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Rock Island softball with high expectations in new season Rock Island softball the defending western big six champions. 13 wins in conference last year. 24-10 overall.. The Rocks returning five starters from that team. Four juniors coming up up from junio…

Rock Island softball with high expectations in new season

U.T. Baseball chasing more than just third straight WB6 Title in new season Two years as head coach, two years as western big six baseball champions. Bryce Lukin finding success in a short time at United Township. Another stacked roster in year three. Ten seniors return fr…

U.T. Baseball chasing more than just third straight WB6 Title in new season

Winter storm weather update We have been watching over this winter snow coming our way for Sunday, so this is your update on what you need to know about this storm. A marginal risk for severe weather from the rain and potenti…

Winter storm weather update #QuadCities

City of Riverdale declares snow emergency The City of Riverdale has declared a snow emergency in anticipation of forecasted winter weather. According to a release, the snow emergency is effective Sunday, March 15 at 3:00 p.m. Here are deta…

City of Riverdale declares snow emergency #QuadCities

SCWPro presents EPIC professional wrestling in Rock Island with Samuray Del Sol SCWPro will presents EPIC professional wrestling at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at The Stern Center in downtown Rock Island, a news release says. SCWPro’s EPIC promises an evening of intense rivalri…

SCWPro presents EPIC professional wrestling in Rock Island with Samuray Del Sol #QuadCities

Thousands flock to the 40th bi-state St. Patrick Society Grand Parade The St. Patrick Society presented Grand Parade XL on Saturday, March 14,, with the kickoff of the only bi-state St. Patrick’s parade in the United States. The day began with Mass at St. …

WATCH: Thousands flock to the 40th bi-state St. Patrick Society Grand Parade #QuadCities

St. Pat’s Day float vandalized, but McGuire family, friends rebuild to continue tradition For over 40 years the McGuire family has built a float for the Quad Cities St. Patrick’s Day parade. This year was nothing normal. They’re only a month removed from the passing of the m…

St. Pat’s Day float vandalized, but McGuire family, friends rebuild to continue tradition #QuadCities

Winter Storm Watch for Quad Cities – Sunday night into Monday night What a weather week we’ve had! And there’s more wild weather on the way. Saturday will be relatively quiet with some clouds and highs in the 40s. Then Sunday looks ACTIVE! We’ll s…

Winter Storm Watch for Quad Cities – Sunday night into Monday night #QuadCities

New kaleidoscope exhibit at Putnam Museum, Davenport, will dazzle visitors The Putnam Museum and Science Center invites visitors to step inside a dazzling world of color, light, and reflection with the opening of Kaleidoscope Odyssey, a vibrant new exhibit debuting Saturd…

New kaleidoscope exhibit at Putnam Museum, Davenport, will dazzle visitors #QuadCities

New Illinois program helps first-time home buyers A new program in Illinois helps people afford to buy their first home. The IHDAccess Home program from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) will offer up to $15,000 to help cover down …

New Illinois program helps first-time home buyers #QuadCities

Black Hawk College, Moline, presents art exhibition, jazz Admission is free for art and music events at Black Hawk College, Moline. The ArtSpace Gallery at Black Hawk College is exhibiting “Imperfect Objects” – mixed media assemblage by Wayne Bertola – th…

Black Hawk College, Moline, presents art exhibition, jazz #QuadCities

Imprisonment to property ownership: How a QCA investor turned his life around An area investor turned his life around, going from imprisonment to now owning 19 properties in the QCA. Donald Hinton’s full-circle story has led him to success and how he shares his wealth …

Imprisonment to property ownership: How a QCA investor turned his life around #QuadCities

Steamwheelers 2026 season preview Falling one game short of the IFL championship game last year providing all the motivation this year as the Quad City Steamwheelers kick off a new season. I feel like we came up short last season. …

Steamwheelers 2026 season preview

WATCH: Iowa rescue group, sheriff’s office, save, release owl found in roadway The barred owl sits quietly, looking dazed, in the roadway. Then the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and members of The RARE Group arrive to help. (Johnson County Sheriff’s Office) A Fa…

