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      <title>How Long Does Halloween Candy Last? </title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 02:49:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If your kids brought home more Halloween candy than your family can possibly eat, there's good news. Some of those sweet treats can last much longer than you might think! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/723/p/how-long-halloween-candy-lasts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If your kids brought home more Halloween candy than your family can possibly eat, there&apos;s good news. Some of those sweet treats can last much longer than you might think! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/723/p/how-long-halloween-candy-lasts/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Iowa's Winter Forecast Is Getting Interesting as El Niño Strength</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:43:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A powerful El Ni&#xF1;o is developing in the Pacific. Here&apos;s what the latest forecast models say about Iowa&apos;s winter temperatures, snow, and precipitation. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-super-el-nino-winter-forecast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How Fat Are Iowans Actually? The Latest Deep-Fried Statistics Show</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:11:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Your love of fried food may not be as bad as you think. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/overweight-statistics-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Your love of fried food may not be as bad as you think. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/overweight-statistics-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>National Sandwich Day: Where to Grab a Sandwich in the Quad Cities</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:21:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Several restaurants in the Quad Cities are celebrating with special deals and discounts.  <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/784/p/national-sandwich-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Several restaurants in the Quad Cities are celebrating with special deals and discounts.  <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/784/p/national-sandwich-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why Do We Always Vote On A Tuesday? The Reason Totally Makes Sense</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:20:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If there&apos;s one thing we keep up with in America, it&apos;s traditions. One generation decides something works, and it&apos;s how it should be - and then we just go ahead and do that for the next 5 generations. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/how-do-they-pick-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Marion Native Kiah Stokes Reaches Another Incredible Basketball Milestone</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:30:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Marion native Kiah Stokes continues her winning ways with another WNBA championship. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kiah-stokes-fourth-championship-career-milestone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Marion native Kiah Stokes continues her winning ways with another WNBA championship. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kiah-stokes-fourth-championship-career-milestone/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Collins Aerospace Announces Another Round of Cedar Rapids Layoffs</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:35:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Another round of job cuts is coming to one of Cedar Rapids' largest employers. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/collins-aerospace-cedar-rapids-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Another round of job cuts is coming to one of Cedar Rapids&apos; largest employers. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/collins-aerospace-cedar-rapids-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Forecast For Cuffing Season 2026 In Quad Cities Is In, It’s Looking Rough</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:37:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Welcome to cuffing season, single Iowans and Illinoisans! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cuffing-season-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to cuffing season, single Iowans and Illinoisans! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cuffing-season-2026-iowa-illinois/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Florida Woman Tries To Buy Taco Bell With Feminine Products</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:26:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Officers said Anderson had bloodshot eyes that were also glassy, and was talking to one of the officers "as though he worked at a bank," whatever that means.  <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/taco-bell-tampon-pay-florida/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Officers said Anderson had bloodshot eyes that were also glassy, and was talking to one of the officers &quot;as though he worked at a bank,&quot; whatever that means.  <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/taco-bell-tampon-pay-florida/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Win Tickets to see Chicago take on New Orleans in Soldier Field</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bears just gave up two first-round picks for Jeffrey Simmons. That's a huge gamble on one defensive lineman. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/965/p/chicago-new-orleans-tickets-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bears just gave up two first-round picks for Jeffrey Simmons. That&apos;s a huge gamble on one defensive lineman. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/965/p/chicago-new-orleans-tickets-2026/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: West End Diner in Marion To Close On Tuesday</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:09:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A popular Marion diner and coffee shop has announced it will close its doors for good in early November. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/west-end-diner-closing-marion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A popular Marion diner and coffee shop has announced it will close its doors for good in early November. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/west-end-diner-closing-marion/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A New Scholarship Opportunity Is Coming to Iowa Students</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:08:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Iowa is accepting applications from nonprofits that want to provide scholarships through a new federal education tax credit program set to begin in 2027. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-education-tax-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Iowa is accepting applications from nonprofits that want to provide scholarships through a new federal education tax credit program set to begin in 2027. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-education-tax-credit/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Flo Rida Bringing Apple Bottom Jeans Back To Mississippi Valley Fair In Davenport</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:30:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We'll be clubbing like it's the 2000's at the Mississippi Valley Fair grandstand! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/flo-rida-mississippi-valley-fair-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&apos;ll be clubbing like it&apos;s the 2000&apos;s at the Mississippi Valley Fair grandstand! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/flo-rida-mississippi-valley-fair-2027/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Big List of November 2026 Events in Eastern Iowa &amp; Beyond</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:26:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[2026 is almost over, but there is still a lot to look forward to! Check out a list of big events happening across Eastern Iowa and beyond this November! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/november-2026-events-eastern-iowa/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[2026 is almost over, but there is still a lot to look forward to! Check out a list of big events happening across Eastern Iowa and beyond this November! <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/november-2026-events-eastern-iowa/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Courtlin]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Kate Martin’s Basketball Future Up in the Air After Latest Move</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:48:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Former Hawkeye Kate Martin is leaving the Unrivaled league, adding another twist to an uncertain basketball future. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kate-martin-leaves-unrivaled-basketball/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Former Hawkeye Kate Martin is leaving the Unrivaled league, adding another twist to an uncertain basketball future. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/kate-martin-leaves-unrivaled-basketball/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The One Thing This Parent Misses Most About Halloween</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:37:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's something special about seeing Halloween through the eyes of a child. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/trick-or-treating-traditions-families-celebrate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s something special about seeing Halloween through the eyes of a child. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/trick-or-treating-traditions-families-celebrate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Plan Could Bring Major Changes</title>
