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Mummies' exodus to Genesis goes well
By Kay Luna
So, have you heard the one about two Egyptian mummies wheeled into the hospital?
Sheriff's sales getting busier as foreclosures rise
By Doug Schorpp
It was a scene being played out across the nation amid a growing number of home foreclosures.
Teens arrested after vandalism spree
By Thomas Geyer
Davenport police arrested four teens Tuesday in connection with a spate of vandalism earlier this month that included the slashing of car tires and setting playground equipment on fire.
Q-C SIDS walk set for Saturday in Eldridge
By Times Staff
Registration for the Quad-Cities SIDS walk has begun, with the event scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday at Scott County Park, 18850 270th St., Eldridge, Iowa.
Title 1 money: Some Q-C schools getting more funds
By Sheena Dooley
A handful of elementary schools in Davenport will receive hundreds of thousands of new dollars this year to help their neediest children.
Maquoketa man faces illegal taxidermy charges
By Steven Martens
MAQUOKETA, Iowa — A Maquoketa man who had 26 deer heads and other animals in his home is facing 43 alleged violations of state wildlife rules, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday.
State treasurer to return lost money
By Times Staff
Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias will publish more than 80,000 new names of people and businesses that have cash and property owed to them. Residents can search the treasurer’s database by visiting treasurer.il.gov and typing in a name. Or, call (866) 458-7327 in Illinois or (217) 785-6998 in Iowa.
Missing Wheatland girl returns home
By Steven Martens
WHEATLAND, Iowa — A 10-year-old Wheatland girl who was allegedly abducted by her mother has returned home after she and her mother were found in central Mexico.
Doctor suing woman for libel
By Kurt Allemeier
A Bettendorf pediatrician is fighting back after regaining his medical license by suing a woman who alleges he fondled her 15-year-old daughter during a medical examination.
Iowa legislator will run again
By Ed Tibbetts
Iowa Rep. Elesha Gayman kicked off her re-election effort Tuesday with a fundraiser at John O’Donnell Stadium.
Tickets for Democratic forum available
By Quad-City Times
People interested in getting tickets to a Democratic presidential forum scheduled for Sept. 20 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre can go to this Web site — aarp.org/ia — or call toll free (877) 926-8300 before Sept. 13.
DavenportOne unveils election Web site
By Tory Brecht
Following up on a promise to take a more active role in city elections, DavenportOne will activate a Web site today dedicated to the 2007 Davenport council and mayoral races.
Rep. Braley plans visits in the Q-C today
By Times Staff
U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, will be in the Quad-Cities today for two “Congress on your Corner” meetings.
Woodhull continues consolidation ta
By Joanne Carlson
WOODHULL, Ill. — The issue of consolidation drew more than 40 people to the AlWood School Board meeting.
Col Ballroom getting new look, new sign
By Mary Louise Speer
In the early 1900s, Davenport residents were encouraged to “come where the fun is plentiful and wholesome” at the Col Ballroom.
Milan Motel demolition starting Thursday
By Dustin Lemmon
TODAY: (Updated 11:51 a.m.) The demolition of the Milan Motel is expected to start at 7 a.m. Thursday and be finished by Tuesday.
Man charged with sexual abuse in playground incident
By Kurt Allemeier
TODAY: (Updated 12:58 p.m.) An 18-year-old man is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse in connection with an assault on a 10-year-old girl on the playground of a Davenport elementary school.
Thieves net 15 guns in Alexis burglary
By J.C. Taylor
TODAY: (Updated 12:01 p.m.) Fifteen guns were stolen in a burglary at an Alexis gun store, according to Mercer County Sheriff’s investigators.
Mayor blames Meyer for leak
By Tory Brecht
Davenport Alderman Keith Meyer is accused of violating state law by leaking confidential information about negotiations with prospective new business eServ and has been ordered by the mayor to have access to confidential documents only if a witness is present.
Schools dismiss early for heat
By Times staff
TODAY: (Updated 1:51 p.m.) A few school districts in the Quad-City area are letting kids out of class early this afternoon.
Davenport police searching for bank robbery suspect
By Kurt Allemeier
TODAY: (Updated 5:03 p.m.) Davenport police are looking for a man who robbed the Wells Fargo branch at 1618 N. Main St. about 3:45 p.m. today.
Green gunk in Mississippi River is duckweed
By Thomas Geyer
TODAY: (Updated 5:52 p.m.) That green stuff that seems to be inundating the Mississippi River is nothing more than common duckweed, said a spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Meadowlawn Center to lose Medicare, Medicaid payments
By Ann McGlynn
TODAY: (Updated 7:33 p.m.) A Davenport nursing home will lose its funding from Medicare and Medicaid and may lose its state license after its most recent visit from state investigators, state officials said.
Public says next police chief should be involved in neighborhoods
By Thomas Geyer
Neighborhood policing was the catchphrase Wednesday night from Davenport citizens who gave their input on what they would like from the new police chief.
Presidential candidates split over requiring health insurance
By Ed Tibbetts
Most Americans accept the idea that to drive a car, they need insurance.
Nursing home's license in jeopardy
By Ann McGlynn
A Davenport nursing home will lose its funding from Medicare and Medicaid and may lose its state license after its most recent visit from state investigators, state officials said.
Dancer selected for elite ballet training
By Katie Vaughn
In her 30 years of teaching ballet, Susan Snider has witnessed no shortage of talented dancers. Many of her students at Illinois Ballet Theatre in Moline have gone on to careers as professional ballerinas.
Police looking for victims of alleged swindle
By Kurt Allemeier
Police want to know if a Bettendorf man accused of swindling several people who paid him for construction projects but never did the work has any other victims.
Predatory lending continues to flourish
By Tom Saul
In March, with the stroke of a pen, Gov. Chet Culver marked the beginning of the end of the auto title loan industry in Iowa that many complained preyed on the less financially sophisticated.
Green gunk in river is duckweed
By Thomas Geyer
That green stuff that seems to be inundating the Mississippi River is nothing more than common duckweed, said a spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Flood forecast for Q-C improves
By Dustin Lemmon
Forecasts for flooding on the Rock River this weekend changed slightly for the better Wednesday.
New sculpture honors fallen Q-C soldier
By Kay Luna
A new Isabel Bloom sculpture honoring the late Pfc. Katie Soenksen of Davenport is now available for sale.
Balcony House founder has top bid for Gold Coast lot
By Deirdre Cox Baker
A spirited bidding war at Scott County’s tax deed auction this week ended in favor of the founder of a social services operation for former inmates that is slated to open in Davenport’s Gold Coast neighborhood.
Q-C teen facing sex abuse charges
By Kurt Allemeier
An 18-year-old man is charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old girl Tuesday on the grounds of a Davenport elementary school.
Group happy with Ahrens' first year on job
By Tory Brecht
Riverfront redevelopment director Steve Ahrens received a vote of confidence from members of the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission Wednesday after his first full year on the job, but he will have to wait until next month to get a vote on an official contract extension.
