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Man arrested in Rock Island apartment shooting
A suspect has been arrested in Davenport after a shooting in Rock Island yesterday afternoon, according to a release from the Rock Island Police Department. Officers with the department responded to a call of a gunshot victim inside the Maple Ridge Apartments, in the 3700 block of Fifth Street. When they arrived, officers found a […]
Davenport Police find guns, packaged cocaine in residence
A 52-year-old Davenport man was in custody Sunday after Davenport Police allege they found packaged drugs along with two guns in a residence, according to arrest affidavits. James Hawkins Sr. faces felony charges of controlled substance violation (two), failure to affix a drug stamp (two), dominion/control of a firearm/offensive weapon by a felon, and gathering where controlled substances are used, court records show.
City of Moline wants your help planting 100 trees
MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline Parks and Recreation Department is looking to plant 100 trees across town. 8 a.m. — Velie Park: Meet at the entrance sign by 11th Ave and 11th St — look for Jean Edmunds. 11 a.m. — Meet on the corner of 11th...
Interim RI police chief issues statement after gun found during school tour
After a gun was discovered in a holding cell during an elementary-school student tour of the Rock Island Police Department, interim Chief Tim McCloud on Saturday posted a statement:. “As you may have learned, during a tour of our police department on Friday for the Eugene Field Elementary School, a...
Upcoming Rockingham Rd. Hy-Vee closure brings uncertainty to employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport is losing the Hy-Vee location on Rockingham Road at the end of next month — the last day of operation is Sunday, June 23. Second Service Manager Ally Hedgepeth grew up in the West End neighborhood, where the store is located. She's used to serving regular customers there, but that will change in the coming months.
First-time winners add to Davenport Speedway action
The fans in the stands saw a great night of racing, Friday at Davenport Speedway at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. Late race lead changes and a couple of first-time Davenport winners gave a spark to a night that saw the entire 21-race program completed in just two and a half hours. Bryce Garnhart had an […]
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