Sarah Hayden
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Sarah is a reporter for the Dispatch-Argus-QCOnline.com.
Two years after an unknown collision permanently damaged the dock at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island, city leaders are moving forward with having it replaced at a cost of nearly $600,000.
Local Democratic leaders and political candidates will commemorate the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade Saturday by holding a rally to bring attention to the challenges posed to reproductive rights and freedom of choice.
Animal adoptions were up in 2021 at the Rock Island County Animal Shelter, resulting in 250 additional dogs, cats and other small animals finding their forever homes.
Former Silvis City Manager Jim Grafton has been appointed as Rock Island County interim administrator.
Moline is on the path to making it easier for minorities, women and businesses that employ local college graduates or apprentices to do business with the city by offering incentives in those categories.
In a nod to the late Betty White, the Quad City Animal Welfare Center is partnering with the local Card My Yard franchise to encourage residents to "Be Like Betty."
Bill Healy Jr. was sworn in Monday night as Rock Island’s new 7th Ward alderman.
Bill Healy, Jr. talks about becoming Rock Island's 7th Ward Alderman. Healy was sworn in Jan. 10, 2022.
State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has announced her intent to run for the newly drawn 89th House District in Illinois after being drawn out of her 71st District seat when legislative borders were redrawn in October.
In his annual state of the city address Monday, Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms said the city is financially stable and has remained resilient amid challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.