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Moline, IL Fire Today: Floor Collapses Beneath Firefighter
A firefighter narrowly avoided injury Tuesday afternoon when a floor collapsed during a residential fire response in Moline, Illinois. Emergency crews from Moline and surrounding departments arrived at the 12th Avenue…
One person displaced in Moline home fire
A fire damaged a home in the 3500 block of 12th Avenue in Moline on Tuesday, displacing one resident. Firefighters arrived within three minutes and brought the blaze under control in about an hour. One firefighter fell…
Crews battle Moline home fire with partial collapse
Fire crews responded to a residential fire in the 3500 block of 12th Avenue in Moline on Nov. 10 at about 12:13 p.m., according to the Moline Fire Department. The blaze caused a partial collapse of the home, but no…
Prairie State Legal employees protest job cuts
Prairie State Legal Services employees and union supporters picketed in downtown Moline on Nov. 10, opposing proposed job cuts and seeking higher wages in their first labor contract. The nonprofit, which provides free…
Firefighter falls through floor while fighting fire at Moline home
A Moline firefighter fell through a fire-damaged floor while battling a house fire in the 3500 block of 12th Avenue on Tuesday. The firefighter rescued himself and was not injured. Crews brought the blaze under control…
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Festive favorites & gifts galore at the John Deere Store
The John Deere Store has launched its seasonal collection, featuring a variety of festive favorites and gift options for enthusiasts of the brand. From apparel and toys to home decor and collectibles, the store offers a…
Hometown Holiday Heroes seeks local nominations
The Quad-City Times, Dispatch-Argus and Muscatine Journal are asking readers to nominate people whose generosity makes the holiday season brighter. Suggested nominees include neighbors, volunteers and colleagues who…
Quad City Arts presents exhibition of artworks by three artists at QCI Airport
Quad City Arts is hosting a new exhibition at the Quad Cities International Airport in Moline, featuring works by artists Corrine Smith, Jeremy Marquis, and Aaron Moseley. The display, which includes mixed media…
Airport announces new COO, Freedom house announces award and more Quad-Cities economic news
Quad-Cities International Airport has promoted Joseph Goetz to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. This organizational restructuring is intended to improve departmental coordination and support the…
Quad City Storm vs Evansville Thunderbolts
The Quad City Storm defeated the Evansville Thunderbolts 2-1 in a shootout at the Vibrant Arena in Moline on Saturday. The victory was secured during a tense tie-breaking shootout, with Logan Flodell making key saves to…
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Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office, Moline Police Department partner to open policing substation
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office and the Moline Police Department have partnered to open a new joint law enforcement substation in Moline. Located at 1522 46th Avenue in a former credit union building, the…
Two goals prove that Buchholz made correct decision to keep playing hockey
Quad City Storm center Jay Buchholz delivered a standout performance in Friday's game against the Evansville Thunderbolts, scoring two goals. His first goal, coming with 10:23 left in the first period, gave the Storm an…
Quad Cities International Airport names new COO
The Quad Cities International Airport has promoted Joseph Goetz to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1. This leadership change is part of an organizational restructuring aimed at…
Quad-Cities officials discuss new emergency winter shelter
Officials from the Quad-Cities region have announced the opening of a new emergency winter shelter in Moline, scheduled to begin operations on December 1. Located at the former Winnie's Place, the facility will provide…
Photos: 15 images of the Quad City Storm's 3-0 victory over the Evansville Thunderbolts
The Quad City Storm improved their season record to 5-1 after a 3-0 victory over the Evansville Thunderbolts on Friday at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Jay Buchholz scored two goals for the Storm, while Charlie Belanger…
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Inner Light Essentials opens store in Moline
Inner Light Essentials has officially opened a new retail location in Moline. The store offers a variety of products, marking a new business addition to the local community. Residents can now visit the shop to explore…
Wilson Middle School adds an accessible playground
Wilson Middle School has officially opened a new accessible playground designed for students with mobility issues. The project, which features wheelchair-accessible ramps and synthetic turf, was approved by the…
Wilson Middle School celebrates opening of new adaptive playground
Wilson Middle School in Moline, Illinois, officially opened a new adaptive playground on Friday. The facility, located in a school courtyard, features specialized equipment designed to accommodate students with diverse…
Quad Cities, IL Weather Alert: 27° Lows Tonight, Nov. 6
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather alert for the Quad Cities, with temperatures expected to drop to 27–30 degrees Friday night, November 6. Residents in Moline, Davenport, and surrounding areas…
Two-time defending SPHL champs in town to battle QC Storm
The Quad City Storm are set to face the two-time defending SPHL champions, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark. The Storm enter the matchup with a strong 4-1 record, following a recent victory…
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Chick-fil-A Moline new owner-operator Karl Weglarz
Karl Weglarz has been appointed as the new owner-operator of the Chick-fil-A location in Moline. Weglarz brings his experience in hospitality and community engagement to the Quad Cities area. This leadership change is…
Photos: Giant Christmas tree is delivered to Vibrant Arena
A 40-foot Eastern White Pine Christmas tree, donated by Todd and Sue Rosenthal, has been delivered and installed at the Vibrant Arena in Moline. The tree will be decorated with over 30,000 lights and officially…
Tony's Chicago Pizzeria to open third location in Moline
Popular restaurant chain Tony's Chicago Pizzeria has announced plans to open its third Quad-Cities location in Moline. The new restaurant will be situated in the Deere Plaza Retail Center off John Deere Road, occupying…
‘Mr. Thanksgiving’ returns for 57th year with annual community holiday meal at Mercado on 5th
Bob Vogelbaugh, affectionately known as “Mr. Thanksgiving,” has announced the return of his annual community holiday meal for the 57th consecutive year. The event will take place at Mercado on 5th in the Quad Cities on…
Crime Stoppers: Police still looking for answers in Corey Harrell Jr.’s death
Moline police are renewing their call for information regarding the 2018 murder of Corey Harrell Jr. Eight years after the shooting occurred in front of Moline City Hall, no arrests have been made. Authorities are…
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Cat dies after fire breaks out at Moline home
A fire broke out at a residence in Moline, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a cat. Moline Fire Department crews responded to the home on 45th Street around 4:14 p.m. and brought the blaze…
Vibrant Arena welcomes 2026 Christmas tree
The annual Christmas tree has been installed at the Vibrant Arena in Moline, marking the start of the holiday season in the Quad Cities. The tree is currently being decorated with thousands of lights in preparation for…
Here’s what voters and candidates said for election day
Election Day in the Quad-Cities region concluded with significant political shifts, featuring historic wins in Iowa and the reelection of incumbents in Illinois. Voters cast ballots at various polling locations…
John Deere moves small planter production from Moline to Iowa, expects minimal local job impact
John Deere is relocating small planter production from its facility in Moline, Illinois, to Paton, Iowa. The company stated that the move will have a minimal impact on the Moline workforce, with any necessary staff…