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Friday, April 26th, 2024
	Here's where you can drop off medication on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The nationwide initiative brought in nearly 600,000 pounds of medication in 2023.
	Bureau, Henry counties receiving state funding for fire departments Illinois announced $4 million in funding for departments across the state.
	Sterling Police Department introduces new comfort dog The Sterling Police Department welcomed their second comfort dog this week as one is getting ready for retirement. Millie is an eight-week-old golden retriever and the second comfort dog at the Sterling Police Department.
	Rock Island Police Department says farewell to Chief Landi on final day Rock Island Police Department announces Chief Landi’s retirement.
	Kewanee man faces felony grooming charge A jury trial tentatively has been set in the case of a 34-year-old Kewanee man accused of felony grooming, according to court records. Tyler Snider has pleaded not guilty, according to Henry County Court records. Court records show that between Aug. 1 and Oct. 31, 2023, Snider "did knowingly use ... (SnapChat) to solicit a child to commit the offense of distribution and/or production of child pornography, in that (Snider) requested nude pictures from a person under the age of 18." Snider has waived a preliminary hearing, according to court records. A jury trial is tentatively set for the week of June 3.
	Rock Island police chief retires Friday was the end of an era for the Rock Island Police Department. Police Chief Richard Landi retired after more than 30 years with the department. Rock Island Police Chief Richard Landi (photo by Bryan Bobb) He was given a send-off party Friday afternoon at the police station. Landi was appointed chief in April 2022. He began his career in 1993 as a patrol officer, and rose through the ranks - serving as sergeant from 2003 to 2010 and as lieutenant until 2020, when he was appointed as deputy chief of police.
	Vote ahead of Annual Public Works Day in Bettendorf’s Recycling Truck naming contest Bettendorf is encouraging the community to cast their vote for their favorite recycling truck name.
	Bettendorf names recycling truck after boy known for loving garbage trucks who died from cancer Davenport native Reid Gleeson was known for his love of garbage trucks.
	Catch with a Cop set for Riverside Park, Moline "Catch with a Cop" will be 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Park, Moline. The event kicks off the Moline Little League season. Officers will toss around a ball with kids at the event, where the Quad Cities River Bandits have donated 100 baseballs. One lucky player will go home with a loaded equipment bag courtesy of Breedlove's Sporting Goods. Kona Ice of Davenport also will be there to serve up some sweet drinks to keep the energy going.
	Davenport Speedway cancels races The races at the Davenport Speedway at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds have been canceled for Friday night. Racing will return next Friday - weather permitting.
	Captain Matthew Cain named Galesburg Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Captain Matthew Cain was named as the 2023 Galesburg Fire Department Firefighter of the year.
	Iowa’s Cooper DeJean drafted in the second round Iowa DB Cooper DeJean was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. DeJean is the 14th Iowa Hawkeye to be drafted in the first round during the Kirk Ferentz era.
	Hello Burlington, part 2 Hello Burlington is an on-site special broadcast that celebrates and shares the stories that made Burlington the community it is now within the region.
	IowaWORKS program helping those who have previously been incarcerated find jobs Organizers say finding employment can be incredibly difficult for those coming out of incarceration. This program seeks to give them a helping hand in the process.
	QCA United Steelworkers members host ceremony for Workers Memorial Day The ceremony honored those who have passed away from job-related accidents or illnesses.
	Strong to severe thunderstorms forecasted to move through Iowa, Illinois over the weekend The risk for severe weather remains relatively low for Friday night before climbing up to a 2 out of 5 risk on Saturday and Sunday.
	Former Illinois football star Johnny Newton drafted in second round Former Illinois football star Johnny Newton was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Newton gives Illinois back to back years with a first round draft pick after Devon Witherspoon was drafted by Seattle with the 5th overall pick last year.
	QCA leaders speak on new Biden rule requiring overtime pay for millions of salaried workers Starting July 1, employers will be required to pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain roles.
	Blue Grass man arrested on child porn charges A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has led to the arrest of a Blue Grass man on child porn charges.
	Free, indoor autism acceptance walk happening in Rock Island The event will run from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. April is Autism Acceptance Month. The CDC says 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
	East Moline police continue search for missing 92-year-old man, seeks public's help in search East Moline Police are continuing their search for a 92-year-old man who has been missing since March 30.
	Davenport Express store among 95 set to close The Express Factory Outlet store at NorthPark Mall is among 95 locations set to close as a result of the company's recent bankruptcy filing, according to court documents.
	Hello Burlington, part 1 Hello Burlington, KWQC TV6′s on-site broadcast is underway.
	Marching Illini Band joining the Rock Island Labor Day parade The University of Illinois Marching Illini band will be participating in this year’s 40th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade on Sept 2.
	University of Illinois marching band to perform in Rock Island Labor Day Parade The City of Rock Island announced that the University of Illinois Marching Illini band will perform in this year's 40th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade.
