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RIBCO reopens, new wine & spirits lounge, fast food restaurant closes and more Quad-Cities business news
RIBCO reopens, new wine & spirits lounge, fast food restaurant closes and more Quad-Cities business news
The downtown Rock Island staple has reopened, Bettendorf has a new wine bar and a fast food restaurant in Geneseo closed.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
RIBCO reopens, new wine & spirits lounge, fast food restaurant closes and more Quad-Cities business news
Bison return to Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
Bison return to Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
Earlier this month, small herd of six American buffalo took their first steps on 38 acres of prairie restored by the Kane County Forest Preserve District. It’s the first time in over two centuries that bison have called the county home.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Bison return to Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
Resignation, hirings and transfers from Bettendorf School District for Dec. 11
Resignation, hirings and transfers from Bettendorf School District for Dec. 11
The following personnel items are from the Dec. 11 agenda of the Bettendorf Community School District. The School Board met at the Administration Center, 3311 18th St., Bettendorf.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Resignation, hirings and transfers from Bettendorf School District for Dec. 11
Resignations, hirings and other personnel news from East Moline School District on Dec. 15
Resignations, hirings and other personnel news from East Moline School District on Dec. 15
The following personnel items are from the Dec. 15 agenda of the East Moline District 37 Board of Education.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Resignations, hirings and other personnel news from East Moline School District on Dec. 15
Recap & Takeaways: Emely Rodriguez rejoins Hawkeyes as Iowa blasts Penn State in home Big Ten opener
Recap & Takeaways: Emely Rodriguez rejoins Hawkeyes as Iowa blasts Penn State in home Big Ten opener
Iowa resumed Big Ten conference play with a 23-point win over Penn State on Sunday. Central Florida transfer Emely Rodriguez did not play, but rejoined the team on the bench.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Recap & Takeaways: Emely Rodriguez rejoins Hawkeyes as Iowa blasts Penn State in home Big Ten opener
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
President Donald Trump says Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal, but he acknowledges that negotiations could still break down.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Trump says Ukraine and Russia are 'closer than ever' to peace after talks with Zelenskyy
Make New Year’s party prep easier with three-ingredient appetizers and festive quick dips
Make New Year’s party prep easier with three-ingredient appetizers and festive quick dips
No worries if it’s too late to invite these recipes to your holiday party, just remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Make New Year’s party prep easier with three-ingredient appetizers and festive quick dips
Court rules $300K of two Davenport administrative staff payouts void, but former administrator's $1.6M stands
Court rules $300K of two Davenport administrative staff payouts void, but former administrator's $1.6M stands
A district court judge ruled that close to $300,000 in settlements paid by the city to two former City of Davenport administrative employees over claims of harassment were unlawfully agreed
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December 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Court rules $300K of two Davenport administrative staff payouts void, but former administrator's $1.6M stands
Tim Wynes: Early childhood education impacts higher education success
Tim Wynes: Early childhood education impacts higher education success
If we miss quality education in a child’s 3-5 year old window, we miss the path to a successful adulthood.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Tim Wynes: Early childhood education impacts higher education success
Resignations, hirings from United Township School District in December
Resignations, hirings from United Township School District in December
See the following personnel items are from the Dec. 8 agenda of the United Township Board of Education in East Moline.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Resignations, hirings from United Township School District in December
Report: Iowa State hires running backs, tight ends coach
Report: Iowa State hires running backs, tight ends coach
Jimmy Rogers is hiring coaches from Army and New Mexico.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Report: Iowa State hires running backs, tight ends coach
Pleasant Valley School District resignations, hirings from Dec. 15
Pleasant Valley School District resignations, hirings from Dec. 15
The following personnel items are from the Dec. 15 agenda of the Pleasant Valley School District. The School Board met at Belmont Administration Center at 525 Belmont Rd., Riverdale, Iowa.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Pleasant Valley School District resignations, hirings from Dec. 15
North Scott School District resignations, hirings and other personnel news for Dec. 15
North Scott School District resignations, hirings and other personnel news for Dec. 15
The following personnel items are from the Dec. 15 agenda of the North Scott School District. The School Board met at Administration Office.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
North Scott School District resignations, hirings and other personnel news for Dec. 15
MARK-TO-MARKET: Americans state their 2026 New Year’s resolutions
MARK-TO-MARKET: Americans state their 2026 New Year’s resolutions
For many Americans, the new year brings forth a set of New Year’s resolutions. It’s a clean slate to accomplish those goals and ambitions we want to achieve. It’s a
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December 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
MARK-TO-MARKET: Americans state their 2026 New Year’s resolutions
25th annual Kwanzaa kicks off seven-day cultural celebration
25th annual Kwanzaa kicks off seven-day cultural celebration
25th annual Kwanzaa held at Broadway Event Center kicks off seven-day cultural celebration.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
25th annual Kwanzaa kicks off seven-day cultural celebration
YWCA celebrating 109 years of service in Rock Island
YWCA celebrating 109 years of service in Rock Island
The YWCA in Rock Island officially opened its doors on Jan. 1, 1917, welcoming 731 flagship members.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
YWCA celebrating 109 years of service in Rock Island
'I think of her often': Paroled from a life sentence, Davenport man lives without Christmas
'I think of her often': Paroled from a life sentence, Davenport man lives without Christmas
As a teenager Jason Means took part in a murder. Now he lives in his car and the legacy of his actions.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
'I think of her often': Paroled from a life sentence, Davenport man lives without Christmas
Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for Dec. 28, 2025
Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for Dec. 28, 2025
Here are homes sales and property sales in Rock Island County and Henry County.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Rock Island and Henry County real estate transactions for Dec. 28, 2025
Timeless Tickets: Promoter recalls wild tale of bringing Notorious B.I.G. to Davenport in 1995
Timeless Tickets: Promoter recalls wild tale of bringing Notorious B.I.G. to Davenport in 1995
Local promoter Darryl Williams couldn't believe it when he booked Notorious B.I.G. for a gig in Davenport in 1995.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Timeless Tickets: Promoter recalls wild tale of bringing Notorious B.I.G. to Davenport in 1995
Political Focus Group writers give political hopes for a more civil 2026
Political Focus Group writers give political hopes for a more civil 2026
As the calendar year flips to 2026, the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus focus group writers make their political wishes for the year.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Political Focus Group writers give political hopes for a more civil 2026
All the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus editorials of 2025 in one place
All the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus editorials of 2025 in one place
Here are all the editorials of 2025. The Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus Editorial Board is made up of Rob Cravaritis, Tom Martin, Connor Wood, Tyla Sherwin-Cole and John Wetzel.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
All the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus editorials of 2025 in one place
How much are local elected officials paid in the Illinois Quad-Cities?
How much are local elected officials paid in the Illinois Quad-Cities?
While school board officials volunteer in Illinois, city and county elected officials are paid.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
How much are local elected officials paid in the Illinois Quad-Cities?
How much are Iowa Quad-Cities elected officials paid?
How much are Iowa Quad-Cities elected officials paid?
As city elected officials take office in January, the Quad-City Times looked into how much they will be compensated.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
How much are Iowa Quad-Cities elected officials paid?
Man charged for allegedly secretly filming child undressing
Man charged for allegedly secretly filming child undressing
A Clinton man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly took videos of an 11-year-old girl in various stages of undress through a peephole and under door frame, police said.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Man charged for allegedly secretly filming child undressing
Rock Island man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman
Rock Island man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman
A Rock Island man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman almost two years ago.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Rock Island man sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting woman