Morrison has committed to the development of a plan for the future of its community.
	Family fun activities held at the Be Downtown event The Downtown Bettendorf Organization announces the event, “Be Downtown”.

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