	Learn about QC innovators and inventors in new exhibit You may have known that chiropractic care, sliced bread and Dairy Queen were all invented in the Quad Cities, but did you know that Deere & Company was very briefly in the automobile business? The new Quad City Innovators exhibit is on the second floor, near Common Ground, at the Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport (photos by Jonathan Turner). That’s one fab tidbit in a fascinating new permanent exhibit, Quad City Innovators, which highlights inventors, innovators, and trailblazers that hail from the QC, now open at the Putnam Museum and Science Center (1717 W. 12th St., Davenport), on the second floor. “We’re so excited to welcome visitors to this new space,” Kelly Lao, vice president of museum experience and education at the Putnam, said Friday afternoon before a Quad Cities Chamber ribbon-cutting for the new 1,000-square-foot-plus exhibit. “The Quad Cities is so interesting. How many places have you been and you go, ‘Did you know that chiropractic was invented in the Quad Cities? Did you know sliced bread was invented in the Quad Cities?’” she said. “People like don’t believe you.” Kelly Lao, vice president of museum experience and education, talks about the new permanent exhibit before the ribbon-cutting Friday, April 26, 2024. The Putnam was able to track down stories people have heard about influential inventions, and find artifacts that represent these inventions and innovations, she said. “This has been part of our ‘Putnam Reimagined’ campaign,” Lao said. “Not only have we brought forth this gallery that talks about the innovators, the inventions and the trailblazers – people who led the way in the Quad Cities, but we’ve also been doing a lot of great things with the World Culture Gallery we opened a couple years ago and last year’s ‘Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories,” the telling of our regional history.” “We’ve been doing a lot here at the Putnam and there’s more to come,” she said, noting a brand new gateway and welcome center that will transform the current entrance this fall. A new vault will also display many more pieces from the 250,000+ object collection that have been stored away, Lao said. The new QC exhibit features an early ironing board, washing machine and combination harp/guitar. She thanked the funders for the renovation work, which connects to the Fab Lab and Common Ground, tore down walls, and renovated the old Palmer lecture hall and non-public space that is now considerably brighter and more open. The exhibit financial supporters included Arconic Foundation, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust, Scott County Regional Authority, Adler-Schermer Foundation, Bechtel Trust and the Goldstein family. A display honoring Bernie Goldstein of Alter Company, who lobbied for riverboat gambling in Iowa in 1989, and a model of his Diamond Lady, the nation's first gaming riverboat. It set sail on April 1, 1991 in Bettendorf. “Quad City Innovators shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab, re-opening in late April for drop-in maker and educational experiences,” Lao said, noting the lab was geared just for students in the past, and is now open to the general public. The goal of the new exhibit is to spark hometown pride and inspire future change-makers right here in our community. “This exhibit is a great way to celebrate the innovation that comes from our community and inspire visitors to trailblaze in their own ways,” Lao said. “Many of you have watched the Putnam change, evolve, grow to the amazing place that it is now,” Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said Friday. “The Putnam is a shining beacon. It’s a great example of something wonderful in the Quad Cities, and the growth and change in the cultural exhibits, the innovative exhibits you’re going to see here, it’s just amazing, and the challenge we have is to get the word out and make sure everybody knows.” An interactive display (you can press buttons answering questions and the corresponding image lights up) features (from left) Nelly Cheboi, Gary Payton, Chad Pregracke, Mary Solbrig, and Bob Ontiveros, among others. “The Putnam’s Innovators exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to see how many creative people we have in the Quad Cities and the world,” said Christina Kastell, curator of history and anthropology. “Every child will be able to see someone who looks like them and find inspiration to become innovators themselves.” Some of the people and inventions featured in the Innovators exhibit include: A bread slicing machine invented by Otto Rohwedder in 1928 in Davenport. Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer) J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream) The Palmer family (chiropractic) Voss Brothers (washing machine) John Deere (farm equipment pioneer) Alexander Victor (movie camera and projector) Joe Whitty (Happy Joe’s Pizza) Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys) Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard) Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022) Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy) Gene Baker (first African-American on the Cubs roster) Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanician) Chad Pregracke (environmentalist and 2002 Jefferson Award recipient) Gary Payton (astronaut) The existing 1927 Velie Model 50 standard sedan, made by the Velie Motor Company of Moline, got an upgrade in its presentation and highlights the Deere connection to the auto industry. Willard Velie (a grandson of John Deere) produced 75,000 automobiles between 1908 and 1929, among 300,000 motor vehicles – including tractors, trucks, and the Velie Monocoupe airplane. The 1927 Velie sedan on display was among 75,000 automobiles made by the Moline-based Velie Motor Company from 1908 to 1929. There’s a panel in the exhibit on several QC automobile companies, including the Deere-Clark Motor Company of Moline (1906-07), a partnership of William Clark and John Deere’s son Charles (president of Deere), which manufactured 50 early automobiles. One glaring omission from the new exhibit with a QC connection is John Vincent Atanasoff (1903-1995), who was credited with inventing the first digital electronic computer in 1937. In the winter of 1937, Atanasoff — then an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at Iowa State College in Ames — traveled to Rock Island, where he conceptualized the first computer, reportedly sketching it on a napkin at the former Hunter's Club downtown on 4th Avenue. Lao of the Putnam said Friday they've had a hard time getting an actual artifact related to the early computer, and the invention may be added to an exhibit touch-screen display. A display highlighting Madam C.J. "Sarah" Walker, Leonardo Da Vinci and Cesar Chavez. The exhibit has prominent walls featuring internationally recognized inventors, innovators and trailblazers – including Leonardo Da Vinci, Madam C.J. "Sarah" Walker, Cesar Chavez, Steve Jobs, George Washington Carver, and Malala Yousafzai. An innovator, inventor and trailblazer wall with Steve Jobs (left), George Washington Carver and Malala Yousafzai. Quad City Innovators caps off a remodeling and construction project that expanded the footprint of the museum. This latest remodel adds space to the museum that was mostly closed to the public, adding about 1,000 square feet to public exhibit space, including easier access to the Putnam’s Giant Screen Theater lobby. New CEO expected July 1 The Putnam is also changing its top leader, as it has chosen three finalists in the nationwide search to replace retiring CEO Rachael Mullins. Mullins announced last October that she planned to move to the Atlanta area to be closer to family and help with her mother’s care. She has been CEO of the Putnam since June 2019, after working nearly 18 years for the Davenport Community School District. Putnam president/CEO Rachael Mullins at the opening of the new "Common Ground" exhibit on April 14, 2023 (photo by Jonathan Turner). Mullins’ mother Pat died on April 7 at age 91. Pat Mullins had moved to Davenport in the 1970s where she served in the Mississippi Bend AEA, pioneering physical therapy in the Davenport schools, according to her obituary. The three finalists (none are local) selected by the Putnam executive search committee (comprised by board members and community members) will be interviewed in person next week, said Scott Peake, museum marketing director. A new CEO is expected to be named by late May, to start with the beginning of the fiscal year July 1, 2024. The Putnam exhibit includes a big ad for Dairy Queen, which first opened in 1938 in East Moline. QC Innovators is included in the price of the Putnam’s general admission—$12 for adults, $10 for youth (ages 3–18), college students, and $8 for seniors and military. Through the Putnam’s Museums for All program, admission is $1 per person for households with the presentation of an EBT card. Admission is free for members. For more information, visit the Putnam website HERE.
