Devin Brooks

Jan 8, 2024 | wqad.com | Devin Brooks

The showing of 'I Am the Future: Standing on the Shoulders of the Past' will take place Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. DAVENPORT, Iowa — The past is coming to life this week in a special way in the Quad Cities. The showing of 'I Am the Future: Standing on the Shoulders of the Past' will take place Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. It's about the personal experiences of Quad City residents who fought for civil rights in the early 1960s.

Dec 22, 2023 | wqad.com | Devin Brooks

He was the youngest in his medical school class and the first Iowan a part of The Aesthetic Society. DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Quad City man is hanging up his scrubs after being the heartbeat of countless lives. Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte, 66, is retiring from Genesis Plastic Surgery after 35 years of service. “I didn’t want to be one of those that people said, ‘why is he still around,’” Van Raalte said.

Dec 17, 2023 | wqad.com | Devin Brooks

According to the DEA division covering the Quad Cities area, more than 11,000 fake fentanyl pills have been seized in the QCA this year. ILLINOIS, USA — The illegal drug market is broadening its reach across the Quad Cities area. Purple fentanyl powder mixed with the animal sedative xylazine was seized this year in the bi-state region by Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG) agents. "It works its way across the country pretty quick," Quad City MEG director Andrew Fratzke said.

Dec 10, 2023 | wqad.com | Devin Brooks

Officials say dealers are cutting fentanyl to mix the substance and extend the high while making more money from a less-expensive drug. ILLINOIS, USA — The Quad Cities is among the latest to get hooked on a new street-drug trend. Xylazine has been discovered laced with other drugs during raids across the bi-state region in 2023.

Nov 27, 2023 | wqad.com | Devin Brooks

The 11 and 6 year olds recently took the steps to officially become an established charitable organization for 'Junk 4 Jingles.' KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — Two Knox County girls are hard at work this holiday season to make sure dozens have a Merry Christmas. It's part of the 'Junk 4 Jingles' organization by the Mayfield family of Knoxville, Illinois. "It's never something I thought I'd be doing, but one thing led to another," father Eric Mayfield said.