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Augustana offers tuition to veterans

Augustana College will begin offering U.S. military veterans a free education this fall.

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Woman sentenced to 2 years probation for fraud

A Blue Grass, Iowa, woman was sentenced Thursday to two years probation, with six months home confinement, for defrauding the government.

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United Way to try to work on ‘deeper issues’

When United Way of the Quad-City Area begins to evaluate proposals for Birth to Work Fund in the next few months, staff and committee members expect to see "new, innovative, creative ways to reach people we haven't reached before," said Scott Crane, the organization's president.

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State shuts down several rides at Clinton carnival

CLINTON, Iowa - Many of the rides at the Clinton Jaycees Carnival remained shut down Friday after state inspectors declared them unsafe to ride on Thursday, and a Jaycees official could only promise to do better next year.

Jul 03, 2009 | 6:25 pm | Loading…

Roaring engines, buzzing saws the sounds of River Boat Days

Roaring engines, buzzing saws the sounds of River Boat Days

CLINTON, Iowa - Most of the action Friday afternoon at River Boat Days in Clinton was on the north end of the grounds, where roaring engines, clouds of black smoke, and full grandstands signaled that the tractor pull, one of the festival's most popular events, was under way.

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F-16 departs from Q-C airport after diversion

A wayward U.S. Air Force Thunderbird departed Friday afternoon from Quad-City International Airport, headed to its original destination before it was diverted.

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New Ford Taurus makes tour stop in Quad-Cities today

New Ford Taurus makes tour stop in Quad-Cities today

The Ford Taurus is back in production and will be available across the country beginning next month. Today, the 2010 Taurus SHO model is in the Quad-Cities as part of Ford's national 100-city tour promoting the return of the Taurus after a two-year absence. The car is on display all day t…

Jul 03, 2009 | 10:55 am | Loading…

Rodeo teaches children bicycle safety

Henry Thompson, 7, of Rock Island had no problem riding his bicycle through the figure eight exercise before he practically zoomed through the slalom course.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Davenport ponders traffic camera changes

Davenport ponders traffic camera changes

The speed and red light camera system that capture the illegal driving moves of Davenport drivers may undergo some changes, officials said.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

New Rock Island school nearly ready for its students

New Rock Island school nearly ready for its students

It's taken more than a year of work, but educators in the Rock Island-Milan School District have nearly completed the creation of the district's first magnet school.

Jul 03, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…

Gas prices lower this holiday season

Despite the price of regular unleaded gasoline being more than $1.30 per gallon cheaper than last year, AAA is projecting a 1.9 percent decrease in July 4 holiday travel this year.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…

Davenport man wanted on murder charges

Davenport police have released the name of the man they believe is the triggerman from a shooting Monday that left one man dead and another injured.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…

Police on lookout for drunken drivers this holiday weekend

With the July 4 holiday falling on a Saturday and many business and government offices being closed today, area police are warning drivers to keep it safe, keep it sober, or go to jail.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:40 pm | Loading…

Police to crack down on illegal fireworks

Police will be on the lookout for illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Jul 02, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…

Blues festival celebrates 25 years with return to riverfront

Blues festival celebrates 25 years with return to riverfront

The 25th annual IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival was part anniversary and part homecoming Thursday night in LeClaire Park.

Jul 02, 2009 | 9:30 pm | Loading…

Q-C unemployment rate at 6.9 percent

The latest unemployment rate in the Quad-Cities showed an increase to 6.9 percent for the month of May.

Jul 02, 2009 | 9:15 pm | Loading…

Q-C Honor Flight to have back-to-back flights

Q-C Honor Flight to have back-to-back flights

With two successful journeys behind it, Honor Flight of the Quad-Cities now will make back-to-back flights in October.

Jul 02, 2009 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

Social service agencies see early impact of Illinois budget impasse

Two days into the fiscal year, Illinois social service agencies and the people they work with are beginning to feel the bite from the state's budget impasse.

Jul 02, 2009 | 5:45 pm | Loading…

Thunderbirds jet makes emergency landing in Q-C

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon made an emergency landing shortly after 2:20 p.m. today at the Quad-City International Airport near Moline because of a minor engine malfunction, the pilot said.

Jul 02, 2009 | 3:55 pm | Loading…

Howard family member sentenced to life

Howard family member sentenced to life

His father spent time in federal prison. Other family members have spent time behind bars, too.

Jul 02, 2009 | 12:30 pm | Loading…

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