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State-funded private school financial aid bill awaits Gov. Reynolds' signature
A proposal for state-funded savings accounts for Iowa parents to pay for private school would cost the state roughly $345 million annually once fully implemented, according to a nonpartisan analysis. → Read More
Private tuition aid bill on way Reynolds’ desk
DES MOINES — A state-funded private school financial assistance package costing $345 million a year is headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk, where her signature would seal her top legislative → Read More
Police: Milan man dies of injuries from Monday night shooting in Monmouth
Police say a 26-year-old Milan man died from injuries suffered in a Monday night shooting in Monmouth. → Read More
Davenport wants your thoughts on plans to build a new west end community center
Davenport intends to build a new community center at Fairmount Library. → Read More
Quad-City Times staff takes home top honors; Watson wins young journalist award
Quad-City Times reporter Sarah Watson was recognized this week for her exceptional reporting as a young journalist in Iowa by the Iowa Newspaper Association. → Read More
Water survey to analyze flood risks in Rock Island County
The Illinois State Water Survey announced this week that hydrologic and hydraulic modeling is underway in Rock Island County as part of a study to help communities identify areas of → Read More
Parent meeting for home and private schooled students in Rock Island-Milan district
The Rock Island-Milan School District will host a virtual meeting about services available for families who have children that attend private schools and/or are homeschooled and live within the school → Read More
At least three taken into custody following reported shooting Sunday in East Moline
At least three people were taken into custody Sunday evening following a reported shooting in East Moline involving two vehicles. → Read More
Davenport police investigating Saturday night gunfire; no one injured
The Davenport Police Department is investigating Saturday night gunfire near Monroe Elementary School. → Read More
Firefighter injured, family displaced by Davenport garage fire that damaged home
A Davenport firefighter was injured and a family displaced after their home was damaged by a Thursday evening garage fire. → Read More
Mississippi River flooding to temporarily close Davenport street
Davenport city officials will close South Concord Street on the city's west end between River Drive and Wapello Avenue later today into Tuesday due to Mississippi River flooding. → Read More
Bustos sends hugs and kisses to 'Kremlin Gremlin' Putin after she's banned from Russia
Looks like Illinois congresswoman and Moline Democrat Cheri Bustos will have to find new summer travel plans. → Read More
911 outage continues for parts of Rock Island County
Rock Island County residents in Andalusia, Taylor Ridge and Edgington were still unable to call 9-1-1 following an outage first reported on Sunday. → Read More
How a $650,000 grant from Wells Fargo will help Scott County residents facing eviction
Scott County renters facing eviction will receive on-site legal representation and rental assistance as part of an initiative by Iowa Legal Aid to prevent tens of thousands of low-income tenants → Read More
Milan man arrested, accused of predatory sexual assault of a child
Police on Thursday arrested a 42-year-old Milan man accused of sexually assaulting a child. → Read More
Scott County treasurer will not seek reelection; Knobbe announces candidacy
Scott County Republican Supervisor Tony Knobbe announced Tuesday his candidacy for Scott County Treasurer. → Read More
Two taken to hospital in three-vehicle crash in Davenport, including 911 dispatcher
At least two people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, including a Scott County 911 dispatcher, following a three-vehicle crash in Davenport Monday night. → Read More
Davenport may eliminate one-way traffic downtown. Here's what you need to know.
When Dan Bush had an office on 3rd Street in downtown Davenport, he and others in the office would often joke they should take a shot every time someone drove → Read More
'This is not Iowa nice': Scott County residents question lawmakers over transgender ban, voting rights and more
Scott County residents, including parents and teachers, say they're concerned about legislation advancing the Iowa Legislature they worry will erode voting rights, funding for K-12 public schools and social justice. → Read More
Troubled Davenport apartment complex fails inspection; city issues 60-day vacate notice
A troubled Davenport apartment complex has failed another inspection as new management works with a new buyer with plans to completely renovate the properties. → Read More