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Monday, May 6th, 2024
	New principal picked for DeWitt middle school Pending school board approval, Pam Hayes has been named as the Central DeWitt Community School District’s next middle school principal. As the associate principal of instruction at Meredith Middle School within the Des Moines Public Schools, Hayes has supported teachers through grade-level instructional coaching, according to a DeWitt district release Monday. Pam Hayes In this capacity, she has also developed and monitored an equity-driven, data-centered intervention program tailored to student needs. Hayes holds a master’s degree in educational administration with a principal endorsement from Northwestern College, as well as a master’s degree in leadership and effective teaching from Drake University. She has 22 years of teaching experience in special education. Her tenure at Meredith Middle School began with her role as an instructional coach, which she held for six years. “I am honored to join the Central DeWitt community and to have the opportunity to lead Central DeWitt Middle School,” Hayes said in Monday’s release. “I am committed to embracing our district’s mission of creating an innovative and supportive learning environment that ensures the lifelong success of all our students. Together, we will work towards fulfilling this vision and making a positive impact on the lives of our students.” Board members worked with Grundmeyer Leader Services to conduct the search. Hayes interviewed with stakeholder groups consisting of teachers and administrators on April 30, 2024. She will officially begin leading Central DeWitt Middle School effective July 1, 2024.
	1 dead after accident near DeWitt One person is dead after a vehicle accident east of DeWitt Sunday night. The Clinton County Communications Center received a 911 call about a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of 330th Avenue and Hwy 30 east of DeWitt on May 5 at about 8:52 p.m. When first responders arrived, they found a 2013 Toyota Prius and a 2008 Pontiac Vibe in the median, west of the intersection. A preliminary investigation showed that the Vibe was driving westbound on Hwy 30 and the Prius was turning eastbound onto Hwy 30 when the incident occurred. The driver and passenger of the Prius and the driver of the Vibe were taken to Mercy North Hospital in Clinton. The occupants of the Prius were taken to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, where the driver later died. The driver’s identity is being withheld pending family notification. The accident remains under investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol.
	Centennial Bridge will go dark for nocturnal bird migratation River Action, an organization based in Davenport, is asking residents for help protecting migrating birds.
	Alabama man arrested for E.M. murder A 22-year-old Davenport man was shot and killed in East Moline Saturday night. On Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:44 p.m., East Moline Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of 51st Avenue in East Moline on a report of shots fired with an unresponsive male subject on the ground who was shot. This is in the Deerfield Woods Apartment complex. Upon arrival, officers located a man who was shot multiple times and unresponsive, according to a Monday release. Responding officers provided life-saving measures on the man, turned over to Fire and EMS services with the man being transported to Genesis Illini Hospital. The man, Michael J. Robinson, 22, of Davenport, died at the hospital shortly after. Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafson has scheduled an autopsy scheduled for today. An investigation immediately began into this incident by the East Moline Investigations Division. A male suspect was soon identified as Jarquez D. Robertson, 21, out of Huntsville, Ala., with him possibly fleeing the area in a vehicle back to Alabama, police said. An arrest warrant was obtained for Jarquez Robertson for First Degree Murder with no bond. An alert was put out nationwide to be on the lookout for the suspect and vehicle he was driving. Huntsville Alabama Police Department was also contacted as it was suspected he was headed to that area. At approximately 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, the Huntsville, Ala., Police Department located Jarquez Robertson and arrested him without incident. He is being held at the Madison County Jail in Alabama and processes will take place to extradite Robertson back to the Rock Island County Jail in Illinois. The Silvis Police Department, Moline Police Department, Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department, East Moline Fire Department, Genesis Ambulance, Illinois State Police, and Huntsville Police Department assisted on this incident. The investigation into this incident continues and anyone with information is urged to contact the East Moline Police Department at 309-752-1555, Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at 309-762-9500, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app. You can remain anonymous.
	Alabama man arrested in relation to killing in East Moline, victim identified Police in Alabama have arrested a man charged with murder in a Saturday shooting in East Moline.
	Moline man arrested and charged after stand-off with police The Moline police spent hours talking down a man who barricaded himself in a garage with a gun over the weekend.
	INTERVIEW: ThePlace2B hosts Tri-City Careers Day at YWCA Quad Cities ThePlace2B Hosting Tri-City Careers Day at YWCA QC ThePlace2B is hosting a Tri-City Careers Day dedicated to exploring trade careers with Tri-City Electric, Paramount Millwright Services, Tri-City Ironworks and Tri-City Fire Protection. Visitors will learn about:+ Why trades are a great career+ What it takes for an apprenticeship+ How to become a licensed professional+ Earning potential and growth opportunities ThePlace2B Director Edwin Salazar joined Our Quad Cities News at 4 on Thursday to tell us all about it. Watch the video above and click here for more information.
	Sunday homicides leave two dead in Moline The Moline police are asking the public for help after two people were found dead in a house over the weekend.
	FIRST ALERT DAY for severe thunderstorms Midnight-7 a.m. Tuesday Damaging wind gusts are possible, along with a lower threat of a tornado.
	University of Iowa police shutdown pro-Palestine encampment at Hubbard Park University of Iowa police have seized materials a pro-Palestine group was using to set up an encampment at Hubbard Park on Monday morning.
	1 killed after vehicle strikes bicycle in Henry County The crash is under investigation.
	Davenport driver inducted into National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver Hall of Fame A local truck driver is the newest member of the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Driver Hall of Fame. Stuart Shuck, a CPC Logistics truck driver who drives for John Deere in Davenport, has been inducted into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame. NPTC is the only national trade association in the United States that’s exclusively dedicated to representing private fleets. (CPC Logistics) Only four drivers from across the U.S. are inducted into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame each year. Inductees have shown excellence on the highway and in their companies and communities. Drivers must have a minimum of three million miles, 20 years or 50,000 hours of driving to qualify; no preventable accidents, be regularly employed or leased full-time at an NPTC member company and actively driving at the time of induction. “I was surprised to find out that I was being honored in this way,” said Shuck. “It’s a big deal, but to me, it means that I am doing my job, and I am doing it right.” “Stuart is everything you could ask for in a professional driver and more,” said CPC Operations Manager Kevin Adams, who has worked with Shuck for seven years said. “He is dependable, consistent, knowledgeable and always puts safety first.” Shuck has worked for CPC for 26 years and has driven 3,042,696 miles without a preventable accident. The stability, flexibility and work-life balance CPC Logistics offers its drivers is appreciated. “At CPC you always get your paycheck on time, you get to spend more time at home, and they give you good time off,” said Shuck. Shuck was inducted into the Hall of Fame at NPTC’s Annual Education Management Conference & Exhibition held April 21-23 in Orlando. “Beyond his impressive driving record, Stuart is a genuinely great person,” Adams said. “He goes out of his way to help anyone who needs it, from his fellow drivers to the John Deere team.” NPTC has honored 152 drivers from across the nation’s top private truck fleets since the program began in 1987. Thirteen truck drivers from CPC Logistics, including Shuck, have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. CPC has 104 NPTC Driver All-Stars and over 155 drivers who have driven one million miles or more without a preventable accident. For more on the Hall of Fame, click here.
