| Friday, September 3rd, 2010 |
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 |  Weakening Hurricane Earl expected to approach Cape Cod as tropical storm 36 minutes ago
With North Carolina in its rearview mirror, a weakening Hurricane Earl is forecast to approach Cape Cod, Mass., as a tropical storm on Friday night. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Powerful 7.1 quake rocks New Zealand's South Island; 2 seriously injured; looters hit streets 56 minutes ago
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand's South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries. Looters broke into some damaged shops in Christchurch, police said. | (Leave a Comment) |
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 | Labor Day closings 57 minutes ago
Public offices and services affected by the Labor Day holiday
schedule include:
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| Labor Picnic scheduled in Hampton, Ill. 57 minutes ago
The 43rd annual Salute to Labor Picnic will be 11:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Monday at Illiniwek Park, Hampton, Ill.
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| East Moline to host Alliance's Labor Day parade 57 minutes ago
The Quad-City Labor Day Parade Alliance’s 27th annual Labor Day
Parade is Monday in East Moline. More than 60 union locals,
community organizations and businesses will march west down 15th
Avenue fr… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Rock Island to host Labor Day Parade 57 minutes ago
The 26th annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade will be held
Monday.
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| Tea party to rally in Davenport on Monday 57 minutes ago
The Davenport tea party will hold a rally on Labor Day at the
intersection of Brady and Locust streets in Davenport.
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 | Today in history for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Today is Saturday, Sept. 4, the247th day of 2010. There are 118 days left in the year.1860 -- 150 years ago: In view of the recent loss pf human life by hydrophobia, we think the mayor should declare… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Daily planner, Sept. 4, 2010 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Rock Island Grand Prix6 a.m.-6 p.m., Great River Plaza, 2nd Avenue and 17th Street, Rock Island. Free, (309) 292-8133, grandprix@qconline.com, rockislandgrandprix.com. Tour Of Locks And Dam 1511 a.m. and 2… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Labor Day city office hours and garbage collection 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Here is a list of some of the closings on Monday:BETTENDORF -City offices, community center, Life Fitness Center, library, Family Museum and transit buses closed Monday. Garbage pickup one day late. Items should be at curb by 7… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Despite some hiring, nation's unemployment rate seems frozen at more than 9 percent 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment is stuck at high levels even though some companies are hiring. The problem, government data show, is that too few jobs are being created for the growing number of people looking for work. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Ashford University sees record enrollment 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
A record number of students are hitting the books at Ashford University this fall. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| What are bed bugs? 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bedbugs are parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. They are not known to carry diseases, but can cause allergic reactions. They typically feed at… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Rock Island family battles bedbugs 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
ROCK ISLAND -- Kimmerly McDonald and her two children live in an almost empty apartment, after she had to throw out almost all her furniture because it was infested with bedbugs.She said she sought help from the management… | (Leave a Comment) |
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 |  Drug Raids In Davenport 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
Davenport police are still gathering information after conducting drug raids at a couple of locations. Officers, some in full armor, converged on a home on Rockingham Road west of Division Street Thursday. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Public golf on Arsenal starts Oct. 1; Quarters One to be military 'hotel'
The public will be able to begin playing at the newly renamed Arsenal Island Golf Course Oct. 1, and Quarters One will be turned into a hotel for visiting military.Both developments, under the auspices of the Morale, Welfare… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Boy Injured At Rock Island School
A child was hurt in a freak accident while at school. The 5th grade student at the Rock Island Academy was taken to the hospital Friday morning after a basketball hoop fell on top of him. The boy was playing… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Bank Robbery In Andrew
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who robbed the Maquoketa State Bank branch Thursday afternoon in Andrew, Iowa. Authorities say two men entered the bank asking about a loan… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Kewanee Bank Robbery
The Kewanee Police Department is investigating a bank robbery … | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Bomb? Or Plague? Disrupts Miami Airport
Most of the airport was shut down after officials found a suspicious metal canister … | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Police investigate bank robbery in Kewanee
Authorities are investigating a bank robbery in Kewanee, Ill.,
this morning.
