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Issue reported with ballot machine at Scott Co. polling location

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An issue with a ballot machine at one of the Scott County polling locations was reported Tuesday morning. According to Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins, one of the ballot machines located at the YWCA was impacted. Tompkins reported no voters or ballots were impacted by the...

Scott County, IA · 4d
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Quad Cities Democratic watch parties celebrate major party wins

Quad Cities Democrats filled exultant election watch parties in Rock Island and Bettendorf Tuesday night, Nov. 3, to celebrate their party’s victories up and down the 2026 ballots. “You dream about nights like this as a Democrat. You just dream about it,” Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-East Moline),...

Rock Island County, IL · 3d
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Thomson Legion supports CC Transit

The following resolution was read by Anthony Barker, commander of the Donald J. Ashpole American Legion Post 1025 in Thomson, at the Oct. 15 Carroll County Board meeting. A resolution in support of the continued county operation of Carroll County Transit (in its current form), its vehicles, base of operations location and necessary employees to provide essential transportation services to Carroll County veterans.

Carroll County, IL · 4d

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Holiday Closing | Veterans Day 2026

November 2, 2026 - The City of Davenport will observe Veterans Day as a holiday on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. City Hall and Public Works will be closed. Please note: The City Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, beginning at 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Davenport, IA · 5d
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John Deere Calls Laid-Off Iowa Workers Back to Jobs

Deere & Co. officials are requesting 275 previously laid-off employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, factory return to work. When added to previously announced callbacks, that means the company has asked 1,000 laid-off staff to rejoin John Deere since 2024, including all Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque staff. An estimated 125 Des Moines workers remain laid off.

Iowa · 4d

KWQC

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JB Pritzker visits the Quad Cities - Full Interview

Governor JB Pritzker visited Rooster's Sport Bar & Grill Monday evening.

Quad Cities, IL · 5d

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Kewanee Kiwanis Handing Out a Gift to Visitors at Northeast Park Lighting on December 6, 2026

Kewanee Kiwanis Elves Bringing Holiday Cheer to Northeast Park December 6th. The holiday season is almost here, and Kewanee is getting ready to shine! The annual Kewanee Lighted Christmas Parade and park lighting ceremonies will take place Sunday, December 6, beginning at 5 PM. As part of Kewanee’s annual Christmas celebration, Windmont Park and Northeast Park will both light up with beautiful holiday displays following the Lighted Christmas Parade.

Kewanee, IL · 5d

KWQC

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Mississippi Valley Fair announces 2027 lineup

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Next year’s grandstand for the Mississippi Valley Fair has been announced. The fair will take place Aug. 3-8 in 2027, with artists appearing on the main stage each night. Here’s the full lineup:. DateArtist. Tuesday, Aug. 3Bailey Zimmerman. Wednesday, Aug. 4Treaty Oak Revival. Thursday,...

Davenport, IA · 8d

KWQC

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Report card shows mixed grades for Illinois Quad-Cities schools

EAST MOLINE, Illinois (KWQC) - The grades are out for Illinois’ annual School Report Card, and Quad-Cities schools are earning mixed marks. The state publishes data for every school and district in Illinois, everything from demographics to spending to how well students are learning in the classroom. A snapshot...

East Moline, IL · 8d

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Rob Sand brings campaign rally to Bettendorf

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand held a get-out-the-vote rally at Crawford Brew Works in Bettendorf on Friday afternoon. Sand faces Republican Zach Lahn in a close race for governor. Friday's rally focused on mobilizing supporters ahead of Tuesday's election. "I'm calling because I really want you to get out and...

Bettendorf, IA · 8d

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Sandburg will recognize community leader, Korean War vet, at Veterans Day event

Sandburg will recognize a longtime community leader as part of a Veterans Day event. A Veterans Day tribute to Lomac Payton will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium on the Galesburg campus. A veteran of the Korean War, Payton is also a former member of the […]

Galesburg, IL · 7d

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Amy Beeding named Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk for Rock Island County

There’s a new Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk in the Rock Island County Circuit Clerk’s Office, according to a news release.   Amy Beeding has been appointed as Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, effective November 9. The appointment follows the retirement of current Chief Deputy Bridgett Edgeworth on November 6. Edgeworth is retiring after 32 years of […]

Rock Island County, IL · 8d

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Bettendorf Public Library hosting item appraisal event

Find out if an old, small item at home is valuable at an event at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. The library will host Antique Adventures with Alex Curran of QC Coin on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. Participants who register in advance can bring one small item for […]

Bettendorf, IA · 8d

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Erie Elementary Principal Named Administrator of the Year by Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom

Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom honored their 2027 Administrator of the Year on Friday: Mrs. Kali Livengood of Erie Elementary School!. The organization shared: “As the Principal of the PreK-4th building, Mrs. Livengood works with all the teachers and students assisting them in incorporating the agriculture around them into their curriculum. She will be formally recognized at the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting this December in Chicago. Congratulations Mrs. Livengood!

Erie, IL · 8d

KWQC

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Traffic alert: Centennial Bridge access will move to Gaines in Davenport

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport drivers should prepare for several new traffic shifts and street closures starting this weekend across the city. Here are the key projects and detours to plan for:. 2nd & Gaines streets Flood Project: Starting Monday, Centennial Bridge access shifts to Gaines Street while crews work...

Davenport, IA · 8d

KWQC

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QCL Halloween Walk 2026

A showcase of the people, events and activities of the Quad City area.

Quad Cities, IL · 7d

wvik.org

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New $15.4M affordable housing complex opens in northwest Davenport

A new 52-unit affordable housing complex in northwest Davenport, geared to seniors, held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Oct. 28. Timber Ridge is a three-story, $15.4-million development at 2345 W. 54th St., Davenport, designed to serve residents age 62 and older. It includes 32 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Monthly rents will...

Davenport, IA · 10d

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Location selected for replacement Centennial Bridge

The 85-year-old Centennial Bridge (US 67) is a vital connection across the Mississippi River between the communities of Rock Island, IL and Davenport, IA, that needs to be improved to ensure safety, reliability and long-term service to the Quad Cities. Approximately 22,400 vehicles cross the Centennial Bridge daily. At the...

Rock Island, IL · 11d

KWQC

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Davenport to reshape Goose Creek banks, add trails and signs

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The city of Davenport plans to begin work Nov. 30 to reshape the banks of Goose Creek, address erosion and make the water more accessible. Amy Kay, clean water manager with the City of Davenport, said the contractor has an estimated start date of Nov. 30. She said the start depends on weather.

Davenport, IA · 9d

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East Moline celebrates opening of revitalized Main Street

After over a year of construction, the Main Street of East Moline has reopened with its many upgrades. “Look at the roadways, look at the tiles, look at the … you know, you just look down and all the plants. it just looks good, the lights, so forth,” said East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman. “It […]

East Moline, IL · 9d