	Rocky students to get over $175K in new scholarships The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation (RIMEF) will give out a record amount of scholarships this week. The Rock Island High School Class of 2024 will receive $175,200 in scholarships at the Austin Academic Achievement Awards and RIMEF Scholarships Night on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the RIHS Auditorium. The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation will give out a record $175,200 at an awards presentation Wednesday, May 8 at the Rock Island High School Auditorium. The event recognizes academic excellence at Rock Island High School. Seventy accomplished RIHS seniors will receive $35,000 in Austin Academic Achievement Award scholarships and $140,200 RIMEF named scholarships at the annual ceremony. AAAA Departmental Award Scholarships are selected by teachers within 10 individual academic areas. 1st place students in each area will receive $2,000 and 2nd place will receive $1,500. RIMEF Scholarships range from $500 to $8,000 and are awarded for academics, athletics, community involvement, etc. RIHS students completed just one application for the 51 separate named scholarships providing over 80 individual scholarship opportunities. Two new scholarships were added this year: the Steven and Mabel M. Velge Track & Cross-Country Scholarship awarding male and female Varsity team members and the Troy H. Ellis Scholarship for a student on the RIHS Golf Team. In addition, the RIMEF will recognize the academic accomplishments of the Top Ten from each class. These hard-working students will be rewarded with a gift-bundle along with a certificate of recognition. In all, 134 Rock Island High School students will be celebrated during this special night with their, parents, family, friends, and teachers.
	Bettendorf students qualify for National History Day Six Bettendorf Middle School students are among 98 Iowa students who earned top honors in the National History Day in Iowa Contest and will compete in the national contest in June. The 98 students emerged from a total of 500 competitors in last week’s state contest at the Iowa Event Center in Des Moines. In June 9-13, they will be at the University of Maryland – College Park, where they will compete in the National History Day contest against nearly 3,000 students from the United States and around the world. The program is administered by the State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services. This year’s national qualifiers include students from 21 different schools. Bettendorf Middle students Evie Neighbor, Bailey Taylor and Harper Moran and their presentation on the 1982 Tylenol poisoning crisis. Annually, more than a half million middle and higher school students around the world research, develop and present papers, exhibits, documentaries, websites and performance about historical topics. The 2024 theme is ‘Turning Points in History.” The Bettendorf Middle students who qualified for the national contest, and their topics are: Evie Neighbor, Bailey Taylor and Harper Moran (group exhibit) – “Deadly Dose: The Tylenol Poisoning Crisis” Lydia Arnell-Liu (historical paper) – “The Printing Press: How Gutenberg’s Invention Revolutionized the Spread of Information” Bettendorf student Hadley Jones and her presentation on the 1906 Antiquities Act. Hadley Jones (individual exhibit) – “A Landmark in Cultural Conservation: How the 1906 Antiquities Act Preserved America’s Wonders” Luna Krauss (individual performance) – “Barbie’s Legacy: A Catalyst for Cultural Change” Bettendorf student Luna Krauss Three other Bettendorf students are national contest alternates: Samantha Hodgini and Mary Newman (group documentary) – “Revolutionizing Inclusion: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” Nicolina Pappas (individual exhibit) – “From Tragedy to Transformation: The Kent State Shootings” For more information on all the Bettendorf Middle entries, click below: 2024 NHD State Contest ResultsDownload
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for May 6, 2024 Police in East Moline are investigating a fatal shooting at the Deerfield Wood Apartments, and Moline first responders responded to multiple cases over the weekend.
	Junie B. Jones to play at Timber Lake An adaptation of Barbara Park’s bestselling books, the Junie B. Jones series, will be performed at Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll from May 7 – 11. Park’s books are brought to life in a genuinely comical musical, Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Sneak a peek into the "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal" of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones. Awaken your young person's desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in school, according to a TLP release. Rehearsing the Junie B. Jones musical at Timber Lake are (L-R) from L to R: Nadia Rawlins, Michael Robert Krebs, Tori Tiernan, Zeb Fulcher, Mikayla Cohen, and Caden Lohr. Featuring a lovable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones The Musical will capture young audience members' hearts just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Performances are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All tickets are $10. Dog auditions for TLP’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be on May 11 at 4 p.m. May 18 brings The Four C Notes: Recreating the Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the playhouse, and TLPalooza, a day of games, food, music, and theatre tours. An evening concert by Jonny Lyons & The Pride will round out TLP’s spring eEvents on May 25. There are many performance opportunities for area youth this summer. They are still casting munchkins for “The Wizard of Oz.” Contact the TLP Box Office if you have a potential munchkin who would like to perform at TLP. There are also opportunities to perform in “The Lion King, Jr.” and “Ride the Cyclone.” Information for all TLP spring events, dog auditions, education programs and opportunities for youth can be found on the Timber Lake Playhouse website HERE, or by calling the Box Oﬃce at (815) 244-2035. Paid apprentice program The Mount Carroll Community Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council have awarded Timber Lake Playhouse grants to continue to offer a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. This is the sixth year that this program has been in operation. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through May 28. Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, Ill. Timber Lake Playhouse, operating in its 63th season, hires performers, directors and designers from around the country each year. The apprentice program is designed to immerse pre-college teens from Northwest Illinois in all aspects of professional theatre production. Rather than volunteering time, the grant provides an hourly pay rate comparable to other summer work. “It is important for TLP to offer programming to area teens,” TLP executive director Dan Danielowski said in a release. “We expect some very talented high school students to apply for these positions.” The teens will be chosen based on an artistic statement, letter of recommendation and interview. Priority will be given to this year’s high school juniors and graduates, those already accepted to university programs and those who’ve demonstrated a clear commitment to pursuing a career in theater. The program lasts 10 weeks and provides experience in all aspects of running a theater. Interested youth should send a letter of application with an artistic statement and a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with their work to admin@timberlakeplayhouse.org. “It’s a remarkable investment in the cultural life of the region,” said artistic director Tommy Ranieri. “To go into a university program with existing professional credits gives these artists a huge advantage. Combine that with a salary says that we believe in the value of the theatre arts and in you, as the next generation of artists from Northwest Illinois.” Application materials are available on the TLP website. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
	The Department of Justice announced a potential lawsuit against the state of Iowa This suit is a response to the new immigration law that would bar people from living in the state if they had been deported.
	It Takes a Village to hold 3rd Annual Car Show event this Saturday For the third year in a row, It Takes a Village (ITAV) Animal Rescue and Resources is going to be hosting its annual Car Show event on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1510 Grandview Avenue.
	Muscatine volunteer receives outreach volunteer of the year award Last week, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter announced that it has awarded Muscatine’s Megan Francis with the 2024 Outreach Volunteer of the Year award.
	Muscatine FFA, Ag Education Center holds annual Kiddy Barnyard event Last Friday, the Muscatine Ag. Education Center hosted its annual Kiddy Barnyard event, featuring several familiar farm animals and plenty of fun for the young guests.
	Rock Island police released the name of the victim killed after being hit by a car Steven Aeschliman, 40, was walking on the south side of 1st Street near the Centennial Bridge when a driver hit him. Aeschliman later died at a nearby hospital.
	Olivia Allen: My kindergarten teacher is the reason I love learning Mrs. King made learning a blast, always finding creative ways to teach that our kindergarten minds could understand.
	Identity released of man killed in a bicycle vs vehicle accident in Kewanee Henry County officials say Tyler Bliss, 31, died at the scene when a 20-year-old driver hit him. Police say this case remains under investigation.
	Part of Rock Island under boil order A boil order has been issued for 40th Avenue Court off of 17th Street.
	Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, May 6, 2024 Steven G. Aeschliman, 40, of East Peoria, Illinois, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, in UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Cremation Society of the Quad Cities.
