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Road work continuing across the Quad Cities
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- Road work continuing across the Quad Cities
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Controversy rising over use of license plate readers to prevent crime
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- US leaders reject Iran's latest peace offer amid rising oil prices
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Shooting suspect detained by police near Harvard University
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Health officials monitoring passengers from cruise ship for hantavirus
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- 2 days ago
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- DavenportU Week 8: The Library
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The DavenportU Citizens' Academy cohort visited the Davenport Public Library and got a peek behind the scenes.
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- Moline hosts Alleman baseball, looking for a Big 6 title
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- In a 5-2 victory, Moline took home their 20th conference title.
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- Annual midnight sun season is here
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The northernmost town in the USA will now see 84 straight days of sunlight.
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- St. Ambrose golf is ready for NAIA Nationals
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- St. Ambrose is hosting the NAIA National Tournament for the 10th time. They will play at TPC Deere Run. The golfers are excited about this opportunity.
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- Davenport Central upgrades sports facilities
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Davenport Central is upgrading their athletic facilities. They have added turf field, new baseball complex, indoor facility and throwing area, plus more parking.
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- Ben McCollum receives contract extension
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Iowa gives Ben McCollum a new 6-year contract extension, securing him through the 2032 season.
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- Nonprofits back bill providing stopgap funding after new SNAP requirements go into effect
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The call for funding comes as officials with the River Bend Food Bank said they've seen a four-year high in their requests for need.
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- Quad City Animal Welfare Center forever foster cat thriving in his new home
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- QCAWC will cover vet bills for its forever foster. The fosters just provide the food and the love.
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- Little sea lion saved from roadway
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A malnourished Sea Lion named Sierra is now in safe hands after being saved from a California roadway.
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- Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mifepristone
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The short-term order will allow patients to continue to access the abortion pill through telehealth visits while the justices deliberate over a high-profile appeal.
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- Your Money: Ongoing surge in the US stock market
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- On Friday, both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ closed at a new all-time record high. Since March 30, the S&P 500 has risen nearly 17% while the NASDAQ has gained over 26%.
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- Davenport Central's new sports facility nears completion
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The indoor facility will have a locker room, weight room and batting cages.
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- Iowa's Ben McCollum signs contract extension through 2032
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The extension comes after McCollum led the Hawkeyes to their first Elite Eight appearance in nearly 40 years.
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- 2 big projects under discussion at Davenport school board meeting
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- 2 days ago
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- On the agenda is approving an architect for the JB Young Children's Village renovation project and awarding a bid for the demolition of the old armory and barn.
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- 3-year-old killed after hostage situation, police shooting in rural Bureau County
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- On Sunday, police responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 2700 block of East Street that escalated into police firing their weapons.
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- 3-year-old dead in hostage shooting
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Police reported a child was shot. Witnesses told News 8 the hostage taker was armed with a knife.
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- Nonprofit disapproves of Trump pool painting
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A repainting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool could be halted, with a judge expected to rule on a lawsuit challenging the project as early as this week.
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- Pella celebrates its heritage with Tulip Time Festival
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Pella, Iowa has wrapped up its 91st annual Tulip Time Festival. Now an elaborate event, its first iteration in 1935 was planned in just two weeks
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- Suspect shot by police in Peoria during a domestic dispute call
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Illinois State Police said a suspect was shot while Peoria police responded to reports of a domestic dispute.
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- Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Supreme Court restored access to mifepristone, blocking recent restrictions, as the U.S. adjusts to state abortion bans post-Roe v. Wade.
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- Mothers and daughters bonding over wedding dresses
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- 2 days ago
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- A viral social media trend is turning old wedding dresses into new memories as mother-daughter duos across the country unbox the mom's old gowns together.
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- Lawsuit filed to stop renovation to National Mall reflecting pool
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- 2 days ago
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- The lawsuit alleges a new blue coating is altering the historic character of the monument, as well as violating environmental and preservation laws.
