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Case of cyclosporiasis in Rock Island County likely contracted at Michigan farmers market

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By Mikaela Schlueter Verified, Barb Ickes Verified, Melissa Hernandez De La Cruz
| Yahoo Verified
A case of cyclosporiasis, the gastrointestinal disease causing explosive diarrhea, has been confirmed in Rock Island County, health officials said. However, the parasite did not come from the Quad Cities. According to the Rock Island County Health Department, the person who tested positive got the parasite from produce purchased at a Michigan farmers market. The person was not hospitalized.
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Rock Island Grand Prix canceled for 2026

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By Nora Reichardt Verified, Barb Ickes Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Another Quad Cities summer staple has been canceled. The XStream Rock Island Grand Prix will not be held during Labor Day weekend for 2026. Organizers said they hope to bring the karting street race back for 2027 and "make it better than ever." The news follows the cancellation of the Quad City Air Show earlier this summer. Similarly, planners hope to bring the air show back next year as well.
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Man accused of killing Trudy Appleby asks judge to limit, throw out witness testimony

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By Barb Ickes Verified, Mikaela Schlueter Verified
| Yahoo Verified
The man accused of murdering Trudy Appleby is asking the judge in his trial to limit or throw out certain evidence. Jamison Fisher is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of concealment of a homicidal death in the 11-year-old's 1996 disappearance. Fisher's attorneys argue that some of the state's witnesses should not be allowed to testify to certain things. That includes Trudy's father, Dennis Appleby.
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