The Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus Editorial Board recognizes the efforts of Akwaaba QC to put up multi-lingual warning signs at Potter Lake and Rock Island's implementation of the Group Violence Intervention program.
In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics.
The John Deere Classic generates a $70 million impact from tourism and last year raised $41.1 million in charity for the Quad-Cities region. The PGA tournament event is wrapping up its 25th year with John Deere as its title sponsor.
Before heading off to North Korea last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a “peace” offering to Ukraine. He pledged an immediate cease-fire and peace negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from four partially occupied regions and abandons its bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz…
Riverfront and downtown revitalization plans are in full swing in the Quad-Cities. These upgrades in Rock Island, East Moline and Moline will characterize the cities for generations to come.
A rental abatement ordinance in Davenport could help the city improve living conditions in rental units by not allowing landlords to collect rent payments until serious violations are solved.
For decades I have driven past Central Middle School countless number of times. I’ve always considered this handsome building to be a permanent fixture in town, a building that would stand forever. Our two kids attended CMS, so the building is more than just a “drive by” for me.
The consequences of pulling that trigger are devastating: often death and prison for people who had the greater parts of their lives ahead them.
Last week Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Rep. Taylor Collins both issued press releases condemning the Muscatine Community School District’s program that allows some students to visit China.
The bill would have raised the penalty for violating Iowa’s open meetings law, but an amendment led Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto it.
With a climate change study predicting more frequent and severe flooding of the Mississippi River in the Quad-Cities, it's comforting to see Davenport making progress on its flood protection plan.
The three-member advisory committee has added sponsors, a new race and other bells and whistles to the 50th year of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 in Davenport.
The Quad Cities International Airport in Moline broke ground earlier this month on $60 million in upgrades: Project GATEWAY.
Step 1 for Davenport to gain back trust is to reveal all that happened in the wake of the building collapse, with the separation agreements and interim appointments.
Breaking long-held records and barriers and scaling obstacles to open doors to new possibilities, both Caitlin Clark and Solomon Butler changed the world around them.
The city of Davenport needs to fund the MLB-required improvements to Modern Woodmen Park to keep the Bandits and Minor League Baseball in the Quad-Cities.
It was only a week ago that the Quad-Cities played host to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at the Vibrant Arena in Moline.
Davenport is trying to block Iowa's auditor from hearing the recordings of closed sessions dealing with three employee separation agreements. We have to wonder what was said in those meetings.
Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.
School safety is on the minds of Iowans due to the frequency of school shootings across the United States, and, more recently, in Iowa.
We can only report on the known facts at the time. We would rather be accurate than first. Anything less would be a disservice to Nex Benedict, the editorial states.
So far, our 2024 wish for more transparency in Davenport City Hall is not going so well.
In Illinois, state government has made yearly strides with school funding. We’d like to see that continue at a greater pace starting with this year’s state budget.
The city of Davenport has an opportunity to restore historic buildings and help address the lack of affordable housing with a plan to develop the Annie Wittenmyer complex.
After all the platitudes and politically-driven talking points we endured the past weeks and months, finally we see a ray of sunshine. A state lawmaker has proposed a bill that would take steps to open our government to its people.
One advantage Iowans have in the upcoming caucuses is in-person contact with the candidates.
The city government of Davenport tops our list of wishes for 2024.
As 2023 comes to a close, I realize I need to update readers on staff changes at the Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus.
As we reach the doorstep of Christmas, we want to remind readers of two programs we're involved with to help people who are in need.
Voters should be confident that the candidate who wins office received the most votes.