	In Chicago, “CTA” Means “Can’t Travel Anywhere.” Can a State Service Tax Change That? Governor JB Pritzker unexpectedly moved away last week from his long-standing opposition to taxing services, saying he didn’t want to start taking ideas off the table as lawmakers search for ways to fund and reform the Chicago region’s mass-transit system. A major business group predictably pushed back.
Sunday, May 5th, 2024
	Honoring fallen heroes at the Quad Cities law enforcement memorial The annual Quad Cities Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held on on Sunday afternoon, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
	Blessing of the Bikes promoting motorcycle safety on the road Bikers came from hours away to have their bikes blessed for the season.
	Gilda's Club offers free cancer-support workshop Gilda’s Club will host a free educational workshop from noon until 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse, 1351 W. Central Park Ave., Suite 200, Davenport. Unsure how to utilize the Cancer Support Helpline? Come learn how their experienced team ofprofessionals can serve as a resource to patients and families seeking information. Their help includes resources and referrals and navigators specializing in clinical trials, genetics/genomics, pediatric oncology, and finances. Gilda's Club Quad Cities (gildasclubqc.org) Featured will be Anita Shaft, licensed social worker with Cancer Support Community. This program is being offered in-person and via Zoom. Registration is required. For more details and to register, call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504, email gc@gildasclubqc.org or visit here. About Gilda’s ClubGilda’s Club Quad Cities, and its CSC partners, uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care. Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer at no cost to the participants.
	No one injured, man arrested after standoff in Moline Sunday A man was arrested Sunday after he barricaded himself in a garage in Moline.
	Motorcyclists hold annual 'Blessing of the Bikes' in Bureau County Thousands of bikers rolled into Psycho Silo Saloon to get their bikes blessed. The event kickstarts the riding season and promotes safety on the roadways.
	First annual Deputy Nick Weist Memorial Bags Tournament held Sunday Proceeds from the bags tournament were donated to the Deputy Nick Weist Memorial Scholarship Fund, which supports high schoolers interested in law enforcement.
	Names released in fatal car/bike crash near Kewanee Authorities have identified both men involved in a fatal accident between a car and a bicycle last week, according to a post on the Henry County Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page. A preliminary investigation reveals that on Friday, May 3, a 2005 Dodge Magnum, driven by Darren Chamberlain, 20 of Kewanee, was driving south on US Highway 34, south of Kewanee. As the Magnum traveled south, it struck a bicyclist who was also traveling south on US Highway 34. Chamberlain and a passenger of the vehicle declined medical attention at the scene. The bicyclist, identified in the post as Tyler L. Bliss, 31 of Kewanee, was critically injured in the incident. Henry County Deputies arrived on scene and immediately began life saving measures. Bliss was taken to OSF-Saint Luke’s Hospital located in Kewanee where he was later pronounced dead. Chamberlain received a citation for unlawful overtaking of a bicycle (625 ILCS 5/11-703). The crash remains under investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit and no additional information will be released at this time, according to Chief Deputy Ben Franklin in the post.
	1 dead after shooting at apartment complex in East Moline, police say Police say there is no danger to the public.
	1 dead after shooting at apartment complex in East Moline, police say Police say there is no danger to the public.
	2 people found dead Sunday morning in apparent homicide, Moline police say Police responded to the 1800 block of 31st Street where they found two people deceased from apparent gunshot wounds — a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old both of Moline.
	Man taken into custody after nearly 3-hour standoff Sunday in Moline, police say The suspect barricaded himself in a garage with a firearm, officials say. No one was injured in the incident.
	Man taken into custody after nearly 3-hour standoff Sunday in Moline, police say The suspect barricaded himself in a garage with a firearm, officials say. No one was injured in the incident.
	2 people found dead Sunday morning in apparent homicide, Moline police say Police responded to the 1800 block of 31st Street where they found two people deceased from apparent gunshot wounds — a 20-year-old and a 17-year-old both of Moline.
	Man arrested after barricading himself in garage, standoff with police Cayne Wilford, 27, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
	This Week: How a committee in Clinton is working to honor former football player, alumni Duke Slater Duke Slater, a former Iowa Hawkeye and NFL football player, lived in Clinton as a teenager and led Clinton High School to two state championships in 1913 and 1914.
	Two dead after shooting in Moline Sunday, police ask public for photo, video evidence A 17-year-old and 20-year-old were shot and killed in Moline early Sunday morning, police said.
	Police: Man, teen dead after shooting in Moline A 20-year-old and a 17-year-old were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in the basement of the residence.
	2 dead after early morning shooting in Moline Two people from Moline are dead after they were found in the basement of a home with gunshot wounds and police need your help, according to a news release from the Moline Police Department. The department responded to a 911 call about an unknown problem at a residence in the 1800 block of 31st Street in Moline on May 5 at about 4:35 a.m. Officers arrived and entered the residence, where they found a 20 year old man and a 17 year old boy, both of Moline, dead from apparent gunshot wounds in the basement. Police secured the scene and there is an ongoing criminal investigation. Police had been called to the location earlier in the morning; at about 2:30 a.m., officers responded to a noise complaint after a caller reported a large house party and unruly behavior. Several people left the area before the police arrived and the noise had ended. Police believe this call is related to the homicides that happened at the location later, the release said. The Moline Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident. This is not a random episode and witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the events surrounding the incident are crucial to resolving the case. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and video. Anyone with information regarding this incident should call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities at (309) 762-9500, use the P3 Tips smartphone app or call the Moline Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (309) 797-0401. Moline Police are asking anyone with video or photo evidence to submit directly to their online Community Portal using the QR code below. "The tragic events that have unfolded in our community this past weekend are a sobering reminder that we have work to do in helping our young people to turn away from violence. As a parent, my heart grieves for the losses multiple families and friends feel at this time. As mayor, I stand with our police who are working to deliver justice, and who consistently walk in partnership with community institutions to help our children make the best decisions they can. I call on all of us to reinvest in the work of building up the lives of our youth and our community so we can all live full and productive lives, together," said Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati.
	Woman gives CPR to apparent shooting victim outside East Moline apartment complex A witness said she performed CPR to help a shooting victim outside an East Moline apartment complex late Saturday or early Sunday.
	This Week: Rock Island Arsenal hosting career fair News 8's Jon Diaz spoke with Brandy Goettsch from RIA's Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center about the novelty of the event and what attendees can expect.
	Galesburg shed fire causes $10,000 in damages One person was taken to a hospital after a fire in Galesburg yesterday. Galesburg firefighters responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of E. Brooks Street on Saturday, May 4th at about 3:25 p.m. The response included all three fire stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Crews found a shed fully engulfed when they arrived and Battalion Chief Farrell established command. The Central Station crew pulled a pre-connected fire hose and extinguished the fire while the Brooks Street station crew assisted with the water supply and overhaul. The Fremont Station crew assisted with the overhaul. There was minor damage to the residence’s porch and a neighboring garage due to heat. One person was taken to a local hospital for smoke inhalation and released. There were no injuries among firefighters.Damages to the shed are estimated at $10,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Galesburg Fire Department and Galesburg Police Department. Anyone with information on this fire should call the Galesburg Police Department at (309) 343-9151 or the Galesburg Fire Department at (309) 345-3756.
	This Week: Application period open for Iowa's Education Savings Account program News 8's Jon Diaz spoke with Rivermont Collegiate's Headmaster Max Roach about the application process and what interested parents should know.
