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Red, White & Boom Postponed: Safe and exciting alternatives for your Fourth of July celebrations
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - With the postponement of the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show, many families are turning to consumer fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. This shift has led to a noticeable spike in sales at local fireworks stores like Crossroads Fireworks, where “show” and “finale”...
Eldridge man accused of theft, altering utility records after being fired
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - A former city of Eldridge employee has been arrested for using city property after he was fired, including altering utility records and limiting access to current employees. Jacob Rowe, 40, was arrested June 28 after Eldridge Police investigated allegations made by the city against the former...
Scott County closes secondary road to replace pole
Scott County is replacing an electric pole in their latest construction project. An email from the Scott County Secondary Roads Department says 270th Avenue between Territorial Road and 250th Street will be closed intermittently between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. from Monday, July 1 through Wednesday July 3. Crews will be replacing an overhead electric […]
Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography Exhibition at Figge Art Museum
Through September 8th, the Figge Art Museum will have the "Reckoning and Reconstructions" exhibition from the Do Good Fund. The exhibition holds over a hundred photographs of southern photography featuring the everchanging life in the Southern part of the United States. The photographs all follow five themes, land, labor, law...
Cuddlers needed: King's Harvest puts out call for animal cuddlers on July 3
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport animal shelter is looking for volunteers to cuddle their animals while fireworks displays are going off the night of July 3. King's Harvest Pet Rescue is hosting a 'Cuddle and Comfort' event on Wednesday, July 3, from 9 to 10:30 p.m. The shelter is located at 2504 W Central Park Ave. A in Davenport.
Farmers Market, new playground on Davenport Council agenda
The Davenport City Council has a packed schedule for tonight’s meeting, according to the agenda on the Council’s website. Riverview Heights LLC has asked the city to rezone about 1.47 acres of land on the north side of the 700 block of E. Sixth Street from a single family/two family zone to a multi-family zone. […]
Mother’s Day Giveaway Winner | Petersen Plumbing and Heating
This past spring, during their Mother’s Day A/C Giveaway, one lucky mom was set to receive a brand-new air conditioner for the summer. Joining us today to tell us all about it is Carter Hagen of Peterson Plumbing and Heating. For more information visit petersenplumbing.com.
Postmaster arrested for stealing hundreds of greeting cards, money inside
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Police said the Moline postmaster stole mail he believed were greeting cards that contained cash or gift cards. Justin Brown was arrested June 28 after Davenport Police searched his home and found 487 cards greetings cards for weddings, birthdays, graduations and Father’s Day, according to arrest affidavits.
Figge hosts exhibit by I Spy illustrator
Take a trip through the world of the photographic illustrator behind the I Spy children’s book series at the Figge Museum, 225 W. Second Street in Davenport. Walter Wick will have some of his works on view at the Figge starting July 6. Admission to the Figge is free until July 31. Click here for […]
Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, Named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List
WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (July 2, 2024) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jenna Willet of Eldridge has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions, is a grade-point...
Now Playing: Friday, July 5, through Thursday, July 11
Reviews; IMDb hyperlinks take you to the films’ Internet Movie Database pages or other sites with film information.) Bad Boys: Ride or Die (R; Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX) - Will Smith's and Martin Lawrence's playful chemistry and obvious enthusiasm for even the movie's silliest gambits suggest that, 29 years into this series, they're just getting warmed up. IMDb listing.
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