Area News
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Davenport plan to dispose of scattered public housing includes selling to nonprofits
by TOM BARTON tbarton@qctimes.com on January 21, 2021 at 3:00 am
A trio of Davenport nonprofits would purchase the city of Davenport's remaining public housing properties under an effort to maintain affordable housing, while allowing the city to get out of the property management business. […]
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Iowa, Illinois lawmakers react to Biden-Harris inauguration
by TOM BARTON tbarton@qctimes.com SARAH HAYDEN shayden@qconline.com on January 20, 2021 at 11:40 pm
Iowa and Illinois federal lawmakers from both sides of the aisle expressed willingness to extend an olive branch and "rise above the partisan fray," hoping for renewed cooperation under Democrat Joe Biden's new presidency. […]
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COVID-19 linked to 8 more deaths in the Q-C, new infections remain low across area
by TOM LOEWY tloewy@qctimes.com on January 20, 2021 at 9:45 pm
One day after 1,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine went into arms in Rock Island County, eight virus-related deaths were reported in the Quad-Cities. […]
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East Moline approves resolution for purchasing water, wastewater chemicals
by JIM MEENAN jmeenan@qconline.com on January 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
East Moline is joining with other area communities to tap into the cost savings that comes from bulk buying. […]
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Little girl fell out window in Rock Island, died from cold
by BARB ICKES bickes@qctimes.com on January 20, 2021 at 6:45 pm
A 3-year-old Rock Island girl died after she fell out a window in the night and couldn't get back into her home. […]
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Miller-Meeks, Hinson join GOP colleagues in letter to Biden offering to work together
by TOM BARTON tbarton@qctimes.com on January 20, 2021 at 6:45 pm
Just hours before his inauguration, Iowa Republican U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson joined GOP colleagues in a letter sent to Democratic President Joe Biden expressing their willingness to work together on key issues facing the nation. […]
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About Town: Snowshoeing, trivia and poetry for your beloved
on January 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm
With the Family […]
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Dreaming of a getaway? Quad-Cities travel agent says resorts are getting creative to get your business
by JIM MEENAN jmeenan@qconline.com on January 20, 2021 at 4:00 pm
After a tough spring, summer and fall, things were starting to really pick up for Teresa Gonzalez, owner/manager of Gulliver’s Travel in Duck Creek Mall. […]
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Malfunction forces Government Bridge closure
on January 20, 2021 at 3:54 pm
The Government Bridge between Arsenal Island and Davenport has closed until further notice, according to a tweet from the Arsenal. […]
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Rick's Six: Rock Island police investigating child's death, 1,000 get vaccines in Q-C, and Eldridge restaurant struggles to find workers
by RICK RECTOR rrector@qctimes.com on January 20, 2021 at 11:00 am
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Lottery numbers drawn Tuesday
on January 20, 2021 at 4:15 am
ILLINOIS LOTTERY […]
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Bettendorf OK's two townhouse plans
by ALMA GAUL agaul@qctimes.com on January 20, 2021 at 2:35 am
Two residential development issues received preliminary approval Tuesday from the Bettendorf City Council, beginning with the rezoning of 10.22 acres east of 5805 Middle Road and west of Butterfield Court for the building of 54 single-story townhouses in groups of […]