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Daily planner, Feb. 5, 2012 - Sat, 04 Feb 2012
"Sophie Scholl: The Final Days" (film)

1 and 4 p.m., Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. $5; free students. (563) 322-8844.

Rock Island Antique Show

11 a.m.-4 p.m., VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th

Moline firefighters battle Friday night blaze - Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Moline firefighters were called to a house fire late Friday night about a block east of the Alleman sports complex.

At about 10:30 p.m., firefighters responded to the 4000 block of 12th Street in Moline, for reports of a

Steinbrecher encouraged by talks with new SouthPark owner - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
MOLINE -- A recent meeting between Moline officials and the new owners of SouthPark Mall left city administrator Lew Steinbrecher very encouraged about the future of a key element in the city's retail picture.

Macerich Co. and

SAU basketball family thinking 'pink' - Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Last February, when passing through the doors to Lee Lohman Arena for an afternoon of St. Ambrose University basketball, Betsy Shovlain didn't think much about the "Think Pink'' promotion being held.

It was just another day at the gym

MidAmerican bills may rise for Iowa customers - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
MidAmerican Energy Co. customers in Iowa may see higher electric bills as early as next month.

The company, which has 565,000 customers in the state, cited environmental requirements and the increasing cost of the production and transportation of

Erie schools say independent report found no hazing, harassment evidence - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
An investigation by the Erie School District's legal counsel has found no evidence of hazing, harassment or bullying within the Erie-Prophetstown wrestling program.

On Friday, Erie School District Superintendent Bradley Cox announced the findings by Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton

Airport prepares to use new form of screening technology - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
New passenger screening technology is in place at Quad City International Airport in Moline.

In late January, the Transportation Security Administration announced that 25 airports -- including Moline -- were set to receive millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology units.

FEMA to move regional office to R.I. Arsenal - Fri, 03 Feb 2012

The tenants of the Rock Island Arsenal have a new neighbor.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has moved its Regional Recovery Operations Center for a large portion of the the Midwest to the island, according to a news release

Beg your pardon - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
The first name of the subject of John Marx's column in today's editions of The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus was misreported. The correct name is Jason VanDerLinden. We regret the error.


The Dispatch and The

Citigroup apologizes to Moline man for possible mortgage mishaps - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Representatives of the third largest bank in the U.S. called Moline resident Mark Hendricks on Thursday to say sorry.

Mr. Hendricks has been fighting Citigroup for the last two years, threatened with foreclosure and hounded by callers looking for

Today in history for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2012. There are 331 days left in the year.

1862 -- 150 years ago: The numerous friends of James G. Bolmer, one of the old settlers of this region, are

Daily planner, Feb. 4, 2012 - Fri, 03 Feb 2012
Eagle Watch with Quad City Audubon Society

Noon-3 p.m., Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free. (309) 799-7192.

Rock Island Antique Show

10 a.m.-6 p.m. today; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, VFW Post 1303,