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First Ever State Record Fish in Iowa
(Lewis) Starting January 1, there will be a new list of state record fish to attempt to get in addition to the original list. On Saturday morning, DNR Fisheries Biologist John Lorenzen’s DNR Report on KSOM, the state conservation commission, established a set of records of large Iowa fish caught by anglers in June 1962, thus beginning the official list of State Record Fish. Interestingly, the first record submitted was from a seven-pound, four-ounce, 22.5-inch largemouth bass caught at Cold Springs Park southwest of Lewis.
Ascentra Credit Union awards $11,000 in scholarships
BETTENDORF, Iowa. (KWQC) - 11 students received scholarships from Ascentra Credit Union to go towards furthering their education. According to a media release, students received $1,000 each to get one step closer to achieving their academic and professional goals. “With the rising costs in post-secondary education, it’s more important than...
German American Heritage Center & Museum named national site
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The German American Heritage Center and Museum near downtown Davenport has been officially designated as a Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Site. The new partnership will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting at the museum at 11 a.m. on July 17. “We are excited with...
US Department of Labor recovers $33K in back wages, damages for Davenport tire shop employees
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division investigated a Davenport RNR Tire Express franchise location. The department found the operator failed to include non-discretionary bonuses in the regular rate of pay when calculating overtime pay, a Fair Labor Standards Act violation. The U.S....
Humility in Davenport to get some harmony
On Wednesday, July 17th at 4 p.m., Humility Homes and Services Inc. (HHSI) will host country artist Steven Cade from Giving Guitars at its shelter at 1016 W. 5th St., Davenport. He will perform at Humility Homes, playing a few songs and then donating the guitar for it to live...
Davenport nursing home faces more huge fines
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nursing home ranked among the nation’s worst is facing a new round of fines. Regulators penalized Ivy at Davenport at least $40,000 after a recent inspection revealed 17 new violations: a mice infestation, residents with bedsores and untrained staff, among many others. Ivy...
National Weather Service: Derecho caused storm damage, including in Knox County
The round of severe weather hitting a large part of the Midwest Monday night including Knox Country was, indeed, a derecho. The National Weather Service and the Storm Prediction Center made that official Tuesday. Forecasters define a derecho is widespread long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly-moving showers...
QC, That’s Where! WIU prepares future community leaders
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -Western Illinois University was founded as a teacher’s college back in the late 1800s. The university has grown to now provide student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs all characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives over two campuses--including this focus on the urban campus in Moline, Illinois.
Kinna’s House of Love seeking donations for new establishment for women
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Quad-City organization helping women in domestic abuse situations is marking a new chapter with the acquisition of a new home for single women without children. President and CEO Leukinna Hodges is on a mission to give back but needs the community’s help. Seeking items such...
TV6 Investigates fact check: Davenport building collapse lawsuit
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The city of Davenport issued a statement Monday on reporting from Quad-Cities media about its role in the building collapse lawsuits. Two local television stations and the newspapers reported in error that the city had been denied qualified immunity — meaning the city wouldn’t be liable in the collapse.
Tornado Warnings Around the Tri-Counties Illinois
A Radar indicated tornado warning has been issued for parts of Rock Island, Mercer, Whiteside and Henry Counties. The warning is currently from the Quad Cities to Atkinson but the warning is expected to extend southeast. VERY strong winds have been confirmed with these storms. Funnel clouds have been spotted but any possible spin-up may be rain-wrapped. Stay alert and keep a device with you to stay up-to-date with warnings. Update: Galva, Annawan, and Hoopole are in the extended warning area. UPDATE: 7:28 PM, huge spin-up north of Preemption, headed east towards Sherrard and Orion.
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