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Moline Breakfast Optimist Club hands out winter gear to local children

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Coming Soon: Rock Island officials welcome their community to Arts Alley

This project began in 2021, and with some financial assistance from the Quad Cities Chamber in 2022, this section of Rock Island has been revitalized for future use.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Nov. 19, 2024

The Putnam Museum is offering free admission through early January, and the East Moline Library will celebrate Indigenous American Heritage Month.
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Bettendorf teacher is 1 of 9 in the state to receive inaugural Regional Teacher of the Year award

Representing the Mississippi Bend Region, Kaitlin Mahoney teaches math at Bettendorf High School and is in her 11th year of teaching.
Local News

Knoxville couple bridges the Thanksgiving holiday with the Christmas season

We're only 10 days away from Thanksgiving but one couple in Knoxville, Illinois, believe it's never too early to decorate for Christmas.
Community

St. Ambrose University breaking barriers with Special Olympics fundraiser

The Scott County Thunder joined forces with the Fighting Bees over the weekend to raise money for transportation to an upcoming tournament.
Good News

2 QC region mothers become homeowners thanks to Habitat for Humanity

News 8's Joe Habersham takes us through the life-changing day and tells us how the projects were made possible.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Nov. 15, 2024

Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane had an ethics case dismissed after an internal investigation, and Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball players will play at Vibrant Arena.
Good News

Quad Cities area high school athletes sign to play in college

Wednesday is National Signing Day and it was a big one for our local athletes!
The Current

How a children's book by the president of United Way QC will help fund local literacy initiatives

News 8's Shelby Kluver spoke with author and United Way Quad Cities President/CEO Rene Gellerman about her book, "The Adventures of Kids United: The Glass Bridge."
Community

Galesburg community shows support for veterans during annual parade

Lomac Payton is a Korean War veteran who served as Galesburg's grand marshall during their annual Veteran's Day Parade.
Community

3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Nov. 11, 2024

Different cities and organizations are putting together final plans for this year's Veteran's Day events.