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3 Things to Know | Quad Cities morning headlines for Aug. 30, 2023

This Week

Davenport residents remembering the people killed in Davenport Collapse

It's been three months since the Davenport Collapse, and the community is coming together to honor those who lost their lives by dropping rose petals into the river.
Bridges

Scheduled bridge cleanings starting this week on Rock Island Arsenal Bridge, Moline Bridge

Traffic on the Rock Island Arsenal Bridge will be limited to one lane while crews clean the bridge. This Friday the Moline Bridge will also be cleaned.
Community

Rock Island barbeque fire displaces residents

A barbeque grill was responsible for a house fire in Rock Island Tuesday. No injuries were reported, and residents are receiving aid from the Red Cross.
Football

Kinnick Stadium changing up the dress code for university hospital patients

Every home game, the Hawkeyes turn to the Children's Hospital for what they call 'The Wave', and this year the kids at the hospital will now have Iowa themed gowns.
Community

8 Rock Island residents awarded Citizen of the Year

From poets to teachers, church leaders and veterans, this year's awardees represent the very best of Rock Island.
Small Business

Iowa wedding planners feeling the heat, climate change impacting business

Weddings are a right of passage in life, but couples looking to tie the knot are looking at other months outside of the summer.
Infrastructure

ADM Decatur plant clearing up debris after plant fire

ADM workers in Decatur are beginning to clean up after a fire sparked up Monday evening. No cause has been announced for the fire.
Hurricane

State of Florida bracing for impact ahead of Hurricane Idalia

State officials are warning residents to evacuate with storm surge estimated at 11 feet. Over 300,000 residents making their way out of the warning zone.
Community

Richardson trial paused for evidence review, scheduled to resume in October

Daylon Richardson, the man accused of killing a Knox County deputy, has filed a court motion to review evidence. Court proceedings will resume in October.
Community

Galesburg fire station offering free car seat checks for families

Taking place at the Galesburg Central Fire Station from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., families in the area can have their car seats checked by certified safety techs.
Tech

MidAmerican Energy surveying power lines using helicopter

Over next several weeks a low-flying helicopter will be surveying power lines in the Quad Cities, looking for damage or wear.