Rock Island Connected
@riconnected.bsky.social
Your news connection to Rock Island.
QC Scuba Adventures closes its doors after 60-plus years of business and experiences
QC Scuba Adventures closes its doors after 60-plus years of business and experiences
Scattered across the walls in the entryway of QC Scuba Adventures are pictures and posters of memories from decades of diving into the seas across the Earth. Fiji, the Caribbean, Philippines, Maui,…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
QC Scuba Adventures closes its doors after 60-plus years of business and experiences
Bettendorf graduates run Chicago marathon for Charly Erpelding
Bettendorf graduates run Chicago marathon for Charly Erpelding
Tomorrow will be the “Give like Charly” blood drive at Bettendorf High School. It comes at a time when donations drop because of the holidays. This is a special year for three of Charly…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Bettendorf graduates run Chicago marathon for Charly Erpelding
In nationwide crackdown including central Illinois, child victims found; suspects arrested
In nationwide crackdown including central Illinois, child victims found; suspects arrested
The Department of Justice has announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators, a news release says. The na…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:03 AM
In nationwide crackdown including central Illinois, child victims found; suspects arrested
Abingdon-Avon School District Introduces New Mascot with Support from Full-Service Community School Program and Regional Office of Education #33
Abingdon-Avon School District Introduces New Mascot with Support from Full-Service Community School Program and Regional Office of Education #33 | Prairie Communications, LLC
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Abingdon-Avon School District #276, with the Regional Office of Education #33 and the Full-Service Community School
977wmoi.com
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Abingdon-Avon School District Introduces New Mascot with Support from Full-Service Community School Program and Regional Office of Education #33
Car hits front of East Moline convenience store
Car hits front of East Moline convenience store
East Moline police officers and fire crews were on the scene when a car hit the front of the YASO Inc. convenience store, 4149 7th St., East Moline, shortly before 4 p.m. Friday. Our Quad Cities Ne…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Car hits front of East Moline convenience store
Warmer weather ahead of Christmas
Warmer weather ahead of Christmas
With the last weekend before Christmas approaching, we have warmer weather on the way as we get closer to the holidays. On the National Weather Service’s Temperature Outlook for early next we…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Warmer weather ahead of Christmas
Cook review: True story of Neil Diamond tribute band makes beautiful noise
Cook review: True story of Neil Diamond tribute band makes beautiful noise
You don’t have to be a fan of Neil Diamond’s music to enjoy this movie … but you probably will like it more if you are. “Song Sung Blue” is based on the 2008 documenta…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Cook review: True story of Neil Diamond tribute band makes beautiful noise
Illinois State Police arrest human-trafficking suspect in Galesburg
Illinois State Police arrest human-trafficking suspect in Galesburg
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group (ITEG) arrested a man during a Human Trafficking Demand Suppression Operation near Galesburg in Knox County on Thursday, a new…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Illinois State Police arrest human-trafficking suspect in Galesburg
Powerball: why jackpot carryovers happen based on math
Powerball: why jackpot carryovers happen based on math
Saturday night’s estimated Powerball jackpot is $1.5 billion. Math would suggest there is a very good chance we’ll see another carryover into Monday. Players choose five white balls fro…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Powerball: why jackpot carryovers happen based on math
Davenport man arrested after high-speed eluding in stolen vehicle
Davenport man arrested after high-speed eluding in stolen vehicle
A man from Davenport is in the Scott County Jail on no bond after Bettendorf Police said he eluded them at high speeds in a stolen vehicle. Thomas Reuther (Scott County Jail) The criminal complaint…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Davenport man arrested after high-speed eluding in stolen vehicle
Jamison Fisher has Henry County hearing in 1996 Trudy Appleby murder
Jamison Fisher has Henry County hearing in 1996 Trudy Appleby murder
The man accused in the 1996 murder of Trudy Appleby had a hearing in Henry County Court this morning. Jamison Fisher (Scott County Jail – October 2025) Jamison Fisher appeared in court in Cam…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Jamison Fisher has Henry County hearing in 1996 Trudy Appleby murder
Judge rejects Daylon Richardson's motion for a new trial
Judge rejects Daylon Richardson’s motion for a new trial
A judge in Henry County has rejected Daylon Richardson’s request for a new trial. Richardson appeared in Henry County Court in Cambridge this morning to make a motion for a new trial and reconsider…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Judge rejects Daylon Richardson's motion for a new trial
St. Ambrose adds staff, expands leadership roles
