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Overnight maintenance begins May 19 on I-80 Mississippi River bridge
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The I-80 Mississippi River bridge connecting Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island County in Illinois will undergo overnight maintenance starting Sunday, May 19. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said work will be done to wash the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one...
Moline Breakfast Optimist Club names its 2024 Top Cop
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline Breakfast Optimist Club is celebrating National Police Week by honoring local law enforcement. The club gave out its annual "Top Cop" award at a ceremony at the Fresh Kitchen in East Moline on Wednesday, May 15. After receiving nominations from the Moline Police Department, East Moline Police Department and the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, club members whittled the list down to three contenders before finally naming the winner. The recognition ultimately went to Mike Mendoza, deputy sheriff at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office.
Contestants have a blast in Milan for a good cause
It’s a sport some describe as “golf with a shotgun.”. Contestants showed off their skills Friday during a sporting clays competition in Colona as a way to raise funds for the Milan Chamber of Commerce. The president of the club, Tim Kelley, says that despite the negative reputation...
Knox College students protest for Palestine, call for disclosure of investments
Knox College students joined college students across the country protesting for an end to violence in Palestine. “We refuse to be complicit in genocide, and we must take action to stop it. I believe one day Knox will celebrate us,” said senior Marin Hart in a speech that opened the protest on May 10.
Rock Island County Sheriff's Office steps up seatbelt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office is reminding Quad Citizens to buckle up for the summer. According to a press release sent on Monday, May 13, the office will be increasing enforcement on seat belt checks through Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Sheriff's Office, Illinois had 300 fatalities involving passengers who weren't wearing their seat belt in 2022.
Softball Game Recap: Galesburg Comes Up Short
Galesburg fell victim to Sterling and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 18-0 to the Sterling Golden Warriors. Galesburg has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Sterling's part, Sienna Stingley made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while...
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