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Davenport man convicted of hiding cameras in child’s bedroom: Court records
In connection with hidden cameras in the bedroom of a minor child, a jury on Monday convicted a 41-year-old Davenport man on three charges, according to court records. A jury found Nathaniel Marchant guilty of two felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and one aggravated misdemeanor charge of invasion of privacy, court record show.
Tapestry Farms to Host Spring Fling Benefit
BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 22, 2024) — Gather with Tapestry Farms supporters to celebrate the beginning of the growing season with the annual Spring Fling benefit event. On Friday, April 26, 6-10PM, guests are invited to enjoy food, drinks, live music, a silent auction, a special guest speaker from Burundi, and more. The event will be held at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Barge Party Returns June 13
Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer!. The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters!. Enjoy a night of fun...
Does your tree have oak wilt?
Spring cleanup is a great time to check plants and trees for damage that happened over the winter. It’s also the perfect time to look for signs of diseases, like oak wilt. Robert Spartz, district manager for the Davey Tree Expert Company in Eldridge explains this danger to oak trees has been in the area […]
City of Davenport says they have demand letter that led to $1.6M settlement with former city administrator
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The City of Davenport says it has a demand letter from former City Administrator Corri Spiegel that led to a $1.6 million separation agreement between Spiegel and the City. The statement comes after an email thread was released to the public alleging the letter never existed.
Accused Iowa HyVee Skip-Scanner Now Charged In Illinois
(Rock Island, IL) -- A woman facing theft charges for skip-scanning items at several Iowa HyVee stores has now been charged in Illinois. Forty year-old Linaya Bennett from Silvis, is accused of failing to scan multiple items at self-checkout at Hy-Vee stores. She faces nearly 40 counts of theft totaling...
City of Rock Island hosts spring community garage sale and vendor fair
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The City of Rock Island is hosting its Spring Community Garage Sale & Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 27. According to a press release, the event will feature a sale of 6,000 square feet of shopping for toys, home décor, furniture, trinkets, home-made items, vendors, and more at Upper Longview Park from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 55 garage sale vendors as well as craft vendors and makers' market will be available at the "Vendor row."
Informational event for people with criminal backgrounds set in Davenport
IowaWORKS, in partnership with the 7th Judicial System – Community Corrections Court Services, will host “A Path to Your Future,” an informational event for people with criminal backgrounds, from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 605 Main St., Davenport, according to a news release. A mock interview/free haircut...
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