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Brady Johnson

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Brady Johnson

    Rock Island City Council approves temporary hiring of outside dispatchers for the police department’s emergency center (opens the original)

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    The Rock Island Police Department’s emergency dispatch center is temporarily hiring outside help as it rebuilds to full-time dispatcher capacity. During Monday night’s city council meeting, the council unanimously approved a contract with Moetivations for PRN dispatcher services totaling $174,898.51. The funding is coming from the department’s budget, as multiple positions remain unfilled. Third Ward Alderwoman Linda Barnes shared her experience touring the center before casting her vote. “I thi

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Brady Johnson

    Early voting begins in Illinois ahead of the midterm elections (opens the original)

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    As Illinois voters start to cast their ballots for the November midterm elections, Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney is reminding residents that voter registration is available up to election day. However, where people can register depends on the date. Kinney said residents can register at municipal locations until October 6th, that’s when grace period voting begins. “So they could not go to the library and register or the DMV and register. A little bit different circumstances on how it work

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Brady Johnson

    Rock Island Milan School District sets timeline for town halls regarding its cellphone and technology policy (opens the original)

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    The Rock Island Milan School District staff are seeking public input as it drafts its technology and cellphone policy ahead of an Illinois law requiring district regulations on its use. At Tuesday night’s school board committee of the whole meeting, district staff presented a timeline for drafting a final policy before the state law takes effect in the 2027-28 academic year. The law requires school districts to comply with restrictions on cell phone use. The policy will address communication, en

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Brady Johnson

    Davenport church and an urban nonprofit farm rehab two homes for refugee families (opens the original)

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    Over the years, the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, on the corner of Iowa St. and Kirkwood Blvd, bought homes surrounding the church to offer housing to middle-income families. In July 2023, one of the houses suffered fire damage and the adjacent property sat vacant needing extensive repairs. The church had just scheduled the demolition. But then, four days later, church-member Nancy Chapman said, "everything changed." In March 2025 the church was hosting a benefit concert for Tapestry F

  5. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Brady Johnson

    Rock Island City Council moves forward with nightlife venue; puts a stop to west side junkyard (opens the original)

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    The Rock Island City Council is denying, for a second time, a request for a local business to operate a junkyard on two properties. At Monday night’s city council meeting, the Council heard a first-reading on a special use permit request from Del’s Metal Company to operate a junkyard at 1600 Mill St. and 1700 1st St. Robert Duckels represents Del’s Metal Company and made his case before the council. “I believe we're actually actively resolving issues that currently exist under the current status

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