Mikaela Schlueter

Journalist

My experience as a journalist has been hyperlocal. Most of my stories focus on the communities in the Quad Cities and Columbia, Missouri. I have been published at WQAD News 8, KOMU 8, the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine.

A Community Rising: Davenport Collapse 1 Year LaterMay 28, 2024 marks one year since the partial collapse at 324 Main St. in Davenport. News 8 has spent months compiling never-before-seen footage.

The Davenport Collapse 1 Year Later: Where legal proceedings standMany questions are still unanswered as a class action lawsuit makes its way through the court. Here's where it stands today.

Here's how much the City of Davenport has spent following the apartment collapseThrough a records request, News 8 was able to obtain invoices from the city for costs associated with the collapse.

Davenport man fighting terminal cancer receives special Christmas wishCory Ziolkowski is in hospice care after battling cancer for years. His wife, Glenda, wanted to give him something special this holiday season.

Meet the four-legged chicken born at the Mississippi Valley Fair!Gary Kaasa has been raising chickens for three decades. During this year's fair, a chick unlike any he'd seen before was born.

Iowa native, 'Armless Archer' Matt Stutzman wins gold at Paris ParalympicsMatt Stutzman is now the first-ever archer without arms to win gold at the Paralympics.

Longest night of the year: QC community comes together for Homeless Persons' Memorial DayIn addition to songs, speeches and prayers, attendees lit candles as the names of those who have died were read, each name followed by one ring of the church bell.

Corri Spiegel receiving $1.6M from City of Davenport after alleged harassmentSpiegel is receiving $600,000 for lost wages and a payment of $1 million for "emotional pain and suffering," according to a separation agreement.

Judge rules Iowa's Freedom of Information Council can intervene on case involving $1.6M payout in DavenportThe case surrounds whether or not a demand letter from former City Administrator Corri Spiegel is subject to Iowa's open records laws.

Davenport settlement investigation: Court rules City must release closed session recordings for judge to reviewIowa State Auditor Rob Sand announced earlier this year that his office would be looking into three separation agreements the City made with former employees.

Davenport's $1.6M settlement: Judge rules former city administrator's demand letter is a public recordSince the City did not claim the letter was confidential, a judge ruled Spiegel's demand letter that led to a $1.6 million separation agreement is a public record.

John Deere to pay $1.1M in backpay, interest after hiring discrimination allegationsDeere reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $1.1 million in back wages after finding hiring disparities at three Iowa and Illinois plants.

John Deere appears to be moving forward with salaried layoffs next weekIn late June, the company confirmed to News 8 that it would be laying off some salaried workers by the end of July.

Macomb police bodycam video shows officers fatally shoot 4-year-old boy and suspectBack in early July, an Illinois special prosecutor determined "there is no basis for any criminal action or prosecution" against the officers involved.

Video posted online shows Davenport police officer shooting and killing dogThe video shows the dog barking and running toward the officer. Police did not say if the officer was bit or not.

Laws taking effect in Illinois as new fiscal year begins on July 1Gov. Pritzker has signed numerous bills into law after the legislative session ended. Here's some that will be taking effect this weekend.

New center in Davenport bringing innovative approach to help kids with autismLighthouse Autism Center combines aspects of ABA therapy and speech therapy to create a unique approach for helping kids with autism lead more independent lives.

New Civil War monument honoring Black servicemen unveiled in Princeton, IllinoisThe monument honors 45 Black servicemen who fought for the Union during the Civil War.

Nothing 'butter' than this: The Iowa State Fair butter cow will be joined by iconic Iowa athletesLong-time butter sculptor Sarah Pratt will be creating three new sculptures this year resembling Jack Trice, Kurt Warner and Caitlin Clark.

Independence Day celebrations may scare your pets, here's how you can keep them safeWhile fireworks are fun for humans, they can make many pets panic. Learn ways to help your pet get through the holiday calmly.

Annual Iowa All-State Barn Tour: When and where to go for this year's eventThe Iowa Barn Foundation is hosting its annual All-State Barn Tour Sept. 16 and 17 with over 70 barns being featured.

Want to spend time outdoors but not travel far? Check out these places to hike, camp near the QCASummer is in full swing, but it won't last forever. Here's a list of local destinations to visit this summer and take a break outdoors.

'A new normal': International markets cope with the effects of supply chain issuesOwners of local international markets have had to find new ways to keep products on the shelves.

Have a child struggling with numbers? Math-Up! can helpMath-Up! gives students the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their mathematic abilities.

MU Health Care's Executive Chef Myah Greene has a passion for cookingAfter working at local restaurants for more than a decade, Greene is bringing her skills to a different part of the community

Sharp End Heritage Committee and Hsiao-Mei Wiedmeyer win diversity awardsThe Sharpe End Heritage Committee has worked to preserve Black History, while Wiedmeyer has promoted understanding of Chinese culture

Art Underground provides lessons, inspiration for young artistsWendi Jensen is inspiring young minds — one paint stroke at a time

'Granny's house but a little hipper': Goldie's sells out soft launch"There was a line out the door and to the right for a couple hours," Co-Owner Amanda Rainey said.

Concerned teachers and parents call for emergency CPS school board meetingA recent petition is calling for the school board to reevaluate their COVID-19 mask policies.

Hospitals plan additional testing sites as COVID-19 surge creates demandCurrent COVID-19 testing locations are experiencing long lines as the omicron variant causes cases to surge

Smithton Middle collects hundreds of items for homeless day center in ColumbiaThe director of Turning Point, Darren Morton, is a football and basketball coach at Smithton Middle School.

CoMoGives raises over $1.8 million for local nonprofitsThis year's fundraiser supported 148 Columbia organizations.

Few criticize school board's COVID-19 policy Monday despite petition, student walkoutThe Columbia School Board voted to include an $80 million bond on the April 5 ballot to add two new elementary schools.

Seniors on the brink of return to normal at Cedarhurst Senior Living facility100% vaccination rate among residents opens up activities for nursing home residents

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