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Davenport's McKee wins second gold medal in Paralympics

GANGNEUNG, South Korea — It took some last-minute heroics, but the U.S. sled hockey team made history late Saturday night.

 

Restoration project in works for river island

An island in the Mississippi River often referred to as "Princeton Beach" could be in for a big restoration project that would boost natural habitat and make it a better place for people, animals and plants.

 

Who's in the news? Luke Knepp

Luke Knepp, 13, of Bettendorf, placed second in the North Central Region Elks Hoop Shoot. He made 22 out of 25 free throws in a competition that included 23 other entrants from Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

 

Noon update: Breezy, overnight I-74 lane closures

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

 

Rick's Six: Increased risk for grass fires, fatal motorcycle crash and road work updates

A good Monday to all. It's spring break for Davenport students and back to school for those in many surrounding school districts. As for spring, it is scheduled to arrive Tuesday at 11:15 a.m.

 

One dead in motorcycle crash in west Davenport

One person is dead when the motorcycle he was driving crashed Sunday night near West Kimberly Road and Pine Street.

 

Minister's dream of creating safe space for women becomes reality

In 2011, Argrow “Kit” Evans-Ford, as part of her seminary experience and senior project, wrote about starting a house of healing and hope for women who are victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault.

 

Look Ahead: What's coming this week

City Hall: Forest View LLC plans to build 10 townhouses on 1.19 acres on the south side of East 46th Street, between Grand and Tremont avenues. The Davenport City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal, which requires…

 

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