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| Sunny and cooler this weekend
Good afternoon, Quad-Cities. Here is your National Weather
Service forecast. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| R.I. Arsenal to mark terrorist attacks Sept. 9
Press release submitted by the Army Sustainment Command Public Affairs OfficeWHAT: Two events – a "Sharing the Burden" Road March and a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony – will be held on Rock Island Arsenal to honor of the memories… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| More details emerge on Arsenal golf course
Rock Island Arsenal officials provided more details about taking
the island’s golf course public during a news conference
today. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| I-74 ramp eastbound to Avenue of the Cities to close Sept. 7-10
Press release submitted by McCarthy Improvement CompanyContractor: McCarthy Improvement CompanyOwner: State of Illinois Department of TransportationProject: I-74 IllinoisWork Description: Ramp workFrom Tuesday, September 7th through Friday, September 10, McCarthy Improvement… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Rivermont Collegiate to offer tour Sept. 7
Press release submitted by Rivermont CollegiateAverage 9:1 student to teacher ratio. Technology and foreign language instruction beginning in Kindergarten. Extensive, individualized college counseling beginning in ninth grade. Extraordinary things happen at Rivermont Collegiate! Join… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Davenport to host parks planning meetings
Press release submitted by the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation DepartmentA series of community meetings will take place to gather public input on a Comprehensive Plan for Davenport Parks and Recreation for the next 10 years. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| IowaCare health program gets extension
DES MOINES — The federal Department of Health and Human Services
has approved extending Iowa’s Medicaid program, known as IowaCare,
for the next three years, Gov. Chet Culver announced Friday.
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| Two Rivers YMCA awarded $1,500 grant
The Two Rivers YMCA was awarded a $1,500 grant from the Rock
Island Rotary in support of the… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Kewanee man charged with child abduction
A Kewanee man faces child abduction charges this morning after a
5-year-old girl was reported missing from her grandparents’
home.
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|  Police raid 4 Davenport homes for drugs
Several law enforcement agencies executed search warrants
Thursday afternoon at four Davenport locations for illicit drug
activity.
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|  Sonic Closes 2 Q.C. Restaurants
Two Quad City businesses are now closed. The Sonic drive-in restaurant on West Kimberly Road in Davenport and another on the Avenue of the Cities in Moline closed their doors this week. A company spokesperson… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Area road projects
Road projects to keep an eye out for today include:… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Grain bin fire in Milledgeville
The Milledgeville (Illinois) Fire Department was called to a
grain bin fire Thursday.
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| Breezy, much cooler
Good morning, Quad-Cities. You’re waking up to 57 degrees and
fair skies. Today will be a true football Friday — sunny and breezy
with a high near 71 degrees. Winds gust as high as 40 mph are
poss… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Q-C police surge to keep holiday roads safe
Quad-City area police already have been out seeking drunken
drivers and enforcing seat belt laws in preparation for the final
travel and party weekend of the summer.
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|  Police investigate robbery at Kewanee bank
Kewanee Police continue to investigate a robbery at the Community State Bank located at 300 North Main Street. It happened around 9:30am. Police say a white male suspect gave tellers a note demanding money. But witnesses say he didn't show a weapon. He ran from the bank several minutes later, crossing the 100 block of East Third Street. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Spare foxholes, dig up Alpha bits instead
MOLINE -- Basic Alpha bits work better than foxholes for non, new and old Christians.Find out how by attending an Alpha Course introductory dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1611 41st St. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Religion briefs for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010
Try a new connectionBETTENDORF -- Connection: A New Christian Community will hold an introductory brunch at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Middle Park.A meeting also will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, upstairs… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Moline man named Swedish-American of the Year
MOLINE -- A noted Swedish-American historian from Moline recently got something golfer Tiger Woods didn't.John Norton, 75, received a letter of congratulations from Barbro Holmberg, mother of Elin Nordegren, Tiger's ex-wife.The letter was in… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Muslims share Ramadan joys
Ramadan is a joyous month for Muslims all over the world and is most commonly known as a time of fasting. Each day during this month, Muslims around the globe abstain from eating and drinking from… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Brushing up her sales skills benefits homeless single parents
DAVENPORT -- After hanging up a 10-year Fuller Brush sales career, Gertrude Vogel found a fresh start in her garage.Ms. Vogel, 90, put her sales experience to good use for the Humility of Mary Housing Inc., program in… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| God takes center stage at new Geneseo church
GENESEO -- God takes center stage at a Life Church opening at Geneseo's Central Theater.The new church will hold its first worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the theater, 111 N. State St.It… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Losing weight adds pounds of food for world's hungry people
