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Pritzker issues state Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago County flood damage
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — On Friday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Proclamation for Winnebago and other counties that suffered damage from July’s heavy flooding. The proclamation covers affected areas of Cook County, Henry County, Fulton County, St. Clair County, Washington County, Winnebago County, and Will County from slow moving thunderstorms that produced heavy […]
Check Out Labor Day Parades Across The Quad-Cities
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. How do you plan to celebrate?
Davenport city officials respond to Iowa Oversight Committee inquiry into alleged harassment, settlements with 3 city employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The City of Davenport is shedding more light on accusations of harassment inside city hall and settlements with former city employees. The Iowa House Oversight Committee's request for information questioned the City's handling of settlements with three former employees, including a $1.6 million settlement with former City Administrator Corri Spiegel. The City shared its response to the committee's inquiry in an email sent to News 8 on Friday at 2:20 p.m. Chief Communications Officer Denise Hnytka said that the following are the key takeaways from the City's response:
New “Carnegie Hall” Launches Moline Series
There’s a new Carnegie Hall in downtown Moline. Just 12 years younger than the world-famous New York City venue, Sound Conservatory has renovated a section of the former Carnegie library building (erected in 1903) into a beautiful, elegant performance space. GIT Improv headlined the first show there on August...
Davenport speaks out on secrecy at City Hall
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport officials are providing answers Friday afternoon about transparency and secrets at City Hall. They’re in response to a powerful legislative committee investigating the nearly $2 million in secret settlements with former city employees. At a House Oversight Committee hearing in March, lawmakers seemed baffled...
State disaster declaration follows July tornadoes
The state of Illinois has declared Henry County a disaster area in the wake of the July 15 tornadoes that swept through the county. That’s good news for Kewanee, where city officials have been seeking government assistance with the cost of clearing trees and other debris from the storm.
Henry County Senior Citizens Labor Day Breakfast Fundraiser on August 31st
The Labor Day breakfast at the Henry County Senior Citizens Center is one of their big fundraisers. Don’t miss the Labor Day breakfast on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7 to 10 AM, at the senior citizens center in Kewanee. You can enjoy a great meal for $10 and help a great cause at the same time.
New Survey shows that Latinos near the Mississippi River see its pollution as a top priority
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A recent survey showed that Latino voters who live in counties near the Mississippi River consider it part of their daily lives and view its pollution as a top priority. The first Latino Voices of the Mississippi River Poll, conducted by The Hispanic Access Foundation, showed...
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