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Community

Nonprofits ready to serve up meals for QC community as Mr. Thanksgiving tradition comes to an end

Hard Work Determination

Quad City tree care company going on 6 weeks helping hurricane victims

Squirrels Tree Care took off for North Carolina and Florida back on Sept. 17. The crew has been working nonstop to help residents impacted by Helene and Milton.
Hard Work Determination

East Moline's Shady Knoll Farm pumpkin patch celebrating 40 years

How does Shady Knoll Farm's owner celebrate a successful season? "I'm already preparing for next year."
Hard Work Determination

East Moline's Shady Knoll Farm pumpkin patch celebrating 40 years

Shady Knolls Farm has been in the Dennhardt family for six generations. Gene is the fifth in his family tree to run the land.
Crime

Grammy award-winning rapper Lil Durk arrested in Broward County on murder-for-hire charge

The arrest comes as 5 members of the Chicago-based Only The Family crew, which the rapper has associations with, were indicted in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot.
Business

After her mom's death, Minnesota woman creates jewelry with a purpose

After her mom died in 2023 from metastatic breast cancer, Ashley Kaliszewski launched the jewelry company "Life Itself" to help raise funds for cancer research.
People

Beyond the Badge: Sherrard school resource officer connects with students

When Mike Mendoza started as the school resource officer at Sherrard, he didn't know what to expect. Seven years later, he loves seeing the students everyday.
Money

Des Moines man wins first $150,000 grand prize in new Iowa Lottery game

The game has overall odds of winning of 1 in 2.83.
Good News

Fort Madison animal shelter celebrating new building thanks to community support

PAW Animal Shelter recently moved into a brand-new building after outgrowing its previous facility.
People

Beyond the Badge | Monmouth lieutenant teaches others about safety

When Lieutenant Joseph Bratcher isn't patrolling the streets of Monmouth he's in the classroom getting involved in safety classes.
Entertainment News

Eminem celebrates birthday in Austin with custom 'mom's spaghetti' cake

The rapper turned 52 two days before performing at the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at COTA.
People

Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of Iron Maiden, dead at 66

Di'Anno rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary band from 1978-1981, singing on the band's first two albums.

Here's how Illinois and Iowa residents can get help paying their heating bills through LIHEAP

Project Renewal celebrating its 50th anniversary and new expansion

On and off rain chances next few days

Spanish residents appeal for help, 3 days after historic floods left at least 158 dead

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Nonprofits ready to serve up meals for QC community as Mr. Thanksgiving tradition comes to an end

Quad City tree care company going on 6 weeks helping hurricane victims

East Moline's Shady Knoll Farm pumpkin patch celebrating 40 years

East Moline's Shady Knoll Farm pumpkin patch celebrating 40 years

Grammy award-winning rapper Lil Durk arrested in Broward County on murder-for-hire charge

After her mom's death, Minnesota woman creates jewelry with a purpose

Beyond the Badge: Sherrard school resource officer connects with students

Des Moines man wins first $150,000 grand prize in new Iowa Lottery game

Fort Madison animal shelter celebrating new building thanks to community support

Beyond the Badge | Monmouth lieutenant teaches others about safety

Eminem celebrates birthday in Austin with custom 'mom's spaghetti' cake

Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of Iron Maiden, dead at 66

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