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In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Moline’s social services priorities this week?
  • How Moline firefighters helped contain a Rock Island apartment blaze
  • Why did a simple East Moline traffic stop draw a crowd?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Freezing fog this morning, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
  • Thursday: A.M. rain, then colder; windy, with a high of 43 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!


📰 News we're reading

1. Moline's mayor to host discussion on social services initiatives (kwqc.com) — Moline residents are invited to a Thursday evening Listening Post with Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati focused on the city’s social services efforts. The discussion at MetroLINK’s Centre Station Banquet Room will highlight current programs, future plans, and ways neighbors can get involved. It’s a chance to ask questions and learn how Moline supports health, safety, and welfare.
   

2. Rock Island firefighters respond to apartment fire (ourquadcities.com) — Moline firefighters helped Rock Island crews knock down an apartment fire at the Cody Apartments Monday morning, where flames were contained to a single second-floor unit. No residents or firefighters were injured, but one person was displaced and is receiving Red Cross assistance while investigators work to determine the cause.
   

3. East Moline traffic stop ends in 2 arrests, police say (kwqc.com) — A Monday afternoon traffic stop in nearby East Moline ended with two people arrested, one for driving with a suspended license and another on an outstanding warrant. Police say the stop on Morton Drive briefly drew bystanders who interfered before additional officers restored order. Authorities have not yet released further details as the case remains under investigation.
   

4. Scots Men's & Women's Basketball Teams Get Weekend Wins (977wmoi.com) — Two Monmouth College basketball standouts from Moline, Kyle Taylor and Averi Rangel, helped power weekend wins for the Scots men’s and women’s teams. Taylor hit double figures and climbed Monmouth’s career steals and assists lists, while Rangel’s clutch three-pointers fueled a big second-half comeback against Dominican.
   


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🗓 Upcoming Events in Moline

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    Wednesday December 17
  • Special Event Committee
    Moline, IL Calendar , 619 16th St. , Moline
    9:00 am
  • Get Grinched Deliveries
    Moline, IL Calendar , Your House! , Moline
    9:00 am
  • Novel Naptime Book Club
    Moline Public Library , 3210 41st Street , Moline
    9:30 am
  • Lunch & Bingo
    Riverside Garden Center , 3450 5th Avenue , Moline
    11:00 am
  • Thursday December 18
  • Get Grinched Deliveries
    Moline, IL Calendar , Your House! , Moline
    9:00 am
  • Christmas Lunch & Bingo
    Moline, IL Calendar , 1830 6th Avenue , Moline
    11:00 am
  • Moline High School Holiday Concert
    Moline Public Library , 3210 41st Street , Moline
    2:00 pm
  • Teen Library Council
    Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US
    3:30 pm


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Park Board Meeting
    Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center , 4303 24th Street , Rock Island
    5:30 pm
  • Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
    Silvis Public Library , 105 8th Street , Silvis
    6:00 pm
  • Winter Band Concert
    Central High School PAC
    7:00 pm
  • Rock Island Conservation Club
    Rock Island Conservation Club , 2421 Big Is Pkwy , Milan
    7:30 pm

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  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Moline. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Moline

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.