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🌱 Why a simple East Moline traffic stop drew a crowd
Good morning East Moline! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a simple East Moline traffic stop drew a crowd
- How Rock Island’s new utility hikes compare to East Moline’s
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.
- Thursday: Becoming very windy; rain, temps: high: 46, low: 8. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Colder with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Moline traffic stop ends in 2 arrests, police say (kwqc.com) — East Moline police say a Monday afternoon traffic stop on Morton Drive led to two arrests, one for a suspended license and another on an outstanding warrant. Officers called in backup when bystanders began interfering, but the situation eventually calmed. Authorities have not yet released more details, and updates are expected as the investigation continues. 
• Rock Island approves water, garbage rate increase (wqad.com) — Rock Island has approved 5.5% increases to water and garbage rates starting in 2026, citing the need to fund major infrastructure and meet regulations. For East Moline residents, the news offers context: nearby cities are also raising utility costs, and Rock Island officials note East Moline already increased water rates by $8 in 2025. The trend underscores growing regional pressure on household utility budgets.
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Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
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🗓 Events Nearby
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3rd-5th Holiday Program
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Board of Education Meeting
Northeast Junior High School , 4280 4th Ave , East Moline
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Family Storytime: Nutcracker Ornaments
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
6:00 pm -
Book Buddies: Snowflakes
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
1:00 pm -
Full STEAM Ahead: Hexaflexagons
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
3:00 pm -
Classic Movie Night: Duck Soup featuring the Marx Brothers
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
5:30 pm -
Teen Tuesday: Movie Night
Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in East Moline. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Immediate Hirring For Production Associate in East Moline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Moline here.
🗞 Nearby News
Silvis
- No injuries reported in Monday morning fire at Cody Apartments in Rock Island (qconline.com)
- These are the 36 winners of the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year Award (allusanewshub.com)
Moline
- Moline Snow Angels help neighbors clear sidewalks after winter storms (wqad.com)
- Moline's mayor to host discussion on social services initiatives (kwqc.com)
- Resignations, hirings and other Moline School District personnel news from November (copy) (qconline.com)
Ok East Moline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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