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Silvis Water Tower could turn into a golf ball on a tee

Four! That's a sound heard a lot in Silvis, home of the John Deere Classic. Some city leaders want to capitalize on that claim to fame when it comes to making over the water tower. More>>

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Hawk Alert canceled

Park searched, no threat found More>>

U of Iowa issues Emergency Hawk Alert

Armed person seen in City Park More>>

Could EMCC suffer from Governor Quinn's cuts?

By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com Officers at the East Moline Correctional Center are on pins and needles tonight as Governor Pat Quinn threatens to make deep cuts to state funded facilities. During More>>

Chorus Line will remain open

The Iowa Supreme Court is letting stand a ruling that allows a Davenport strip club to open despite the objections of city officials. The court announced Monday it won't review an Iowa Court of Appeals More>>

Bus crash sends students to hospital

Seven kids injured in accident More>>

Attempted murder charges in Clinton

Victim stabbed during fight More>>

New phishing scam in your e-mail

Phony e-mails can damage your computer More>>

Champagne Retiring

Community economic development director Greg Champagne is retiring at the end of march after more than 30 years, "Somebody coming into this position will certainly have a lot to learn. But its really a great community. There are a lot of really, well we call them, "rock solid" Rock Islanders here. A lot of people that you can depend on, a lot of people that really want to see something positive happen with the community." More>>

Iowa traffic deaths are double what they were this time last year

By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com The number of people killed on Iowa roads is double what it was this time last year. Traffic accidents have already killed 54 people in Iowa, so it's crucial to keep More>>

Fears about Online Gambling

Forget having to leave your house to try and hit it big. Both Iowa and Illinois are looking into legalizing online gambling. That easy access to hitting the jackpot has addicts and counselors on pins and needles. More>>

East Moline struggling to make ends meet

By: Marissa Pendergrassmpendergrass@cbs4qc.comOne Quad City is nearly a million dollars in the hole. East Moline leaders are trying to find ways to get back in the black. City leaders said balancing More>>

Nichols Aluminum workers not backing down, despite impact on their pocketbooks

It's been more than a month since Nichols Aluminum workers hit the picket lines and they are not planning to give in anytime soon. Workers said they are stronger than ever after voting down the company's latest contract offer by more than 98 percent last week. Teamsters Local 371 President Howard Spoon said the reason the four year contract was rejected is because employees would be giving up a good healthcare plan for something much more expensive. More>>

Big Honor for Quad City High School Students
A team of students; Pardeep Saini, Amber Sawvell, and Eli Shellabarger from Davenport West High School have won the 2012 Iowa Real World Design Challenge during a competition held last Saturday at theMore >>
Bettendorf to rename wrestling room
The Bettendorf High School wrestling room will soon have a new name. The board of education voted to name the room after former teacher and wrestling coach Francis "Franc" Freeman. Freeman worked atMore >>
Meth Bust in Clinton County
Police say they found a meth lab in the home of a rural Iowa man. Robert McClain is currently being held in the Clinton County jail on unrelated charges, but after police say they found meth making materialsMore >>
New Server for Moline Police Department
Moline police routinely respond to emergencies, and tonight city council responded to theirs. Council members voted unanimously to approve an emergency purchase of a new server for the police department.More >>
Raises on the way in Rock Island County
Raises are on the way for some rock island county employees. Three unions; FOP, ASCME 2025A, and Local 150 are getting 2% raises every year for the next three years. Those unions include workers fromMore >>
Boil Order in Sherrard
Monday through WednesdayMore >>
East Moline hoping for big business with new building
One Quad City town is hoping to cash in big on a new project. Downtown businesses are banking on it being a big success.More >>

