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Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa universities seek approval for reduced-credit degrees, program eliminations

New, reduced-credit pathways to a degree are making their way to Iowa’s public universities with preliminary approval from their state governing body. The Iowa Board of Regents Academic Affairs Committee Wednesday recommended approval for the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa to establish bachelor of applied professional studies degrees, developed in deference to […]

Iowa · 17h

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Iowa HHS Announces Additional Potential Measles Exposure Site in Keokuk

Hy-Vee 3111 Main Street, Keokuk, Iowa 52632. Friday, October 30, 2026: 10:55 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026: 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals who visited these locations during the specified times should watch for possible measles symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a rash.

Keokuk, IA · 3d

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West Burlington has a new VA clinic

West Burlington has a new VA clinic. The Department of Veterans Affairs opened the new outpatient clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Officials said in a news release the clinic is the new, expanded, location of the Burlington clinic that opened in 2021.The new clinic is more than five times the size of the old facility and will be able to serve more than 3,000 veterans once the clinic reaches its full operating capacity. Officials said the space will allow them to provide new services including radiology, physical therapy and audiology along with expanded primary care, mental health, lab and telehealth. It’s the 47th new healthcare clinic opened by the VA since 2025.

West Burlington, IA · 2d

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Fairfield Police Department Honors Veterans, Recognizes Three Officers on Veterans Day

The Fairfield Police Department on Wednesday, November 11th, honored veterans and recognized three of its own officers who have served in the United States military. “Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who have defended our freedoms,” the department said. “To every veteran, past and present, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your service and sacrifices will never be forgotten.”

Fairfield, IA · 1d

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At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library

At the beginning of Monday’s work session meeting of the Burlington City Council, Mayor Jon Billups said he and other council members have been in contact with members of the Burlington Public Library Board of Trustees about issues at the library. At last week’s council meeting, two people addressed the council about issues with homeless people being a presence at the library, including using study rooms as daytime sleeping quarters, odors in the upholstered seating and an increased amount of personal baggage and belongings brought into the facility. The HawkEye reports that Mayor Billups said the council members have talked to the board of trustees about current policies and holding a joint work session with the council at a future date. The Library Board of Trustees sets policy for operation of the public library.

Burlington, IA · 1d

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Veterans Day Parade canceled

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Veterans Day Parade set for Wednesday morning in downtown Davenport has been canceled. This is a developing story. KWQC will provide updates on-air and online.

Davenport, IA · 21h

Local 4 WHBF

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Rock Island to take ownership of vacant building

The City of Rock Island is taking ownership of a vacant downtown building after months of code compliance issues. Rock Island leaders hope to rehabilitate the property and find new use for it after the city council approved buying 1720 2nd Ave. for $1, plus closing costs. At different times, the building housed Chantilly Lace, […]

Rock Island, IL · 1d

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Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills. While working as a nurse at Harmony Davenport, 55-year-old Anne L. Sutherland swapped three residents’ Oxycodone pills for Claritin pills, according to court documents. Court records show Sutherland cut a slit in...

Davenport, IA · 2d

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The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 4d

94.1 KRNA

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All The Information You Need For Davenport Veteran's Day Parade

Davenport's Veteran's Parade celebrates those who signed up to sacrifice it all.

Davenport, IA · 1d

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THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943

The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee’s next Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series will explore the story of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service in Davenport in 1943, a news release says. The program will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. […]

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Festival Of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season With A Winter Wonderland In Downtown Davenport

The Festival of Trees opens its doors at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport starting November 21st, marking 41 years of holiday magic.

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

Moline, IL · 1d

Quad Cities Sports Network

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The Quad Cities Are Getting Decked Out for the Holidays! Here Are The 2026 Downtown Events

Downtown Bettendorf, Davenport, and Rock Island are teaming up for Deck the Downtowns, a holiday celebration kicking off November 18, 2026.

Bettendorf, IA · 22h

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Geneseo 10th grader named latest ‘Beyond the Classroom’ honoree

GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) -KWQC-TV6 and Purina have partnered for a monthly feature designed to highlight Quad Cities students on QCL who are making an impact in their communities outside of school. The initiative, called Beyond the Classroom, will recognize students in grades 5 through 12 who are involved in service...

Geneseo, IL · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

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Kewanee temporarily closing Jackson Street/Route 81 entrance

A news release from the Kewanee Police Department has details about a temporary road closure that’s part of the ongoing Route 81 construction project. The entrance to Jackson Street from Route 81 will be closed to traffic, starting Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, November 13, […]

Kewanee, IL · 1d

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Muscatine County Considers Cuts to Community Services Program Serving More Than 200 Residents

The future of a longtime Muscatine County program that helps vulnerable residents manage their finances and everyday needs is uncertain as the Board of Supervisors considers potential budget cuts. The Community Services Trust Services program, which dates back to 1936, currently assists more than 200 people who are unable to...

Muscatine County, IA · 1d

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Kewanee has money to replace 180 lead water lines, but few are asking for it

Kewanee has received enough grant money to replace lead water-service lines in 180 homes. But the city hasn’t received many applications for the money, the CIty Council learned this week. The grant pays to install lead-free lines to homes. Public Works Director Chris Berry said residents in the homes...

Kewanee, IL · 23h

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Davenport Veterans Day 2026: Trash Pickup and City Closures

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Garbage, recycling, bulky waste and yard waste collection scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, will be delayed by one day in Davenport because of Veterans Day. The holiday will also close City Hall, all three Davenport Public Library branches and several municipal...

Davenport, IA · 2d