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Man shot, killed in The District early Sunday
Rock Island police are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in The District.
Remains of Q-C native found in Texas
The skeletal remains of a Davenport native reported missing 2 1/2 years ago while living in San Antonio, Texas, were found over the weekend in a wooded area a few blocks from where he was last seen alive Mother’s Day weekend, his family said.
Two taken into custody after refusing to testify
Two people who refused to testify before a Davenport federal grand jury — after they were granted immunity — are now in custody.
Family members arrested in drug bust
Three siblings and their nephew are charged in connection with a seven-person drug ring busted in Davenport.
Pleasant Valley’s Sparkles catch Oprah’s eye
The Sparkles have gone big time. The cheerleading squad, made up of special needs girls and coached by Pleasant Valley High School cheerleaders, will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” Tuesday during a broadcast saluting the “most extraordinary people of 2009,” said Angela DePaul…
Man arrested in Davenport after shooting
Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Davenport that sent one person to the hospital.
Aquaintance says Rock Island homicide victim was in area temporarily
A Davenport man who was shot and killed in The District Sunday morning was here for temporary employment and was planning to move back to Missouri in December, a friend said.
Fire engulfs East Davenport home
Tears slid down Kenneth Scott’s cheeks as he stood across the street from his home, watching a lifetime of memories go up in flames.
Bill would stop move of Gitmo detainees to region
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder agreed Wednesday the Thomson Correctional Center would be “the most secure prison in the United States,” if detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were moved there.
Activist who refused grand jury testimony now charged with conspiracy
A Minnesota activist who refused to testify earlier this week before a federal grand jury in Davenport is now charged with conspiracy for an act of “animal enterprise terrorism” — believed to be a 2004 animal-rights vandalism act at the University of Iowa.
Durant school chief faces allegations
A Durant high school principal and a former school board member have filed a complaint with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners against Duane Bark, the Durant School District superintendent, claiming he knowingly hired an unlicensed teacher to run the district's alternative high schoo…
Bread Basket closes in Bettendorf
After 13 years, the Bread Basket café/bakery in Bettendorf has closed, a victim of the economic downturn, its owner says.
Davenport man arrested in battering of 2-month-old
A 25-year-old Davenport man is in custody after he allegedly battered his live-in girlfriend's 2-month-old child, Davenport police Capt. David Struckman said.
Davenport man identified as District shooting victim
A man shot and killed Sunday morning in The District has been identified as 24-year-old Sergio Jimenez of Davenport.
BCS bowl berth still possibility for Hawks
The Iowa football team was eliminated from contention for one Bowl Championship Series slot Saturday.
Former Sherrard school employee charged in theft of $91,000
SHERRARD, Ill. — A former secretary at Sherrard High School is facing a felony charge in the theft of $91,000 from the school district’s student activity fund.
Thomson 'at top of list' to get Gitmo prisoners
THOMSON, Ill — The Thomson Correctional Center is “at the top of the list” of facilities being considered to house detainees now being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, said Monday after being briefed by federal officials.
Standard Forwarding files Chapter 11
Faced with a struggling economy and health and pension benefits issues, Standard Forwarding Company filed for bankruptcy last week, but with a buyer ready to step in.
Semi crash closes road near I-80
A crash between a semi-tractor and a van on Interstate 80 early today in Scott County closed a nearby rural road.
Strip club sues City of Davenport
The new owner of the Chorus Line on Brady Street filed suit in Scott County District Court, appealing Davenport City Administrator Craig Malin's denial of a cabaret license for the nude dancing club. Attorneys Mike Meloy and John Flynn, representing owner Nadeem Mazhar, asked for a declar…
Sherrard mayor, clerk quit
SHERRARD, Ill. — Sherrard’s mayor has resigned, citing frustrations over working with the current village board.
ASA decision allows Ruggeberg chance to choose University of Missouri
When Maddison Ruggeberg came back from the University of Missouri softball camp last winter, she was sold. The Davenport West shortstop couldn't think of any other option - she would play for the Tigers.
Thomson in running for Guantanamo prisoners
The long-stagnant Thomson Correctional Center is a “leading contender” to house prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, an Obama administration official said Saturday.
Port Byron woman charged in theft of $27,000 from 74-year-old
A Port Byron, Ill., woman is facing felony charges in the theft of $27,000 from a 74-year-old female relative in 2008.
'Coupon Queen' brings her saving ways to the Q-C
They came. They listened. They learned.
Deere withdraws trial costs in retiree case
A group of Deere & Co. retirees no longer face nearly $200,000 in costs associated with Deere’s defense of its health benefits changes after the company withdrew its bill of costs, according to court documents.
The Cafe on Vine: A (surprisingly jovial place)
The man in the soup line complained that he was tired. The Café on Vine volunteers asked him why. His reply: “I dreamt I was a muffler and woke up exhausted.” And the workers laughed through their groans.
Review: Dane Cook breaks funny demeanor, gets serious
Dane Cook had a justified attitude at his Saturday evening performance at the i wireless Center.
Pachino Hill associate sentenced to prison
A woman who says she helped Pachino Hill deal crack cocaine was sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison Wednesday.
Supporters of Gitmo prisoners move call it the chance “of a lifetime”
A day before federal officials were to tour the Thomson Correctional Center, partisan battle lines were being drawn over the prospect of moving Guantanamo Bay prisoners to the northwestern Illinois village.
