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Hang With Goose At The Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals This Weekend
This weekend, the National Street Rod Association is hosting the inaugural Quad Cities Streed Rod Nationals are set to take place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on August 16th and 17th. This two-day event, among our roster of eight other divisional events, serves as a fantastic addition to our largest...
Muscatine City Council discussing plans for indoor sports complex
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The Muscatine City Council is set to take the next step in the construction process of the Muscatine Indoor Sports Complex this week. Thursday, approval of the contract and bond is on the councils’ agenda, according to city officials. The council will also set a public hearing on Sept. 5 for a Development Agreement with Merge LLC for construction of a mixed-use building in the area known as Carver Corner.
Man drowns at Pleasant Valley Golf Course, trapped under maintenance equipment
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — A man drowned Wednesday afternoon at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City after being trapped under maintenance equipment in a pond, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities received a 911 call about the incident at 1:39 p.m. from the golf...
Gilda’s Club changes name, expands no-cost services to entire state of Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is expanding its services to the entire state of Iowa. According to an announcement from the non-profit, the expansion comes after Gilda’s Club received a grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the...
QCL Book Club: August Reading List
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Quad Cities Live Book Club is an extension of what began on QCT at 11 with a partnership with Davenport Public Library on recommended reading material while bringing attention to upcoming events to engage patrons as hosted by DPL. The July selection, The Echo of Old...
Sterling man arrested for vehicle shooting
Sterling Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting earlier this month, according to a news release from the department. Sterling police officers responded to the 100 block of Fifth Avenue on August5 for a report of an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck by a bullet from a firearm. After an investigation, […]
Golf Ball-Size Hail, 70 MPH Winds Possible in Missouri Thursday
Batten down the hatches as Missouri is set to have multiple rounds of severe weather on Thursday that is expected to bring golf ball-size hail and 70 mph winds. It's possible storms could bring tornadoes, too. The National Weather Service in St. Louis, Missouri updated its severe storm outlook for...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
What The? Farmer’s Almanac Already Predicting Snow for Illinois?
Hold on a second. I need to catch my breath from laughing (or was that crying?) after I just saw that Farmer's Almanac is predicting snow for Illinois. Yes, I checked. It's still August. What the?. I'm pretty sure that I'm not hallucinating. As a matter of fact, you can...
Pontoon Beach/Belleville Cannabis Dispensaries Receive $240,000 Each In Social Equity Loan Program
PONTOON BEACH/BELLEVILLE – A pair of local licensed cannabis dispensaries will receive a significant amount of funds from Round II of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Cookies in Pontoon Beach...
Family of Illinois woman shot by police calling for legislative change
(The Center Square) – Lawyers for the family of a Springfield, Illinois, woman shot to death by a sheriff’s deputy are calling for changes, including to the Illinois SAFE-T Act. The July killing of Sonya Massey sparked calls for change around the country. Massey was shot while ducking in her kitchen by a Sangamon County sheriff's deputy who is now charged with murder. She had called 911 to report a prowler. ...
Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America
In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. The financial burden of pursuing higher education is now a critical concern for students and families alike, forcing many to reconsider their academic aspirations. College...
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