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- Rock Island National Cemetery seeking volunteers to place flags for Memorial Day
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Arsenal officials said the event will happen on Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m., rain or shine.
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- Suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter pleads not guilty to charges
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Cole Allen, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondent's Dinner, plead not guilty to the charges against him.
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- Race for Iowa's open US Senate seat heating up
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Candidates from both sides of the aisle are getting some major endorsements ahead of the state's primaries on June 2.
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- Illinois politics latest: Expulsions for sexual assault, Evidence-Based Funding, budget deadline
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- 2 days ago
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- Illinois lawmakers have until May 31 to finalize the state's budget. Plus, we discuss a bill that would expel students who commit sexual violence at school.
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- Man arrested after shots fired at St. Ambrose parking lot on Friday
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- 2 days ago
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- A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with shots being fired at one of St. Ambrose University's parking lots on Friday, May 8.
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- President Trump plans to suspend federal gas tax
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- President Trump says he plans to suspend the federal gas tax to help address high prices. This would bring prices down about 18 cents a gallon.
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- Union representing Arconic workers will vote on whether to authorize strike
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- If the vote passes, it does not automatically mean there will be a strike. Union workers would be authorizing the union to call a strike if necessary.
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- Recapping major bills from Iowa's legislative session
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Iowa legislative session has concluded. We recap major bills that passed both chambers and those that did not make it through.
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- Trump says Iran ceasefire 'is on massive life support'
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Trump is still adamant that a diplomatic solution is possible, but said the proposal sent by Iran over the weekend is "totally unacceptable."
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- New Rock Island Arsenal Trail launches
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The virtual trail is self-guided and takes visitors across 13 stops exploring the Arsenal's history.
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- 17 Americans are back in the U.S. after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Doctors say Americans do not need to be concerned about hantavirus spreading.
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- President Trump plans to suspend the federal gas tax
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- President Trump says he plans to suspend the federal gas tax to help address high prices. This would bring prices down about 18 cents a gallon.
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- Looking ahead to The Current: Monday, May 11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- News 8's Shelby Kluver previews what viewers can expect during The Current, from 4 to 5 p.m.
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- Annual event benefitting Special Olympics Iowa
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Bettendorf and Davenport Police Departments are teaming up to hold a torch run to raise awareness and support for Special Olympic athletes across Iowa.
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- It's 'Bike to Work Week' in the Quad Cities!
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Davenport Citibus, Bettendorf Transit and MetroLINK are offering free rides for passengers who bring a bike with them.
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- Dust devil spins in Rio, Illinois
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A dust devil quickly spins across an empty farm field near Rio, Illinois. Video courtesy of Randy from Galesburg.
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- Retiring Iowa pastor receives standing ovation
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Members honored Rogers Kirk Jr. as he preached his last sermon as pastor before retiring at Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport on Sunday.
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- Davenport pastor gives Mother's Day message before retiring
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Rogers Kirk Jr. offered words of comfort on Mother's Day before retiring as pastor of Third Missionary Baptist Church in Davenport.
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- Bumpy the orphaned hippo snuggles with new human friends
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Orphaned hippo Bumpy just can’t get enough of his keepers, following them everywhere and making sure he’s always got one to nap on.
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- Mom raises $500k to build an accessible playground for son
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A mother is raising money to build an accessible playground at her son's school.
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- Tracking a beautiful start to the new work week
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- We do need some rainfall. Here’s when we will likely see it this week.
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- Cedar Rapids teen arrested for April Iowa City shooting
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Authorities say Damarian M. Jones was taken into custody near Atlanta by U.S. Marshals this morning. He faces multiple attempted murder and assault charges.
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- 4-year-old bicyclist airlifted after being struck by vehicle in Whiteside County
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- On Saturday morning, the Whiteside County Sheriff's Office responded to a traffic crash involving a 4-year-old bicyclist on U.S. Route 30.
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