	Inside Iowa Politics: More room for tax cuts but not too fast, taxpayer group leader says Inside Iowa Politics looks at why Iowans for Tax Relief President Chris Hagenow believes that the legislature should be able to cut taxes again -- even after passing another round of tax cuts this year -- but he thinks that they need to be thoughtful about not doing too much too fast.
	Cybertip leads to arrest of Blue Grass man for child pornography A 57-year-old rural Blue Grass man faces felony charges after the Scott County Sheriff's Office received a Cybertip, a news release says. On Jan. 8, 2024, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a Cybertip from the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and started an investigation, according to a news release. Christian Allen (Scott County Jail) During the investigation, Christian B. Allen "was developed as the suspect in this case," the release says. "Through the criminal investigation, evidence was obtained for criminal charges against Allen that he possessed child pornography." On Friday, Allen was arrested and booked into the Scott County Jail. He was charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class D felony. According to court records, Allen was released on his own recognizance.
	WATCH NOW: Hello Burlington Hello Burlington, KWQC TV6′s on-site broadcast is underway.
	Blue Grass man facing child pornography charges Deputies launched an investigation earlier this year.
	M.A.D Therapy, Coffee Apothecary hosting mental health awareness event Enjoy an evening of poetry, a mental health panel & terrariums at 'Mental Health M.A.D.ness' on May 3. A portion of proceeds will go to The Gray Matters Collective.
	Vote in Bettendorf's recycling truck naming contest The City of Bettendorf is asking the community to help name two recycling trucks.
	QC Chamber hosts forum with Illinois lawmakers QCA state legislators spoke at the event and took questions from attendees. It comes as the legislative session is set to wrap up on May 24.
	Rock Island police chief finishes last day on the job Rock Island Police Chief Richard Landi started at the department in 1993 and climbed through the ranks before becoming police chief in April 2022.
	Gilda's Club's Camp Genesis gives summer fun Summer camp can make lifetime memories for a child, and Gilda's Club wants to make sure kids impacted by cancer can have the freedom to experience camp like everyone else. Nora Boslett from Gilda’s Club Quad Cities and some very special friends dropped by Our Quad Cities News to talk about Camp Genesis. For more information, click here.
	Community, poetry & nature: M.A.D Therapy, Coffee Apothecary hosting mental health awareness event Enjoy an evening of poetry, a mental health panel & terrariums at 'Mental Health M.A.D.ness' on May 3. A portion of proceeds will go to The Gray Matters Collective.
	Free, indoor autism acceptance walk happening in Rock Island The event will run from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27. April is Autism Acceptance Month. The CDC says 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
	Search continues for missing East Moline man He was last seen at his apartment by family in the early evening of March 29, police said.
	Fareway finalizing plans for a new store in Coal Valley An Iowa grocer plans to open a new location in Coal Valley, bringing an end to years of campaigning to lure a grocery store back to the village.
	East Moline man still missing As of Friday, William Weber, a 92-year old East Moline man, is still missing.
	Local community college students tell their stories in "The College Tour" The latest season of the Amazon Prime series, "The College Tour," will shine a spotlight on some local community college students.
	Quad Cities man sentenced to federal prison in gun case He pleaded guilty in November, court records show.
	Fareway finalizing plans for new store in Coal Valley The company said the new store will provide a full-service butcher counter, farm-fresh produce, and “to-your-car carryout.”
	Fareway to build a new Coal Valley store Fareway Stores, Inc. on Friday announced plans to build an approximately 17,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of 1st Street and Route 6 in Coal Valley. This store is tentatively planned to open in 2026. A rendering for the new Fareway at 1st Street and U.S. 6 in Coal Valley. “Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high quality products and unmatched service. We look forward to offering these qualities to Coal Valley and area residents with a new Fareway store,” Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer said in a company release. “We want to thank city officials and economic development for helping make this project possible.” The new store will provide only the best in fresh, highest quality meat; a full-service butcher counter; farm-fresh produce; low, competitive prices; and the highest level of customer service, including to-your-car carryout, the company said. The new store will offer FastLanes, a self-service checkout option, and online shopping and curbside pick-up. “We're thrilled to announce the arrival of Fareway to the Village of Coal Valley, marking a significant milestone in our community's journey,” Mayor Mike Bartels said in Friday’s release. “After six years of collaboration, we're delighted to welcome back a local grocery store, with Fareway as our ideal partner,” he said. “Fareway's commitment and investment in Coal Valley are deeply appreciated, and we're confident this partnership will greatly benefit our residents. “Beyond fulfilling our need for a grocery store, Fareway's presence has the potential to stimulate economic growth by generating jobs, supporting local businesses, and fostering further development in the area.” Bartels said. “Being able to bring a grocery store such as Fareway to our community will be such a wonderful asset for our residents,” said Village Administrator Penny Mullen. The new Fareway store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. Fareway is a growing Midwest grocery company currently operating more than 130 grocery store locations in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Its QC area stores are in Moline, Bettendorf, LeClaire, Davenport, Geneseo, Clinton and Muscatine. For more information, visit its website HERE.
	Davenport to host Big 9 Summer Concert Series The Big 9 Summer Concert series is coming to Davenport this summer.
	Moline man reaches plea deal in 2020 neglect death of stepson Justin Keim and the Rock Island County State's Attorney reached plea agreement in the 2020 death of J.J. Hammond.
