Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:25:36 GMT
Update 6-18-13: Davenport police say an autopsy on the victim, Douglas Whalen, shows the cause of his death was from a blunt force injury to the head. According to police, Whalen was involved in an altercationMore >>
Update 6-18-13: Davenport police say an autopsy on the victim, Douglas Whalen, shows the cause of his death was from a blunt force injury to the head. According to police, Whalen was involved in an altercationMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:20:43 GMT
A father and son are dead after a motorcycle crash in Colona, Ill., on Friday afternoon, June 14, 2013.Officers say it happened around 2:00 p.m., at the intersection of US 6 and Illinois 84, when a BuickMore >>
A father and son are dead after a motorcycle crash in Colona, Ill., on Friday afternoon, June 14, 2013.Officers say it happened around 2:00 p.m., at the intersection of US 6 and Illinois 84, when a BuickMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:44:27 GMT
There's renewed talk about when children should head back to class in Iowa.Under current Iowa law, schools are required to start the week of September first, but nearly all districts apply for waiversMore >>
There's renewed talk about when children should head back to class in Iowa.Under current Iowa law, schools are required to start the week of September first, but nearly all districts apply for waiversMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:38:21 GMT
Police are investigating three motorcycle thefts over the weekend. The bikes were taken during Rally On The River, where thousands of motorcycle riders packed Davenport's Centennial Park. TheMore >>
Police are investigating three motorcycle thefts over the weekend. The bikes were taken during Rally On The River, where thousands of motorcycle riders packed Davenport's Centennial Park. TheMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:47:20 GMT
The Davenport Community School District reported in May 2013 that there was a high number of erasures on the answer sheets for standardized tests submitted by Madison Elementary School.The district hasMore >>
The Davenport Community School District reported in May 2013 that there was a high number of erasures on the answer sheets for standardized tests submitted by Madison Elementary School.The district hasMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:03:45 GMT
With more and more people choosing to grow their own food, the Moline City Council takes up the issue of whether to allow people to raise chickens within city limits.The proposal would let residents haveMore >>
With more and more people choosing to grow their own food, the Moline City Council takes up the issue of whether to allow people to raise chickens within city limits.The proposal would let residents haveMore >>
The American Kennel Club is warning dog owners that dognapping cases have risen by nearly 70 percent. The AKC says dogs are being stolen from yards, cars and sidewalks – and in some cases even shelters.
"Last year for example we tracked more than 432 pet thefts and that's just scratching the surface," an AKC representative told WCBS in New York on Friday. "For the first time ever we've seen a trend now where shelters are being broken into and purebred and mixed breed dogs are being stolen."
"Each week I am reading about reports of pet theft from all around the country," says an AKC spokesperson on the AKC website. "Some owners, desperate to find their beloved pets have contacted us, wanting to know what they can do to help get their ‘family' members back."
"It's not just about the financial value of the dog for any of these people," the AKC says. "It's an emotional attachment that can't be replaced by getting another dog."
The AKC gives the following advice to dog owners:
Don't let your dog off–leash – Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the attention of thieves.
Don't leave your dog unattended in your yard – Dogs left outdoors for long periods of time are targets, especially if your fenced–in yard is visible from the street.
Be Cautious with information – If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don't answer questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live.
Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it's locked –Besides the obvious health risks this poses to the dog, it's alsoan invitation for thieves, even if you are gone for only a moment. Leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only encourage break–ins and possibly allow the dog to escape, even if the thieves don't decide to steal it too.
Don't tie your dog outside a store – This popular practice among city–dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog–friendly retailers or leave the dog at home.
