<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=39CWeX_1EUJASeT00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=39CWeX_1EUJASeT00" width="586" height="330" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12096586/embed/?post_id=3125670&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>After a weather delay caused the Sterling - Metamora game to start at 10 p.m. Friday, the Golden Warriors came up short, 10-0, just after midnight.</p><p>Look back at some of the notable moments from the game in the video above.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

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After a weather delay caused the Sterling – Metamora game to start at 10 p.m. Friday, the Golden Warriors came up short, 10-0, just after midnight. Look back at some of the notable moments from the game in the video above.

Highlights and reaction: Sterling falls to Metamora

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2GJvRj_1EcYwpAb00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2GJvRj_1EcYwpAb00" width="1504" height="1004" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110837/embed/?post_id=3129325&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>A man from Arizona man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Quad Cities.</p><p>Public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing showed that Rickie Manuel Soria, 37, also known as “Slikk,” conspired with other individuals to transport methamphetamine to the Quad Cities from Arizona. Soria was stopped in Kansas on his way to the Quad Cities with over 23&nbsp;pounds (10.58 kilograms) of methamphetamine on May 18, 2022.</p><p>Soria will be required to serve a five-year term of supervised release after completing his prison term. There is no parole in the federal system.</p><p>United States Attorney David C. Waterman of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

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A man from Arizona man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in the Quad Cities. Public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing showed that Rickie Manuel Soria, 37, also known as “Slikk,” conspired with other individuals to transport methamphetamine to the Quad Cities from Arizona. Soria was […]

Man sentenced to federal prison on conspiracy to distribute meth charge

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4XQ07p_1EcReyhl00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4XQ07p_1EcReyhl00" width="1205" height="650" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11920546/embed/?post_id=3128997&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Earlier this week, Muscatine Fire Department personnel participated in hands‑on emergency medical training through Simulation in Motion–Iowa (SIM‑IA), a statewide program operated by University of Iowa Hospitals &amp; Clinics that brings high‑fidelity clinical simulation directly to EMS providers, a news release says.</p><p>“This is the second time Muscatine Fire has used this training opportunity,” said Battalion Chief Andrew McSorley, who also serves as the department’s EMS Operations Chief. “It’s extremely solid training for both our veteran staff and our newest team members.”</p><p>The SIM‑IA mobile unit includes two fully equipped simulation rooms—one modeled after an ambulance and the other after an emergency department bay. Between them sits a control room where instructors operate advanced manikins capable of mimicking real patients. These manikins can talk, blink, breathe, bleed, sweat, vomit, and display pulses, giving EMS personnel a realistic environment to practice critical skills.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2opGiz_1EcReyhl00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2opGiz_1EcReyhl00" width="900" height="506" ><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Muscatine Fire Department (muscatineiowa.gov)</figcaption></figure><p>During Muscatine’s training sessions, one scenario involved a woman in active labor, while another focused on a dehydrated juvenile patient. Firefighters worked in teams of two, assessing and treating each simulated patient while instructors interacted as the “voice” of the victim.</p><p>“We ran the entire department through scenarios that focus on skills you may not get to use very often,” McSorley said. “It’s a chance to practice high‑risk, low‑frequency situations in a controlled environment.”</p><p>After each scenario, instructors conducted a detailed debrief, reviewing what went well, what could be improved, and what lessons could be applied to real‑world patient care.</p><p>McSorley emphasized that SIM‑IA’s mobile training is provided at no cost to EMS agencies that request it.</p><p>Muscatine Fire first utilized SIM‑IA’s mobile training program in December 2020. During that visit, crews worked through two high‑intensity scenarios: one involving an individual who had fallen 18 feet from a tree stand and suffered a severe impalement injury to the leg, and another focused on a critically ill juvenile patient in need of urgent care.</p><p><strong>About Simulation in Motion–Iowa</strong></p><p>According to SIM‑IA, the program provides high, mid, and low‑fidelity simulation experiences to healthcare providers across Iowa. While simulation is common in formal medical education, many certified EMS providers—especially in rural areas—lack access to advanced training resources after entering the field.</p><p>SIM‑IA’s mobile approach allows EMS teams to train in their own community without disrupting staffing or patient care, while reducing travel and education costs.</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Simulation training helps EMS personnel:</li><li>Practice rare clinical situations that may not occur frequently</li><li>Learn new procedures and equipment through hands‑on experience</li><li>Strengthen teamwork and communication during high‑pressure incidents</li><li>Identify operational challenges before they impact patient care</li><li>Maintain high‑quality, evidence‑based practice across the state.</li></ul><p>To learn more about SIM-IA, visit the <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsim-ia.uiowa.edu%2F%23%253A~%253Atext%253DSimulation%2520in%2520Motion-Iowa%2520(SIM-IA)%2520is%2520a%252Coff%2520to%2520getting%2520critical%2520education&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLCook%40whbf.com%7Cccb3f8e0837a42c5aa5308df03aca6a1%7C9e5488e2e83844f6886cc7608242767e%7C0%7C0%7C639233712685878565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=XI1FmhZKdG0fwGCK4ilzX045mDHcNccOBYFGpEHCBME%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow">Simulation&nbsp;in&nbsp;Motion-Iowa</a> website.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