	East Moline hosts second annual Cinco de Mayo Taco & Margarita Festival More than 30 food vendors were in attendance. Organizers said the event gives an opportunity to showcase diversity in the Quad Cities.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities morning headlines for May 5, 2024 Wake up with Good Morning Quad Cities for the top stories of the day.
	Arrowhead Youth and Family Services holds final auto auction The organization announced the end of its residential services in March but has since decided to end all services.
	Bicyclist hit, killed Friday night in Henry County, Illinois Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Henry County deputies responded to the 3300 block of Route 34 where a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle.
	Arrowhead Youth and Family Services holds final auto auction The organization announced the end of its residential services in March but has since decided to end all services.
	I-280 in Rock Island under construction starting May 6 The work zone will go from the John F. Baker Jr. Mississippi River Bridge to the Illinois 92 interchange. Work is expected to be completed by May 10.
	Bicyclist hit, killed Friday night near Kewanee Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, Henry County deputies responded to the 3300 block of Route 34 where a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle.
	Crowds flock to Quad Cities farmers markets for outdoor season opening Saturday marked the opening weekend for farmers markets in the Quad Cities. The Freight House Farmers Market kicked off its outdoor season with a packed scene in Davenport - live music, tons of vendors and great company. For new vendors, it was a busy and maybe even a little scary, experience, said Executive Director Missy Carter. "Get a couple of hour under their belt, and they are good to go," she told Our Quad Cities News. "And they're excited to come back next week. Some of them already have experienced popping up at smaller venues. "It can be a little overwhelming. But we welcome them with open arms. They have great neighbors to kind of show them the way. We're a real big close-knit community here." The market is open again Sunday until 2 p.m. The QC Farmers Market started its third season Saturday in Rock Island, with homegrown produce, handmade foods and agricultural products customers purchased directly from the people who produced them. Our Quad Cities News spoke to Suzanne Tanner, a baker who hails from Switzerland. She's excited to see the community support small businesses. "This is pretty unique," she said. "When I came to America, there was one thing I did not like about America, and that that was store-bought bread. That was the idea of my bakery. Everything is typically Swiss. "I've been here for several years, and I'm usually here every Saturday, even through the winter." The weekly market in downtown Rock Island will run on Saturday from 8 a.m.-noon through November.
	Haley supporters could be in play for Biden Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican Presidential race on March 6. That was a day after a weak showing on Super Tuesday. But she continued to get at least 10 percent of the vote after withdrawing in the primaries for states like Georgia, Washington, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania with more primaries on the way in May. How important are Haley voters in this election, and is there any reason to think they'll vote for Biden in substantial numbers to make a difference? Host Jim Niedelman returns with former Iowa State Rep. David Millage and Democratic political consultant Kevin Perkins to discuss that and more. "The polls have shown that Nikki Haley is still drawing somewhere close to 20 percent. Now, whether or not they turn out for Donald Trump come November ... I don't know that they have a place to go back to," Perkins said. "I'm one of those Haley supporters. I'm torn between Trump and Biden. I think they're both terrible candidates..... I guess I can't see me voting for Biden given the job that he's done and given what he's done to the Constitution," Millage said. To hear more from our panelists, click on the video. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to you. It’s a program unlike any other here in the Quad Cities. Tune in each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as Jim Niedelman brings you up to speed on what’s happening in the political arena, from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C. and right here at home.
	Taxes could tackle Bears fans to build new stadium Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will likely sign legislation that would ban some anti-poverty programs. And Illinois taxpayers could be on the hook for a large part of the proposed new stadium for the Chicago Bears. Host Jim Niedelman gets into that with former Iowa State Rep. David Millage and Democratic political consultant Kevin Perkins. There are a lot of Chicago Bears fans around here. The team unveiled its plans for a new stadium that would keep it in the city. It would be right next to the existing Soldier Field. There were a lot of signs the team would build a stadium at the old Arlington Park racetrack. The team indicated it would cost about $5 billion. Now the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority told the Chicago Sun Times that Bears management underestimated the price tag. And that’s more like $6.9 billion. It goes on to say city and state taxpayers would wind up shelling out $5.9 billion of it. The Sun Times article adds that the Bears want all the revenue from any event that takes place at the stadium ... not just Bears football games. How fair is this deal to the taxpayers of Chicago and Illinois? "If the Chicago Bears can win the Super Bowl next year, then the taxpayers can help fund that stadium .... I don't think it's a good deal for the taxpayers, the way it's structured," Perkins said. "This doesn't sound like a good deal for the taxpayers. But being a football fan, and being a sometimes-Bear fan, I kind of hope it gets built," Millage said. To hear more of what our panelists have to say, click on the video. Question of the week Now we want to hear from you, too, with our question of the week. What do you think about taxpayers in Illinois and Chicago shelling out $5.9 billion o build a new stadium for the Chicago Bears? Please share your thoughts at 4therecord@whbf.com Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to you. It’s a program unlike any other here in the Quad Cities. Tune in each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as Jim Niedelman brings you up to speed on what’s happening in the political arena, from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C. and right here at home.
	LaHood says Pro-Palestinians crossing the line Demonstrations on college campuses across the country about Israel’s war against Hamas continue to grow in number and in intensity. They are getting more confrontational. University of Wisconsin Police and demonstrators got physical Wednesday when officers arrested more than two dozen people for violating the law against camping on campus. Hundreds of officers in New York broke up a protest at Columbia University at the request of the administration after protestors started occupying a building on campus. There was a more violent confrontation on the campus of UCLA between Palestinian supporters and Israel supporters. Classes were canceled there Wednesday. Several members of Congress see the pro-Palestinian demonstrators as anti-Semitic, pointing to verbal attacks directed at Jewish students on campus. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Wednesday to beef up federal anti-discrimination laws. It now moves to the Senate. This response on Capitol Hill to those pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses pits the argument of free speech against anti-discrimination law. It's one of the topics host Jim NIedelman gets into with Illinois Congressman Darin LaHood. "We've seen a disturbing trend of antisemitic activity on college campuses," LaHood said. "We should never tolerate the type of hate that we've seen toward Jewish Americans and Jewish students on campuses across the country." To hear more from LaHood, click on the video. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present 4 The Record, a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to you. It’s a program unlike any other here in the Quad Cities. Tune in each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as Jim Niedelman brings you up to speed on what’s happening in the political arena, from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C. and right here at home.
	Moline Parks & Recreation receives grant for urban forest inventory The City of Moline is getting ready to count their trees! The city’s Parks and Recreation Department received a $6,000 matching grant to complete tree inventories and develop a management plan for its urban forest. The grant helps communities understand how to manage urban forest areas by showing the estimated number of trees, their size, condition and species. These inventories will also identify ways to increase planting and help develop a comprehensive, long-term urban forest management plan. The department used the grant to hire Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management in Batavia, Illinois to help create the management plan. The grant came from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Urban and Community Forestry Partner Grant Program and is administered by The Morton Arboretum and the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI). “This is the first time the Moline Parks and Recreation has developed an urban forestry management plan, and this is going to be our work plan for the next 10 years. We are now tasked to start implementing the plan and strengthening our aging urban forest,” said Eric Griffith, Director of Parks and Recreation. “Urban trees are critical infrastructure for a community, and this funding helps to protect one of its most important resources,” said Lydia Scott, director of CRTI. “Trees clean our air and water, reduce flooding and heat, improve our mental and physical health, and provide important habitat for birds and other wildlife.” For more on the Moline Parks and Recreation Department, click here.