MOLINE -- Pounds lost will equal pounds gained during the ''Lose for Good'' campaign, sponsored by Weight Watchers.For every pound lost by Weight Watchers clients from Sept. 5 to Oct. 23, the company will match up to $1… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Hurricane Earl now Category 2; N.C. and Va. bracing
Hurricane Earl weakened slightly Thursday afternoon, downgrading from a Category 3 to Category 2 storm as of 8 p.m., as it moved toward the Virginia and North Carolina coasts overnight Thursday and into Friday. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Greatest show on Earth entertaining for all ages
The magic of the three-ring circus has not faded with time. The spectacle has only grown bigger and brighter."Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Zing Zang Zoom" is two hours of high flying, magical fun at the… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Man Rescued From Rock Island Marsh
A Davenport man had to be rescued Wednesday after his car wound up in an Illinois marsh. Around 11:30, police say the elderly man was driving eastbound on Highway 92 when he hit a guard rail, bounced… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 |
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|  Arsenal manufacturing facility gets new leader
The new commander of the Rock Island Arsenal’s Joint
Manufacturing and Technology Center took the reins Thursday, saying
smaller future defense budgets and the transition out of Iraq will
require it… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Horse operator denies 'careless' acts in parade incident
A horse operator who is being sued over a parade tragedy caused
by a pair of runaway horses has denied he was negligent in his
actions. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Three-way sheriff's race highlights Mercer forum
ALEDO -- Mercer County sheriff candidates shared why they want the job at a Thursday night forum sponsored by the Watermark Women.About 100 people heard from several candidates on the Mercer County ballot Nov. 2, including Mercer County… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Q-C man convicted of murder dies in prison
A 55-year-old Davenport man serving a life sentence at the Iowa
State Penitentiary in Fort Madison for first-degree murder and
first-degree robbery died Wednesday, according to a news release
from the… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Davenport man gets 65 years in death of baby
A Davenport man who admitted to battering to death a 2-month-old
baby last year was sentenced Thursday to up to 65 years in
prison.
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| Kentucky jurors get case in college fraud case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jury deliberation will stretch into Friday in
the case of a Port Byron, Ill., man at the center of an alleged
multi-million dollar fraud conspiracy involving two
universities. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Panel allows candidates on Scott County ballot
A three-person panel Thursday rejected the challenge of a new
political group’s nominees for the Scott County Board of
Supervisors. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Scott Co. Regional Authority grant applications available
Grant applications for the Scott County Regional Authority’s
fall grant cycle are now available. Applications must be delivered
or postmarked by Oct. 1. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Slough tamers tune up for extreme-sports competition
MOLINE -- Participants in Thursday's "Tune up for Taming" said they didn't fear the demands of the Taming of the Slough race -- the two miles by boat, the eight miles by bike and two miles on foot -- but… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Water problems reported in New Windsor
New Windsor residents are under a 24-hour boil order following a Thursday water main break. Mayor Mike Peterson said he was uncertain what time Thursday afternoon the 2nd Avenue water main break happened, but crews were able to… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Downtown roads closed in R.I. for Grand Prix this weekend
ROCK ISLAND -- Many streets in downtown Rock Island will be closed beginning at 5 p.m. today in preparation for the Rock Island Grand Prix kart races this weekend.People who stay downtown after work should move their cars… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Celebrity birthdays, Sept. 3, 2010
"Beetle Bailey" cartoonist Mort Walker is 87. Actress Anne Jackson is 84. Actress Eileen Brennan is 78. Country singer Tompall Glaser is 77. Actress Pauline Collins is 70. Rock singer-musician Al Jardine is 68. Actress Valerie Perrine is 67. Rock… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Rock Island Arsenal marks command change at JMIC
Col. James O. Fly became the 46th commander of the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center Thursday, replacing Col. Craig S. Cotter.Col. Fly is the new head of the Department of Defense's lone multi-purpose and vertically… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  A pilot dies after crashing into corn field near Farm Progress Show
A pilot flying near the Farm Progress Show died after his plane crashed into a nearby corn field. | (Leave a Comment) |
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The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation will honor five people at the 2010 Legends and Founders Circle awards Tuesday. Recipients will be honored at the annual State of the Schools address at 4 p.m. in the high school library… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Illinois Department of Corrections director resigns
The head of the Illinois Department of Corrections stepped down Thursday evening to pursue a new career opportunity. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Change of command at the Rock Island Arsenal
There is a new man in charge at the Rock Island Arsenal. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Woman pays for college by playing music
Meet Jan Elie.. She's working her way through college, but it's not the usual waitress job. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Quad City veterans tonight are getting a helping hand.
