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ROCK ISLAND -- With opioid addiction on the rise and funding for services being cut, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Moline, is bringing attention to the issue and working to pass legislation that will make a difference.

Davenport-based publisher Lee Enterprises reported earnings Thursday of $2.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted common share, for the second fiscal quarter as revenue trends improved across several key categories.

A man accused of shooting his grandfather in East Moline has an August trial date.

U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Illinois, lashed out at President Donald Trump Thursday, a day after reports indicated China has all but ceased imports of U.S. soybeans.

Here's the afternoon forecast from the National Weather Service.

Nearly the entire exterior of the historic Col. Davenport House on Arsenal Island needs to be replaced, including the wood shingle roof that is letting in daylight and the wood siding that is rotting in spots.

A good Thursday to all. Another round of thunderstorms — some of them severe — are possible today. Here are the weather details from the National Weather Service.

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Davenport RAGBRAI seeks volunteers

Davenport aldermen voted 9-1 to approve a 90-day moratorium on business licenses in the Rockingham Road corridor, but did grandfather in existing property owners so they may move forward with their business plans.