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Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 27m

David Waterman sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa

David Waterman sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa

Chief United States District Judge Stephanie M. Rose administered the oath of office to David Waterman on Wednesday. He was confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 7.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 1h

Elections board hearing officer recommends Illinois Senate President Don Harmon pay nearly $10M fine

Elections board hearing officer recommends Illinois Senate President Don Harmon pay nearly $10M fine

Election board staff determined that the Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate campaign fund last year accepted more than $4 million above the contribution limits.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 1h

Norris ends Senate campaign, citing need to focus on Des Moines superintendent ‘crisis’

Norris ends Senate campaign, citing need to focus on Des Moines superintendent ‘crisis’

Jackie Norris is chairwoman of the Des Moines Public School Board, which continues to deal with the fallout from the Sept. 26 arrest of former superintendent Ian Roberts

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 2h

Illinois AG sues State Farm over compliance with state insurance investigation

Illinois AG sues State Farm over compliance with state insurance investigation

The Illinois Attorney General's Office alleges State Farm has not been in compliance with an examination into its homeowners insurance policy.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 3h

Pedestrian killed on Interstate 80 near Geneseo early Thursday

Pedestrian killed on Interstate 80 near Geneseo early Thursday

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 4h

Carpentry hobbyist, artists collaborate to bring new free little libraries to Rock Island

Carpentry hobbyist, artists collaborate to bring new free little libraries to Rock Island

The free little libraries join more than 40 other library stands offering no-cost books around the Quad-Cities.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 6h

'Hell on earth': DHS mass-detention net ensnares more non-criminals

'Hell on earth': DHS mass-detention net ensnares more non-criminals

President Donald Trump's mass-detention net is ensnaring long-time residents with deep community ties, as well as those with valid work permits or some form of protected status.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 6h

New IHSA proposal aims to expand football playoffs, apply 'flex regional' schedule

New IHSA proposal aims to expand football playoffs, apply 'flex regional' schedule

A proposal, if passed, would expand the IHSA football playoff field from 256 qualifiers to 384 and would regionalize the season-long scheduling format.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 6h

More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax

More than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax

Illinois will stop levying a statewide grocery tax on Jan. 1, but millions of people throughout the state will continue paying it locally.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 6h

No offers made for Colona former car wash property

No offers made for Colona former car wash property

The council approved a motion to hire a commercial real estate agent provided the only cost to the city would be commission-based.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 6h

Geneseo council approves water, electric, refuse rates

Geneseo council approves water, electric, refuse rates

On Tuesday as part of the consent agenda, the council approved the recommended rate increases to water, sewer and electric rates.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 7h

5 questions with ISU forward Blake Buchanan

5 questions with ISU forward Blake Buchanan

Virginia transfer Blake Buchanan answers five get-to-know-you questions.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 7h

Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Archives Fair, Halloween market and other weekend events

Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Archives Fair, Halloween market and other weekend events

Things to do this weekend include the 2025 Quad Cities Archives Fair, Pines & Pumpkins Fall Fest, Don't Tell Comedy and the musical The Addams Family.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 7h

Photos: 37 images of the old I-74 bridge between Iowa and Illinois

Photos: 37 images of the old I-74 bridge between Iowa and Illinois

Roll back in time and check out these images of the old Interstate 74 bridge that once carried drivers over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois for 88 years.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 7h

What player impressed Iowa head coach Ben McCollum the most this offseason?

What player impressed Iowa head coach Ben McCollum the most this offseason?

One of Iowa's 2025 high school signees caught Hawkeye head coach Ben McCollum's attention during the lead up to the 2025-26 season in Iowa City.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 8h

CyHawk Talk: Predictions for Penn State football, Creighton basketball

CyHawk Talk: Predictions for Penn State football, Creighton basketball

Predictions for a big weekend in football and basketball.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 8h

Transfer update: How have quarterback JJ Kohl, former Cyclones played with new teams?

Transfer update: How have quarterback JJ Kohl, former Cyclones played with new teams?

Remember quarterback JJ Kohl? defensive end Tyler Onyedim? Here is how they are playing with their new teams in 2025.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 15h

Manager of massage parlor tenders plea agreement for court's consideration

Manager of massage parlor tenders plea agreement for court's consideration

A women arrested over the summer for allegedly operating a massage parlor in which police said illicit sex acts had been solicited submitted a plea agreement for the court's consideration.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 17h

Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

Trump confirms the CIA is conducting covert operations inside Venezuela

Trump said he's weighing land operations in the country. U.S. forces destroyed at least five alleged boats — four originating from Venezuela — killing 27 people.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 18h

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum discusses Tavion Banks’ arrest

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Ben McCollum discusses Tavion Banks’ arrest

Iowa men's basketball head coach Ben McCollum addressed the arrest of Hawkeye senior guard Tavion Banks during a press conference on Wednesday.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 18h

Trump redirects Pentagon funds to pay troops as Iowa Guard civilians wait for paychecks

Trump redirects Pentagon funds to pay troops as Iowa Guard civilians wait for paychecks

Jackie Schmillen, director of public affairs for the Iowa National Guard, said that under direction from the president: “Service Members will continue to receive pay during this pay period.”

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 19h

Devon Braet handed one life sentence for his role in 2024 Davenport double murder

Devon Braet handed one life sentence for his role in 2024 Davenport double murder

Devon Braet, 35, appeared for sentencing Wednesday on nine convictions for his role in the 2024 murders of Brian Goodwin and Amy Smith.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 19h

Iowa voters receiving texts impersonating government officials, candidates, state says

Iowa voters receiving texts impersonating government officials, candidates, state says

Anyone who receives a suspicious text message appearing to impersonate a government official or candidate should report them to local law enforcement.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 19h

Campaign Almanac: Boone Democrat launches grassroots bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Campaign Almanac: Boone Democrat launches grassroots bid for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Also, the DNC has launched a new ad campaign targeting three Iowa Republican U.S. House representatives.

Quad City Times @qctimes.com · 21h

Alleman Pioneers forfeit another WB6 game; Morrison standout earns honor

Alleman Pioneers forfeit another WB6 game; Morrison standout earns honor

Former Morrison High School prep Chase Newman turned a big day on the football field on Saturday into national recognition.