WATCH: Iowa rescue group, sheriff’s office, save, release owl found in roadway #QuadCities

Lutheran Living, Muscatine, hosting Easter Egg Hunt Lutheran Living Senior Campus (Lutheran Living), 2421 Lutheran Drive in Muscatine, is hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 20 at 1:30 p.m. Participants can take photos with the East…

Lutheran Living, Muscatine, hosting Easter Egg Hunt #QuadCities

Learn about high potency THC at seminars in Muscatine Laura Stack, Founder and CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors, will speak at two seminars on the dangers of high-potency marijuana products and their impact on youth mental health. Both seminars are on Apri…

Learn about high potency THC at seminars in Muscatine #QuadCities

Jo Daviess County Sheriff retiring March 15 A news release from the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says Sheriff Craig Ketelsen will retire from the office, effective Sunday, March 15. He is retiring to accept a position with the St…

Jo Daviess County Sheriff retiring March 15 #QuadCities

4 Your Money | Crisis Events Markets have been reacting to the recent conflict involving Iran. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, joins us to provide insight into how geopolitical crises typically affect t…

4 Your Money | Crisis Events #QuadCities

Rain and snow on the way for Sunday As the festivities for Saint Patrick’s Day approaches today and Saturday, we are watching for some active weather coming for Sunday. During the day when temperatures are warm toward the mid t…

Rain and snow on the way for Sunday #QuadCities

Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for gun charges A Davenport man was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, Cedrick Willingham, 39, fled from officers in Bettendorf after…

Davenport man sentenced to federal prison for gun charges #QuadCities

Davenport man arrested; accused in sexual abuse of 13 year old A Davenport man is being held in the Scott County Jail on a secured $200,000 bond after police say gave a 13-year-old girl marijuana before they engaged in sex acts. Criminal complaints filed in th…

Davenport man arrested; accused in sexual abuse of 13 year old #QuadCities

Hammond-Henry’s SPARK program helps healthcare professionals graduate without debt Hammond-Henry Hospital has a new educational support initiative that helps future healthcare professionals graduate without student debt while securing guaranteed employment. SPARK (Supporting Prof…

Hammond-Henry’s SPARK program helps healthcare professionals graduate without debt #QuadCities

Illinois hunters harvest 627 bobcats The 2025-2026 Illinois bobcat season concluded Feb. 15 with 627 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers, a news release says. A total of 405 (62%) bobcats were taken by hunting, while trapping ac…

Illinois hunters harvest 627 bobcats #QuadCities

How many Friday the 13ths are in 2026? It’s not even two-and-a-half months into 2026, and we’re already on our second Friday the 13th.

How many Friday the 13ths are in 2026? #QuadCities

High winds delay Bettendorf recycling pickup A news release from the City of Bettendorf says Public Works crews will only pick up garbage and bulky waste on Friday, March 13. Residents who are scheduled to have their recycling picked up today…

High winds delay Bettendorf recycling pickup #QuadCities

Smithfield Foods and its employees raise $118,848 for United Way Smithfield Foods and its employees have raised $118,848 for United Way of West Central Illinois, a news release says. Each year, Smithfield provides tens of thousands of dollars in nutritional food…

Smithfield Foods and its employees raise $118,848 for United Way #QuadCities

It’s National Girl Scout Day We’re celebrating Girl Scouts and Troop 3866 explains the significance of Girl Scout cookie day.

It’s National Girl Scout Day #QuadCities

What happens when all the pennies are gone? Months after the last of the United States’ 1-cent coins were pressed, some states are beginning to offer their own 2 cents on the penny problem by setting rounding guidance for cash purchase…

What happens when all the pennies are gone? #QuadCities

Coaches speak on importance of the first Western Big 6 softball banquet The Western Big Six held their first softball banquet. Great event to showcase girls sports in the Quad Cities and the successes of area softball teams of the past and present.. Rock Isand, the def…

Coaches speak on importance of the first Western Big 6 softball banquet

Silvis man sentenced to five years in federal prison on gun charge A Silvis man was sentenced on Thursday to five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, John Able Rubin…

Silvis man sentenced to five years in federal prison on gun charge #QuadCities