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Cedar Rapids woman charged with harassing Iowa legislator

Cedar Rapids woman charged with harassing Iowa legislator

  • ERIN MURPHY Gazette Des Moines Bureau

The woman allegedly threatened state Rep. Taylor Collins on social media, including wishing for him to be “shot in the head and castrated.”

Photos: Scenes from the 29th annual Arconic Jr. Bix

Photos: Scenes from the 29th annual Arconic Jr. Bix

  • Katelyn Metzger

Ages 0-12 participated in the fun Arconic Jr. Bix at Bix Plaza on Friday, July 24, 2026. Participants had the chance to crawl or run on short courses. 

Arconic Jr. Bix continues to be a 'great family thing' after 29 years

Arconic Jr. Bix continues to be a 'great family thing' after 29 years

  • Thomas Geyer

The 29th running of the Arconic Jr. Bix continues to be a family affair with about 2,000 kids chasing medals. 

Assumption downs Dubuque Wahlert, wins state-leading 12th state championship

Assumption downs Dubuque Wahlert, wins state-leading 12th state championship

  • Ethan Petrik

A slow start gave way to a championship finish as Davenport Assumption claimed the Class 3A state baseball title over Dubuque Wahlert on Friday.

Iowa puts $10.5M into 14 new rural medical residencies

Iowa puts $10.5M into 14 new rural medical residencies

  • Gazette Des Moines Bureau

Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa HHS announced $10.5 million in federal funding to establish up to 14 new residency programs in rural Iowa communities.

Man involved in fentanyl, cocaine trafficking case sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

Man involved in fentanyl, cocaine trafficking case sentenced to 5 years in federal prison

  • Thomas Geyer

A man who pleaded guilty to trafficking in cocaine and fentanyl in Henry and Rock Island counties was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison. 

Photos: Davenport Assumption baseball claims Knights' 12th state title

Photos: Davenport Assumption baseball claims Knights' 12th state title

  • Ethan Petrik

The Davenport Assumption baseball team won its 12th state title Friday with a win over Dubuque Wahlert at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids. See photos from the action. ⚾

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California Burritos in Davenport to relocate

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Watch as toddlers ran to the finish line at the Arconic Jr. Bix

Watch as toddlers ran to the finish line at the Arconic Jr. Bix

Toddlers race to the finish line at the Arconic Jr. Bix in downtown Davenport on Friday, July 24, 2026. 

Kids one and under race at the Arconic Jr. Bix

Kids one and under race at the Arconic Jr. Bix

Kids one and under race in the "diaper dash" at the Arconic Jr. Bix on Friday, July 24, 2026. 

Quad-Cities speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 24, 2026

Quad-Cities speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 24, 2026

Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Quad-City Times.

Watch as a group of runners race up Brady Street at the MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints

Watch as a group of runners race up Brady Street at the MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints

A group of participants races up Brady Street at the MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints on Thursday, July 23, 2026. 

Sponsors of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race up Brady Street Hill

Sponsors of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race up Brady Street Hill

Sponsors of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race up Brady Street Hill in the second heat of the sponsor relay at the MercyOne Genesis Brady Street Sprints on Thursday, July 23, 2026. 

Quad-Cities neighbors: Obituaries for July 24

Quad-Cities neighbors: Obituaries for July 24

Read through the obituaries published today in The Quad-City Times.

July 23 recap: Quad-Cities news you may have missed today

July 23 recap: Quad-Cities news you may have missed today

Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

New job postings for Quad-Cities job seekers

New job postings for Quad-Cities job seekers

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New AI-powered robot helps sort recyclables at Scott Area Recycling Center

New AI-powered robot helps sort recyclables at Scott Area Recycling Center

  • Sarah Watson

Officials say the new robot is expected to save an estimated 6 million plastic recyclables from the landfill every year. 

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Bettendorf library main entrance changes during sidewalk work
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Bettendorf library main entrance changes during sidewalk work

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Bettendorf Public Library’s main entrance will temporarily close July 28, 2026, for a two-stage sidewalk and ADA curb ramp project around the building.

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Quad Cities shuts out Beloit 13-0 in matinee rout
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Quad Cities River Bandits blanked the Beloit Sky Carp 13-0 at ABC Supply Stadium, earning their largest win of the season behind a combined shutout.

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The City of Muscatine has appointed Nick Gow as Parks and Recreation Director, effective July 22, 2026, overseeing parks, programming, events, and long-term planning.

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Bettendorf’s 2026 Citizen Academy is an eight-week course for residents 18+ to explore all 12 city departments through weekly classes and special bus tours.

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Oklahoma children find common ground at interfaith camp

Oklahoma children find common ground at interfaith camp

Children recently got a chance to look at a shofar, a ram's horn that is blown during the Jewish High Holidays and other occasions.

Arizona's oldest church still stands after more than 200 years

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