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Moline, Illinois

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Founded 1843 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Rock Island County

Top 10 Most Important Events

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1837 John Deere: Deere HQ.
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Latest News in Moline

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Player Turns Heads After Solving Tough $65k Puzzle 
A Wheel of Fortune episode delivered a moment fans are still debating after one contestant celebrated a massive win — and sparke…
Jan 1, 1970
They’ve Won $288 Million From The Lottery But The State Won’t Pay Them
Winning the lottery has been the dream for many, and in Illinois, lottery winners are hitting the jackpot.
Jan 1, 1970
Heres what These New Purple Parking Spots Mean
In the bustling streets of American cities back in May 2016, a splash of purple began popping up in parking lots, catching the eye…
Jan 1, 1970
Mother Makes Shocking Discovery About Son who Disappeared 30 Years Ago
Chicago, Illinois – It was a quiet spring day in 2016 when Mary Thompson’s world turned upside down, all because of a rout…
Jan 1, 1970
Illinois Legislature Would Force Welfare Recipients Take Drug Tests Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In early 2016, Illinois lawmakers pushed forward a controversial bill that would have required welfare recip…

Complete Historical Timeline

1837 Business
Deere

Did You Know?

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Deere & Co HQ.
2
Quad Cities.
3
From French moulin.

Famous People from Moline, Illinois

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Ken Berry
Singer, Comedian · Born Nov 3, 1933 · Died Dec 1, 2018 (age 85)
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David A. Kolb
Psychologist, Pedagogue · Born Jan 1, 1939 · Age 87
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Don Sundquist
Politician · Born Mar 15, 1936 · Died Aug 27, 2023 (age 87)
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Lisa De Leeuw
Pornographic Actor, Erotic Photography Model · Born Jul 3, 1958 · Died Nov 11, 1993 (age 35)
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Dan Steele
Athletics Competitor, Bobsledder · Born Mar 20, 1969 · Age 56

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