	Family Resources in Davenport to lay off 26 Family resources also has locations in Moline, Muscatine and Clinton.
	Davenport Learning Center to re-launch programming for alternative education, IEP students Big changes are coming to the Davenport Learning Center, along with other Davenport school programs.
	Pending Death Notices for Quad-Cities, May 5, 2024 Elizabeth Jean Newsom, 80, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, Iowa. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, Illinois.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
	WATCH: Monster trucks, dirt bikes, thrill Moline crowds Monster Trucks and dirt bikes thrilled the crowds on Saturday, when - to the delight of hundreds of fans - the vehicles raced, roared, soared and otherwise showed off for two Monster Jam shows at the Vibrant Arena at The MARK. Watch the action in the videos! (video by Sharon Wren) (video by Sharon Wren) Among the drivers was Ashley Sanford, who tames the mighty Megalodon truck. Of her shark-themed behemoth, she told Our Quad Cities News “I know for me, Megalodon is just such a beautiful fit. I am a beach girl. I’m a southern California girl. I grew up just being absolutely entranced by sharks. We celebrate Shark Week in my house; blue is my favorite color, the list just goes on.” (video by Sharon Wren)
	Fatal vehicle crash in Henry County Deputies in Henry County responded to a single vehicle crash where a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle.
	Iowa Republicans work to strengthen party support at state convention The November election is six months away, and Iowa Republicans are working to keep their super-majorities.
	Action returns to Davenport Speedway with stock-car thrills After a two-week layoff because of weather, it was back to stock car racing action Friday at Davenport Speedway. (davenportiaspeedway.com) Joe Beal posted an early season appearance in Competitive Concrete victory lane in the Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Model feature. Beal started seventh and made his way to the front by lap six. From that point Beal had to hold off some fast company. A late race caution brought Andy Nezworski and Mitch Morris right to his rear bumper. Joe was able to hold both drivers back and take the win. Nezworski finished second with Morris third. Josh Foster and Evan Miller both put in quality runs, finishing fourth and fifth respectively. Miller, Chuck Hanna, and Chris Lawrence won the late model heat races. It was a long, long time coming but Mike Garland found his way back to Davenport’s victory lane. Mike started on the pole and led 19 of the 20 laps in the Wangelin’s Auto IMCA Modified feature race. It was Garland’s first win at Davenport in 14 years. Eric Barnes gave chase to Garland but would settle for second. Chirs Zogg was third with Ben Chapman fourth. Spencer Diercks completed the top five. Logan Veloz chalked up his second straight D&K Home Products IMCA SportMod feature win. Veloz started 10th and quickly moved up, taking the lead on lap seven of the 15 lap main. At the checkers, he had a three-second lead over second place Dakota Cole. Cole led early in the race before falling back and finishing in the runner-up spot. Kevin Goben finished third, followed by Josh Starr and Rayce Mullen. Veteran street stock racers ruled the day in Koehler Electric Outlaw Street Stock main. The experienced drivers took the first four finishing positions. Tony VonDresky started on the pole and led all 15 laps for the win. Donnie Louck had a good run starting third and finishing second. Rob Henry took third after starting tenth. Jesse Owen grabbed fourth, ahead of Trevor Tucker. Race fans got an exciting finish in the Theisen’s IMCA Hobby Stock division. Jordan Miles took advantage of a late race restart to pass Daniel Wauters for the victory. Wauters led early in the race and held the lead through lap 13. Randy LaMar had a solid run to finish third, followed by Kaden Staley and Cody Staley in that order. Joe Lafrenz captured his first Davenport win of the season in the Fred’s Towing & Cantrell’s Towing 4-Cylinder main. Joe started third but popped into the lead by the end of lap two. Josh Starr, Shawn McDermott, and Cyle Hawkins had a good battle for second with McDermott taking the spot. Starr, Hawkins and Jason Rhoads rounded out the top five. Racing continues next Friday, May 10, when the Davenport Speedway will celebrate Mother’s Day. Davenport Speedway May 3, 2024 – IMCA LATE MODELS - THE OUTHOUSE / STORAGE TO GO (24 entries) A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 77-Joe Beal[7]; 2. 7-Andy Nezworski[13]; 3. 70X-Mitch Morris[5]; 4. 77F-Josh Foster[9]; 5. 88-Evan Miller[8]; 6. 2JR-Jesse Bodin[2]; 7. 56W-Gary Webb[11]; 8. 1M-Mike Goben[18]; 9. 8L-Chris Lawrence[10]; 10. 63-Scott Olson[3]; 11. 34-Scott Strauss[20]; 12. 74-Doug Burkhead[21]; 13. 07-Matt Ryan[12]; 14. 6-Broderick Prescott[17]; 15. 40-Joel Callahan[15]; 16. 65-Chuck Hanna[4]; 17. 5J-Matt Jones[14]; 18. 1H-Mike Haines[22]; 19. 16C-Cruz Birkhofer[24]; 20. 19-Kelly Pestka[1]; 21. 93-Chase Brunscheen[19]; 22. 33-Nick Marolf[23]; 23. 56D-Travis Denning[6]; 24. 53-LeRoy Brenner[16] Heat 1 - Top 4 Redraw (10 Laps): 1. 65-Chuck Hanna[1]; 2. 56D-Travis Denning[2]; 3. 2JR-Jesse Bodin[3]; 4. 07-Matt Ryan[8]; 5. 7-Andy Nezworski[7]; 6. 53-LeRoy Brenner[6]; 7. 93-Chase Brunscheen[5]; 8. (DQ) 1H-Mike Haines[4] Heat 2 - Top 4 Redraw (10 Laps): 1. 88-Evan Miller[2]; 2. 70X-Mitch Morris[1]; 3. 63-Scott Olson[6]; 4. 19-Kelly Pestka[7]; 5. 5J-Matt Jones[8]; 6. 6-Broderick Prescott[5]; 7. 34-Scott Strauss[4]; 8. 33-Nick Marolf[3] Heat 3 - Top 4 Redraw (10 Laps): 1. 8L-Chris Lawrence[1]; 2. 56W-Gary Webb[2]; 3. 77F-Josh Foster[5]; 4. 