Quad City veterans in need are set to get a helping hand. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| New health care program begins in Illinois
A new health care program in Illinois went into effect Thursday to provide expanded coverage to many across the state. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Davenport to consider bids for riverfront upgrades
DAVENPORT — The Davenport City Council will consider bids next week for two projects totaling approximately $4 million that would upgrade, modernize and protect riverfront areas the mayor believes to be crown jewels of the city.The projects include… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Landmark 1910 Woolworth estate in Rock Island sold at auction
One of the area's largest and most unusual homes was sold at auction this week for an undisclosed price.The Penny Woolworth estate, 2401 13th Ave., Rock Island, originally was put up for sale in 2001 at $1.5 million… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  School needs dorm space, will buy motel
CLINTON, Iowa — To accommodate its skyrocketing on-campus
enrollment, Ashford University will purchase the Best Western
Frontier Motor Inn in Clinton and use it for dormitory space, the
hotel confir… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Sterling men behind bars for breaking windows
Two Sterling men are behind bars tonight, arrested for breaking car windows. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Oil platform explodes, catches fire off La. coast; all 13 crew members are rescued from Gulf
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An oil platform exploded and burned off the Louisiana coast Thursday, the second such disaster in the Gulf of Mexico in less than five months. This time, the Coast Guard said there was no leak, and no one was killed. | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Services set for Knox County teen killed in crash
Funeral services are set for Kevin Moore. The teenager died this week as a result of a crash. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Davenport nurse has licensed revoked for not complying with probation
ADavenport nurse had her license revoked for at least a year for failing to comply with terms of her probation, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation reported Wednesday.According to the IDFPR's monthly disciplinary report, Melody Wadsworth… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Weindruch leads by example
Along life's path, there is a handful of folks who impact where you stand.That number is even smaller when it comes to those who have not wavered through the missteps -- many missteps for some of us --… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Preliminary cause of death of grain bin accident victim is suffocation
GENESEO-- Henry County coroner Dave Johnson said the preliminary cause of death for a man killed in grain bin accident last week was suffocation. Raymond Nowland, 49, of Geneseo, died Aug. 27 at Hillsdale Elevator Co. Authorities said… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Floatzilla falls short of world record
This year's Floatzilla won't result in a Guinness World Record, but organizers still count it as a success."The turnout was above and beyond,"Mik Holgersson, River Action program director of natural resources, said.An aerial photograph of the… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Tell us about your Christmas tree treks!
Christmas is still 16 weeks away, but The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus need readers' help in preparing for the season. Specifically, we need your stories about the annual trek to get a Christmas tree.Whether your memories… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Slumping economy mirrored in child support collections
SPRINGFIELD — In another troubling indicator of tough economic
times, child support payments collected from unemployed Illinoisans
skyrocketed last year. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Today in history for Friday, Sept. 3, 2010
Today is Friday, Sept. 3, the246th day of 2010. There are 119 days left in the year.1860 -- 150 years ago: As our friends are reaping an abundant harvest this year, they should not forget the printer. We… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Daily planner, Sept. 3, 2010
TodayStudent open-mic night7 p.m., The Center For Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave., Rock Island. $5, (309) 788-5433. Grazin' District (Friday Live at 5)5-7:30 p.m., River Music Experience,… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Lane closures on 7th Ave. in R.I. to start Sept. 7
Press release submitted by the Illinois Department of TransportationDixon, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on IL 92 (7th Avenue) eastbound in Rock Island will begin on Tuesday, September 7,… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Davenport to celebrate 50th Sister City anniversary
Press release submitted by City of DavenportDavenport will celebrate its 50th Sister City anniversary with Kaiserslautern, Germany starting Saturday, September 4 with four days of events for visiting dignitaries.The thirteen member delegation includes Lord Mayor Dr. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Memorial horse show for Hadassah Caras slated for Sept. 18
Perhaps you have read or heard about the tragic drowning death of a 10 year old Viola girl recently. Hadassah Caras was pulled from a farm pond at a family picnic on Memorial Day and passed away at St. Francis… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| IDOT Labor Day lane closures
Press release submitted by Illinois Department of TransportationIDOT Announces Construction Lane Closures Suspended Where Possible for Labor Day Holiday Motorists Should be Aware of Extra Police Out EnforcingImpaired Driving and Safety Belt Laws… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Road work on US 67 near Milan to start Sept. 7
Press release submitted by the Illinois Department of TransportationDixon. IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on US 67 south of Milan will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Brandt Construction… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Real estate property taxes due Sept. 10
Rock Island County Treasurer Louise A. Kerr reminds residents
that the third installment of real estate property tax is due Sept.