St. Ambrose adds staff, expands leadership roles
St. Ambrose University has added four new leaders to the staff, as well as expanded a leadership role for a longtime academic administrator. These appointments are part of the university’s work to …
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
St. Ambrose adds staff, expands leadership roles
Keeping healthy during the holidays and beyond
INTERVIEW: Keeping healthy during the holidays
The cold weather season is here, and sicknesses are not far behind. Dr. Robert Mixsell from MercyOne Genesis Convenient Care joined Our Quad Cities News with tips to keep you and your family health…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Keeping healthy during the holidays and beyond
4 Your Money | Homeward Bound
4 Your Money | Homeward Bound
Many investors have questions concerning how much they should own internationally versus keeping their money invested in U.S. stocks. David Nelson, CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, shares data …
www.ourquadcities.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
4 Your Money | Homeward Bound
Cesar Toscano: Reminiscing about school holidays in my first winter without a winter break
Cesar Toscano: Reminiscing about school holidays in my first winter without a winter break
Education Reporter Cesar Toscano reflects on winter breaks and what they mean for him.
qctimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Cesar Toscano: Reminiscing about school holidays in my first winter without a winter break
River Bend Food Bank pantries in Davenport, Moline, announce holiday schedules
River Bend Food Bank pantries in Davenport, Moline, announce holiday schedules
River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark, Davenport, and SouthPark, Moline, pantries will follow an adjusted end-of-year holiday schedule that includes extended hours in advance of holiday closures. …
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
River Bend Food Bank pantries in Davenport, Moline, announce holiday schedules
Salad dressing sold in Illinois part of recall over 'foreign objects'
Salad dressing sold in Illinois part of recall over ‘foreign objects’
The dressings, including the popular Hidden Valley Ranch, were distributed to retailers across the country.
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Salad dressing sold in Illinois part of recall over 'foreign objects'
Arconic food baskets bring holiday cheer to QCA
Arconic food baskets bring holiday cheer to QCA
Arconic employees helped bring some holiday cheer to our community. The tradition of putting together Christmas baskets dates back 75 years. The campaign to fund the baskets raised over $21,000 thi…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Arconic food baskets bring holiday cheer to QCA
How much longer 'til all this snow melts?
How much longer ’til all this snow melts?
We’ve had snow on the ground now for more than 19 straight days! We picked up heavy snow over Thanksgiving weekend and our first day with snow on the ground (this time around) was November 29…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
How much longer 'til all this snow melts?
Speech therapy takes hit as part of Medicaid cuts
Speech therapy takes hit as part of Medicaid cuts
Anna Lang is a mother to twin boys, Henry and Owen. Usually, babies will coo or babble within the first couple months of their lives, then start talking before they turn 18 months old. For the Lang…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Speech therapy takes hit as part of Medicaid cuts
Why is everyone talking about bone broth? Meet the hottest wellness hack
Why is everyone talking about bone broth? Meet the hottest wellness hack
Why is bone broth trending on TikTok? Meet Nutra Organics collagen-rich concentrates, the ultimate hack for gut health, immunity and glowing skin.
www.galesburg.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Why is everyone talking about bone broth? Meet the hottest wellness hack
Illinois Department of Public Health defends hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
Illinois Department of Public Health defends hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The Illinois Department of Public Health has taken a stand against new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the hepatitis B vaccination for newborns. The Depar…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Illinois Department of Public Health defends hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
QCSO recognizes Geneseo High School band director with music teacher award
QCSO recognizes Geneseo High School band director with music teacher award
A student's parent nominated the teacher for his care and dedication to his students, according to a press release from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.
qctimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
QCSO recognizes Geneseo High School band director with music teacher award
Celebrate the holiday season at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
INTERVIEW: Celebrate the holidays at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
You may only think of the Mississippi Valley Fair as a Quad-City summer tradition, but holiday festivities await at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! Shawn Loter spoke with Our Quad Cities News a…
www.ourquadcities.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Celebrate the holiday season at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds