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Postponed ‘Summerween’ spooky market rescheduled for Sunday in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -A local spooky-themed artisan market originally postponed due to dangerously high summer temperatures has been officially rescheduled for late September. The annual “Summerween” market will now take place from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, hosted at Skeleton Key Arts & Antiques, located at...
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AI Software Company Signs Cambridge’s Largest Office Lease of 2026
Blitzy, the autonomous software development company founded in Cambridge in 2023, has signed a 52,000-square-foot office lease at One Kendall Square, expanding and keeping its headquarters in its origin city. The transaction is the largest new office lease completed in Cambridge in 2026, according to JLL, which represented Blitzy. The...
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‘We are deeply saddened by his passing’: Smithfield Foods leaders address employee death
MONMOUTH, Ill. (KWQC) - Smithfield Foods leaders addressed the Monmouth City Council Monday evening after the death of an employee a little over a week ago. Patou Mpinda died after what is being called a workplace incident around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 15. “We are deeply saddened by his passing,”...
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The death of a Smithfield Foods employee at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, plant is drawing renewed attention to conditions at the facility
The death of a Smithfield Foods employee at the company’s Monmouth, Illinois, plant is drawing renewed attention to conditions at the facility. Forty-four-year-old Patou Mpinda died last week in what Smithfield has described as a workplace incident. The circumstances of his death remain under investigation. The renewed scrutiny comes...
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Join Team Moline! We're Hiring for Two Positions
Looking for a career that makes a difference? The City of Moline is hiring!. Explore two opportunities to serve your community, from library services and communications to hands-on facility maintenance. Circulation Services & Communications Coordinator. The Moline Public Library is seeking a Circulation Services & Communications Coordinator to lead library...
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Kewanee Public Library Hosts Property Tax Information Session with County Officials September 29, 2026
Property Taxes & You Session Set for September 29th at Kewanee Public Library. Have questions about your property taxes or wonder if you may qualify for property tax exemptions? Residents will have an opportunity to get answers directly from Henry County officials during an upcoming informational session, “Property Taxes & You.” The program will be held Tuesday, September 29th, at 10 AM in the Community Room at the Kewanee Public Library.
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Milan residents speak out about lithium battery facility
Milan residents gathered to rally against a proposal to build a lithium battery facility in a rural part of the village. Milan Christian Church was overflowing with people who wanted to learn more about plans for the facility. A developer wants to build a 16-acre facility along 14th St. W. The proposed facility would store […]
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Bos Brothers Old Fashioned Fall Harvest in Erie This Weekend
History will come alive this weekend at the Bos Brothers Historical Farm as farmers gather to harvest crops and showcase vintage farming equipment at the Old Fashioned Fall Harvest Show. The annual show, held at 8105 Springhill Road in Erie, is always free, family friendly, and offers visitors a unique...
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Union Pacific 2-10-2 No. 5511 passes hydro test
SILVIS, Ill. – Union Pacific 2-10-2 No. 5511, which is being restored to operation by Railroading Heritage of Midwest America, has passed a hydrostatic test of its boiler, marking a major step toward its return to steam, says Steve Sandberg, RHMA president. A Federal Railroad Administration inspector signed off on the test Sept. 8 after [...] Read More...
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Vacant Davenport houses renovated into homes for refugee families
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A project 18 months in the making is complete, transforming two vacant houses into homes for refugee families. The houses were once slated to be torn down. Instead, they were completely renovated by community groups. Contractors spent the last year and a half and $180,000 to make the buildings near First Presbyterian Church livable again. On Monday, they showed off the results of their work.
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East Moline Fire Dept. accepting applications for new firefighters
The East Moline Fire Department is currently accepting applications to grow its team. Testing for prospective firefighters is now open through the National Testing Network. Interested candidates can apply online or call the department for details. #EastMoline #FirefighterJobs #FirstResponders #NowHiring #QuadCities #QCA #KWQC #IllinoisJobs.
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Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee Urges Shoppers to Stop Price Tag Switching Amid Rise in Retail Fraud
Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee Warns Customers About Price Tag Switching. Sav-A-Lot in Kewanee is reminding shoppers that switching price tags or stickers on merchandise is not a harmless “life hack”—intentionally changing a price to pay less can constitute retail fraud and lead to criminal consequences. The store says it has noticed an increase in “tag swapping” or “sticker switching,” particularly in the Fresh Meat section. Some individuals may believe that because they are still paying something for the merchandise, the practice does not amount to theft. Sav-A-Lot says that is not the case.
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John Deere Expands Workforce Ahead
John Deere has announced plans to bring back more than 375 employees to its manufacturing operations in Illinois, further strengthening its ability to meet customer needs and prepare for future agricultural demands. The workforce expansion includes approximately 150 employees returning to the company's Seeding and Cylinder Operations facility in Moline...