77-Joe Beal[4]; 5. 40-Joel Callahan[7]; 6. 1M-Mike Goben[6]; 7. 74-Doug Burkhead[3]; 8. 16C-Cruz Birkhofer[8] IMCA MODIFIEDS - WANGELIN'S AUTO (23 entries) A Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. G1-Mike Garland[1]; 2. 1-Eric Barnes[4]; 3. 9Z-Chris Zogg[5]; 4. 1JR-Ben Chapman[10]; 5. 21-Spencer Diercks[12]; 6. 99M-Charlie Mohr[9]; 7. 93-Matt Werner[11]; 8. 2X-Patrick Moore[2]; 9. 44X-Blaise Lewis[13]; 10. 99-Brandon Jewell[6]; 11. 53-Matt Stein[15]; 12. 17-Jason Pershy[3]; 13. 01M-Mitch Way[18]; 14. 32K-Kyle Montgomery[23]; 15. 86-Jeremy Gustaf[20]; 16. 88-Tony Von Dresky[21]; 17. 87-Blake Woodruff[7]; 18. 8C-Michael Claeys[17]; 19. 9G-Anthony Guss[19]; 20. 07-Jon Coombs[22]; 21. 5D-Bob Dominacki[8]; 22. 5-Rob Dominacki[14]; 23. 86B-Jake Morris[16] Heat 1 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 17-Jason Pershy[2]; 2. 87-Blake Woodruff[4]; 3. 9Z-Chris Zogg[3]; 4. 21-Spencer Diercks[8]; 5. 44X-Blaise Lewis[6]; 6. 86B-Jake Morris[7]; 7. 9G-Anthony Guss[5]; 8. 07-Jon Coombs[1] Heat 2 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 1-Eric Barnes[2]; 2. G1-Mike Garland[1]; 3. 1JR-Ben Chapman[7]; 4. 5D-Bob Dominacki[4]; 5. 5-Rob Dominacki[6]; 6. 8C-Michael Claeys[3]; 7. 86-Jeremy Gustaf[5]; 8. 32K-Kyle Montgomery[8] Heat 3 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 99-Brandon Jewell[3]; 2. 93-Matt Werner[7]; 3. 2X-Patrick Moore[1]; 4. 99M-Charlie Mohr[5]; 5. 53-Matt Stein[4]; 6. 01M-Mitch Way[6]; 7. 88-Tony Von Dresky[2] STREET STOCKS - KOEHLER ELECTRIC (12 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 4S-Tony Von Dresky[1]; 2. 31-Donnie Louck[3]; 3. 00-Rob Henry[10]; 4. 95-Jesse Owen[7]; 5. 11T-Trevor Tucker[4]; 6. 88-Jake Lund[2]; 7. 20L-Landen Chrestensen[8]; 8. 81-Cary Brown[6]; 9. 7-Austin Riggs[9]; 10. 76-Bryan Ritter[5]; 11. 8H-Kyler Hickenbottom[12]; 12. (DNS) 3P-Alex Pappas Heat 1 - Top 5 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 4S-Tony Von Dresky[1]; 2. 31-Donnie Louck[2]; 3. 95-Jesse Owen[4]; 4. 7-Austin Riggs[6]; 5. 76-Bryan Ritter[3]; 6. 3P-Alex Pappas[5] Heat 2 - Top 5 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 11T-Trevor Tucker[2]; 2. 88-Jake Lund[1]; 3. 20L-Landen Chrestensen[4]; 4. 00-Rob Henry[6]; 5. 81-Cary Brown[3]; 6. 8H-Kyler Hickenbottom[5] IMCA SPORTMODS - D&K HOME IMPROVEMENT (23 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 43LV-Logan Veloz[10]; 2. 18C-Dakota Cole[2]; 3. 4G-Kevin Goben[4]; 4. 8S-Josh Starr[6]; 5. 777-Rayce Mullen[15]; 6. 71J-Justin Schroeder[8]; 7. 9W-Ryan Walker[3]; 8. 9H-Levi Heath[19]; 9. 17-Todd Dykema[5]; 10. 24X-Cole Stichter[11]; 11. 51-Mike Clausen[7]; 12. 11J-Trey Jacobs[17]; 13. 54-Nick Shrope[20]; 14. X14-Randy Farrell[21]; 15. 39R-Rance Powell[16]; 16. 51X-Cody Weih[22]; 17. 69ER-Ryan Reed[14]; 18. 36N-Joe Nemitz[1]; 19. 17C-Shane Paris[12]; 20. 88-Trey Grimm[9]; 21. X-Matt Fulton Jr[13]; 22. (DNS) 2K-Tony Kraklio; 23. (DNS) 97-Josh Geigle Heat 1 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 9W-Ryan Walker[2]; 2. 17C-Shane Paris[8]; 3. 36N-Joe Nemitz[1]; 4. 88-Trey Grimm[7]; 5. X-Matt Fulton Jr[6]; 6. 39R-Rance Powell[3]; 7. 9H-Levi Heath[5]; 8. 51X-Cody Weih[4] Heat 2 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 18C-Dakota Cole[1]; 2. 4G-Kevin Goben[2]; 3. 43LV-Logan Veloz[7]; 4. 51-Mike Clausen[4]; 5. 69ER-Ryan Reed[6]; 6. 11J-Trey Jacobs[8]; 7. 54-Nick Shrope[3]; 8. (DNS) 97-Josh Geigle Heat 3 - Top 4 Make Invert (8 Laps): 1. 17-Todd Dykema[2]; 2. 71J-Justin Schroeder[4]; 3. 24X-Cole Stichter[7]; 4. 8S-Josh Starr[3]; 5. 777-Rayce Mullen[6]; 6. 2K-Tony Kraklio[1]; 7. X14-Randy Farrell[5] IMCA HOBBY STOCK - THEISEN'S HOME & FARM (14 entries) A Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 4-Jordan Miles[8]; 2. H2O-Daniel Wauters[7]; 3. 4R-Randy LaMar[6]; 4. 5K-Kaden Staley[9]; 5. 55-Cody Staley[10]; 6. 28-Sheldon Hunter[5]; 7. 8-Evan Roberts[12]; 8. 86-Logan Gustaf[1]; 9. 7M-Justin Morhardt[4]; 10. 4M-Karter Miles[11]; 11. 17M-Jared Miller[2]; 12. 2-Kaiden Hixson[3]; 13. 3B-Brandon White[14]; 14. 5-Chase Hixson[13] Heat 1 - Top 5 Make Invert (6 Laps): 1. 17M-Jared Miller[2]; 2. 4R-Randy LaMar[5]; 3. 4-Jordan Miles[6]; 4. 55-Cody Staley[7]; 5. 7M-Justin Morhardt[3]; 6. 4M-Karter Miles[4]; 7. 5-Chase Hixson[1] Heat 2 - Top 5 Make Invert (6 Laps): 1. 28-Sheldon Hunter[4]; 2. H2O-Daniel Wauters[5]; 3. 5K-Kaden Staley[6]; 4. 86-Logan Gustaf[1]; 5. 2-Kaiden Hixson[2]; 6. 8-Evan Roberts[3]; 7. 3B-Brandon White[7] SPORT COMPACTS - FRED'S TOWING / CANTRELL TOWING (7 entries) A Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 56-Joe Lafrenz[3]; 2. 4-Shawn McDermott[5]; 3. 8S-Josh Starr[1]; 4. 28-Cyle Hawkins[4]; 5. 514-Jason Rhoads[2]; 6. 9K-Kurtis Petersen[7]; 7. 21F-Jack Fitzgibbon[6]
	May the 4th be with you, readers: Library sparkles on 'Star Wars Day' May the 4th is recognized as "Star Wars Day," beloved by fans because the date is a word play on "Stars Wars" dialogue: "May the Force be with you." On Saturday, "Star Wars" events were held across the country, and in the Quad Cities, at the Moline Public Library, where a free comic book event included toys, games, arts and crafts. Free comics were available for all ages, and the library was all dressed up "Star Wars" style for visitors Children's Librarian Bailey Hager said the event was an opportunity for kids - many of whom had never visited the library before - to explore what the library has to offer. "We have a lot of kids who come in who've never been to the library before who are exploring not just the free comics, but what we have to offer here," she said. "Like we have computers, all sorts of really cool stuff. So this is one of those things that we like to highlight - the special things in the library in addition to getting free stuff."
