When Rock Island hosts United Township in a Western Big Six boysbasketball game Friday night at the Rock Island Fieldhouse, itwon't just be a critical regular season conference opener. In fact,it won't be an ordinary game at all. Full Story »
DES MOINES — Concern about state finances and a shortened 2010legislative session may work against passage of legislation toprevent distracted driving, such as texting, a pair of Iowalawmakers said Wednesday. Full Story »
WAPELLO, Iowa — If the Wapello School Board accepts all theproposals included in a building renovation plan, the price tagcould top $2 million. Full Story »
ALEDO, Ill. — A tentative agreement has been reached in atwo-year labor dispute involving the Mercer County Board andemployees at the Mercer County Courthouse and sheriff’sdepartment. Full Story »
ALEDO, Ill. — A court date has been scheduled for a St. Louisarea man charged with killing a Keithsburg woman in 2005. Full Story »
ANDREW, Iowa — Jackson County Supervisors were surprised withthe number and size of bids to rent the county farm. Full Story »
A 17-year-old father accused of killing his infant son haspleaded guilty to the crime. Full Story »
“Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh,” a multicultural musical,dance, and drama production depicting the journey of five magi intheir quest to find the one prophesied in the scriptures will beheld Saturday and Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in downtownDavenport. Full Story »
On the one hand, Quad-City residents may weigh less, read moreand volunteer to help others at a higher rate than last year. Full Story »
A farmers market group that moved to the NorthPark Mall parkinglot in early 2008 is looking to return to the Davenportriverfront. Full Story »
The Flex Retirees Organization, or FRO, which led anunsuccessful legal battle against Deere & Co. over healthbenefit changes, has been given the green light to keep the groupactive. Full Story »
Quad-City area Democrats are among a group of legislatorsproposing a new tax on Wall Street transactions. Full Story »
In an anticipated move, Deere & Co.’s board of directors haselected Samuel Allen, president and chief executive officer of thecompany, as the board’s chairman. Full Story »
A 2-under par round of 70 left Brady Schnell tied for 31st afterThursday's second round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. Full Story »
TIPTON, Iowa — It’s almost there. Full Story »
Deere & Co. President and Chief Executive Officer SamuelAllen will add chairman of the board to his duties after thecompany’s annual stockholders meeting Feb. 24. Full Story »
In 1996, while playing in the Quad-City Classic, a forerunner ofthe John Deere Classic, Tiger Woods, 20, used a false I.D. to boardthe Lady Luck Riverboat Gambling Casino in Bettendorf and playBlack Jack. Full Story »
Good Thursday morning, Quad-Cities. You’re waking up to a chilly30 degrees — 19 degrees with the wind chill — under overcast skies.Get out the hat, gloves and winter coat as the high today will onlybe around 33 degrees. Plus, according to the National WeatherService, there’s a 30 percent chance of snow showers after noon asan upper level low moves across the area. Full Story »
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley , R-Iowa, said Wednesday he doesn’tthink senior citizens will die sooner as a result of proposedMedicare cuts, but he defended a colleague’s right to make thestatement. Full Story »
John and Hilda Raap of Davenport have used a YMCA program tostay healthy, but the two 76-year-olds worry it will no longer becovered by insurance after health-care reform. Full Story »
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa - Columbus senior Seth Noble, likehundreds of other Iowa Quad-City area wrestlers, is beginning thequest for a state title in dual meets and tournaments thisweek. Full Story »
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Glynns Creek Golf Course at Scott County Park is now closed forthe season. The Clubhouse Pro Shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Dec. 8-12, Dec. 15-19 and Dec. 22-23 for holiday purchases. Call(563) 328-3284 for more information. Full Story »
In just two heated months of battle - including two weeks offfor the holidays - Iowa's high school wrestling season serves aspreparation for sectional and district competition in earlyFebruary. While every match throughout the season can providepieces for the overall puzzle, some dates are just too good tomiss. Below follows several of those dates that will provide plentyof fireworks in the next ... Full Story »
Capri College is offering $5 hair cuts through Dec. 31 with thedonation of a new hat, scarf, coat, winter boots or mittens for theMitten Tree program. Full Story »
Holiday lights illuminate the Denver City/County Building in downtown Denver. AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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