Joe McCoy
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Snowstar ski resort adapting after warm winter led them to record low of days open
Snowstar was only able to open 27 days this season — half of their previous lowest amount of 54. → Read More
Potential buyers take a peek at sweet rides during the Quad City Regional Auto Show
More than 150 cutting-edge vehicles were on display over the weekend at the Bend XPO Center in East Moline. → Read More
Arsenal soldiers to deploy to the Philippines
The group of eight will deploy March 1st. → Read More
Residents at Wilton trailer park outraged over rent increases
Their rent has increased 54 percent over the past eight months. → Read More
Area girls put building skills to the test with help from experts
Kids grades first through sixth were given a set of materials and 30 minutes to build anything construction related. → Read More
Which store has the cheapest groceries in Moline? Here's what we found
We went to Aldi, Walmart, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco and Fareway to compare prices on eight identical items. → Read More
Farmers on edge over the rising cost of machinery
Farmers at the Quad Cities Farm Show are anxious about not being able to make a profit in the future. → Read More
Rock Island mayor delivers 2023 State of the City Address
Topics included economic development, housing rehabilitation, and combatting crime which rose last year. → Read More
Scott County Emergency Management Agency conducting countywide alert test on Sunday
The test will be an alert that you receive on your cellphone at 1 p.m. → Read More
Winter clothing donation drive at Modern Woodmen headquarters this Saturday
The donation drive will run from 4 to 8 p.m. at its Rock Island headquarters. → Read More
Augustana College to offer film major beginning in 2023
Students will gain hands-on camera experience and get the opportunity to create motion pictures. → Read More
Fundraising for Galesburg Public Library is complete after 15 years
Construction on the long-developed project began last April and is expected to be completed in early 2024. → Read More
Pleasant Valley Junior High unveils 'Ninja-Warrior-style' obstacle course
The course was built with student raised funds and a $15,000 grant from the Wellmark Foundation. → Read More
Rock Island County Fitness Center hosts winter gear drive through end of October
Donations of coats, hats, and other winter clothing items must be dropped off at RIFAC by October 31. → Read More
Augustana College focuses Symposium Day on civil discourse
Symposium Day is an alternative day of learning for the public, faculty and students. → Read More
Mark your calendar: Reba McEntire tickets for March concert go on sale Friday
Here's your one chance to get Reba tickets for next spring, Fancy! Prices range from $65 to $245+. → Read More
New defense team requests to push back trial of man accused of murdering Breasia Terrell
The trial has already been pushed back once, but Henry Dinkins received a new defense five months ago. → Read More
City of Galesburg names new city manager Wednesday
Gerald Smith was selected after a nationwide recruitment and selection process. → Read More
Muscatine Firefighter remembered 20 years after on-duty death
Mike Kruse died in the line of duty on Sept. 14, 2002 after he fell from the roof of a burning house. → Read More
Alternating Currents festival bringing over 120 musical acts and events to downtown Davenport and Rock Island Aug. 18-21
The festival will showcase 120+ live music and comedy performances, film screenings and art-related events . → Read More