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• Suspect remains at large in Fulton rape case

  Authorities say a Fulton woman was robbed and raped at gunpoint inside her home around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. A shocking crime that put this normally quiet community on high alert. Police on Friday were urging residents to lock their doors and report any suspicious activity. more

• Float almost ready for Saturday debut Video

  Many floats will be making their way through downtown Davenport during the Festival of Trees Parade on Saturday. more

• IL hospital report cards available online Video

  With just a click of your mouse, you can check out a hospital before you check in. Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health released a website that acts as a report card for every hospital in the state. more

• Stanley Consultants engineer success with health insurance

  As the latest health care reform legislation gets a good going-over, businesses are keeping a close watch on the developments. That's the case for a longtime Muscatine company. more

• Iowa healthier than Illinois, numbers show Video

  So, which side of the river is the healthiest? When it comes to the healthiest states, forbes.com lists Iowa as number 15 - that's up one spot from last year - and Illinois is still on the lower part of the list at 29. more

• Eggo shortage strikes Quad Cities

  "Leggo my Eggo!" It is a line you have seen in Kellogg's Eggo commercials since the 1970's and now the fight for the popular breakfast food heats up due to a shortage. Shoppers in search of the Eggo are coming up empty-handed. more

• Cops serve up justice with a side of mashed potatoes

  Tonight members of the Davenport Handicapped Development Center are thankful for the community's bravest who served up justice with a side of mashed potatoes. more

• S.A.U. asks to change legal description of St. Vincent property

  It's been the topic of speculation and concern, but tonight News 8 has learned what's next in store for the Davenport Diocese property purchased by St. Ambrose. more

• Premature births alarming, doctors say best gift to baby is 39 weeks

  A high rate of premature births has the March of Dimes putting out a warning for all women and hospitals across the nation. Both Iowa and Illinois have a "D" rating for preterm birth rates, which matches the national average. more

• Clinton ready to welcome prison employees

  Since the Thomson Correctional Center seems to be the front-runner to land hundreds of jobs and Guantanamo Bay prisoners, surrounding communities are bracing again for the benefit. That's the case in nearby Clinton, Iowa, where housing could get a jump start. more

• Neighbors learn what's causing sewage problem

  Tonight residents in a Davenport neighborhood know their stinking sewer problem will get fixed but it's going to take years to complete the job. 8 On Your Side Reporter Chris Williams exposed the issue this Summer and was there when the Department of Public Works released findings of its'... more

• Activists refuse to testify and land in jail

  Two activists from the Minneapolis area are behind bars after refusing to testify before a federal grand jury. The grand jury may be investigating a University of Iowa break-in five years ago that resulted in more than $450,000 in damage. more

• Remains of Missing Davenport Man Found in Texas

  The remains of a Davenport man who has been missing for more than two years, have been found. more

• Federal officials visit Thomson, answer questions

  We have more details on how Thomson Correction Center would be run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, should the facility be chosen to house suspected terrorists. Monday, federal prison officials toured the facility and answered questions from the community. more

• Prison plans balance development with safety

  After waiting years to reap economic benefits from the Thomson Correctinal Center, there are new worries over the visitors it could attract. Some wonder whether it will be a haven for terrorists or a huge spark for economic development. more

• Talkback on Thomson Prison

  What are your thoughts on the potential sale of Thomson to the federal government to potentially house Gitmo terror suspects? Do you agree with Republican congressional lawmakers who fear that "our state and the Chicago Metropolitan Area will become ground zero for Jihadist terrorist plots,... more

• Thanksgiving dinner on a budget Video

  In less than two weeks, many of us will have a house full of family and friends sitting down to a big thanksgiving meal. The grocery list is long and you need to stretch your cash as far as you can. more

• Most support Illinois' vye for Guantanamo prisoners

  For eight years, it's sat nearly empty. Now Thomson prison has grabbed national attention. Instead of housing Illinois' worst prisoners, it could be home to dozens of terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay Cuba since 2002. more

• Holiday sales impact on small business Video

  As many small businesses fold around them, those still alive in the Village of East Davenport are confident that this upcoming holiday season will be a good one. The competition has been fierce from big box department stores, but says their customer service and expertise will keep them afloat. more

• Adopting a pet? Do your homework Video

  Area shelters are running out of room for some of their residents. "If we get too overcrowded, it's more stressful for the animal. It leads to more sickness and fighting and it's just not good," explained Micki Ogrosky of the Henry County Human Society - Geneseo. more

• Extreme Makeover gets extra protection from Fulton firm

  The aftermath of a devastating fire led to a cry for help. A cry that could be heard across the country. more

• Hawkeye fans brace for big game

  On Friday in Iowa City, some Hawkeye football fans feel like singing the blues. Entertainer B.F. Burt summed up the situation in song and improvised a tune about the Iowa-Ohio State game. more

• Mr. Thanksgiving hopes Quad Cities community gives back

  For the past 39 years, one man has made it his mission to make sure everyone has a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner. more

• Veteran killed in Veteran's Day crash traveled with Honor Flight

  We now know the man killed in the Veteran's Day crash in Clinton County was a veteran himself who had traveled with the Honor Flight program. It was a devastating crash on Highway 30 that forced authorities to close down the road for hours yesterday. Tonight we hear from the family of the veteran... more

