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Authorities identify man killed Saturday in Rock Island The man accused of the killing remained in custody on Monday in Scott County pending extradition to face a first-degree murder charge in relation to the shooting. Iowa AG Bird attends Trump trial, expresses support No Iowa taxpayer dollars spent on New York trip, her office said. Iowa head coach announces retirement after back-to-back national championship appearances Iowa head women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement in a letter to Hawkeye Nation on Monday. Former St. Ambrose athletes reflect on Iowa basketball coach Lisa Bluder’s start in the Quad-Cities Iowa Hawkeye women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder started her coaching career at St. Ambrose University in Davenport in 1984. No injuries from early morning Davenport fire Davenport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of 49th Street at 12:34 a.m. Monday morning. St. Ambrose University, Mount Mercy launch new partnership, eye further collaboration A new partnership between St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University will allow students to take some courses at the other university. QC Craft Beer Week returns this month, celebrating five years of the QC Ale Trail QC Craft Beer Week starts on May 10, with a range of participating locations and opportunities to win prizes. Iowa sex trafficking victim who killed alleged abuser sought by authorities The Iowa Department of Corrections issued a nationwide warrant for the arrest of 19-year-old Pieper Lewis this month. Iron Tee Golf, with 58 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, to open in Bettendorf tomorrow The complex is set to open next Tuesday. Olivia Allen: Quad-City trades are attracting more local students, expanding programs There has been a renewed focus on career and technical education in recent years, a trend seen both nationwide and nationally. Timeless Tickets: Elton John show at The Mark in 1997 sold out in 18 minutes The Elton John show at The Mark in 1997 broke records for the arena. Where to watch the Indiana Fever’s season opener, the first season game for Caitlin Clark See local bars and restaurants that plan to show the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark play the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday. Quad-Cities business openings, closings: Habanero’s Mexican Grill & Cantina, Yoso Modern Japanese In this week’s business openings and closings roundup: Habanero’s expands to Geneseo; Yoso Modern Japanese announces temporary closure. Editorial: State’s communication lacking with Pleasant Valley, Davenport oversight We encourage state officials to be mindful of communication when providing intergovernmental oversight. Issues usually have many sides and require a variety of perspectives to find the truth. Davenport man Brian Goodwin opened his home to his alleged killers Brian Goodwin collected people in his Davenport home at 5210 N. Division St. Two of those people are accused of killing him and Amy Smith. Timeless Tickets: Bob Dylan played the Adler in ’96, months after his son played RIBCO On the verge of a comeback, Bob Dylan played at the Adler Theatre in 1996. The same year, his son’s band The Wallflowers opened at RIBCO. Quad-Cities students earn local, state and national scholarships and awards Two local high schoolers are National Merit Scholars, and two college students made the All-Illinois Academic Team. LEGISLATOR REVIEW: Stoltenberg will miss colleagues after last year in the House Rep. Luana Stoltenberg recounts wins and losses of the 2024 legislative session. Rock Island church receives preservation award When Pastor Doug Rowland and his small congregation bought Rock Island’s Broadway Presbyterian Church, they knew the building dating to 1876 needed repairs. Photos: High School Apprenticeship Signing Day Quad-Cities high school students signed to express their commitment to becoming apprentices at 20 employers in six different fields of work at Vibrant Areana on Wednesday, May 8, in Moline. Quad-Cities Popular Astronomy Club presents telescope to Orion Library The Popular Astronomy Club has donated a telescope to the Western District Library in Orion. Start the Week Off Right: Make time for self-care In our busy lives, taking care of ourselves can be the last thing on our minds. But it’s important. Five years after the Flood of 2019, at what stage is the city’s $165 million flood plan? After a sand filled HESCO barrier broke in downtown Davenport five years ago, causing an estimated $30 million in damages, businesses clamored for Davenport to take more permanent action. Man arrested after Rock Island shooting leaves one dead Saturday evening Police made an arrest early Sunday morning in connection with a shooting in Rock Island Saturday night that left one person dead. Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach One group trying to lay the groundwork for a second Donald Trump administration is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an "America First" national security agenda. What specials are Quad-Cities restaurants offering for Mother’s Day? We have a list Wondering where to eat on Mother’s Day? Here are at least 22 places having breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner specials in the Quad-Cities area for Mother’s Day. Tom Martin: Meet the new faces in the newsroom and a visit to Augustana College The Quad-City Times/Dispatch-Argus will beef up its Illinois coverage with new reporter Joshua Shimkus. See other new hires and read about the editor’s visit to Augustana college. QC airport welcomes youngest and only woman to public safety team Lindberg is the third woman in airport history to join the team. Riverdale brings 10 girls to Illinois state meet The Riverdale Rams are coming off a third-place team result at the Manilus Class 1A Illinois sectional meet, qualifying for seven state championship events. The Latest Quad-Cities homes for big families Quad-Cities homes with at least five bedrooms. Iowa couple charged with eight counts of animal abandonment Officials found one dead cat, five live kittens and two dogs. Draft plans for Moline’s riverfront shows two...