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Accused clergy’s assignments, number of abuse claims released
Twenty-two priests assigned to dozens of Diocese of Davenport parishes abused more than 150 children beginning in the 1940s, according to additional information released Friday by the diocese about their credibly accused clergy.
Burlington Coat factory coming to Bettendorf
UPDATE: Burlington Coat Factory, a discount store that offers a variety of name-brand merchandise, has signed a letter of intent to anchor the $14 million Shops at Duck Creek development planned for the former Joevan/Shopko site in Bettendorf.
New Davenport parks director chosen
Davenport’s new parks and recreation director will have a full plate when he comes on board later this fall.
Credit Island task force has big job in front of it
UPDATE: Giant beached driftwood logs litter every acre of Credit Island, and weeds and dirt have replaced bluegrass on ball diamonds and the golf course.
Interstate 74 exit ramp reopens after accident
Moline police have reopened an exit ramp off Interstate 74 to John Deere Road after a sport utility vehicle flipped and injured five passengers.
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Today's Local Events
- Motorcycle basic rider course
- Ribbon cutting, grand opening
- Sherrard High School Class of 1988
- Spokes and Ropes kick-off party for RAGBRAI
- The art of Greg Belback and Armin Muhsam
- Triptych
- Wicked Liz and the Belly Swirls with Just Chords
- Tennessee, that Nashville Cat
- Longview Park centennial party
- Returned Peace Corps Volunteers meeting
Help find missing Davenport man
The Davenport Police Department is asking for help with identifying a truck involved in a missing person case.
Davenport releases gaming market report
Davenport officials have received the final draft of a gaming market analysis that sets the value of the city’s gaming license.
Bettendorf man sentenced for child porn
A Bettendorf man has been sentenced to prison for possession and distribution of child pornography.
Quad-Citians giving up pets because they can't afford them
Jessica Hurd spent her Wednesday afternoon taking her two beagles to the low cost clinic run by the Quad-City Animal Welfare Center.
Attorneys agree on 2010 trial for CIETC lawsuit
DES MOINES — A lawsuit that seeks to recover more than $1.3 million in taxpayer money in the CIETC pay scandal could go to trial in two years.
Savanna man faces drug charges
A Savanna, Ill., man has been arrested on drug charges.
Morning update: Rainy weekend ahead?
Good morning, Quad-Cities. At 5:30 a.m. it’s 70 degrees under fair skies in the Quad-Cities.
State troopers want drivers to share road with bicyclists
From the Iowa State Patrol: Heading into its 36th year, RAGBRAI is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. The Iowa State Patrol is asking Iowans — both motorists and bicyclists — to make RAGBRAI the world’s safest touring bicycle ride by sharing the road and the responsibility.
Criminals be on guard: Angels get their bikes
The Guardian Angels are becoming more mobile and will be able to cover more ground thanks to a donation of eight bicycles to the group by the Davenport Police Department.
Car crash kills Thomson teenager
THOMSON, Ill. — An 18-year-old Thomson woman died Thursday from injuries she received in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department said.
Superiors back officer who blocked suspect with squad car
A Davenport police officer made the right decision when she used her squad car to block off the escape route of a man running from other officers, Davenport police officials said Thursday.
Clinton County Fair celebrates 75th year
DeWITT, Iowa — “A day in the country is worth a month in town,” reads a sign created by Shawn Banowetz of the Charlotte Junior Producers, a chapter of Future Farmers of America.
Grant money to help River Bend Transit expand
Larger vehicles and increased ridership are causing some cramped conditions at River Bend Transit facility, but grant money approved this week will help alleviate the problem.
How are you coping with rising costs of living?
The Quad-City Times wants to know how you are coping with rising food and gas prices and overall economic sluggishness.
Pleasant Valley School Board seeks replacement for Dan Schurr
School board members in Pleasant Valley are close to finding a replacement for board member Dan Schurr, who will officially resign Monday because of time constraints.
Gun possession arrest on I-80 challenged today
Driving along Interstate 80 in a pickup truck last fall, David Roberts saw a sign warning of a drug checkpoint ahead.
Casting call brings 'model' citizens to Davenport
Melissa Boyden drove five and a half hours from St. Paul, Minn., to audition for “America’s Next Top Model” Thursday at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.
Lincoln bicentennial planning continues despite looming budget cuts
SPRINGFIELD — State officials Thursday laid out plans for Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday next year, but the planning comes after nearly half the money used for historic sites across Illinois has been cut from the state budget.
Davenport sees dramatic drop in crime rates
Crime, across the board, continues to decline dramatically in Davenport, according to data from the city’s police department.
Ex-priest released on bond
A defrocked priest who was charged last week with three counts of perjury is out on bond.
Downtown Davenport mourning ‘Old Man’
It appeared the old man was sleeping.
First wave of RAGBRAI arrives today
LeCLAIRE, Iowa — The first wave of the two-wheeled invasion called RAGBRAI arrives today.
Q-C trio testing TV comedy pilot at competitions
A trio of Quad-City natives is seeing their television pilot episode take wing in competitions at Chicago and Los Angeles.
Johnnie B’s owner fears damage to the structure
WAPELLO, Iowa — The Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the fire that severely damaged a popular Wapello restaurant, one of only a few in the town of about 2,100 people.
Lawyer new leader of Iowa gambling commission
DES MOINES — Cedar Rapids lawyer Greg Seyfer was voted in Thursday as the new chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
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