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Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – August 22nd, 2024
Pups and Pints, Thursday Night Grooves, flea markets and more are among the things to check out in this week’s Weekend in Two Minutes Podcast, covering what’s going on this weekend in the Quad-Cities!. It's Alternating Currents weekend, which means there's a ton of cool stuff going on...
City of Hills discusses decision to demolish Hills Elementary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The day after the city of Hills and the Iowa City School District announced the Hill Elementary building would be demolished, the Mayor of Hills discussed why it changed its stance on getting the building back from the district. The Iowa City School District School...
Pleasant Valley football welcoming challenge of tough schedule
Pleasant valley football playing one of the toughest schedules in the state of Iowa once again. Five of their nine opponents playoff teams last year including three straight against Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Iowa City Liberty to start the season.. A mix of returners and new faces as well. Three-year starter, Max Schemeltzer on […]
Football Slated Fifth in A-R-C Preseason Coaches' Poll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Loras College football team was predicted to finish in fifth place by the American Rivers Conference coaches in the preseason poll that was released by the conference office on Friday afternoon. Wartburg College, who concluded its 2023 season in the NCAA semifinals, topped the...
Boaters are back on the water
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Local boaters are back on the water after flood waters on the Mississippi River receded. In July, boaters were left frustrated by flooding which prevented them from going on the river. Kris Clements, commodore at the Lindsay Park Yacht Club, said the club has seen an...
Afghan family finds safety in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After years of uncertainty and danger, an Afghan family has safely arrived in the Quad Cities, finding a warm welcome from the community and a new chance at life. For Ahmad Wasiq and his family, the road to safety was anything but easy. After two years...
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
Iowa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Endangerment Causing Serious Injury
ANKENY, Iowa (KCCI) -An Iowa man is pleading guilty for death of his infant son back in 2022, KCCI reported. Charles Peters of Cedar Rapids has been sentenced to 20 years for child endangerment causing serious injury and neglect of a dependent. Police say Peters’ infant son died days after...
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