	Galesburg firefighter of the year chosen The Galesburg Fire Department (GFD) has chosen Captain Matthew Cain as the 2023 Firefighter of the Year. The annual GFD Firefighter of the Year award recognizes significant contributions, achievements, character, and dedication of a firefighter or fire captain, according to a city release Friday. Selection is based on criteria including skills and ability as a firefighter, performance of duties, motivation, teamwork, leadership, and professionalism. Captain Matthew Cain, right, is congratulated by Galesburg Fire Chief Randy Novind. Candidates are nominated by the fire department staff, and the final selection is made by a consensus of the management staff, union president, and staff captain. Captain Cain was appointed to the Galesburg Fire Department on Feb. 16, 2003, and subsequently promoted to the rank of captain on June 29, 2015. He manages the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) inventory and has performed a tremendous job keeping up with industry changes and ensuring firefighters are properly protected, the release said. Cain is the lead for GFD’s Juvenile Fire Setter Program and handles the compressor and fill stations as well. He is instrumental in doing much of the behind-the-scenes work in procuring grant funds to keep SCBAs current. Cain took a special interest in GFD’s recruiting efforts. For the past couple of years, he has become heavily involved, often identifying events to attend, coordinating with other firefighters to attend the events, and arranging travel plans for career recruitment events in Champaign and Macomb. In addition, Cain has been instrumental in training new firefighters after they return from the Illinois Fire Academy, providing positive leadership and years of experience. A ceremony was held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Galesburg Fire Department to honor Captain Cain as Firefighter of the Year and recognize his achievements and dedication to the Galesburg Fire Department.
	Fareway grocery store coming to Coal Valley The 17,000-square-foot store is tentatively planned to open in 2026.
	Bettendorf needs your help naming recycling trucks The City of Bettendorf wants your help to name some recycling trucks! The City received 4,446 submissions to its Recycling Truck Naming Contest, and 94% were in honor and memory of a young boy named Reid who loved garbage and recycling trucks but passed away from cancer in 2020. Due to the outpouring of love and support for Reid, Bettendorf will name one of its three recycling trucks after Reid, but the other two trucks still need names. The City has created a poll with the 10 most popular submissions: The Green Reaper Truck Norris CHEWbacca Recyclosaurus Rex Bin Diesel Recycling McQueen The Incredible Bulk Scrappy Repete Sir Eats-a-Lot The poll will be open through May 11, and the winning names will be revealed during Public Works Day on Saturday, May 18. To vote on your favorite name, click here.
	Moments in History: Historic people playing a role in Burlington history The ‘Moments in History’ of Burlington, Iowa, celebrate the community and what has brought it to what is there today.
	$4M awarded to EMS and fire across Illinois The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) awarded a total of $4 million to 165 fire departments and districts and EMS providers across the state. The program provides grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. The OSFM received 417 applications, requesting around $9.5 million in funding for this period. According to a release, the following departments around the QCA received grants: Bureau County: Bureau Fire Protection District: $20,277 Cherry Fire Protection District: $26,000 Henry County: Atkinson Fire Protection District: $23,245 Anawan Alba Fire Protection District: $23,455 Galva Fire Department: $22,217.99 Kewanee Community Fire Protection District: $26,000 Jo Daviess County: City of East Dubuque Fire Department: $22,556 Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department: $25,455.06 Knox County: Elba Salem Fire Protection District: $26,000 Maquon Fire Protection District: $25,987.83 Oneida-Wataga Fire Protection District: $25,972 Williamsfield Fire Protection District: $26,000 Knox/Warren County: Abingdon Fire Protection District: $26,000 Rock Island County: Coyne Center Fire Protection District: $25,429.15 Warren County: Central Warren Fire Protection District: $24,686 “We continue to see and hear about the need and understand the issues fire departments face when it comes to funding across the state," Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera said. "I am proud this year we were able to increase our grant funding to $4 million, a $2.5 million increase from last year, which has allowed us to award over 100 more departments money to purchase lifesaving tools they might not have been able to afford otherwise." Most fire departments, fire protections districts, township fire departments and nonprofit ambulance service providers in Illinois were eligible to apply. All fire departments, fire protections districts and township fire department applicants were required to have participated in the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for a minimum of two years prior to applying. For more information, click here.
	QC piano festival expands to two days If you like piano music, you can double your pleasure tonight in Bettendorf. A husband-and-wife team -- 88 Squared, the duo of married pianists Jeffrey and Karen Savage -- will give a concert on the unique 1904 Pleyel double grand piano, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1809 Mississippi Boulevard, Bettendorf, at 7 p.m. tonight. "For the past three years, we've had the Quad City Piano Ensemble Festival and it's been growing so much, we decided to make it a two-day festival," event organizer (and pianist) Marian Lee said Friday. 88 Squared -- Jeff and Karen Savage -- will perform tonight at 7 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1809 Mississippi Boulevard, Bettendorf. The Savages are on the piano faculty of University of Missouri-Kansas City and they’ll be playing a program of French and American works, but not your usual Faure and Debussy, Lee said. "The program is a lot more innovative with audience-friendly new works." 