• Lee Enterprises posts $1.8M 4Q profit after cost cuts, says advertising decline seems to slow Photo

  DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Lee Enterprises Inc., publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and dozens of other newspapers, says it earned a small profit in the fourth quarter, helped by cost cuts and lower prices for paper. more

• Friday the 13th strikes fear in the hearts of millions, others not willing to press their luck

  CHICAGO (AP) — This has been a tough year for people worried about something bad happening on Friday the 13th. more

• Dubuque man accused of trafficking stolen weapons

  DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A Dubuque man has been charged with trafficking stolen weapons for drugs. more

• Crisis training helps to guide police officers

  Dozens of police officers spent part of Thursday learning better ways to respond during crisis events. It's all about effective decision-making during dangerous situations. more

• CMAs big hit in Quad Cities Video

  Wednesday night was the biggest night in country music. Today's Country 103.7 WLLR streamed the 45th Annual Country Music Awards on their station and brought the evening of stars to her audience. more

• Another building purchased for homeless vets Video

  On this Veteran's Day, the Eagles Nest Veteran's Home Group closed on the property that will house homeless veterans. The owner, Wells Fargo Bank, handed over the keys at Wednesday afternoon's signing of the $76,000 building on the corner of West Fifth and Brown Streets in Davenport. more

• One Person Dead in Accident on Highway 30

  UPDATE: The Iowa State Patrol has released the name of the man killed Wednesday in a head-on collision. more

• School turns black and gold for Hawk Hero Video

  The halls at J.F.K. looked a-okay if you were an Iowa fan today. It was a sea of black and gold at the Davenport Catholic School. News 8's Chris Williams explains why students were flying high for the Hawkeyes. more

• Clinton schools face tough decisions with state cuts

  Clinton's school district is one of the city's largest employers. With about 750 jobs and a $40 million budget, it's a major player in Clinton County. But as Iowa imposes a 10% across the board cut, it's hitting the district with difficult decisions about jobs and programs. more

• Clinton community reach out to Victory Center Video

  The sluggish economy is challenging charities right before the holiday season. That's the case for the Victory Center in Clinton. It serves the hungry and homeless year round. more

• Scott Co. schedules more H1N1 vaccine clinics

  The Scott County Health Department is continuing to receive shipments of H1N1 vaccine. This is not the seasonal vaccine, but vaccine against the new 2009 H1N1 virus. Vaccine will be provided to individuals in the priority groups listed below by appointment only at clinics held this week.... more

• Boil order in effect for parts of Carbon Cliff

  Some Carbon Cliff residents are being told not to drink their water without boiling it first. more

• Davenport to get $2 million for flood buyouts

  This weekend the governor announced millions of dollars in federal money to buy out homes that always flood. More than two million dollars of that money is coming to Davenport. The city has been working to buy out property owners in harm's way along Duck Creek ever since flooding in the 90's. This... more

• Neighborhood optimistic for sewer announcement

  Neighbors say 8 On Your Side brought their problem to light and now Davenport City leaders are keeping their promise. News 8's Chris Williams has the latest on the sewage problems at Garfield and Western. more

• Small business concern over health care reform

  Stats show that more than half of America's uninsured are small business owners, workers and their families. At Dentistry Unlimited in Bettendorf, there are worries over the cost of health care reform. more

• Davenport man injured in bowling alley fight

  A Davenport man received minor injuries after a fight outside a Brady St. business Sunday night. more

• Call center to hire 55 as the holidays approach

  CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa calling center has decided to add 55 new positions as the holiday season approaches. more

• No injuries reported in Henry County bus accident

  MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — Henry County authorities say they are investigating a school bus accident south of Mount Pleasant. more

• Late night harvesting during dry spell Video

  Just a few weeks ago, harvesting was at a stand still because of wet fields and lots of rain. This put area farmers months behind. The past few days of warm weather has helped dry some of their crops so they are back in their fields to play 'catch up'. more

• Quad Cities children learn anti-bullying techniques

  Bullying in schools is often are larger problem then many parents think and something more and more are trying address. more

• East Moline soldier safe after Ft. Hood shooting Video

  The Fort Hood, Texas shooting rampage on Thursday left one East Moline family frantically wondering if their soldier was ok. more

• Tickets for big acts sell out within minutes Video

  If you got tickets to see country pop singer Taylor Swift at the IWireless Center in May, then you are one of the lucky ones. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Friday morning and were sold out in 10 minutes. more

• Hawkeyes are hot at Black and Gold Store

  Just past 10 on Friday morning, the Black and Gold Store is buzzing. Filling up fast as Hawkeye fans catch football fever. more

• H1N1 vaccine in limited supply Video

  Demand for the H1N1 flu vaccine remains high across the area. People at the health departments in Scott County and Rock Island County have been very busy giving the vaccine to the targeted priority groups. But, both say they're at the mercy of the manufacturer as to when they get it. more

• Former Rio Tan manager bets own money on second chance

  Tonight there's a new tanning salon in the former home of Moline Rio Tan and it comes with a familiar face. 8 On Your Side Reporter Chris Williams explains how this new owner wants to prove the old ways have changed. more

• Mother of H1N1 coma victim asks ''Pray for my son!'' Video

  George O'Neal remains in a H1N1 coma in a long-term care hospital in Davenport, his mother Mary at his bedside every day, hoping he will wake up. more