Mike Colon

5 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Mike Colon

It’s been a long road to recovery for Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley, where much of the zoo was damaged by a heavy snowstorm more than a year ago. Zookeepers saw it as an opportunity to build back better. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón saw the preparations for next week’s opening day and spoke with Zoo Director Lee Jackson. “A lot of our small, freestanding exhibits were completely destroyed. Our eagle exhibit was damaged.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Mike Colon |Brian Weckerly

by: Mike Colón, Brian Weckerly Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT It’s as American as apple pie, teaching kids the importance of good sportsmanship, team spirit and working with others, and it’s an undeniable sign that summer is just around the corner.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Mike Colon

After a man walked into the vestibule of Scott County Jail with what he said was a bomb, a suspect was in custody and the bomb squad was checking out the package, according to law enforcement at the scene. A call came in at 8:36 p.m. when the man was denied entrance to the jail. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane told Our Quad Cities News crew that the man spoke with the jail staff in the jail control room. He said he had a bomb, so they did not allow him inside.

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Mike Colon

by: Linda Cook, Mike Colón Posted: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:38 PM CDT Updated: Apr 11, 2025 / 09:38 PM CDT A Jeep crashed into a construction hole on River Drive near Federal Street shortly after 2 p.m. Friday in Davenport. An ambulance transported a man from the scene. Our Quad Cities News crew saw damage that indicated the vehicle may have driven down the bike path into the pit.

2 weeks ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Mike Colon

The Davenport City Council has passed a resolution to allocate money to organizations that serve the community. (Mike Colón, OurQuadCities.com)On Wednesday, council members approved money from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Humility Homes and Services, Vera French, Project NOW and the redevelopment of the west end of the city, as well as the Rockingham Corridor. They amended the resolution to enable each alderman and the mayor $10,000 to spend on community projects of their choice.