Earlier this week, Muscatine Fire Department personnel participated in hands‑on emergency medical training through Simulation in Motion–Iowa (SIM‑IA), a statewide program operated by University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics that brings high‑fidelity clinical simulation directly to EMS providers, a news release says. “This is the second time Muscatine Fire has used this training opportunity,” said […]

Muscatine Fire Department trains with high-tech EMS simulator

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4bm5lY_1EcHIYEh00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4bm5lY_1EcHIYEh00" width="1152" height="648" ></p><p>The Quad Cities will enjoy a couple more nice days before it turns hot and humid again.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110296/embed/?post_id=3129220&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Shower and storm chances return this weekend, too.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110292/embed/?post_id=3129220&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Here's your full 7-day forecast.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110362/embed/?post_id=3129220&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

The Quad Cities will enjoy a couple more nice days before it turns hot and humid again. Shower and storm chances return this weekend, too. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.

Few nice days before summer heat returns

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2UsTIZ_1EboryW000" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2UsTIZ_1EboryW000" width="1152" height="648" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11920553/embed/?post_id=3128872&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Area creators are invited to bring holiday magic!</p><p>According to a release from the City of Muscatine, local and regional artists, makers and crafters can share their talents in the Friends of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtCenterMuscatine" rel="nofollow">Muscatine Art Center</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3uSadCUp/" rel="nofollow">Heartfelt &amp; Handmade Ornament Competition</a>. The festive fundraiser supports art education programs for all ages.</p><p>Here's how you can participate:</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>• Handmade ornaments, wreaths, tabletop decorations, small trees and topiaries are welcome. Because outlet access is limited, any lights must be battery-powered or rechargeable. Up to 10 items per participant will be accepted.<br>• Decorations using living plants or food items cannot be accepted.<br>• A panel of judges will award 1st place ($100), 2nd place ($50) and 3rd place ($25). A People’s Choice Award will be determined by public voting through December 5, 2026, with entries displayed November 7–December 4.<br>• Artists must submit a completed entry form along with their handmade items no later than November 4. Incomplete forms cannot be accepted.</p></blockquote><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2OOGux_1EboryW000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2OOGux_1EboryW000" width="720" height="720" ><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Heartfelt &amp; Handmade (City of Muscatine)</figcaption></figure><p>Entries will be on view in the Muscatine Art Center, located at 1314 Mulberry Ave., Muscatine. The first opportunity to purchase the holiday creations is during the Family Festival &amp; Market that will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5 at the Muscatine Art Center.</p><p>For more information, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1486484760181104&amp;set=a.443451177817806" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-9234750/embed/?post_id=3128872&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

Area creators are invited to bring holiday magic! According to a release from the City of Muscatine, local and regional artists, makers and crafters can share their talents in the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition. The festive fundraiser supports art education programs for all ages. Here’s how you can […]

Bring festive cheer with Heartfelt & Handmade competition

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fvA7W_1EbkEguZ00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fvA7W_1EbkEguZ00" width="588" height="333" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110048/embed/?post_id=3129086&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>For the second straight day, the River Bandits beat the Sky Carp, via a walk-off.</p><p>Austin Charles' ninth inning solo home run lifted the River Bandits to a pivotal 8-7 win, a 2-game lead over the Sky Carp in the Midwest League's west division.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

For the second straight day, the River Bandits beat the Sky Carp, via a walk-off. Austin Charles’ ninth inning solo home run lifted the River Bandits to a pivotal 8-7 win, a 2-game lead over the Sky Carp in the Midwest League’s west division.

