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1 dead after UTV accident in Clinton County, officials say
CLINTON COUNTY, Iowa — One person is dead after a UTV accident in Clinton County Saturday morning, officials say. Around 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 18, deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff's Office responded to the 1200 block of 320th Avenue for a single-vehicle accident involving a UTV. The area is located approximately two miles north of Charlotte, Iowa.
QC Bank & Trust CEO to retire in January
After 17 years as CEO of Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) and a 40-year banking career, John Anderson will retire effective Jan. 3, 2025. At that time, Laura “Divot” Ekizian will take over as president and CEO of the Bettendorf-based bank – with $2.6 billion in assets, 115 employees and five Quad Cities locations.
How an East Moline senior facility is hoping to change the stigma around nursing homes
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — National Skilled Nursing Care Week was last week and Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in East Moline held multiple festivities for its residents in commemoration. News 8's Joe McCoy spoke with residents and staff to see how Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in...
New Davenport facility means expanded services for veterans
A non-profit that does incredible work with veterans opened its new home on Saturday. Lola VanDeWalle cut the ribbon on the new Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center in the old Buchanan School building in Davenport. VanDeWalle says it’s her life’s mission to serve veterans. Her father’s military career called her...
Semitrailer catches fire Sunday afternoon near Geneseo on I-80, sustains minimal damage
HENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A semitrailer caught fire Sunday afternoon along I-80 westbound near Geneseo. Officials say the incident occurred around 12:43 p.m. at mile marker 20 in Henry County. The Geneseo Fire Department, EMS personnel and Illinois State Police Troop 2 responded to the scene, according to ISP's Public Information Office.
Clinton honors police department for 135 years of service
On Saturday, the town of Clinton honored its police department with a reception to observe the department’s 135th anniversary. The event took place at the Clinton County Historical Society, where officers and other visitors had a chance to appreciate the history of the department and honor two officers killed in the line of duty. Former officer Les Shields gave a presentation in honor of those fallen officers.
Explore & Seek wild places during Scavenger Hunt
Get ready to connect with local nature areas for fun and prizes! River Action’s fifth annual Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt runs June 1-30 with the goal of getting families and explorers of all ages outdoors. Participants can bike, hike, walk or drive to over 20 parks, wild places and conservation areas to find answers […]
Augustana College Prepares to Graduate 500 Vikings
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — Augustana College will celebrate the commencement of nearly 500 Vikings representing 68 majors, nineteen states, and twenty countries at the college’s 164th annual convocation at 2PM on May 25 at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark. In addition to the address from Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones, graduates will hear from student speaker Viet Bui, an engineering physics and computer science double major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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