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Cordova takes mayor off police contract committee
CORDOVA -- Village trustees on Thursday named two new representatives to talks with the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department.......
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Spend a night at home, send dinner/dance money to Good Fellow, Argus Santa
ROCK ISLAND -- Instead of spending big bucks for a night on the town, people should consider staying home and giving what they would have spent to The Dispatch Good Fellow and Rock Island Argus.......
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Schilling, Loebsack pitch Arsenal at D.C. meeting
Members of the Quad-Cities' federal legislatirve delegation were able to push the case for the Rock Island Arsenal during a.......
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13-year-old plays the hero in tubing mishap
Josh VanDerLinden II is an unassuming 13-year-old with a big heart. A Boy Scout who serves with Troop 258, Josh has patience and understanding that make younger Scouts gravitate his way.
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Genesis closer to buying Mercer County nursing home
ALEDO -- The Mercer County Finance Committee on Thursday unanimously accepted a letter of intent from Genesis Health System to.......
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Cobham Mission Equipment wins Boeing fuel-tank contract
Boeing has awarded Cobham Mission Equipment in Davenport a contract to provide body fuel tanks for the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 tanker aircraft program.
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Dr. Gyros owners opening drive-thru, bar and grill in Silvis
SILVIS -- A new bar and grill tentatively set to open Feb. 20 will help everyone ''get their prescriptions filled by Dr. Gyro,'' owners John and MaryBeth Stopoulos said.
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Learn how to do business with FEMA at Feb. 28 seminar
The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Black Hawk College is hosting a free "Doing Business with FEMA.......
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Q-C SCORE to hold workshop for small businesses
The Quad-Cities SCORE Chapter will hold its monthly small business workshop on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Illinois Quad City.......
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February Small Business Workshop
Press release submitted by John Wetzel
The Quad Cities SCORE Chapter, "Counselors to America's Small Business," is.......
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VanHoutte plea agreement voided as cameras return to Illinois courtrooms
A Rock Island County judge ruled Thursday that a plea agreement made by former United Township High School teacher Jason VanHoutte is void because he was misinformed about the amount of supervised.......
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Bettendorf woman accused of trying to extort The Discovery Channel
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Read Full StoryRock Island men plead guilty to drug, firearms charges
Three Rock Island men pleaded guilty Thursday to federal drug and firearms charges, according to a news release from the office.......
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The Moline Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on Wednesday denied an appeal by police Lt. Jay Titus over the discipline of a 17-year officer who expressed suicidal and homicidal thoughts.
Cause of death still undetermined in body found by Rock River
Rock Island County coroner Brian Gustafson said Wednesday he needs more information before determining the cause of death of.......
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Bierman kicks off campaign for re-election
Rock Island County Circuit Clerk Lisa Bierman officially announced Thursday she is seeking re-election this year. Ms. Bierman faces Virgil Mayberry, of Rock Island, in the Democratic primary election on March 20.
Ms. Bierman has been circuit clerk for 13 years in Rock Island County,.......
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Trump endorses Romney
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday announced his endorsement of Mitt Romney for president, saying the former.......
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Schilling, Bustos both add nearly $220,000 to campaign coffers in 4th quarter
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling, R-Colona, and Democratic challenger Cheri Bustos were almost neck and neck in fourth quarter fundraising, commanding a significant financial lead over the remaining candidates vying for the 17th Congressional District seat.
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Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod
WASHINGTON (AP) — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke........
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Incumbents report largest donations
Of the seven candidates running for state representative in Districts 71 and 72, the war chests of incumbents Pat Verschoore, D-Milan, and Rich Morthland, R-Cordova, grew the most in the fourth quarter of 2011.
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Ethics panel finds no violation by R.I. county clerk
Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney is not guilty of ethics violations lodged against her by county Republican Party chairman Susie Carpentier, the Rock Island County Ethics Commission decided Monday.
In a formal complaint filed earlier this month, Ms. Carpentier accused Ms. Kinney.......
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- Voter registration drive tops political scene
- Voter turnout numbers point to GOP enthusiasm gap
- Romney: Not focused on poor, they have safety net
- Romney says GOP fight strengthens him for fall
- Romney turns to killer instinct to win Florida
- Santorum, Paul campaign out West as Florida votes
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Citizens United opinion killing American democracy
I've long had a fascination with politics. It just goes with the territory of being a newspaper editor, but it's also a.......
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Plenty of time, and points to argue on Obamacare
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court can pack large portents in small details. When in late March it considers the constitutionality.......
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Boland, Jacobs remain linked to tainted tuition program
Did they really go there? Unbelievable.
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New Deal tale provides some good lessons
Back in the eighth grade, I staked my claim to be a Child of the Depression when Sister Victorine assigned writing an.......
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Montana Supreme Court upholds ban on corporate political contributions
There have been some interesting goings on in my old home state of Montana. In a 5-2 decision, the Montana Supreme Court.......
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Granite City man dies in ATV accident
GRANITE CITY, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in southwestern Illinois are investigating an ATV crash that killed a 41-year-old.......
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2 sentenced for stealing millions in fraud scheme
CHICAGO (AP) — Two suburban Chicago men have been sentenced to prison for stealing millions of dollars from their now-defunct.......
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Illinois targets impaired drivers during Super Bowl
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are stepping up traffic enforcement to stop drunk driving during the Super Bowl.......
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Illinois to participate in earthquake drill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will participate in a multistate earthquake drill next week as part of earthquake.......
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'Wear Red Day' promotes heart disease awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois health officials are asking people to wear red Friday to raise awareness about women's risk.......
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Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2012. There are 331 days left in the year.
1862 -- 150 years ago: The numerous friends of James G. Bolmer, one of the old settlers of this region, are delighted to welcome him back after four years' absence. He expects to make this his permanent home.
1887 -- 125 years ago: Mississippi River packet companies are organizing for the opening of the coming shipping season.
1912 -- 100 years ago: Three hundred and fifty people attended a ceremony last night at the Rock Island Elks Lodge celebrating its fourth anniversary in the new home.
1937 -- 75 years ago: The national resources committee has recommended a $3.7 million sewage-disposal plant for the city of Rock Island. The city would be expected to pay 55 percent of the cost of the project.
1962 -- 50 years ago: Construction of a Rock Island Swim and Recreation Club, which will include both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis facilities and picnic and camping areas, will begin in late spring.
1987 -- 25 years ago: The Augustana College Theater production of "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer will open this weekend for a two-week, six-performance run.
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