QC tourists getting a second chance for discounts
Want a quick getaway to lose your winter blues? Well, look no further than right here in Quad Cities.More >>
Scott County mental health services face major cuts
Imagine having a health problem and suddenly not being able to get the treatment you need. That's exactly what could be happening to those in the Quad Cities who suffer from mental illness. Major cuts are coming to Scott County mental health services. County leaders recently found out they are more than $370,000 short for this year's budget. More >>
Motorcycle Accident Slows Down I-74 Bridge
A motorcycle crashed into a car at 10:21 p.m. tonight. Police say the motorcycle driver was injured and taken to the hospital. There is no word on his condition. One of the East bound lanes of the bridgeMore >>
Clinton County officers hunt down online sex predators
Posing as a 13 year old girl, Deputy Jessup Schraeder has helped bring down 11 sex offenders. The Clinton County Sheriff's Department said, in this day and age, it's crucial to have someone like that on the force.More >>
Dekhockey league coming to the QC
A sport that's taken hockey fans by storm in Canada will make an historic debut in the Quad Cities this spring. The city of Bettendorf is working with a Former Quad City Mallards player to bring Dekhockey to the United States.More >>
Fire forces residents of senior complex to evacuate
Flames break out in a Bettendorf senior living home forcing evacuations. The fire broke out just after noon at the Spruce Hills Village. It started in a first floor apartment and quickly spread to the outside.More >>
Fire damages Bettendorf Apartment complex
Residents evacuated from 63 unit complex
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Rock Island meth lab bust
Drug agents have one suspect behind bars after they uncovered meth making materials in a Rock Island home.More >>
Nebraska man arrested in Clinton
Charged with Enticing a MinorMore >>
Online school coming to IA grade school students
It's the very first school of its kind in Iowa...an online public grade school. The Iowa Virtual Academy is for children in grades K through sixth, any student in Iowa can start taking classes this fall. Academy staffers say this is a great opportunity for parents who've considered homeschooling their kids.More >>
More charges for Holzman
Kristen Holzman is facing even more charges. The 37-year-old is accused of lying to her neighbors, friends and even her family about having brain cancer. She's being charged with solicitation of obstructionMore >>
Knoxville, IL gets money for new high school
Back in 2002, the Knoxville, Illinois school district applied for a grant to help build a new high school. On Thursday, Governor Pat Quinn announced more than $600 million in funding to improve schools across the state, with $20 million going to Knoxville.More >>
VanHoutte gets new plea deal
Pled guilty to reduced sentenceMore >>
Arson charges for Davenport woman
Fire set February 7thMore >>
Fight ends with high school student tasered
Clinton Police officer punched during incidentMore >>
Muscatine students reflect on Chinese visit
Some QCA kids will go back to school with stories about a visit from a world leader. They said it was a whirlwind experience.More >>
Possible job cuts at RI schools
Jobs may be cut from the Rock Island/ Milan School District, and it's all because of a budget mess. The system is dealing with a $4.6 million deficit. So district leaders say they might have to cut teachers and other positions from rock island schools next year parents say they're worried about how that could affect their kids.More >>
Decency code in Bettendorf?
Should there be rules about what you wear or how you express yourself when you head to a city owned facility like a park or pool?More >>
A QC daycare center is busted for drugs
By: Chris Gilson, cgilson@cbs4qc.com A QC daycare center is busted for drugs. The three were arrested after police found grams of marijuana at Lorries Licensed Daycare Center in Rock Island. TheMore >>
Drug bust at Rock Island daycare
Two men arrested for dealing marijuanaMore >>
Prescription Drug overdose on the rise
By: Katie Jones kjones@cbs4qc.com Did you know prescription drug overdoses now kill more people in the U.S. than vehicle crashes? And drug experts fear it's a trend that's not slowing down anytimeMore >>
China's Vice President to visit "old friends" in Muscatine
While he is in the U.S., China's Vice President is not only meeting with D.C. politicians, but he will also be making a stop in Muscatine to catch up with old friends he met on a visit in 1985. Xi Jinping visited the home of Roger and Sarah Lande. The impression the Lande's made with their mid-western hospitality, had such an impact, he decided to come back and meet up with old friends once again. More >>
Higher Income Tax Break for Iowa Families
As it stands now, Iowa's income tax credit sits at 7%, but this bill would raise the credit to 13% next year and eventually up to 20%. While the governor's turned down the measure twice, working families hope the third time's a charm.More >>