Walk-off home run leads River Bandits to win over Sky Carp

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3fNW16_1EbjDIxR00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3fNW16_1EbjDIxR00" width="587" height="333" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110034/embed/?post_id=3129082&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>After making it to the playoffs a season ago, Davenport North wants to return to the postseason and make a deeper run.</p><p>"I feel like we have great leaders, and they are going to continue to push everybody everyday. The younger guys hold the older guys accountable also, so it's not just the older guys holding the younger guys accountable," said Donovan Holloway, a Davenport North senior. "It's everybody. Everyday we go into the weight room, and we are just working more, working more, and we want to see the final goal this year, which is the (UNI) dome."</p><p>"We don't have the biggest team in the area, but we have a lot of quality guys and we've been talking all season quality over quantity, and we really believe that," said Rhett Butler, a Davenport North senior. "There's a couple of underclassmen, but we don't see that as weakness. They have talent, and they are ready to go out and make a play, and that's what we are looking for."</p><p>The Wildcats want to show that last season's playoff run was not a fluke.</p><p>"It was a huge stepping stone for us. It's been something we've been trying to achieve ever since I got here, and to get to the playoffs outright was a really good feeling, and we feel like it gave us a good blueprint, a good roadmap to get back to where we want to be," said Adam Hite, Davenport North's football coach. "Now we are trying to take that next step, win our district, and maybe even host a playoff game this year."</p><p>The Wildcats open the season at Muscatine on Friday.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

After making it to the playoffs a season ago, Davenport North wants to return to the postseason and make a deeper run. “I feel like we have great leaders, and they are going to continue to push everybody everyday. The younger guys hold the older guys accountable also, so it’s not just the older guys […]

Davenport North football is ready to hit the field in 2026

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4IXQdb_1EbigLY200" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4IXQdb_1EbigLY200" width="588" height="333" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12110003/embed/?post_id=3129075&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>As Davenport Northwest continues its historic run at the Little League World Series, residents back in the Quad Cities are voice their support.</p><p>In total, eight of the 12 players on the team attend John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Davenport. On Wednesday, fifth through eighth graders, as well as staff, watched the beginning of Northwest's game together in the school's gym.</p><p>JFK students made posters, signs, and joined in chants to cheer on their classmates in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.</p><p>Elsewhere in the Quad Cities, fans are gathering for viewing parties throughout the Little League World Series.</p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

As Davenport Northwest continues its historic run at the Little League World Series, residents back in the Quad Cities are voice their support. In total, eight of the 12 players on the team attend John F. Kennedy Catholic School in Davenport. On Wednesday, fifth through eighth graders, as well as staff, watched the beginning of […]

