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Hundreds of MidAmerican customers report power outages in Quad Cities metro due to storms
Update 9:15 p.m.: A MidAmerican spokesperson said two callers reported a lightning strike at a pole near 28th and State in Bettendorf. That outage is affecting around 970 customers since 7:42 p.m. Crews are actively making repairs but the energy company did not have an estimated time of restoration. Over...
John Deere Buys Land to Develop 1M-SF Indiana Warehouse
Moline, Illinois-based agricultural giant John Deere has closed on the $7 million sale of a 234-acre undeveloped parcel in northwest Lowell, Indiana, that will be the future site of a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility. Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty announced the sale of the land located at 2105 W. 181st...
QC Botanical Center shares expert plant care tips
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -The Quad City Botanical Center has a team of horticulturalists that not only maintain the facility’s lush beauty, but wants to share knowledge and education with the community to help residents use proper care techniques for landscapes and other outdoor plantings. The hot days of...
QCA martial artist in the fight of his life against cancer
A Quad-City martial artist is taking on the fight of his life: cancer. John Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, has had a long career of. fighting and giving. Morrow was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, but it hasn’t stopped the 72-year-old from doing what he loves, instructing martial arts and fundraising for charity. Morrow has raised thousands over the years by performing great physical feats, and he’s planning to do even more fundraising despite his cancer diagnosis.
Cancer and Nutrition: How a local non-profit is spreading awareness
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - On July 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Gilda’s Club Quad Cities will provide a free educational presentation titled “Cancer and Nutrition: Ask the Dietician.”. The session will be held in the Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse, located in Moline at 600 John...
Davenport fire suspect spat on firefighter, officials say
An 18-year-old Davenport man was in custody Tuesday after police say he is a suspect in an arson, according to a news release. Shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Davenport Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Grand Court for a structure fire. Crews responded with three engines, two ladder trucks, and a district chief, for an initial response of 16 personnel.
Augustana's Nabila Saam Elected Student Government Association Senator
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 2, 2024) — Nabila Saam, a Psychology, International Business-Management major from Moline, IL, (61265) is one of more than fifteen Augustana College students recently elected to serve as Student Government Association (SGA) senators. Saam was elected Sophomore Class Senator for the 2024-2025 academic year. Augustana's...
SEAL Family Legacy gala to raise money for Gold Star families
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -SEAL Family Legacy’s 2nd Annual Gala is set to be held July 12 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport. It promises to be an evening of fun and inspiration to raise funds and awareness for Gold Star families and the loved ones they lost.
UMVDIA Spotlight: “Mrs. Seth Temple Daughter”
This sweet photograph of a little girl with her doll in an outdoor scene was taken in 1918 by J. B. Hostettler of Davenport, Iowa. The original negative envelope was labeled “Mrs. Seth Temple daughter.” From our research, we have learned that this little girl’s name was Alice Muriel Temple. She was the daughter of Seth Justin Temple and Alice Maude Gamble. She was born on August 2, 1909 in Davenport, Iowa. She had four siblings named Holmes (1897-1912), Gilbert (1899-1983), Arthur (1902-1951), and Malcolm (1906-1997).
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...
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 Petersen Plumbing and Heating. For more information visit petersenplumbing.com.
Adrien Dumont de Chassart 1-on-1 pre-John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (WCIA) — Adrien Dumont de Chassart returns to Illinois to play in the John Deere Classic, with two more Illini in the field. WCIA Sports Director Bret Beherns spoke one-on-one with Dumont de Chassart before making his debut at TPC Deere Run.
Postal supervisor arrested for stealing hundreds of greeting cards, money inside
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Police said a Moline postal supervisor 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.
Illinois Residents, Decline Calls From These 8 Area Codes Immediately
I don't know what it is, but my phone has been ringing off the hook nonstop with spam calls and they all come from different area codes. Has it been happening to you, too?. It's so irritating constantly declining calls all day long, especially when I've already flagged and blocked a ton of numbers from continuously re-calling. Obviously not all calls from these area codes are spam, but my phone has been super accurate in flagging those that are either spam or telemarketers trying to make a buck.
A HUGE WIN: Illinois Grandma Wins $1M On Scratch Off Ticket
An Illinois woman didn't expect to win $1 million after buying a lottery ticket at her local Walmart. I guess when you save money you do, in fact, live better. Lots of tears have been shed since Pamela Arscott from Franklin Park, Illinois won a million dollars on a $10 scratch off ticket. She got to celebrate with her five children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. What a beautiful moment!
Can you bring fireworks over the Illinois state line?
Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why the judge in Donald Trump’s hush money case has delayed sentencing and the Supreme Court’s upholding of the Illinois assault weapons ban. She also explains which fireworks are illegal in Illinois and transporting fireworks over the state line.
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