10. Payments may be made at the county clerk’s office, 1504 3rd
Ave. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Donations sought for Treasure for Troops campaign
Mel Foster Co. in Geneseo, Ill., is gathering items to support
another year of Treasure for Troops. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Blood Center seeks donors before Labor Day Weekend
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center encourages donors to
support local hospitals over Labor Day Weekend. The holiday weekend
will reduce blood collection by more than 700 units between Sept. 2
an… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Benefit for Justin Arlt and Allison Breuss
Press release submitted by Nancy ArltBenefit for Justin Arlt & Allison BreussSept. 12, 1-8 pmLeisure Time Billiards Sports 845 42nd Avenue, East MolineAllison and Justin are a recently engaged couple, getting married… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Training at Timber Camp Grounds Sept. 24-26 for search and rescue
Submitted press releaseNotice of training Sept. 24-26. Timber Camp Grounds (309) 937-2314Donations if you can $25. Instructor will be Patrick Keane.Sept. 24, Friday at the campgrounds, two miles east of Cambridge on Rte. 81… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Labor Day parades set in East Moline, Rock Island
The Quad-City Labor Day Parade Alliance will hold its 27th
Annual Labor Day Parade in East Moline on Monday. More than 60
union locals, community organizations and businesses will march
west down 15th… | (Leave a Comment) |
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|  Pregnant woman in Amish buggy crash gives birth
The driver of an SUV has been cited after a collision with an Amish buggy that hurt eight people in Ohio, and according to friends of the victims, a woman in the crash delivered a baby overnight. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Time for tots Preschool's Taco Night at Viola United Methodist
Submitted press releaseWednesday, September 15Tacos or nachos, drinks and dessert all by donationPlace: Viola United Methodist Church1407 18th AveTime: 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.Dine in or Carry out. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Third installment of R.I. County Real Estate property tax due
Press release submitted by Rock Island County Louise A. Kerr, Rock Island County Treasurer, announces the third installment of Real Estate property tax is due Friday, September 10. Payments may be made at the County Office Building 1504… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Saving 2 billion gallons of water, one community at a time
Press release submitted by Sheila Nero Responsible Bathroom Tour Arrives in Bettendorf to Highlight Water ConservationWho: The public is invited. | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Former Davenport man dies while serving life sentence
FORT MADISON, Iowa A former Davenport man serving a life sentence for killing a man with a hammer then dumping his body in a field has died in custody. The Iowa Corrections Department reports 55-year-old Steven Howard… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| IDOT announces construction work on Osco Road begins Sept. 7
Press release submitted by IDOTDixon, IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on Osco Road between US 6 and IL 81 will begin on Tuesday, September 7. Fischer Excavating… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Iowa Lottery approves online gaming bid
DES MOINES — The Iowa Lottery Board voted 5-0 today to give
preliminary approval for a $50.3 million contract with
Georgia-based Scientific Gaming to provide online gaming services
to the Iowa Lotte… | (Leave a Comment) |
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| Panel OKs 23 I-JOBS projects
ANKENY, Iowa — A state panel gave preliminary approval Thursday
to 23 projects to receive $30 million in the latest round of I-JOBS
funding for disaster prevention measures. | (Leave a Comment) |
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