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Throwback Thursday: John Deere’s 1997 China venture marked a global milestone
Throwback Thursday: John Deere’s 1997 China venture marked a global milestone
Deere’s global expansion reached a milestone in 1997 with its first factory in China. Read the story behind the announcement.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Throwback Thursday: John Deere’s 1997 China venture marked a global milestone
Quad-Cities under flood watch Thursday morning, wet weather continues into weekend
Quad-Cities under flood watch Thursday morning, wet weather continues into weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Quad-Cities area until 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with the wet weather forecast to continue into the weekend.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Quad-Cities under flood watch Thursday morning, wet weather continues into weekend
Organizations unite to inspire engagement at 'Cultural Alliance Celebration'
Organizations unite to inspire engagement at 'Cultural Alliance Celebration'
Organizers hope the event will inspire volunteerism, membership and engagement, and raise funds for Muscatine's many community nonprofits.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Organizations unite to inspire engagement at 'Cultural Alliance Celebration'
A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop to hold grand opening Saturday
A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop to hold grand opening Saturday
The first 50 customers will receive a swag bag with lots of goodies on grand opening day.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
A New Chapter Books and Gift Shop to hold grand opening Saturday
Madison Elementary students learn about farms at agriculture program
Madison Elementary students learn about farms at agriculture program
Students learned about corn, swine, cattle and other agricultural staples at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
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September 17, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Madison Elementary students learn about farms at agriculture program
Why Fisher should be held in contempt of court, according to the prosecution
Why Fisher should be held in contempt of court, according to the prosecution
Here is quick summary of why prosecutors allege Jamison Fisher should be found in criminal contempt of court. Fisher is on trial for the 1996 murder of Trudy Appleby.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Why Fisher should be held in contempt of court, according to the prosecution
MercyOne Genesis breaks ground on $2.1M renovation
MercyOne Genesis breaks ground on $2.1M renovation
The renovation will include two new resident rooms, four new exam rooms, a renovated lab space and an updated front desk and reception area.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
MercyOne Genesis breaks ground on $2.1M renovation
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Riverssance, Blues Fest and other weekend events
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Riverssance, Blues Fest and other weekend events
Events this weekend include the Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, Harmony Fest and more.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Riverssance, Blues Fest and other weekend events
Night life venue, The Rose, coming to Rock Island early 2027
Night life venue, The Rose, coming to Rock Island early 2027
The former Cabana's location on 4th Avenue is blooming into something big.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Night life venue, The Rose, coming to Rock Island early 2027
Special Weather Statement until THU 8:00 AM CDT
Special Weather Statement until THU 8:00 AM CDT
Patchy Dense Fog Affecting Morning Commute
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September 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Special Weather Statement until THU 8:00 AM CDT
Rock Island aldermen pass compromise liquor ordinance for downtown
Rock Island aldermen pass compromise liquor ordinance for downtown
The ordinance restricts single-serving alcohol sales in the downtown liquor control district before 5 p.m., while allowing some packaged alcohol sales, including six-packs, before 5 p.m.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Rock Island aldermen pass compromise liquor ordinance for downtown
'Kill or Be Killed': How Iowa unlocked its run game late against Iowa State
'Kill or Be Killed': How Iowa unlocked its run game late against Iowa State
Iowa rushed for just 46 yards through three quarters against Iowa State. In the fourth, the Hawkeyes doubled that total when it mattered most.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
'Kill or Be Killed': How Iowa unlocked its run game late against Iowa State
NextGen Motors of Muscatine raises mental health awareness through 5K
NextGen Motors of Muscatine raises mental health awareness through 5K
NextGen Motors of Muscatine is hosting the fifth annual NextGen 5k on Saturday, Sept. 19 to raise awareness for mental health.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
NextGen Motors of Muscatine raises mental health awareness through 5K
High school sports: Quad-Cities standings, scores and schedules
High school sports: Quad-Cities standings, scores and schedules
Quad-Cities area football and volleyball standings, scores and schedules for the week of Aug. 24.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
High school sports: Quad-Cities standings, scores and schedules
Cam Buffington faced questions about jump from 8-player football. Iowa’s budding star is answering them
Cam Buffington faced questions about jump from 8-player football. Iowa’s budding star is answering them
Iowa’s Cam Buffington understands why evaluators questioned his 8-player background. He's on a mission to prove you can achieve your football dreams no matter where you come from.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Cam Buffington faced questions about jump from 8-player football. Iowa’s budding star is answering them
Davenport man charged after 18-month-old overdoses on THC
Davenport man charged after 18-month-old overdoses on THC
A Davenport man is facing charges in Scott County District Court for his alleged connection to an 18-month-old child overdosing on THC wax in June.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Davenport man charged after 18-month-old overdoses on THC
Davenport Junior Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts Center partner to present 'Charlotte's Web'
Davenport Junior Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts Center partner to present 'Charlotte's Web'
The collaboration will be the first mainstage production in the Davenport Junior Theatre's 75th season.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Davenport Junior Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts Center partner to present 'Charlotte's Web'
Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening ahead
Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening ahead
New chief Kevin Warsh joined a unanimous decision that effectively acknowledges the Trump administration's inability so far to control inflation.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening ahead
Muscatine Parks and Recreation invites residents to walk through city’s past
Muscatine Parks and Recreation invites residents to walk through city’s past
On Sunday, Sept. 20, Muscatine community members are invited to take a walk down history lane and learn about the city’s past in an annual history walk at Greenwood Cemetery.
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September 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Muscatine Parks and Recreation invites residents to walk through city’s past
Playoff perfection: Mitchell homer powers River Bandits to Midwest League title
Playoff perfection: Mitchell homer powers River Bandits to Midwest League title
Blake Mitchell’s two-run home run in the eighth inning proved to be the difference Tuesday evening as the River Bandits pulled out a 2-1 victory over the Dayton Dragons.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Playoff perfection: Mitchell homer powers River Bandits to Midwest League title
$500,000 in Community Foundation grants awarded to 36 local nonprofits
$500,000 in Community Foundation grants awarded to 36 local nonprofits
Check out which nonprofits were granted awards here:
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September 16, 2026 at 5:11 PM
$500,000 in Community Foundation grants awarded to 36 local nonprofits
Bettendorf votes to move forward with annexation process
Bettendorf votes to move forward with annexation process
Bettendorf voted 5-2 Tuesday to move ahead with the first steps of annexation, though it's not yet clear if enough landowners will support annexation to meet an 80% threshold.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Bettendorf votes to move forward with annexation process
River Action darkens Centennial Bridge lights for bird migration
River Action darkens Centennial Bridge lights for bird migration
According to birdcast.org, an analytics software operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, approximately 1,239,900 birds crossed the Scott County skies the night of Tuesday, Sept. 15.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
River Action darkens Centennial Bridge lights for bird migration
Three men sentenced to federal prison for drug conspiracy in Quad-Cities
Three men sentenced to federal prison for drug conspiracy in Quad-Cities
Three men were sentenced to time in federal prison for moving over 28 grams of a cocaine base and marijuana mixture across the Quad Cities from 2021 to 2023.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Three men sentenced to federal prison for drug conspiracy in Quad-Cities
Spartans bounce back to take Bettendorf bragging rights, tighten MAC volleyball race
Spartans bounce back to take Bettendorf bragging rights, tighten MAC volleyball race
Mazie Sweers and the Pleasant Valley front line were too strong at the net for Bettendorf as the Bulldogs drop their first league match of the season.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Spartans bounce back to take Bettendorf bragging rights, tighten MAC volleyball race