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A bomb cyclone storm has caused power outages and disrupted travel in the Central United States. Get details as Matt Hammill from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley will open its gates to the public Saturday at 10 a.m! This season, guests can see Katavi, the baby Colobus monkey who was born this past December. An Allen's Swamp Monkey and a Wolf's Guenon will also be making their debut at the zoo! Niabi Zoo Curator of Conservation and Education Joel Vanderbush joined AM Quad Cities!

According to a study of FBI data, Davenport is the "most robbed city" in Iowa. Get details as Morgan Ottier from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, the nonsense with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission has to stop. It's making a mockery of the actual intent of a civil rights commission.

The drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris is spreading through some health care facilities, including some in the Chicago area. Separately, a study says instead of getting a rush from sugar, it actually worsens your mood. Another study suggests a moderate intake of alcohol increases your risk of having a stroke. Get a look at the latest medical studies every Wednesday at 7:07 when Dr. Bill from Genesis Health System joins AM Quad Cities.

Continuing on getting your vehicle ready for summer, Ron has tips when it comes to the air conditioner. He says trying to recharge the air conditioner yourself does more damage than good. If you have a question about your vehicle, ask Ron from Ace Muffler Clinic about it Tuesdays at 8:40 when he joins AM Quad Cities.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds joined AM Quad Cities. Governor Reynolds is working with the governors of Nebraska and Missouri on developing better managing of the Missouri River by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, following the devastating flooding in recent weeks. Governor Reynolds also says she'll continue to work on amending the Iowa Constitution that would restore the voting rights of felons.

Mediacom services were unavailable during the overnight hours as part of the I-74 bridge project. Also, the 12th annual Taste of ProStart fundraiser is tonight in Davenport. Get details as Matt Hammill from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

There's talk Amazon is developing earbuds to take on Apple's AirPods. Amazon's earbuds would allow you to talk to Alexa. Separately, Google Play Music's Artist Hub is shutting down at the end of the month. Get a look at the latest advancements in the world of technology every Tuesday at 6:45 when the Enderle Group's Rob Enderle joins AM Quad Cities.

Jennifer Struble Russell has worked with Illinois State Representative Daniel Swanson to get the "Lauryn Russell Lyme Disease Prevention and Protection Law" passed and most recently joined forces to get House Bill 889 passed which would mandate insurance coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a person with a tick-borne disease. Jennifer's daughter, Lauryn, has Lyme Disease and has founded Spotlight on Lyme QCA to help those impacted by the disease. Jennifer and Representative Swanson joined AM Quad Cities.

Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joined AM Quad Cities. The USDA has no policy to compensate farmers for damaged crops in storage. Millions of bushels of grain in storage bins in western Iowa have been damaged by recent flooding. Senator Grassley wants to make sure those farmers don't eat those losses. Senator Grassley also talked about the requests for President Trump's Tax Returns. Senator Grassley continues to push for Wind Energy Funding.

We will have an answer Friday to the questions coming from the June 23, 2016 vote of 51.9% in favor of leaving the European Union. There's one week left to file your federal income taxes. The Libyan National Army has continued its push to enter Tripoli on Sunday, ignoring the pleas from the United Nations to end the fighting in which at least 35 people have died since last week. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.

The Mississippi River crested overnight in the Quad Cities. Also, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a law that will raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21. Get details as Morgan Ottier from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, Dan hopes during the next election cycle people remember that apparently the only people the left thinks that it's okay to publicly hate are Christians.

In the first three months of 2019, three Illinois State Troopers have been struck and killed by motorists. Safety Education Officer for the Illinois State Police Trooper Jason Wilson, and Safety Education Officer for the Iowa State Patrol Trooper Dan Loussaert joined AM Quad Cities to stress the importance of obeying with the Move Over Law in both states.

The Quad City Storm will close out their inaugural season in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) tonight and Saturday against the Evansville Thunderbolts at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline! Tonight is Wear Camo Night, and Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night! The puck drops at 7:10 p.m. both nights! Quad City Storm President Gwen Tombergs joined AM Quad Cities!

The FBI says the person claiming to be missing boy Timmothy Pitzen is actually a 23-year old man. Also, Black Hawk College is offering mermaid lessons. Get details as Matt Hammill from Quad Cities Today at KWQC joined AM Quad Cities.

In this Deibertribe, Dan says after two years of getting the Russian collusion story wrong, you would think the media would be embarrassed enough not to run with the "sources say" nonsense, given just how wrong those sources have been.

Felony theft at J. C. Penney, credit card fraud, stolen motorcycles, and a pair of wanted suspects. Detective Jon Leach has this week's Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities report.

Signs continue to show progress being made in trade talks. Separately, Parliament has finally agreed on something, barely. Also Wednesday's ADP jobs report headlines a look at the Economic Calendar. Get The Word On Wall Street every Monday and Thursday at 8:25 when RBC Wealth Management's Holly Kennedy joins AM Quad Cities.