88 Squared has received critical praise from Singapore's The Straits Times, American Record Guide, and Fanfare magazine. Praised as "gifted pianists" by David DeBoor Canfield of Fanfare Magazine and "a composer's dream" by Lowell Lieberman, their performances have been called "fearless" (The Straits-Times) and "joyful and inspiring" (American Record Guide). The duo's performances have been broadcast on internationally syndicated programs, on National Public Radio stations across the U.S., and on Vietnamese Public Television. Karen and Jeff Savage earned their master's and doctoral degrees from Juilliard and teach piano at University of Missouri-Kansas City. "They're presenting a really unique French-American program, because the Pleyel is a French instrument," Lee said. "The Savages have a unique tie with this instrument, because back when the Pleyel double grand was in bad shape and we needed to raise money to get it rebuilt, the Savages, who had heard about the instrument, they volunteered to play a concert and raise money for it." Event organizer Marian Lee is head of the keyboard area at St. Ambrose University and associate professor of piano. By 1890, wealthy music lovers yearned to own two grand pianos for their salons, but most lacked the necessary floor space. Two grands were needed to perform both orchestral reductions of symphonies and piano concertos, according to a history of the Pleyel. Inventing the double grand To satisfy that demand, Pleyel and Company of Paris invented the double grand piano. The instrument combined two grand pianos into one - with two facing keyboards, and a new frame on which two sets of identical strings were mounted head-to-tail with their own bridges, but with a shared soundboard. Pleyel's instrument, patented as the "Duo-Clave," began manufacture in 1897 and continued until 1946. It is believed that 74 Pleyel double grands were manufactured during this period. The Pleyel double grand piano in Bettendorf was built in 1904 in Paris. The Pleyel double grand owned by the local Federated Music Teachers Association (FMTA) came to the Quad Cities by way of its last, previous owner, Joe and Thea Leclair. They acquired the piano while Joe was commissioned by the U.S. military in Paris. Upon her passing, Thea, a lifelong member of IFMC (Iowa Federation of Music Clubs), wished that the piano would stay in the QC and be played. In 2010, FMTA voted to begin fundraising to restore Thea's piano. In the 2017, FMTA acquired full ownership of the piano. On Nov. 21, 2017, the piano was moved to Premier Piano Service of Walker, Iowa, for complete restoration. On Oct. 26, 2018, the fully restored piano returned to the QC and is housed at Asbury United Methodist in Bettendorf, where Thea was a member for 50 years. Research indicated this is the only Pleyel double grand piano in the Western Hemisphere (other than France) on which performances are possible, allowed and welcomed. It is one of just seven Pleyel double grand pianos known to remain in the world. It has two separate, facing keyboards with two complete and separate sets of strings, on one shared soundboard. The resonance created by this design is akin to the extra harmonics created by a 12-string guitar - with over 460 strings. Marilyn Mitchem, left, and Laura Crumbleholme at each end of the Pleyel double grant. "We're really excited to welcome them back into town and hope that they're pleased with the rebuild of the instrument," Lee said of 88 Squared. Tonight's program The program for the QC Piano Ensemble Festival includes performances of the following: Toccata from the Fifth Symphony for Organ - Charles-Marie Widor Lullaby in D-flat Major, Op. 76, No. 2 - Lowell Liebermann Variations on a Theme of Beethoven - Camille Saint-Saëns Souvenirs, Op. 28 - Samuel Barber (Two-Step, Hesitation Tango, Galop) Sonata No. 3 “Ballade” - Eugène Ysaÿe/Sean Chen (world premiere) An American in Paris - George Gershwin (a test performance in collaboration with the George and Ira Gershwin Critical Edition) The festival aims to encourage students of all levels of FMTA teachers to play duets, duos, trios, quartets, and concertos and to expose students and their families to the rare and historic Pleyel double grand piano. On Saturday, the Savages are giving a master class at 10 a.m., which is free and open to the public. Then at 3 p.m., there will be a student ensemble concert at Asbury, with 23 student ensembles performing, and that is also free. Tickets for tonight's concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students, available online HERE, or at the door.
	Family spokesman: Second autopsy of David Schultz planned, 'Don't feel comfortable with results' A spokesman for David Schultz's family told The Journal Friday they plan to have a private forensic pathology firm conduct a second autopsy on the Wall Lake, Iowa, trucker's body. "I don't feel comfortable with the results of the initial…
	Take the Abermination mountain bike challenge! Take a ride along a five-mile loop of pristine, wooded single track on the Mississippi River bluffs! Friends of Off-Road Cycling (FORC) invites you to take the challenge of the Illiniwek Abermination Mountain Bike Race. Race through Illiniwek Forest Preserve on trails packed with flowing corners, large wooden berms and ripping descents that will challenge riders of all ages and stages. Illiniwek Abermination Mountain Bike Race (Friends of Off-Road Cycling) The Illiniwek Abermination Mountain Bike Race is Saturday, May 4 at the Illiniwek Forest Preserve, located at 836 State Ave., Hampton. For more information, or to register, click here. FORC's goal is to expand mountain biking opportunities in the QCA through education, advocacy, stewardship and community building. For more, click here.
	New Fareway coming to Coal Valley The new grocery store will be at the corner of 1st Street and Route 6. Construction is expected to finish in 2026.
	2 Burlington women sentenced to prison for sex trafficking charges The two women were sentenced to decades in federal prison for sex trafficking charges.
	Davenport man sentenced on firearm charge A Davenport man was sentenced April 23, 2024, to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, Marveon Dashawn Jovan Williams, 27, was arrested in 2022, after Davenport Police responded to a call in May for a gunshot victim in a vehicle. Upon arrival on the scene, the victim was located in the driver seat of a vehicle, with a gunshot wound to the head. Marveon Williams (photo from Scott County Jail listing.) Several firearms, including one located on the passenger side, and one located on the sidewalk outside the passenger side of the vehicle were recovered. A cell phone belonging to Williams was also located on the scene. Witnesses described a shootout between two different vehicles. A male, matching Williams’ physical description was seen possessing the firearm that was dropped on the sidewalk and recovered by police and fleeing the crime scene, according to a Justice Department release Friday. Video surveillance footage of the scene showed Williams fleeing the area and then changing his clothing in a nearby wooded area. The discarded clothing was recovered by law enforcement and tested for DNA. DNA belonging to Williams was located on the clothing recovered from the wooded area. After completing his term of imprisonment, Williams will be required to serve three years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. U.S. Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. This case was investigated by Davenport Police Department. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
	Women's sports activist Riley Gaines speaks at QC conference Former collegiate swimmer and women's sports activist Riley Gaines was a guest speaker for the Iowa Federation of Republican Women spring conference in Davenport. Gaines spoke against transgender women competing in women's sports, saying it's unfair. Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA last month. They accused the organization of violating their Title IX rights by allowing a transgender woman to compete at the national championships in 2022. The recent changes to Title IX passed by the Biden administration say that no person should experience sex discrimination.
	New Davenport riverfront concert series to kick off Memorial Day weekend A new riverfront concert series will bring musicians to Davenport's nine miles of riverfront throughout the summer.