Quad Cities residents support Davenport Northwest

<body><div><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11496108/embed/?post_id=3128939&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>Free Film at the Figge will present a selection of distinguished, award-winning films that depict the essential roles that persistence and perseverance play in our everyday lives, according to a news release.. </p><p>Viewers can socialize and discuss&nbsp;the film&nbsp;afterward with&nbsp;a complimentary glass of wine in this series underwritten by Barb Zimmerman.</p><p>6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. "Perfect Days," 2023 (Japan, Germany) directed by Wim Wenders. </p><p>Hiramaya, a public-toilet cleaner in Tokyo, lives a simple, deliberate, solitary life—a testament to his persistent values and resilient spirit seen through the lens of routine, discipline, and presence. </p><p>Awards&nbsp;(14 wins and 51 nominations):</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Academy Awards: <em>Best International Film</em></li><li>Cannes Film Festival: <em>Palme d’Or</em>, <em>Best Actor</em> (won), <em>Ecumenical Jury Prize</em></li><li>Cesar Awards: <em>Best Foreign Film</em> (won)</li></ul><p>Rotten Tomatoes scores:&nbsp;96% critics/93% audience. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzZBbX5A1FA" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m.</strong></p><p>"I, Daniel Blake"&nbsp;(UK, France, Belgium) 2016. Directed by Ken Loach</p><p>Daniel Blake presses on despite the bureaucracy and Kafkaesque denials of the U.K.'s dehumanizing social benefits system.</p><p>Awards&nbsp;(30 wins and 37 nominations):</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Cannes Film Festival: <em>Palme d’Or</em> (won), <em>Ecumenical Jury Prize, Palm DogManitarian Award for showcasing a three-legged dog named Shae</em></li><li>Cesar Awards: <em>Best Foreign Film</em></li></ul><p>Rotten Tomatoes scores: 92% critics/85% audience. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWgxw9E_h4" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><p>"Tick, Tick, Boom" (USA/2021), directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda</p><p></p><p>in January 1996, one night before his new musical&nbsp;Rent&nbsp;opened&nbsp;off-Broadway,&nbsp;composer Jonathan Larson suffered a fatal aneurysm at age 35.<em></em>Three months later,&nbsp;"Rent"&nbsp;moved to Broadway where it ran for 12 1/2 years, one of Broadway's longest running shows. </p><p>"Tick, Tick, Boom" <em>e</em>nvisions Larson&nbsp;five years earlier as he struggles uncompromisingly despite constant rejection and as his 30<sup>th</sup> birthday approaches. </p><p>Awards&nbsp;(39 wins and 115 nominations):</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Academy Awards: <em>Best Actor</em>,<em> Best Editing</em></li><li>Golden Globes: <em>Best Motion Picture</em>, <em>Best Actor</em> (won)</li><li>Chicago Film Critics: <em>Best Actor </em>(won)</li></ul><p>Rotten Tomatoes scores: 87% critics / 96% audience. Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJserno8tyU" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><p>The Figge Art Museum is at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. </p><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

Free Film at the Figge will present a selection of distinguished, award-winning films that depict the essential roles that persistence and perseverance play in our everyday lives, according to a news release..  Viewers can socialize and discuss the film afterward with a complimentary glass of wine in this series underwritten by Barb Zimmerman. 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5. […]

Free Film at the Figge presents award-winning films

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2QiQqj_1EbV0Yyr00" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2QiQqj_1EbV0Yyr00" width="1400" height="787" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-11727355/embed/?post_id=3128880&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>(<a href="https://thehill.com/?p=6053393" rel="nofollow">The Hill</a>) – General Mills said Wednesday that it has ended the use of artificial coloring in its United States cereal portfolio with intentions to remove the dyes by the end of 2027.</p><p>In a <a href="https://www.generalmills.com/news-and-stories/press-releases/general-mills-completes-removal-of-certified-colors-from-us-cereal-portfolio" rel="nofollow">press release</a>, the company stated that 90 percent of General Mill’s U.S. retail portfolio had made the transition while all of its cereal already removed certified colors.</p><p>“This achievement reflects how we are evolving with consumer needs while continuing to offer food that tastes great, delivers quality and provides value,” Big C Cereal President at General Mills Bethany Quam said.</p><p>The company also stated that it will be launching “twice as many new products” for consumers with “different needs and preferences… including more protein and fiber options, along with even more new foods featuring familiar ingredients that consumers recognize and trust.”</p><p>WK Kellogg Co., reported a <a href="https://thehill.com/business/6015254-w-kellogg-ends-artificial-dyes/" rel="nofollow">similar move</a> on Aug. 6 to mandate an accelerated timeline in the company to remove artificial dyes from products.</p><p>The push <a href="https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5261583-fda-phases-out-petroleum-food-dyes/" rel="nofollow">comes over a year after</a> Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary enacted regulation to phase out petroleum-based food dyes in U.S. food products. Makary, at the time, linked the dyes to ADHD, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance and cancer. </p><p>Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. echoed Makary’s points, calling the dyes “poisonous compounds” that endanger children’s health and development, citing limited evidence of potential health risks.</p><p>In place of synthetic dyes, foodmakers <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/ap-business/ap-how-bugs-and-beet-juice-could-play-roles-in-the-race-to-replace-artificial-dyes-in-food/" rel="nofollow">can use natural hues</a> made from beets, algae, crushed insects, as well as pigments from purple sweet potatoes, radishes and red cabbage.</p><p>Makary said the FDA would be initiating a plan to revoke the authorization of the synthetic food colorings Citrus Red 2 and Orange B with further plans to remove other synthetic dyes off the market by the end of 2026, including Red Dye 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3.</p><p>Trix, a General Mills cereal, <a href="https://www.cvs.com/shop/ingredients/trix-cereal-family-size-18-4-oz-prodid-2330225" rel="nofollow">contained three FDA-targeted dyes</a> – Red Dye 40, Blue No. 1 and Yellow No. 6 – before the company phased it out.</p><p>Other food companies that <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/color-additives-information-consumers/tracking-food-industry-pledges-remove-petroleum-based-food-dyes" rel="nofollow">have made voluntary moves</a> to produce naturally-colored products are PepsiCo, ConAgra, McCormick, J.M. Smucker, Hershey and Kraft Heinz</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12106154/embed/?post_id=3128880&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

