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Whirlpool CEO responds to concern over Amana layoffs Whirlpool asserts the layoffs are not directly related to the company's manufacturing in Mexico, but are necessary due to a challenging market environment, increased competition, and a slow housing market.

Whirlpool CEO responds to concern over Amana layoffs

Muscatine Municipal Golf Course to open for the 2026 season on Monday Beginning Monday and moving forward, tee times will begin at 10 a.m. with the clubhouse and driving range opening 30 minutes prior to the first tee time.

Muscatine Municipal Golf Course to open for the 2026 season on Monday

Batteries Plus East Moline and Davenport locations close permanently All valid warranties for Batteries Plus will be honored, and customers with warranty questions or open service matters can contact customercare@batteriesplus.com.

Batteries Plus East Moline and Davenport locations close permanently

Geneseo man arrested for solicitation of child sex abuse images A Geneseo man has been arrested and charged with two sex-related felonies in Henry County Circuit Court.

Geneseo man arrested for solicitation of child sex abuse images

Dispatches from Des Moines: Fatigue and brain fuzz hit as Iowa's legislative session passes half way point The vending machines on the first floor stocked with energy drinks and caffeinated soda were well frequented by lobbyists, lawmakers, legislative staff an even one particular reporter.

Dispatches from Des Moines: Fatigue and brain fuzz hit as Iowa's legislative session passes half way point

DeWitt family stranded in Dubai after flights canceled amid Iran war The family has a flight tentatively booked and is hoping to be back home soon.

DeWitt family stranded in Dubai after flights canceled amid Iran war

February 2026 breaks 1877 record as the driest in Quad-Cities history February 2026 will go down in the record books as the driest in Quad-City history.

February 2026 breaks 1877 record as the driest in Quad-Cities history

Special Weather Statement until SAT 1:30 AM CST Strong Winds Impacting Areas in Illinois and Iowa Overnight

Special Weather Statement until SAT 1:30 AM CST

Special Weather Statement until SAT 12:45 AM CST Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Impacting Northwestern Illinois and Southeastern Iowa

Special Weather Statement until SAT 12:45 AM CST

What did it take for Hannah Stuelke to play against Illinois and what did it mean for Iowa? Hannah Stuelke battled injury, taped elbow and illness — then scored 13 points to help Iowa beat Illinois and advance to the Big Ten semifinals.

What did it take for Hannah Stuelke to play against Illinois and what did it mean for Iowa?

Tamin Lipsey leaves ISU as most-impactful Cyclone in Otzelberger era “There’s nobody that’s ever come into a program and left it in a better place than what Tamin Lipsey has done for Iowa State basketball.”

Tamin Lipsey leaves ISU as most-impactful Cyclone in Otzelberger era

Watch: Jan Jensen, Hawkeyes breakdown Iowa's win over Illinois The Iowa women's basketball team advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals with a win over Illinois in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday night.

Watch: Jan Jensen, Hawkeyes breakdown Iowa's win over Illinois

Davenport man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a child A Davenport man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child for eight years was sentenced to 25 years in prison during a hearing Thursday in Scott County District Court.

Davenport man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing a child

Davenport North High student receives $20,000 scholarship to study medicine. Hunter Morrow is hard-working student at Davenport North High who just earned a $20,000 scholarship to attend University of Iowa for medicine.

Davenport North High student receives $20,000 scholarship to study medicine.

Visit Quad Cities announces return of QC Restaurant Week in April QC Restaurant Week invites residents and visitors to explore Quad-Cities restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments, with nearly 100 venues offering discounts and specials during the week.

Visit Quad Cities announces return of QC Restaurant Week in April

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence.

Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Thompson prison inmate dies at local hospital after being found unresponsive An inmate at the federal prison in Thomson, Illinois, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Thompson prison inmate dies at local hospital after being found unresponsive

Moving clocks forward March 8. Would you prefer staying on Standard Time? Take our poll Daylight Saving Time is March 8. Do you prefer Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time?

Moving clocks forward March 8. Would you prefer staying on Standard Time? Take our poll

Bettendorf firefighters respond to structure fire on Grove Park Circle early Friday Two residents were inside at the time of the fire and were safely outside in their vehicle when firefighters arrived. No injuries to residents or personnel were reported.

Bettendorf firefighters respond to structure fire on Grove Park Circle early Friday

Retirements, hirings and personnel news from Rock Island-Milan School District for Feb. 24 The following personnel items are from the Feb. 24 agenda of the Rock Island-Milan School District. The School Board met at Rock Island Center for Math & Science.

Retirements, hirings and personnel news from Rock Island-Milan School District for Feb. 24

Bill expanding access to discounted drugs in Illinois awaits House action Safety net clinics say drugmakers are limiting access to discounted medications under the 340B program. A bill in Springfield aims to stop the practice.

Bill expanding access to discounted drugs in Illinois awaits House action

Photos: QCSO hosts Symphony Day for local youth The Quad City Symphony Orchestra hosted over 6,500 fourth and fifth graders from the area to learn about music at the Adler Theatre.

Photos: QCSO hosts Symphony Day for local youth

Illinois lawmakers press for regulating power suppliers, target predatory sales tactics, hidden fees Consumer advocates said the retail suppliers can often be predatory in nature, locking consumers into prices that are much higher than what the utility charges.

Illinois lawmakers press for regulating power suppliers, target predatory sales tactics, hidden fees

‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges He admitted to molesting a boy. And now he's been indicted again — this time, for alleged child sexual abuse that happened during church services.

‘Cult’ church member who allegedly molested boy in pews faces new criminal charges

SHANE BROWN: What did I do to deserve these tactical flashlight ads? The algorithm doesn't believe in nuance. It doesn't believe you can admire something once and continue being a layered, inconsistent human being. It believes you are now a category.

SHANE BROWN: What did I do to deserve these tactical flashlight ads?

The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify Israeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea. The campaign targeting the Islamic Republic’s fleet of warships

The Latest: Israeli strikes pound Iran and Lebanon as US warns attacks will intensify

Moline approves zoning amendments to attract housing and business Chris Mathias said prior to Tuesday's amendment, two-family homes could not be restored as a duplex after 12 months of abandonment.

Moline approves zoning amendments to attract housing and business

Geneseo siblings talk television, baking after winning $25,000 on Food Network show “When I go back and watch some of these episodes, I’m in tears. I’m overwhelmed by what they accomplished," Erica Wolf said about her daughter and son.

Geneseo siblings talk television, baking after winning $25,000 on Food Network show

'Same old Boozies': Davenport staple is back in business at the Freight House After a nine-month hiatus and a move to the Freight House building, Boozies is finally back open.

'Same old Boozies': Davenport staple is back in business at the Freight House

Tim Wynes: Fun is available if you take a moment to find it If we miss quality education in a child’s 3-5 year old window, we miss the path to a successful adulthood.

Tim Wynes: Fun is available if you take a moment to find it