	Illinois could increase funding to fight homelessness A new report finds the racial disparity in homelessness in Illinois is among the worst in the country. According to researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, Black residents in Illinois are almost eight times more likely to experience homelessness than white residents. The gap is double the national rate. Gov. JB Pritzker says his administration is proposing an increase in revenue to fight homelessness. Pritzker says his fiscal year 2025 proposal includes $35 million in court-based rental assistance and legal help for people facing eviction court. For more information, click here.
	Rock Island-Milan staff, community speak against, and for, deputy superintendent position The hiring a deputy superintendent at Rock Island-Milan schools was major topic during Tuesday's public comment.
	Foodie Friday: Taco and Margarita Festival Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and the second annual Taco and Margarita Festival is back to celebrate it. Patricia Hansen and Gracie Macias of East Moline Main Street joined Our Quad Cities News This Morning to share more about the event. Watch the video above and click here to learn more.
	3 Things to Know \| Quad Cities headlines for Apr. 26, 2023 Man accused of murder in a park has pleaded not guilty, law enforcement will participate in prescription drug take back, and Illinois State Police warns about scam.
	Park View man pleads not guilty in murder of Taylor Escontrias A judge ruled Thursday a Park View man must answer charges that he killed Taylor Escontrias.
	Illinois State Treasurer announces residents with savings bonds are owed money The government has around $30 billion in unpaid savings bonds. People in Illinois and Iowa should check online to see if they have unclaimed money.
	Muscatine Humane Society hopes to encourage adoptions with 'Kash 4 Kritters' event This year, the Muscatine Humane Society’s “Kash 4 Kritters” event will be held May 3 – 5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and 12 to 4…
	Progress Muscatine starts new educational video series This week, Progress Muscatine began releasing its “Know Better, Do Better” video series. The series is set to release a new video every Tuesday through June 2024.
	Quad-Cities high school seniors earn annual Iowa Credit Union Foundation scholarships Four Quad-Cities area high school students earned a portion of the Iowa Credit Union Foundation's record-breaking 2024 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships.
	Cook review: 'In the Company of Kings' delivers a heartfelt punch There is such dignity, such pride, and such hope in this documentary about boxing. Steve Read, director, and narrator Robert Douglas are British filmmakers who came to the states to connect with boxers … not just any boxers, but men who went up against the odds to make the sport a way to rise above hardscrabble environments. “In the Company of Kings” is about the brotherhood of boxing and the hope that the sport brings. 'In the Company of Kings' (IMDb) Douglas starts with his own story about growing up as a biracial child in a tough area of Liverpool. When he ended up in Philadelphia, the tough neighborhood didn’t faze him. He wanted to be in what he considers the heart of the sport. He spotlights eight world champions in his documentary. One of the first people we meet is a young Philadelphia boxer, whom we see at a gym that offers structure and perhaps a way off the streets for other aspiring athletes. We meet all kinds of people connected to the sport, from Leon and Michael Spinks to Larry Holmes and Tim Witherspoon, who was Muhammad Ali’s sparring partner toward the end of Ali’s career. Several people connected to Ali in some way are interviewed here, and each has an interesting story to share. My favorite interview is with former pro boxer Bernard Hopkins, whose honest recollections of his life before the ring are memorable: As a Philly teenager, he was sentenced to prison for robbery after years of being involved in crime. It was behind bars that he discovered his love for boxing. Ola Onabule's "It’s the Peace that Deafens” is one of the prettiest jazz pieces you’ll ever hear, and it’s a perfect finale to this documentary that never overstays its welcome with its nods to men who are fighters in more ways than one. 3 stars Not rated. Running time: One hour and 10 minutes. Watch the trailer here. Drops Tuesday on Apple TV, Prime, Google Play, Fandango at Home and Youtube.
	SHANE BROWN: Most of the time I'd make a lousy goth, but maybe this week deserves it If you're reading this on the Friday it publishes, I am mere hours from one of my favorite side hustles of the year: DJing a goth dance party.
	Geneseo supports campaign to Skip the Plastic cutlery; plans purchase of artificial tree Geneseo Mayor Sean Johnson on Tuesday proclaimed support for the "Skip the Plastic" campaign.
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	Quad Cities transit teams want your help improving services Leaders in local transportation services are looking at how to make it easier for you to get around town.
	Illinois State Police warning of phone scam ISP said that scammers have been impersonating officers and claiming someone has attempted to steal the victim's identity.
	Moline Little League celebrates the start of a new season with kickoff parade All 32 teams came to Riverfront Park to celebrate the first games of the season.
	Quad Cities transit teams want your help improving services Leaders in local transportation services are looking at how to make it easier for you to get around town.
	Here's where you can drop off medication on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The nationwide initiative brought in nearly 600,000 pounds of medication in 2023.
	Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce holds first QCA event A celebration was held in the Quad Cities by the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. The organization is expanding regionally and held its first event in the QCA. The LGBTQ Chamber is a statewide organization with eight regions. It works to help business owners network and grow while promoting equality in the workplace. The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce was established in October.
	Iowa utilities board sets three consumer comment meetings in Iowa-American Water’s rate case Iowa-American Water Company filed customer noticed with IUB today regarding its proposed water and sewer rate increases.
