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Posted on Just Cruisin 2, 3-Feb '12, 10:09PM

We haven’t got an update on traffic cameras yet so thought we’d mention a few other things. Recently we began receiving the media report from the police department again. One thing we noticed was a good number of the police calls had ‘No paperwork’ under disposition. If ...

Posted on QC Ghost, 3-Feb '12, 10:05PM

"Mr. Holder. How come you can never say my son's name. You never have. All I ever hear you say is "˜I  didn't find out or I cant say' I'm actually tired of hearing your double talk in answering questions. What a joke you are. You know my son was a real AMERICAN, a WARRIOR, and a HERO, who was also protecting ...

Posted on QC Weather, 3-Feb '12, 9:22PM

We're seeing a light mix of rain/sleet/snow developing across the area tonight. And there's been a little freezing rain (especially on elevated surfaces) north of the QC. While it's not a huge winter storm or anything take it easy when you're out and about over the next 24 hours...it only takes 1 icy ...

Posted on The Scoundrel, 2-Feb '12, 11:48PM

Disclaimer: Caution the extended length of the following post turned short story novel may damage your mind, eyes, cause excruciating headaches, damage essential body parts and/or bodily functions while reading. I am sure somewhere out there in the Twilight Zone are government regulations ...

Posted on LuckyDog Poker, 2-Feb '12, 12:17PM

By RUSS SCOTT LuckyDog Poker Just two days to go before Quad-City Area poker players have the rare opportunity to play here in town for a seat in the $10,000 World Series Main Event for less than 1 percent of the actual cost. This is one tourney you can’t miss! The fundraiser tournament for Arc of ...

Posted on Random thoughts of an Iowa boy , 1-Feb '12, 12:42PM

I don't understand hate.I don't understand why someone hates another person because...-- of the color of their skin-- they are short-- they are tall-- they are too heavy-- they are too skinny-- of the way they talk-- they aren't pretty-- they are pretty-- of their religion-- of their politics-- of ...

Posted on Dispatch/Argus Sports Blog, 31-Jan '12, 5:45AM

By Steve Tappa, stappa@qconline.com Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus prep basketball writer Posted Online: Jan. 31, 2012, 6 a.m. ===================================================== A game-delaying puff of baby powder blanketed the local sports news over the weekend. However, many ...

Posted on Love and Work by Suzanne Roush, 27-Jan '12, 3:52PM

Even though I've been happily married for eight years, running into an ex-boyfriend is about as much fun as having my eyeballs poked with toothpicks. Anyone that has ripped my heart out and then cooked it on their George Foreman grill is not enjoyable to see. And almost without doubt the following ...

Posted on Reading 2.0, 30-Dec '11, 1:54PM

MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New BFF is about Rachel's search for a new best friend. She had many friends when she lived in New York, friends she had known for years. But as many people do, she graduated from college and followed her heart to be with her future husband. Living in Chicago, she ...

Posted on The Complacency Chronicles, 29-Dec '11, 1:10PM

Some people are naturally gifted artists, with the inner ability to create moving and thought-provoking works that can entertain us, challenge us, and help to reveal truths about our selves, our culture, and our society as a whole. Other folks are more naturally gifted at laying around on a couch ...

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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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