Vice President JD Vance to campaign with Zach Nunn in Iowa Vice President JD Vance is head to Iowa for a pair of events aimed at helping Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn, ahead of this fall's elections.

Vice President JD Vance to campaign with Zach Nunn in Iowa

Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers Representatives from Ameren and Commonwealth Edison, Illinois’ major electric supply companies, said a majority, though not all, of the large load projects in their queues are data centers.

Energy demand in ComEd territory could double by 2040, in part driven by data centers

I-80 bridge washing between Rapids City and LeClaire to begin Monday Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 8 p.m. each evening to 6 a.m. the following morning.

I-80 bridge washing between Rapids City and LeClaire to begin Monday

Photos: Girl Scouts host "Journey the World" in East Moline The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois hosted its annual "Journey the World" event at the Bend XPO center on Saturday, April 18, in East Moline. The event,

Photos: Girl Scouts host "Journey the World" in East Moline

Where was largest property value growth year over year? Here's a look at all 99 Iowa counties Iowa's property value increased by 3.57% year over year. All but one county showed growth. See where all the counties ranked.

Where was largest property value growth year over year? Here's a look at all 99 Iowa counties

Three University of Iowa students hospitalized after shooting in downtown Iowa City No arrests have been made, according to the Iowa City Police Department.

Three University of Iowa students hospitalized after shooting in downtown Iowa City

Photos: Project Renewal hosts annual Fit-Fest The fitness event, which was co-hosted by St. Ambrose University, helped raise funds for children's summer programs while teaching young kids about healthy lifestyles.

Photos: Project Renewal hosts annual Fit-Fest

Work continues on Bettendorf's Central Avenue Resurfacing Project Iowa American Water crews will move eastward on Monday and begin work on the second of five sections.

Work continues on Bettendorf's Central Avenue Resurfacing Project

Photos: Midwest Technical Institute hosts high school welding competition The Midwest Technical Institute hosted its High School Welding Competition at its Moline campus on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Photos: Midwest Technical Institute hosts high school welding competition

BBB Tip: Healthcare scams are after your personal information Healthcare scams are as varied as just about any con out there. The fraudster often poses as a government authority to persuade you to provide personal information related to your

BBB Tip: Healthcare scams are after your personal information

MARK-TO-MARKET: Despite Iran conflict, stock market soars to record highs Not even halfway through the year, 2026 has been a rollercoaster ride for stock market investors. In early February, the major U.S. stock market indexes were all trading at or

MARK-TO-MARKET: Despite Iran conflict, stock market soars to record highs

How Iowa Quad-Cities school districts reacted to 2% increase in supplemental state aid As school budgets for next year are nearing completion and being presented to the public, here is how Iowa Quad-Cities schools responded the 2% increase in supplemental state aid.

How Iowa Quad-Cities school districts reacted to 2% increase in supplemental state aid

From Matchbox cars to history: One man’s archive tells Davenport’s story He started with Matchbox cars. Now his vast collection preserves Davenport’s past, one photo, record and story at a time.

From Matchbox cars to history: One man’s archive tells Davenport’s story

Freeze Warning from MON 12:00 AM CDT until MON 9:00 AM CDT Freeze Warning: Sub-Freezing Temperatures Expected Overnight

Freeze Warning from MON 12:00 AM CDT until MON 9:00 AM CDT

7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever transfer commits to Iowa The Iowa men's basketball team added some needed size with the commitment of Saint Mary's transfer center Andrew McKeever.

7-foot-3 center Andrew McKeever transfer commits to Iowa

Slow start, injuries led to disappointment and missed playoffs for QC Storm Quad City Storm players, coaches pack away an unfulfilled SPHL season and a missed playoff berth.

Slow start, injuries led to disappointment and missed playoffs for QC Storm

Flood warning issued for Rock and Mississippi rivers, rains erase local drought conditions All the rain that has fallen over Iowa and Illinois has erased the drought conditions in the Quad-Cities region, but it also is causing local rivers to flood.

Flood warning issued for Rock and Mississippi rivers, rains erase local drought conditions

MercyOne Genesis Woodhull Family Medicine to open April 20 A public ribbon cutting for the new location will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1.

MercyOne Genesis Woodhull Family Medicine to open April 20

Rock Island's 2026 Annual Action Plan available for public inspection and comment A draft of Rock Island's 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public inspection and comment.

Rock Island's 2026 Annual Action Plan available for public inspection and comment

Vinyl collectors line Davenport's Motor Row before dawn for Record Store Day 2026 Dozens of people lined Motor Row to enter Ragged Records Saturday morning. The store celebrated Record Store Day, a global event highlighting brick-and-mortar record stores.

Vinyl collectors line Davenport's Motor Row before dawn for Record Store Day 2026

Photos: 23 images of Mary Ellen Chamberlin through the years Mary Ellen Chamberlin was a towering presence in local politics and community development in the Quad-Cities. She died March 27 at 91 years old.

Photos: 23 images of Mary Ellen Chamberlin through the years

‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law A seven-figure ad campaign is targeting Illinois’ new credit card fee law. At stake: hundreds of millions and a potential national precedent.

‘Credit card chaos’? Financial institutions bet big on repeal of first-of-its-kind Illinois law

School board splits on installing synthetic turf at Rock Island High School Rock Island High School will get synthetic turf in the following years, but the decision came down to a deciding vote on Tuesday night's school board meeting.

School board splits on installing synthetic turf at Rock Island High School

Muscatine Power and Water receives national awards, including for safety and reliability “Our employees take pride in doing their work the right way, and these awards highlight that dedication across every part of our organization," MPW General Manager Gage Huston said.

Muscatine Power and Water receives national awards, including for safety and reliability

Dispatches from Des Moines: Crazy Sock Day, a heart and sole of Iowa's legislative session In a place where tensions run high, especially in late April, a little bipartisan goofiness goes a long way.

Dispatches from Des Moines: Crazy Sock Day, a heart and sole of Iowa's legislative session

Iowa men land Illinois State transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman The Iowa men's basketball team made its first transfer portal addition of the 2026 offseason with the commitment of Illinois State transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman on Friday.

Iowa men land Illinois State transfer guard Ty'Reek Coleman

Independent candidate Michael Bridgford enters Iowa's 1st Congressional District race Michael Bridgford said he is running to give voters in the district who are “frustrated” with the two-party system a nonpartisan option.

Independent candidate Michael Bridgford enters Iowa's 1st Congressional District race

Tornado Warning until FRI 6:45 PM CDT Tornado Warning: Immediate Action Required in Scott and Clinton Counties

Tornado Warning until FRI 6:45 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from FRI 5:51 PM CDT until FRI 6:45 PM CDT Severe Thunderstorms with 70 mph Winds Threaten Northwestern Illinois and East Central Iowa

Severe Thunderstorm Warning from FRI 5:51 PM CDT until FRI 6:45 PM CDT

Live updates: Tornado, thunderstorm warnings issues in the Quad-Cities area The National Weather Service has issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings parts of the Quad-Cities area ahead of potential severe storms this afternoon and evening.

Live updates: Tornado, thunderstorm warnings issues in the Quad-Cities area