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Remembering Burlington Boat Crash Victims One Year Later

Sunday marked the one year anniversary of a boating accident in Burlington that took four lives. Family and friends gathered to remember those victims. More>>

Hilltop Alter Crawl Held Sunday

The first annual Altar Crawl offered community members tours of six churches within the Hilltop area. It is part of a larger effort to create traffic in the Hilltop Campus neighborhood of Davenport. More>>

One Man Injured in QCA Shooting

Burlington Police are investigating a late night shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday. More>>

QCA Opinions Mixed on Legalizing Medical Marijuana

It's only a signature away. In Illinois, a bill to make marijuana legal for medical use has passed through the House and the Senate, and now awaits the approval of Governor Pat Quinn. More>>

Arrests Made After Sterling Business Break-In

Two men are facing charges after a break-in at the East End Shell Gas Station on Lincolnway in Sterling. Police continue to investigate. More>>

Celebrating Armed Forces Day

The US military plays a major role in the world, our country, and the QCA, and on this Armed Forces Day, we say thank you to the men and women who serve. More>>

Boating Quad Citians Told To Be Cautious

Taking a tour out on the river this weekend may sound like a good idea but conservation officers say think again. More>>

Hoping For The $600 Million Jackpot

It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million. More>>

Farm Tours Future More Secure

Iowa lawmakers are giving farmers extra protection when it comes to liability for educational tours. More>>

Hawk Talk: Thursday, May 16, 2013

I-80 Reopens As Annawan Deals With Fallout

The town of Annawan had a lot of traffic after a tanker truck crashed on I-80.

Travelers can once again drive on Interstate 80 in Henry County after a tanker truck crashed and spilled a chemical Thursday morning. More>>

Davenport Student's Artwork Gets National Award

Senior Josh Byrne from Davenport Central High is getting national attention for this artwork.

A love of both art and insects is getting one Davenport Central High student national attention. More>>

Savanna Residents Deal With Bank Card Fraud

Residents living in Savanna, Illinois are dealing with a credit card nightmare as every bank in town has become the target of a fraud. More>>

Testing Out the .05 Blood Alcohol Limit

Testing out the .05 limit

Testing the limit. The National Transportation and Safety Board is now recommending states lower the legal drinking limit from .08 to .05. But how many drinks does it take to get there? More>>

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High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
1 in 5 U.S. kids has a mental health disorder
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.
As many as one in five American children under the age of 17 has a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year, according to a new federal report.
Look no further than your freezer for dad's perfect gift
Look no further than your freezer for dad's perfect gift
(BPT) - Bill Cosby once said, “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love the most is soap-on-a-rope.” As children all over the country prepare to honor their dads for Father’s Day or a special...
(BPT) - Bill Cosby once said, “Fatherhood is pretending the present you love the most is soap-on-a-rope.” As children all over the country prepare to honor their dads for Father’s Day or a special birthday,...
Yoga may help ease high blood pressure
Yoga may help ease high blood pressure
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.
Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

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How to stay anonymous online
How to stay anonymous online
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.
Six tips to bombproof your password
Six tips to bombproof your password
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?
How can we make our passwords more hack-resistant and manage all the passwords we need?
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette, app with 1-in-6 chance of killing your Facebook account
Facebook cuts off Social Roulette
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.
True to its name, Social Roulette is a game of roulette in which you're gambling your digital life. After giving the app permissions, you then take a one-in-six chance of letting it delete your Facebook account.
7 bizarre Airbnb rentals that are almost too weird to believe
7 bizarre Airbnb rentals that are almost too weird to believe
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately.
Weird accommodation options are part of Airbnb's charm, so we'd like to propose seven current listings that should be verified immediately. If these folks are offering what they say they're offering, we just might book a night or two.
Will a spotless inbox really supercharge your productivity?
Will a spotless inbox really supercharge your productivity?
Inbox Zero is the theory that an empty e-mail inbox is good for peace of mind and productivity. So is it?
Inbox Zero is the theory that an empty e-mail inbox is good for peace of mind and productivity. So is it?

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Remembering Burlington Boat Crash Victims One Year Later
Remembering Burlington Boat Crash Victims One Year Later
Sunday marked the one year anniversary of a boating accident in Burlington that took four lives. Family and friends gathered to remember those victims. Last year, two boats collided-- one carrying 11
Sunday marked the one year anniversary of a boating accident in Burlington that took four lives. Family and friends gathered to remember those victims.
Hilltop Alter Crawl Held Sunday
Hilltop Alter Crawl Held Sunday
It is part of a larger effort to create traffic in the Hilltop Campus neighborhood of Davenport. The first annual Altar Crawl, held Sunday, offered community members tours of six churches within the
The first annual Altar Crawl offered community members tours of six churches within the Hilltop area. It is part of a larger effort to create traffic in the Hilltop Campus neighborhood of Davenport.
One Man Injured in QCA Shooting
One Man Injured in QCA Shooting
Burlington Police are investigating a late night shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday. It happened in the 200 block of South 8th Street around 10:45 p.m. Officials tells us when they arrived
Burlington Police are investigating a late night shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday.
QCA Opinions Mixed on Legalizing Medical Marijuana
QCA Opinions Mixed on Legalizing Medical Marijuana
It's only a signature away. In Illinois, a bill to make marijuana legal for medical use has passed through the House and the Senate - and now awaits the approval of Governor Pat Quinn. But, this issue
It's only a signature away. In Illinois, a bill to make marijuana legal for medical use has passed through the House and the Senate, and now awaits the approval of Governor Pat Quinn.
Arrests Made After Sterling Business Break-In
Arrests Made After Sterling Business Break-In
Two men have been arrested after a break-in at a Sterling business. Police say they were called to the East End Shell gas station on Lincolnway Friday morning, where they found a broken glass door. Surveillance
Two men are facing charges after a break-in at the East End Shell Gas Station on Lincolnway in Sterling. Police continue to investigate.
Celebrating Armed Forces Day
Celebrating Armed Forces Day
The US military plays a major role in the world, our country, and the QCA, and on this Armed Forces Day, we say thank you to the men and women who serve. Davenport's annual Armed Forces Day celebration
The US military plays a major role in the world, our country, and the QCA, and on this Armed Forces Day, we say thank you to the men and women who serve.
Boating Quad Citians Told To Be Cautious
Boating Quad Citians Told To Be Cautious
Taking a tour out on the river this weekend may sound like a good idea but conservation officers say think again. For Quad Citians wanting to go boating, it may be best to hold off as the river levels
Taking a tour out on the river this weekend may sound like a good idea but conservation officers say think again.
Hoping For The $600 Million Jackpot
Hoping For The $600 Million Jackpot
It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million. It's the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery jackpot ever. There are plenty of dreamers
It's Powerball fever as the jackpot grows to a staggering $600 million.
Farm Tours Future More Secure
Farm Tours Future More Secure
Iowa lawmakers are giving farmers extra protection when it comes to liability for educational tours. This comes after a Supreme Court decision in February about a case dating back to 2010 in Fayette
Iowa lawmakers are giving farmers extra protection when it comes to liability for educational tours.
Savanna Residents Deal With Bank Card Fraud
Savanna Residents Deal With Bank Card Fraud
Residents living in Savanna, Illinois are dealing with a credit card nightmare as every bank in town has become the target of a fraud. Multiple bank customers have been rushing to the bank to make sure
Residents living in Savanna, Illinois are dealing with a credit card nightmare as every bank in town has become the target of a fraud.

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Health tip: Troubled by a toothache?
Health tip: Troubled by a toothache?
A toothache can be a real pain, but you can take steps to care for tooth discomfort.

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