	Sip and Shop event set in Muscatine The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with downtown businesses will host the fourth annual Sip & Shop event on Friday, May 10, a news release says. Sip & Shop (Visit Muscatine) Local shops will be open with extended hours from 5-8 p.m. Registered attendees will receivedifferent wine samples at participating businesses along with a chance to win door prizes. Attendees can pick up their tasting glass and event map at the Pearl Plaza, 208 W. 2nd St., beginning at 4:30 p.m. on the night of the event. Check here for updates and a list of participating businesses. Tickets are available here. Individual tickets are $20 online. You must be 21 or older to participate in the wine sampling. Event sponsors are platinum: HNI, Kent Corporation, SSAB; gold: Ascent Pro Support, Bayer, Ed Morse Automotive Group, UTLX; silver: Musco Sports Lighting; bronze: CBI Bank & Trust, Martin & Whitacre Surveyors & Engineers, Stanley Consultants; individual: Sara Carlson – Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors.
	The AGAPE Center Project staff in Bettendorf figures out next steps after tree falls on building The AGAPE Center agape project, that is a part of the Greater Bettendorf Community Foundation is figuring out how to move forward after a tree fell on their building.
	Arrowhead Ranch, Coal Valley, holds final auto auction Arrowhead Ranch in Coal Valley hosted its final auto auction Saturday morning. The organization ended its residential programs only months ago. On Saturday, 95 cars were available for auction goers to bid on, along with a small number of boats and other vehicles. Kids in the Arrowhead program had the opportunity to work on the vehicles. CEO Luis Moreno said money was used for additional program for the boys, such as an equine therapy program, boxing club, addiction treatment and extracurricular activities.
	Fulton will be in bloom with plant sale The annual Fulton Plant Sale is set for Saturday, May 11, according to a news release. This community event promotes gardening by sharing perennials and horticulture tips. The sale operates solely on donated specimens from area gardens. If you have plants you no longer want or need to split, dig them up and bring them to Cattail Park (follow 8th Avenue out of town toward the golf course) on Friday, May 10, from 1-5 p.m. Gardeners will be there to re-package your donations for sale the next day. The actual sale will start Saturday, May 11 at 8 a.m.-noon at Cattail Park, Fulton. Organizes suggest visitors come early for top choices. Most plants are priced at $2 and up. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about planting tips and recommended plant care. The Fulton Plant Sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Fulton Windmill with all proceeds tobenefit the beautification of the Windmill Area. For more information about digging and splitting plants, contact Jude at 563-249-611.
	2nd suspect arrested after Davenport nightclub fight A second Quad City man has been arrested after a fight broke out at a Davenport nightclub, court records show. Dzeat Beciri, 44, of Silvis, faces a felony charge of willful injury - causing serious injury, according to court records. A warrant for his arrest was served Friday, court records show. Dzeat Beciri (Scott County Jail) A fight at Daisy Dooks Shortly after 2 a.m. April 13, Davenport Police were dispatched to Daisy Dooks, 3680 W. 83rd St., for a disturbance. While officers were there, one of the victims from a fight was transported to Genesis Medical Center - East Campus for treatment, according to arrest affidavits. "The responding officers were unable to view Dooks' security footage but gathered statements from the security staff on their involvement," police allege in affidavits. The victim later was transported to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics because of serious injuries, according to affidavits. The Criminal Investigation Division followed up on the incident. A search warrant was obtained to acquire the Daisy Dooks security footage and it was reviewed. "After reviewing the footage, it was determined that what transpired was not consistent with the initial statements provided by the staff of Daisy Dooks," officers allege in affidavits. Police allege Beciri, "without justification," assaulted a separate victim during this disturbance and "placed the victim in a headlock" while the victim was recording the incident on his cell phone. The headlock was intended to disable the victim for Daisy Dooks staff to acquire the phone, officer say in affidavits. "This act was not justified and was intended to cause serious injury to the victim. The headlock resulted in the victim's phone being taken from his person by Dooks' staff," according to police in affidavits. Beciri, who was released on bond, is set for a preliminary hearing May 10 in Scott County Court. Earlier arrest In connection with the same incident, Michael McFedries, 45, of Davenport, also faces a felony charge of willful injury – causing serious injury, according to court records. Michael McFedries (Scott County Jail) In affidavits, officers accuse McFedries of assaulting another person “by shoving them into the parking lot and then carrying out a closed-fist strike to the face/head area. The strike caused the victim to fall unconscious to the ground.” “As a result, the victim was transported to Genesis and later to the University of Iowa for the treatment of serious injuries to include a broken skull, brain bleed and fractured jaw,” affidavits show. McFedries was released on bond, and is set for a preliminary hearing May 16 in Scott County Court.
	Iowa critical to migratory birds along Mississippi Flyway World Migratory Bird Day will be celebrated May 11, and again on Oct. 12, aligning generally with migration patterns, according to a news release. The state of Iowa is within the Mississippi Flyway, the longest overland flyway in North America. The Mississippi Flyway is a critically important route for migratory birds as they migrate north in spring and south in the fall, with the wetlands and forests along the Mississippi River being important for many species of migratory songbirds in particular. Waterfowl and other wetland birds also heavily use the wetlands in the central and northern Prairie Pothole Region of Iowa, which are essential for both migratory stopover habitat as well as breeding habitat for hundreds of species of birds. Photo: WFLA As Peter Rea, supervisory park ranger with DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge explains, “Refuges and wildlife areas throughout Iowa, such as DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, provide critical habitat for migratory birds to rest, feed and recuperate on their long migration journeys. For many, these places act more like a rest stop as they continue their migration northward, while for some it's their ultimate destination for the spring and summer nesting season.” “During this time of year, it's important to minimize disturbance so other visitors can appreciate the tremendous diversity of birds that we can see throughout the state,” continued Rea. Federal law protects migratory birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) prohibits the taking (including killing, wounding, capturing, selling, trading, transporting, importing, and exporting) of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization of the Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 16 U.S.C. §§ 703, 707(a). The list of federally protected migratory birds is comprehensive and includes many of the birds residing in or migrating through Iowa, including Canada geese. Refer to the Federal Code of Regulations for more information. The penalties for violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are a term of imprisonment of up to 6 months, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Additional federal statutes that protect migratory birds include: The Lacey Act prohibits the importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, purchase, or inhumane transport of certain wildlife including birds. 16 U.S.C. § 42; The Endangered Species Act prohibits the taking, killing, wounding, importing, exporting, shipping, or sale of endangered species. 16 U.S.C. §§ 1538, 1540. Iowa’s birds on the endangered species list include the following: piping plover, rufa red knot, whooping crane, Indiana bat, and Northern long-eared bat. Learn more about protected species. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits the taking, killing, wounding, bald or golden eagles, their feathers, nests, and eggs. 16 U.S.C. § 668. “Birders and other wildlife enthusiasts can be helpful advocates in reducing wildlife crime. Knowing the laws that protect birds and other wildlife, and speaking up can make a big difference,” said Christopher Aldrich, Special Agent in Charge, Midwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Preservation and protection of wildlife and endangered species go hand in hand with the high quality of life here in the State of Iowa. Knowing these laws and reducing wildlife crime helps everyone continue to enjoy what makes Iowa a great place to live,” said Richard Westphal, United States Attorney. If you believe you have information related to a wildlife crime that violates federal law, please reach out to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.You can also contact the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa bytelephone at 515-473-9300 oremail at usaias.fedbirds@usdoj.gov. If you spot an injured bird, state licensed wildlife rehabilitators can aid the bird. