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Davenport police searching for missing woman
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman. According to DPD, 24-year-old Olivia Harrison was last seen at her home near 26th and Brady Street on Wednesday, Oct. 16 around 11 p.m. She was wearing a black, orange and purple "Nightmare Before Christmas" pajamas. Police believe she may have been heading downtown to the area surrounding the skybridge.
Bettendorf man faces charges involving two minor children
A 46-year-old Bettendorf man was in custody Sunday after two juvenile victims reported he touched them inappropriately and assaulted them, court records show. Dustin McDonald faces a felony charge of lascivious acts with a child – fondle or touch; and aggravated misdemeanor charges of indecent contact with a child, two charges of assault with intent […]
East Moline man enters plea in Rock Island Auction Barn fire
Another man accused in the fire at the Rock Island Auction Barn in February 2024 has entered a guilty plea in the case. Matthew Wooddell, 22, of East Moline, pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of arson, a class 2 felony. Two other counts, criminal damage more than $100,000 and animal torture, were dropped. […]
Davenport man sentenced in drug- and gun-related cases
A 52-year-old Davenport man has been sentenced on felony charges involving guns and drugs, according to court records. On Oct. 10, James E. Hawkins Sr. appeared with his attorney in Scott County Court. Earlier, he had pleaded guilty to two charges of possession with intent to deliver crack cocaine, and was sentenced to a period […]
Hundreds in Illinois Losing Their Jobs on January 3, 2025
Many hope to start a new year with goals and resolutions. Unfortunately, for hundreds in Illinois the start of the new year in 2025 will mean they will be without jobs. I saw the Des Moines Register share earlier today that another round of layoffs are impacting Illinois - again. There are job losses now and also into the new year as 287 were laid off by John Deere in the Quad Cities.
Give input on the I-80 Mississippi River Bridge
As part of the Interstate 80 Mississippi River Bridge study, the Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation, will hold an onlinepublic hearing and offer an in-person open house option to present study information, detail thepreferred alternative for the project, discuss potential impacts and receive input from the public. The […]
'He's always there' | How this Davenport detective goes 'Beyond the Badge' to help his community
DAVENPORT, Iowa — When he joined the Davenport police department in 2018, Lucas Rusk couldn't wait to get started. "It's really exciting," he told News 8 after his swearing in. "I've been wanting to this for a really long time. I'm excited to finally get to that next step. I can't wait to get out there and help as many people as I can."
Long Grove man double winner in Iowa Lottery game
The Quad Cities’ lottery luck is back! A man from Long Grove was on his way to claim one lottery prize when he won a second, even bigger jackpot. “I had to scan it again just to make sure I wasn’t seeing anything,” said Richard Vogt of Long Grove. “It was just an unbelievable feeling.” […]
Nell Campbell Dazzles Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino with ‘Rocky Horror’ Screening
It's hard to believe the iconic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show turns 49-years-old this year. Seldom-seen during its initial theatrical run in 1975, the film and its marvelous soundtrack has become one of the most beloved musicals of all-time thanks to its decades-long success on the midnight circuit. Fans show up in droves to shout clapbacks at the screen, gleefully throw toast, toilet paper, and playing cards at certain points, and meticulously craft costumes of their favorite characters.
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