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‘Walleye winds’: It’s time to cash in

For most anglers, the strong fall winds are regarded as a real nuisance. But for a walleye angler in the know, it's a sign that it's a time for some great fishing.

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Colors of autumn

Colors of autumn

Autumn is catching up with us along the river.

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Broadway ‘tower project’ nears end

Broadway ‘tower project’ nears end

It won't be long now.

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Bear Manufacturing building also on list

Bear Manufacturing building also on list

The home built by Doris and Victor Day isn't the only Day-related building among Rock Island's "100 Most Significant Unprotected Structures."

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Home was built by Rock Island’s most generous philanthropists

Home was built by Rock Island’s most generous philanthropists

Jeff and Nina Zeglin spent the first years of their married life in an older home. Then, at Nina's urging, they moved to a new house.

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A capella group makes for wide range of voices

A capella group makes for wide range of voices

Everyone can relate to an a capella group, Trist Curless says.

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The man behind TSO: Paul O'Neill sees his rock 'n' roll dreams come true with Trans-Siberian Orchestra

The man behind TSO: Paul O'Neill sees his rock 'n' roll dreams come true with Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Paul O'Neill asks his interviewer for permission to indulge in milk and Oreo cookies from room service in his Omaha, Neb., hotel room.

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Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash

As word spread that a gunman had opened fire at Fort Hood leaving a trail of carnage, a chilling realization swept across the U.S. Muslim community: He has an Islamic name.

Nov 07, 2009 | 11:30 am

GET TOUCHY: Stay warm in style with fingerless tech gloves

GET TOUCHY: Stay warm in style with fingerless tech gloves

It's not uncommon these days to have technology dictate fashion. So, it should come as no surprise that you can spend $33 on a pair of gloves with four digits missing.

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Grab your Duffel, get going

Grab your Duffel, get going

It's almost a rite of passage for North Americans to go abroad in search of themselves. The rest of the world has been known to call us "ugly Americans."

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Like a Leapfish out of water

Like a Leapfish out of water

Ben Behrouzi came from the shadowy lead generation business, but some people in that field said he played too dirty. Now he's got a real-time search engine that just came out of beta today that's called Leapfish, and he says the company will report $10 million in revenue this year despite…

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Snakeskin makes a statement

Snakeskin makes a statement

Whether it's bags, boots or blouses, the marbled, textured snakeskin look seems to be fashion's new favorite alternative to more traditional animal prints.

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Correction: Rick Warren-Reader's Digest story

In a Nov. 4 story about the end of a publishing partnership between pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest, The Associated Press erroneously reported that subscriptions to the Purpose Driven Connection totaled 2,500 to 5,000 per month. Subscriptions were growing by 2,500 to 5,000 per mont…

Nov 06, 2009 | 2:50 pm

Mosques step up security after Fort Hood rampage

U.S. mosques fearful of a backlash after the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas are stepping up security.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:00 pm

Augie student raises funds for TB clinic in Uganda

Augie student raises funds for TB clinic in Uganda

Troy Curtis was working in a hospital in the African nation of Uganda last summer when he noticed a patient with tuberculosis.

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Rick Warren, Reader's Digest part ways on project

A joint publishing venture between influential pastor Rick Warren and Reader's Digest magazine has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.

Nov 05, 2009 | 8:45 am

Quad-City libraries gear up for the 'New Moon'

Quad-City libraries gear up for the 'New Moon'

Twilight-mania has hit Quad-City libraries hard as their staffers gear up for the release of "New Moon," the second movie installment based on the popular Stephenie Meyer series of books about vampires and romance.

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Remembrance Trees benefit hospice care

The Genesis Remembrance Trees in Davenport and Clinton celebrate the memories of loved ones and focus attention on the continuing need for hospice care in the Quad-City region.

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…

The Alverno recognized for end-of-life program

The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa, was recognized by the Iowa Health Care Association for its specialized End of Life Program.

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…

Pet first aid class helps owners, pets in emergencies

The American Red Cross of the Quad-Cities Area will offer pet first aid classes in November and December.

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:10 pm | Loading…

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