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Quad-City farmers expect average corn crop

The local corn crop looks pretty good - as long as you are looking in the right place.

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Grounded F-16 remains at Quad-City International Airport

A wayward Thunderbird was still grounded Friday morning at Quad-City International Airport, according to airport personnel.

Jul 03, 2009 | 11:35 am | Loading…

New Ford Taurus makes tour stop in Quad-Cities today

New Ford Taurus makes tour stop in Quad-Cities today

The Ford Taurus is back in production and will be available across the country beginning next month. Today, the 2010 Taurus SHO model is in the Quad-Cities as part of Ford's national 100-city tour promoting the return of the Taurus after a two-year absence. The car is on display all day t…

Jul 03, 2009 | 10:55 am | Loading…

Rodeo teaches children bicycle safety

Henry Thompson, 7, of Rock Island had no problem riding his bicycle through the figure eight exercise before he practically zoomed through the slalom course.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Davenport ponders traffic camera changes

Davenport ponders traffic camera changes

The speed and red light camera system that capture the illegal driving moves of Davenport drivers may undergo some changes, officials said.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

New Rock Island school nearly ready for its students

New Rock Island school nearly ready for its students

It's taken more than a year of work, but educators in the Rock Island-Milan School District have nearly completed the creation of the district's first magnet school.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Gas prices lower this holiday season

Despite the price of regular unleaded gasoline being more than $1.30 per gallon cheaper than last year, AAA is projecting a 1.9 percent decrease in July 4 holiday travel this year.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…

Davenport man wanted on murder charges

Davenport police have released the name of the man they believe is the triggerman from a shooting Monday that left one man dead and another injured.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…

Police on lookout for drunken drivers this holiday weekend

With the July 4 holiday falling on a Saturday and many business and government offices being closed today, area police are warning drivers to keep it safe, keep it sober, or go to jail.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…

Police to crack down on illegal fireworks

Police will be on the lookout for illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…

Blues festival celebrates 25 years with return to riverfront

Blues festival celebrates 25 years with return to riverfront

The 25th annual IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival was part anniversary and part homecoming Thursday night in LeClaire Park.

Jul 02, 2009 | 9:30 pm | Loading…

Q-C unemployment rate at 6.9 percent

The latest unemployment rate in the Quad-Cities showed an increase to 6.9 percent for the month of May.

Jul 02, 2009 | 9:15 pm | Loading…

Q-C Honor Flight to have back-to-back flights

Q-C Honor Flight to have back-to-back flights

With two successful journeys behind it, Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities now will make back-to-back flights in October.

Jul 02, 2009 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

Social service agencies see early impact of Illinois budget impasse

Two days into the fiscal year, Illinois social service agencies and the people they work with are beginning to feel the bite from the state's budget impasse.

Jul 02, 2009 | 5:45 pm | Loading…

Thunderbirds jet makes emergency landing in Q-C

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon made an emergency landing shortly after 2:20 p.m. today at the Quad-City International Airport near Moline because of a minor engine malfunction, the pilot said.

Jul 02, 2009 | 3:55 pm | Loading…

Howard family member sentenced to life

Howard family member sentenced to life

His father spent time in federal prison. Other family members have spent time behind bars, too.

Jul 02, 2009 | 12:30 pm | Loading…

Davenport man’s car has star appeal in new Dillinger movie

Davenport man’s car has star appeal in new Dillinger movie

It's not every day that a celebrity such as Johnny Depp says he likes your car. But then Davenport resident John Brewer's vehicle isn't an everyday kind of car.

Jul 02, 2009 | 12:25 pm | Loading…

Three sentenced on assault, firearms charges

Three eastern Iowa men have been sentenced in U.S. District Court on charges in connection with firearms.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:00 am | Loading…

Department of Revenue: Iowa economy still in decline

DES MOINES - Iowa's economic indicators keep pointing down.

Jul 02, 2009 | 10:15 am | Loading…

Christian bands to perform on Davenport riverfront

Praise on the River, a gathering of Christian unity, will be July 11 on the Davenport riverfront.

Jul 02, 2009 | 8:55 am | Loading…

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