	Coach Ferentz to speak at Clinton luncheon The Duke Slater Memorial Statue & Scholarship Committee will host Kirk Ferentz for a luncheon Thursday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Clinton High School, a news release says. Clinton culinary students will provide lunch. Around 12:45 p.m., Ferentz, the head football coach at the University of Iowa, will speak. Tickets are $25, and a table is $200. To make reservations, email Deb Deters at debra.deters@csdkq.org or call 563-243-7540, extension 7022. Honoring Duke Slater “The goal for this scholarship is to have a four-year scholarship for a student. Ideally, this would grow into a $2,500 per year scholarship. This event is to kickoff the scholarship fundraising campaign so we can set the financial amounts. I’m thinking about an annual golf outing named after Duke,” says Ryan Veenstra, committee member. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 24-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Frederick "Duke" Slater moved to Clinton as a teenager in 1911. He led Clinton High School to two state championships in 1913 and 1914. Slater attended the University of Iowa and led them to a national championship in 1921. He would go on to play 10 years in the NFL while also obtaining his law license. After his playing career, Slater worked his way up the judicial ranks in Chicago. He often came back to Clinton to mentor youth. “For whom the scholarship will go to, we are focusing on trailblazing leaders who excel in and out of the classroom and the athletic fields. The scholarship will require students to reflect onDuke’s legacy and show why their life story and their trajectory reflect Duke’s story,” said GaryDelacy, committee chair. The Duke Slater statue is in the final stages of being cast. It will be finished sometime this summer, and an unveiling is planned for the first home football game this fall. The statue is being created by Brodin Studios in Minnesota. For information about the statue, Duke Slater, and the scholarship, visit here. Iowa football player Frederick "Duke" Slater poses for a photo in 1921 Slater was the NFL’s first African-American lineman, and often the only Black player on the field. After retiring, he broke down more racial barriers to become a judge in Chicago. (Chicago Sun-Times via AP) “The statue is life sized, bronze. It’s been amazing to see the updates and see Duke come alive. The firm is great to work with. Locally, Paul Dotterweich has led the charge with Josh Mussman on the pocket park. Amazing work by all. The vision is that every Clinton High student fora century and all the visiting students walk by Duke and realize their paths are not set, they setthem,” said Matt Parbs, committee member.
	Lawsuits against LaSalle Veterans' Home to move forward in state court this summer after 2020 COVID outbreak Three dozen veterans living in the home died after a COVID outbreak began in November 2020.
	Two Burlington Women sentenced to federal prison for sex trafficking charges A Burlington woman was sentenced to thirty years in federal prison on April. 22, for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking of a child, and sex trafficking three adult victims.
	Illinois State Police issues warnings of phone scams The Illinois State Police warns the public of a phone scam.
	Burlington sees more business diversity in the area Local businesses can have a significant impact and can sometimes difference. Jeremy Hess, Director of Economic Development at the Greater Burlington Partnership says he feels the area is moving in a positive business direction and has become more diverse
	Moline man sentenced in connection with stepson's death A 35-year-old Moline man was sentenced Thursday to two years conditional discharge in connection with the death of his 15-year-old stepson who had disabilities, court records show. Court records say Justin Keim pleaded guilty to an amended felony count of child endangerment in Rock Island County Court. Justin Keim (Moline Police Departent) The 2020 incident On Nov. 3, 2020, a hospital contacted Moline Police after 15-year-old boy who was severely disabled was transported to the hospital for emergency care by Moline firefighters from the family home in the 1600 block of 25th Avenue, according to police and court records. Hospital staff found the child to be “extremely dehydrated and emaciated, with severe open wounds that had not been properly treated.” The child went into cardiopulmonary arrest and later was pronounced deceased at the hospital, a news release said. The Rock Island County Coroner’s Office, the Moline Police Department and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services began an investigation that included numerous interviews, consultations with medical professionals and an in-depth examination of the child’s medical records and past medical treatment, according to a news release. The inquiries revealed a “consistent pattern of medical and physical neglect, which led to the child’s death,” the release said. The autopsy ruled the child’s manner of death to be complications from chronic malnutrition and dehydration because of underlying physical neglect. Jennifer Keim (Moline Police Department) Earlier, the child's mother, Jennifer Keim, 37, was sentenced to four years of probation in connection with the death, along with 180 days in the Rock Island County Jail with credit for time served.
	Davenport set to host Big 9 Summer Concert Series The Big 9 Summer Concert series is coming to Davenport this summer.
	Davenport Central High School Hall of Honor awards eight scholarships The Davenport Central Hall of Honor awarded eight Hall of Honor scholarships to current students.
	Community Home Partners receives money to start veteran housing project Community Home Partners just received nearly $8 million in funding from the Illinois Housing Development Authority to work on a housing project in Rock Island dedicated exclusively to veterans.
	Wife speaks after body of missing Iowa man found SAC CITY, Iowa (KCAU) -- The body of David Schultz, a Sac County man who has been missing since November 20, has finally been located. David Schultz (Iowa Department of Public Safety) David's wife Sarah spoke at 10 a.m. Thursday morning about her husband finally being found. "We're still in shock," Sarah said. "I know after being gone, you know, for two to three days that something bad happened because he never would have not called even if he didn't have his phone, so I knew something was preventing him and I'm glad we know where he is now. There are still a lot of questions. Things don't make sense. But we, we have him now." Sarah said she's thankful to finally have closure and that she's thankful for the support she's received from the community. Body of missing Sac County man found, wife says David's body is currently with the State Medical Examiner's Office as they conduct an autopsy. Jabob Rowley with the United Cajun Navy also spoke during the press conference and said that the autopsy report is anticipated to be released in three to four days, possibly answering a few of those unanswered questions. Law enforcement officials did not participate in the news conference. During the search for Schultz, hundreds of searchers covered thousands of acres looking for Schultz to no avail. On Wednesday, the Sac County Sheriff's Office was contacted about a body that was found in a field. David's wife Sarah told KCAU 9 she knew it was David because of the boots he was wearing. Watch a replay of the press conference below. Sarah Schultz said she last saw her husband as he left their Wall Lake home to go to work as a truck driver. He was set to deliver a load of hogs from Eagle Grove to Sac City, but he never arrived at his destination. His truck was found the next morning on the road on northbound Highway 71 about five miles north of the Old Highway 20 intersection. The truck was still fully loaded with hogs. David’s wallet and phone were found in the semi, and his jacket was found in a nearby ditch. Harrison County homicide victim identified After further investigation, officials provided a detailed timeline of the night and next day of David’s disappearance. The timeline also detailed video footage of David stopping at a truck stop east of Fort Dodge on Highway 20. It was the last time he was seen, authorities said at the time. A reward for information about Schultz reached $28,400. A GoFundMe has been established for David Schultz's family.