      <link>https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-medicaid-fraud-task-force/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:58:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Iowa’s Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force recommends expanding fraud investigations, strengthening provider oversight and improving how the state detects and prevents improper payments. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-medicaid-fraud-task-force/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Iowa&#x2019;s Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force recommends expanding fraud investigations, strengthening provider oversight and improving how the state detects and prevents improper payments. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-medicaid-fraud-task-force/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Drake]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>31-Year-Old Iowa Murder Case Takes Dramatic Turn: Two Arrested</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Two men face first-degree murder charges in the 1995 killing of Waterloo woman Angela Renee Buck. Investigators continued pursuing leads for more than three decades. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-angela-buck-cold-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Two men face first-degree murder charges in the 1995 killing of Waterloo woman Angela Renee Buck. Investigators continued pursuing leads for more than three decades. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/iowa-angela-buck-cold-case/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Drake]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Country Thunder Wisconsin 2027 Lineup Revealed</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:08:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Start planning your summer country music getaway! Country Thunder Wisconsin returns July 15-18, 2027, with Jon Pardi, Zach Top, Thomas Rhett and plenty more artists headed to Twin Lakes. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/723/p/country-thunder-wisconsin-2027-lineup/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Start planning your summer country music getaway! Country Thunder Wisconsin returns July 15-18, 2027, with Jon Pardi, Zach Top, Thomas Rhett and plenty more artists headed to Twin Lakes. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/723/p/country-thunder-wisconsin-2027-lineup/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lil Zim]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>DuPage, Illinois County Judge Faces Backlash From Liking A Facebook Post</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How petty are we getting with social media now? <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/dupage-county-judge-facebook-like/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How petty are we getting with social media now? <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/dupage-county-judge-facebook-like/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Stringer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island Closing After 42 Years</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:41:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Rudy’s Tacos in Rock Island is saying goodbye after 42 years in business as its owners prepare to retire. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/rudys-tacos-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rudy&#x2019;s Tacos in Rock Island is saying goodbye after 42 years in business as its owners prepare to retire. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/rudys-tacos-closing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dwyer & Michaels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Do NOT Give This Candy To Trick-Or-Treaters On Halloween Unless You Want To Get TP’d</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A mom recently went viral after going through her son's Halloween candy and finding an individually wrapped Gummy Bear in plastic. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/gummi-bear-wrapper/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A mom recently went viral after going through her son&apos;s Halloween candy and finding an individually wrapped Gummy Bear in plastic. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/gummi-bear-wrapper/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" type="html">Danielle Martin TikTok</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Poll: Iowans Support Higher Sales Tax to Protect Water Quality</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:08:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Nearly 7 in 10 Iowa voters support raising the state sales tax to fund water quality and conservation programs. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/iowa-voters-back-water-quality-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Nearly 7 in 10 Iowa voters support raising the state sales tax to fund water quality and conservation programs. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/iowa-voters-back-water-quality-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Davenport, Bettendorf Buses To Provide Free Transportation On Election Day</title>
      <link>https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/davenport-bettendorf-buses-election-day/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:44:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A group of local transit agencies are making sure you can get to the polling place. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/davenport-bettendorf-buses-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A group of local transit agencies are making sure you can get to the polling place. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/davenport-bettendorf-buses-election-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Stringer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>UnityPoint Health Plans More IT Layoffs in Iowa for February 2027</title>
      <link>https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/unitypoint-iowa-layoffs/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:06:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[UnityPoint Health has filed layoff notices affecting 230 IT workers in February 2027. The latest filings identify positions in West Des Moines and Dubuque. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/unitypoint-iowa-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[UnityPoint Health has filed layoff notices affecting 230 IT workers in February 2027. The latest filings identify positions in West Des Moines and Dubuque. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/676/p/unitypoint-iowa-layoffs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tom Drake]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>‘Cat Distribution System’ Hits Chicago O’Hare, Man Flies Home With Orange Kitten</title>
      <link>https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cat-distribution-system-chicago-ohare/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:53:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sometimes cats just show up whenever they want. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cat-distribution-system-chicago-ohare/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes cats just show up whenever they want. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/711/p/cat-distribution-system-chicago-ohare/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sarah Stringer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hawkeyes Lose Their Leading Rusher for the Rest of the Season</title>
      <link>https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/hawkeyes-running-back-loss-season/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:26:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Iowa's playoff hopes took a hit, and now the Hawkeyes have more bad news to deal with. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/hawkeyes-running-back-loss-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Iowa&apos;s playoff hopes took a hit, and now the Hawkeyes have more bad news to deal with. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/675/p/hawkeyes-running-back-loss-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ryan "Brain" Brainard]]></dc:creator>
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      <description><![CDATA[ A mother in Maryland contacted police, over a man living in a sewer near her home.  She said he approached her children and chased them down the street. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/pennywise-baltimore/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dwyer & Michaels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Free Printable Driving Tour Shows Off Rock Island’s Mobster History</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:51:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know one of the most underrated figures of the underworld is from right here in the Quad Cities? <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/john-looney-legend-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know one of the most underrated figures of the underworld is from right here in the Quad Cities? <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/712/p/john-looney-legend-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" type="html">Google Maps / Rock Island Preservation Society</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dwyer & Michaels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Halloween Weekend Brings Mystery, Costumes and Trick-or-Treating to Moline</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:46:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're looking for something fun to do in the Quad Cities this weekend, the Quad City Storm has Halloween-themed events planned at Vibrant Arena in Moline. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/784/p/halloween-weekend-moline-hockey/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re looking for something fun to do in the Quad Cities this weekend, the Quad City Storm has Halloween-themed events planned at Vibrant Arena in Moline. <a href="https://espnquadcities.com/ixp/784/p/halloween-weekend-moline-hockey/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Megan]]></dc:creator>
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