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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Former teacher fights license suspension over alleged incident with student

A former Davenport elementary school teacher is contesting the state’s efforts to suspend his teaching license due to allegations of inappropriate contact with a former student. Julian Lira is taking the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to court and seeking judicial review of the board’s recent decision to suspend his teaching license for three years. […]

Davenport, IA · 10d

KWQC

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Lahn, Sand campaign in Quad Cities ahead of election

Iowa · 7d

KWQC

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City of Bettendorf to host workshop to discuss I-80, Middle Road future

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The city of Bettendorf will be hosting a workshop to discuss the future of the I-80 and Middle Road area. The public is invited to attend the meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Iron Tee in Bettendorf, a Facebook post from the city said.

Bettendorf, IA · 9d
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The Register-Mail

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Galesburg families invited to downtown Treat Street Halloween event

Children and families will have the chance to trick or treat through downtown Galesburg during the city's annual Treat Street celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will be held along Main Street in downtown Galesburg, according to a community announcement. Participating businesses will offer treats from tables set up throughout the event area, creating a walkable trick-or-treat route for attendees. A digital map showing participating locations will be posted at ci.galesburg.il.us . Business registration open Local businesses are invited to take part by hosting a treat table during the event. Businesses located within the downtown event area may set up tables outside their storefronts. Businesses located outside the event area will be assigned designated spots along the Treat Street route. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg families invited to downtown Treat Street Halloween event

Galesburg, IL · 9d

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Davenport converts stretch of 4th Street downtown to two-way traffic

Just under a year after the city of Davenport converted 3rd Street downtown from one-way eastbound, to two-way traffic, the city is completing a similar conversion for westbound 4th Street to two-way, effective Thursday, Oct. 29. Downtown 3rd Street (from Marquette to East River Drive) became two-way, with a middle...

Davenport, IA · 10d

The Register-Mail

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Illinois 41 will close next week for railroad repairs

Illinois 41 near Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg will close for six days beginning Nov. 1 as railroad crews repair a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway crossing. The work will take place at the railroad crossing located at the southeast corner of Hill Correctional Center, according to a community announcement. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the closure is expected to remain in place through Nov. 6 and the highway is expected to reopen Nov. 7, weather permitting. A posted detour will direct traffic around the work zone during the closure. Motorists traveling through the area should plan for delays and allow additional travel time while the crossing repairs are completed. Railroad crossing repairs prompt highway closure The crossing work will be performed by the railroad and requires shutting down Illinois 41 at the crossing location near the correctional center. The six-day closure is scheduled to begin Nov. 1. Transportation officials said the roadway is expected to reopen Nov. 7 if weather conditions allow the work to proceed as planned This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process.

Galesburg, IL · 9d

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Timber Ridge in Davenport to Mark Opening of 52 Affordable Senior Apartments Oct. 28

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Timber Ridge Apartments, a new affordable housing community for adults ages 62 and older, will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. The $15.4 million development includes 52 apartments at 2345 W. 54th St. in Davenport, with published monthly rents starting at approximately $557.

Davenport, IA · 10d

KWQC

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Local, state leaders attend ribbon cutting to celebrate downtown East Moline transformation

The project is part of the city’s greater downtown revitalization project and was funded by federal and state grants.

East Moline, IL · 8d

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Four Kewanee railroad crossings to close next week

People in the west end of Kewanee may have to find new routes of travel next week if they’re heading to the north side of town. City officials announced Thursday that railroad crossings at Park, Grove, Boss and Rice streets will be closed for repairs from Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5, this week.

Kewanee, IL · 7d

KWQC

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Knox County Housing Authority to open 2nd warming shelter

GALESBURG, Ill. (KWQC) - The Knox County Housing Authority will open a second warming shelter on Sunday. In a Facebook post, officials said the second facility allows them to expand their ability to give people experiencing homelessness a safe place to stay. “Our shelters provide more than a place to...

Galesburg, IL · 10d

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Council split on using TIF funds for Parkside sidewalk project

The sidewalk in front of the Parkside Apartments is at the point where it should be replaced. Kewanee City Council members Monday didn’t question the need for the replacement. But they questioned how the work would be paid for. Public Works Director Chris Berry told the council that the...

Kewanee, IL · 8d

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Downtown Davenport Flips The Switch On Two-way Traffic Thursday, Ending Decades Of One-way Streets

Downtown Davenport is flipping its streets from one-way to two-way traffic starting Thursday, October 29.

Davenport, IA · 10d

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Illinois referendum – Formation of a new state

Voters in Henderson, McDonough, and Warren counties are being asked whether their county boards should correspond with other counties about the possibility of separating from Cook County to form a new state. TSPR sought out information about the advisory referendum. Loret Newlin, Director of the Illinois Separation Referendum, explained why...

Illinois · 9d

KWQC

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Lanes shift on section of John Deere Road

The shifts will occur daily between 10 a.m. And 3 p.m.

Davenport, IA · 8d

KWQC

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Estes Builds Here: First Tee—Quad Cities

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Estes Construction is highlighting its work with First Tee—Quad Cities as part of its ongoing Estes Builds Here series, which highlights projects or partnerships that strengthen community infrastructure and long‑term growth. Estes Construction and First Tee—Quad Cities maintain a supportive community relationship. Estes truly believes...

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Meet the candidates running for Scott County Board of Supervisors

Three seats on the Scott County Board of Supervisors are on the ballot this year. Incumbent Ross Paustian is not seeking re-election, while incumbents Jean Dickson and John Maxwell are seeking another term. Democrats Tim Carr, Stephen Doerscher, and Kevin Randle are vying for a spot, along with Republican Luana Stoltenberg and Independent Wendy Walljasper.

Scott County, IA · 9d

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I-80/Middle Road workshop set for Nov. 5

A workshop that looks at the future of the I-80/Middle Road area is set for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Iron Tee, 6909 Iron Tee Way, Bettendorf. Doors will open at 5 p.m., allowing early arrivals to meet and speak one-on-one with the planning team and the workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with a presentation. The event is open to the public.

Bettendorf, IA · 11d

KWQC

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Paranormal dining experience planned for Halloween week in downtown Davenport

Paranormal dining experience planned for Halloween week in downtown Davenport.

Davenport, IA · 10d

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The demise of what our Founding Fathers conceived?

Wherever we live, our hometown of Kewanee included, there is a battle taking place for the soul of our country. Abraham Lincoln spoke in Kewanee in 1858 during his failed campaign for the Senate. If Lincoln were to speak in Kewanee today, he surely would have something to say about the current struggle. After all, he presided over the United States during the greatest divide our nation had ever faced.

Kewanee, IL · 9d