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    Rock River flooding forces foster kids from home

    A Coal Valley, Illinois, family began to pick up the pieces Tuesday, after the flooded Rock River damaged their home, business, and family.

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    Updated: Flood waters begin to recede

    River levels were beginning to fall in some locations but some roads, public areas and homes remained under water as…

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    Rock River reaches record stage

    The Rock River is now flowing at a record-high level.

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    Flooding possibility increases with rain in forecast

    Flood watches and warnings are in effect as more rain is forecast for our area this week.

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    Man jumps into Rock River during foot-pursuit with police

    A man who was running from police and jumped into the Rock River has not yet been found.

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    Free boating safety classes offered in Iowa

    For boaters in the QC, boating safety classes with the potential for certification are being offered.

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    Additional leads found in Trudy Appleby Case

    Police said their recent searches on a small island in the Rock River revealed additional leads they are pursuing in the 1996 disappearance of Trudy Appleby.

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    Police Using Heavier Machinery in Trudy Appleby Case

    COLONA – Crews used a bigger excavator Friday at the Rock River in the search for Trudy Appleby. Appleby went…

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    Police: New lead followed in Trudy Appleby case

    Police continued to work Friday as they followed a new lead in the 1996 disappearance of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby.

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    Rock River drowning victim identified

    After three hours of searching, the body of a man who disappeared while swimming in the Rock River was recovered…

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    Backwater Gamblers Targeted By Thieves

    The Quad Cities popular water skiing group “The Backwater Gamblers” have found themselves the victims of several thefts. Recently someone,…

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    QCA rivers top national list of most polluted

    Two rivers in the Quad City area are on the top ten list of most polluted rivers in the U.S….

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