	Park View man pleads not guilty in girlfriend's death A 30-year-old Park View man accused of killing his girlfriend has pleaded not guilty, according to court records. Christopher Behal, faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in the death of 31-year-old Taylor Escontrias-McKee, who was found dead March 14 in their apartment. Christopher Behal (Scott County Jail) Scott County Deputies, who say she suffered multiple stab wounds, say they arrested Behal after he crashed his car in Mount Joy and ended up in the hospital. Deputies say he told them to check on his girlfriend because he had "visions of violence." Behal entered his written plea Thursday and requested a jury trial. The case is set for pretrial conferences May 24.
	QC sheriff expects to be exonerated after ethics complaint Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane says he expects to be exonerated after a complaint was filed earlier this week with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. According to records, the board is investigating whether Lane used public resources for political purposes, as prohibited by the Iowa code. "Tim Lane registered an entry in the (Oct. 28, 2023) parade to include three Scott County Sheriff patrol vehicles and estimated eight persons to be included in his entry," the complaint says. Photos attached show Lane in his official uniform, as well as some of the attending Scott County Sheriff Reserves, the complaint says. "In addition, Tim Lane's wife and offspring were present wearing 'Tim Lane for Sheriff' T-shirts. This appears to be use of Scott County public resources, by a Scott County official, for personal self promotion, which is a violation of Iowa Code 68.505," the complaint alleges. Lane released a statement to Our Quad Cities News on Thursday: “The Sheriff’s Office and myself were in the Bettendorf Halloween parade handing out candy to kids," he said. "The Sheriff’s Office has participated in this event for many years and also assists with the uniformed security for the event." "This was not a campaign event. I publicly announced that I was running for reelection in front of the Scott County Republican Central Committee in January of this year and it was later published in February," Lane said. "Even though my Republican opponent denies involvement in the ethics complaint, the name of the person who filed the complaint is public and is in fact from his campaign.” (photo from Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane) The photo above, Lane says, "is of all of those who were involved in the parade entry and was taken within about an hour of the start of the parade," including reserve deputies and Lane. "Reserve Deputy refers to a non-paid volunteer deputy sheriff from the Scott County Reserve Deputy Program," Lane said. "I expect to be exonerated in this and again be in the Halloween parade this fall," Lane told Our Quad Cities News.
	Chicago Bears draft QB Caleb Williams with #1 pick The Chicago Bears drafted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the #1 pick in the NFL draft. Williams won the Heisman Trophy in 2022 and was a unanimous All-American.
	New report: More Iowa homes are for sale Spring is blooming in the Quad Cities but not necessarily booming in the housing market. The report by the Iowa Association of Realtors showed an uptick of inventory in March with more than 3,700 new listings. That's an eight percent increase from a year ago. According to a local Realtor Carie Nesbitt at Mel Foster Co., who is also the director of talent acquisition and agent development, says the Quad Cities, for the most part, mirrors those statistics from the Iowa Association of Realtors. However, "We have an uptick in buyers," Nesbitt said. "We have more inventory than last year. We are still seeing that uptick in buyers so were in that scenario of supply and demand." (Michael Frachalla, OurQuadCities.com) Covid, higher interest rates, and inflation kept a lot of people from buying homes in the last few years, but Nesbitt says she's seeing a shift. "We have a lot of buyers jumping back into the market and a lot of that having to do with the stabilization of interest rates," Nesbitt said. Right now, the interest rate for a 30-year mortgage is around seven percent. Just a couple of years ago, it was around three percent. It's predicted that rates could drop one-to-two percent in the next six months to a year. David Nelson, the CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, says that could lead to another home-buying challenge. "The problem is often times when rates come down, the prices can go up," he said. "It's a teeter-totter typically, but it hasn't happened this time," Nelson said. "My instinct would be to probably wait. I would say wait probably 12 months. Chances are you are going to get a much more competitive rate then than you are now." Currently, the median price for home sales in the Iowa Quad Cities is $287,000 and $173,000 on the Illinois side. Nesbitt also checked out Multiple Listing Services (MLS). The real estate portal showed there are currently 149 single family homes on the market for sale in Davenport and 104 in Bettendorf. On the Illinois side of the Quad Cities, Rock Island has 51 homes available. Moline has 36 and East Moline has 37. According to Mel Foster's listings, for single family homes under $200,000, there are 49 homes active for sale in Davenport, and just two in Bettendorf. For more information on the Iowa housing market, click here.
	Iowa universities to shutter DEI programs, increase civics education Thursday, presidents from Iowa’s three public universities told the Board of Regents how they’re overhauling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs on campus.
	Missouri Valley Conference returns to the Quad Cities in 2027 The Missouri Valley Conference has announced sites for the next three years in the Heartland Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament.
	Putnam Museum set to unveil new permanent exhibit The Putnam Museum is set to unveil their new permanent “Quad City Innovators” exhibit on Friday. The exhibit focuses on innovators, inventors, and trailblazers who led in various aspects of patenting and creating new ideas in the QCA.
	Judge rules Freedom of Information Council can intervene in Davenport open records case A judge has ruled that the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, or FOIC, can intervene for private citizen David Sidran.
	United Way Quad Cities celebrates record volunteer turnout during annual Day of Caring In the spirit of National Volunteer Week, volunteers from all walks of life joined hands for United Way Quad Cities’ annual Day of Caring.
	Lawsuits against LaSalle Veterans' Home moving forward after 2020 COVID outbreak killed dozens After two years of delays, the attorney representing a group of families who lost loved ones in the outbreak says the lawsuits will proceed this summer.
	Jane Addams Elementary students plant trees ahead of Arbor Day The two trees were donated by the City of Moline.
	Spring community garage sale & vendor fair set to be postponed The Rock Island Community Spring Garage and Vendor Fair has been postponed as a result of the projected forecast.

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