General Mills said Wednesday that it has ended the use of artificial coloring in its United States cereal portfolio with intentions to remove the dyes by the end of 2027.

General Mills removes artificial colors from US cereals

<body><div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3DrMN9_1EbTCsU200" style="display:none" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3DrMN9_1EbTCsU200" width="1200" height="800" ></p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-12109720/embed/?post_id=3128677&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><p>PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Illinois Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Illinois for 2026.</p><p>The confirmed case involves a Piatt County resident, according to a release from the department. Three other probable human cases from Northern Illinois have also been identified.</p><p>IDPH statistics show that about one in five people who contract the disease caused by an infected mosquito bite may develop common symptoms. This can include headache, body aches, joint pain or other potentially serious complications.</p><p>So far in 2026, West Nile virus has been detected in nearly half of Illinois counties with either a mosquito pool, a horse and/or a human from that county testing positive for the virus. </p><p>The full list of counties where WNV has been detected can be <a href="https://idph.illinois.gov/wnvpublic/wnvsurveillance_data.aspx?year=2026" rel="nofollow">found here</a>.</p><p>In 2025, the virus was found in 73 Illinois counties, according to the IDPH. There were 150 human cases with 10 deaths linked to the virus.</p><p>“For many Illinois residents, summer means lots of time spent outdoors enjoying everything our state has to offer,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.</p><p>“Before heading outside, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself and loved ones from mosquito bites and the illnesses they can spread. Applying insect repellent, wearing long, loose clothing, and reporting stagnant water to your local health department can help lower the risk of contracting diseases like West Nile virus.”</p><p>The Department of Health reminds people to Fight the Bite by practicing the three R's: reduce, repel and report:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>REDUCE exposure <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active, especially between dusk and dawn. </li><li>Make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens. Repair or replace screens that have tears or other openings. Try to keep doors and windows shut, especially at night. </li><li>Eliminate all sources of standing water where mosquitoes can breed, including water in bird baths, ponds, flowerpots, wading pools, old tires and any other receptacles.</li></ul></li><li>REPEL mosquitoes <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>When outdoors, wear shoes and socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt</li><li>Apply an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535, according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.</li></ul></li><li>REPORT mosquito breeding grounds <ul class="wp-block-list"><li>In communities with organized mosquito control programs, contact your municipal government to report areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar locations that may produce mosquitoes.</li></ul></li></ul><p>The IDPH said West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a house mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches.&nbsp;Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks.</p><p>Most people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms, according to the department. However, in rare cases, it can lead to severe illness including paralysis, meningitis or encephalitis, or even death. People older than 60 and those with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk for severe illness.</p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe src="https://www.ourquadcities.com/nxs-video/vid-anvato-9478405/embed/?post_id=3128677&amp;injected_via=feed&amp;autoplay=false&amp;preroll=true" allowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><em>Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.</em><br><p><a href="https://www.ourquadcities.com" rel="nofollow">For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WHBF - OurQuadCities.com.</a></p></div></body>

The Illinois Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in the state for 2026, involving a resident of Piatt County.

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