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators at the following links: Iowa DNR licensed wildlife rehabilitators County-specific wildlife rehabilitation look-up for Iowa Thank you for caring about the wildlife in your community. Remember to observe wildlife from a safe distance. If a young animal isn’t visibly injured, its parents are likely nearby and still caring for it. Be sure to give young animals plenty of space to avoid spooking the parents. Learn more about what to do if you find a baby bird, injured or orphaned wildlife. Federal law protects migratory birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) prohibits the taking (including killing, wounding, capturing, selling, trading, transporting, importing, and exporting) of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization of the Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The list of federally protected migratory birds is comprehensive and includes many of the birds residing in or migrating through Iowa, including Canada geese. Refer to the Federal Code of Regulations for more information. The penalties for violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act are a term of imprisonment of up to 6 months, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Additional federal statutes that protect migratory birds include: The Lacey Act prohibits the importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, purchase, or inhumane transport of certain wildlife including birds. The Endangered Species Act prohibits the taking, killing, wounding, importing, exporting, shipping, or sale of endangered species. 16 U.S.C. §§ 1538, 1540. Iowa’s birds on the endangered species list include the following: piping plover, rufa red knot, whooping crane, Indiana bat, and Northern long-eared bat. Learn more about protected species here. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibits the taking, killing, wounding, bald or golden eagles, their feathers, nests, and eggs. “Birders and other wildlife enthusiasts can be helpful advocates in reducing wildlife crime. Knowing the laws that protect birds and other wildlife, and speaking up can make a big difference,” said Christopher Aldrich, special agent in charge, Midwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “Preservation and protection of wildlife and endangered species go hand in hand with the high quality of life here in the State of Iowa. Knowing these laws and reducing wildlife crime helps everyone continue to enjoy what makes Iowa a great place to live,” said Richard Westphal, U. S. attorney. If you believe you have information related to a wildlife crime that violates federal law, reach out to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. You also can contact the U. S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Iowa, at 515-473-9300 or email usaias.fedbirds@usdoj.gov. If you spot an injured bird, state licensed wildlife rehabilitators can help the bird. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains a list of licensed wildlife rehabilitators at the following links: Iowa DNR licensed wildlife rehabilitators County-specific wildlife rehabilitation look-up for Iowa Learn more about what to do if you find a baby bird, injured or orphaned wildlife.
	United Way of Muscatine Community Baby Shower sees great success According to United Way, 2024 ended up being one of the most successful baby showers that the group has ever seen, collecting over $4,700 worth of baby items.
	Former teacher could get new trial in Rock Island sex case In 2022 a jury convicted Patrick J. Noya, a former Rock Island-Milan teacher, in a sex crimes case. He won an appeal and has a chance for a new trial.
	Muscatine moving ahead with zoning change Mixed use buildings using the ground floor for residential have become more common in recent years and Muscatine’s zoning doesn’t include a district allowing such a structure.
	Quad-Cities salsa options for your Cinco de Mayo party Which salsa are you grabbing?
	Quad-Cities area students earn scholarships as summer nears Over the past two weeks, a laundry list of Quad-Cities area students earned scholarships from community agencies and their respective schools.
	Two former employees sue Davenport, alleging the city wrongly released demand letters Two former Davenport administrative employees have filed suit against the city for releasing letters they say the city promised would be kept confidential.
	Moline's Riverside Riverslide on track to open Memorial Day weekend “I’m thinking that this is going to be a really fun summer," Moline’s Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Griffith said as media toured Riverside Riverslide.
	Quad-Cities business openings, closings: Verde, Eve's Garden and Greenhouse, and more In this week's business openings and closings roundup: Verde returns with a new lunch menu in Bettendorf; a mother-daughter duo opens Eve's Garden and Greenhouse in Davenport.
	Pending Death Notices for Muscatine, May 4, 2024 Linda M. Aber, 66, of Sheffield, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
	Pending Death Notices for Quad-Cities, May 4, 2024 Elizabeth Jean Newsom, 80, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, Iowa. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, Illinois.
	Davenport man arrested after deputies allege he did unlicensed HVAC work A 51-year-old Davenport man faces felony charges after Scott County Deputies allege he did unlicensed HVAC work, according to court records. Jason Marchant faces a charge of ongoing criminal conduct – unlawful activity, along with first-degree fraudulent practice and three counts of second-degree fraudulent practice, court records show. Jason Marchant (Scott County Jail) The charges are in connection with incidents in 2021 at Davenport residences, according to court records. Marchant, who was arrested on a warrant, engaged in fraudulent practices “by repeatedly and continuously representing himself through advertisement and attestation as being licensed to preform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) work in the State of Iowa” over the course of the past 11 years, deputies allege in affidavits. In affidavits, deputies allege Marchant “has repeatedly made use of a fraudulent license number throughout his career. He repeatedly and continuously presented himself as a licensed HVAC Contractor to customers, resulting in unlicensed work and numerous complaints to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing.” During this time Marchant was investigated and found to be in violation of HVAC regulations 26 times in multiple locations in Scott County, deputies allege in affidavits. Affidavits list victims’ damages, including $10,560, $8,409, $8,775 and $6,550. Court records show that Marchant, who was released on a $25,000 cash bond, is set to appear for arraignment May 23 in Scott County Court.
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
	Alzheimer's Association raising awareness through art Officials auctioned off more than 100 paintings all created by someone living with Alzheimer's or Dementia.
	Augustana seniors hold prom night to make up for COVID These students graduated high school during the pandemic. Now, they're making up for lost celebrations.
	Augustana seniors hold prom night to make up for COVID These students graduated high school during the pandemic. Now, they're making up for lost celebrations.
	Take a look at the revamped Riverside Riverslide ahead of opening day Additions include three new water slides, a lazy river and a splash pad.
	Fillmore Elementary students make care packages for Ridgecrest Village residents The packages included encouraging notes and pinwheels for the recipients.
	Riverside Riverslide in Moline set to soon open to the public following upgrades The city of Moline Parks and Recreation staff say they are almost ready to open the Riverside Riverside water park after being closed for over a year for reconstruction. The city gave a closed tour on Friday.
	Man charged with 2 felonies for stealing van, sound equipment from retired police officer in Bureau County A van, trailer and sound equipment were stolen from a property back in October in Princeton, Illinois.
	Iowa American Water files request to raise rates Iowa American Water customers will soon pay more for water.
	Community members protest new Iowa immigration law A community group in the Quad Cities held a vigil this week to protest a new law in Iowa that targets immigrants.
	Fillmore Elementary School students ‘Pay It Forward’ by creating May Day cards Students at Fillmore Elementary School paid it forward during a special project by the North Scott Rotary.
	Fillmore Elementary fourth graders make care packages for seniors at Ridgecrest Villages Kids wrote inspiring notes and made pinwheels to go with each package.
	Downtown Davenport’s The Last Picture House unveils rooftop with grand opening celebration A grand opening celebration will be held to celebrate the opening of a rooftop at Downtown Davenport’s boutique movie theater and cocktail bar, The Last Picture House.
	Moline water park will open for summer Residents of Moline can swim their summer away at a local water park opening soon.
	Activists gather at University of Iowa's Pentacrest to protest Israel-Hamas war It comes amidst a wave of nationwide demonstrations on college campuses protesting the war in Gaza.
	Weekend Events in the Quad Cities: May 3, 2024 Enjoy a Cinco de Mayo celebration, or pay a visit to Monster Jam!

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