Floatzilla, the largest paddle event on the Mississippi River, returns to the Quad Cities on Saturday, August 15. Continue reading…

By Steven Spencer Calhoun County and the Village of Hardin signed an intergovernmental agreement last week, which will add a full-time deputy to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Per the agreement, the Village of Hardin will assist with the employment of the Sheriff’s Office by covering the salary of a full-time deputy. The topic originally…

Salads? Chickpeas? Never heard of them. Continue reading…

Miley revealed the details behind her very own Barbie and what it means to her. Continue reading…

Our family adventure hiking Medicine Bow Peak in Wyoming challenged my kids with elevation, snow, and tough trail conditions, but rewarded us with unforgettable views and memories. Continue reading…

Linda Lee Mahlandt, 80, of Collinsville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on Sept. 6, 1945, in Hamburg, IL, to the late Loami and Eva (Hunter) Booth. On June 6, 1986, she married the love of her life, Joseph Nicholas “Nick”…

In what officers called a twist of poetic justice, a man in Odenton, Maryland had his car stolen while he himself was committing a crime right across the street. Continue reading…

By Steven Spencer Public comment is still being accepted by Calhoun County for the proposed purchase of a tug and barge using federal and state funding. The proposed project would utilize a combined total of $1,079,000 from both the Federal Ferry Boat Program Funding and IDOT Local Project Funding. The $1,079,000 would include vessel purchase,…

A total of 40 Illinois counties are exploring the idea of seceding from the state. Continue reading…

The Quad City Steamwheelers are hosting First Responders Night at Vibrant Arena. All active-duty and retired first responders can attend the game for FREE. Continue reading…