Michael Tilka
News/Sports Reporter
Davenport, IA
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Michael is a native of Bettendorf and an Indiana University-Bloomington 2020 graduate
The discovery was made through genetic genealogy
Between the pandemic and changing seasons, the toll on mental health can be high
The district will start their second quarter on October 19
The fundraiser was to help single-parent families in the Muscatine area
One man is in custody following the alleged attempted kidnapping
The rally was made to encourage young, black males in the QCA
The concert was for country music star Joe Nichols
The non-profit has a variety of programs focused on helping the community
The screening is the first of many in the month of October
Runners had from September 1st to the 27th to complete this year's race
The event was created to allow business owners to network and sell their goods and services
The current owners are retiring after 27 years with Syndicate Hub
The O.W.L. is meant to allow students and families connect to Wi-Fi in public places
The classes were made as kids' time in PE classes have changed this school year
The Legion also gifted each dept. with $250 checks
The comes as the state championships will be held later this month in Rockford
The Orchestra held its annual Pops concert with this years tribute being to Fleetwood Mac
Teachers and Parents express concern for the upcoming new year
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Truck Driver helps pull man from fiery crash in Walcott
Opal Parrott was surprised with a drive by friends, family, and community members
The new year comes with new emotional and mental challenges on top of the new physical challenges
In the schools third week, the district has not had any confirmed cases of COVID-19
The state has had over 1,000 new, daily cases of COVID-19 in three of the past four days
Traffic is stopped on the eastbound side of I-80 as crews work to clean up after the crash.
The man also had three other families test positive for COVID-19
The program, along with men's tennis and men's gymnastics, were cut last Friday
The District's first day of school is set for August 24
Tree service workers came all the way from Alabama to help in the recovery process
While some have utilized physical labor or resources, some have opened their own home
Local experts recommend blue light glasses, filters
Some QCA schools are now days away from the start of the new school year
Illinois rolls out new county level COVID-19 metrics
The meeting is being conducted by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission
Parents and community members voiced concerns as the school year begins next month
The Governor visited the Rock Island County Health Dept. to address COVID concerns
From splashbads to fishing, there were many ways to avoid this weekend's heat
Protesters gathered for the "Peaceful Protest Against Racism" event
Local Businesses to aid in search for Breasia Terrell
Davenport School District reacts to Governor’s proclamation
Concerns rise for students with special needs as schools prepare for new year
Western Big Six announces football schedule
Community cleans Davenport park after fireworks debris left behind
Local Woman looks for new home for war memorabilia