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Where can you see a 'Moaning Minnie?'

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What’s the oldest residence in the Quad Cities?

What’s the oldest residence in the Quad Cities?

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When the 8th U.S. Infantry built Fort Armstrong in 1816, its mission was to establish the presence of the federal government in the region and provide protection for settlers attracted to the wild, rich land.

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How many bald eagles can you count?

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Who designed the double-decked Government Bridge?

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