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Arrest made in Fayette Co. hit and run
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A Postville man is facing multiple charges stemming from a hit and run crash that resulted in injuries earlier this month. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year-old Jackson Wedo is charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident and Following Too Close.
Fast-Growing National Burger Chain Coming to Eastern Iowa
One of the fastest-growing burger restaurant chains in the nation will be coming to Eastern Iowa!. KCRG reports that Atlanta-based cheeseburger chain Smalls Sliders is planning multiple locations in Eastern Iowa, prioritizing the cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, and Burlington. While the company won't say which city will get the first Iowa location, you can expect the first Iowa location of Smalls Sliders to open in 2025.
More Iowa John Deere layoffs announced
DES MOINES, Iowa — Last week John Deere announced it would be cutting some salaried positions due to a decline in agricultural equipment sales, and Wednesday, those employees learned their fate. According to a WARN notice on the Iowa Workforce Development website, John Deere let go of 69 employees in Waterloo and 34 employees in […]
QCI's 2nd annual fundraising banquet
On August 25th at the Rhythm City Casino, the Quad Cities Interfaith will host its 2nd annual fundraising event. The proceeds from the event will go towards training and solving issues within the community. The Quad Cities Interfaith is a nonprofit combined with congregations and social groups that try to...
Celebrate LULAC’s 65th Anniversary Gala!
Join LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Davenport for a night of festivity and community as we mark a significant milestone—LULAC Council 10’s 65th Anniversary Gala! This special event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Davenport Rivercenter (136 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801), located in the heart of Davenport, IA.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
Solar Panels For Silvis City Hall Vetoed By Mayor
(Silvis, IL) -- A plan to save on energy costs in Silvis has been quashed. Alderman were unable to override Mayor Matt Carter's veto of approval for the installation of solar panels on the roof of Silvis City Hall and 10th Street fire station. Supporters of the plan say the...
Solar farm in Mercer County to move forward
ALEXIS, Ill. — The Mercer County Zoning Board of Appeals approved the second application from a St. Louis solar company to build a 249-acre solar farm north of the Village of Alexis. The county rejected an application for the same project earlier this year since it wasn’t completely filled...
Four taken to hospital after rollover crash on I-80 near Oxford
OXFORD, Iowa (KCRG) - Four people were taken to the hospital after an RV rollover crash on I-80 near Oxford Friday morning. The Iowa State Patrol said an RV pulling a Jeep Gladiator was heading westbound on I-80 near the Black Hawk Avenue overpass when the RV left the roadway and went into the ditch for unknown reasons.
Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast July Recap
Each month, we release a new episode of Checked In: A Davenport Public Library Podcast. In this blog post, I will give you helpful links to area resources, Library resources, and links to the books discussed in our episode!. Favorite Audiobook Narrators to Celebrate World Listening Day on July 18th.
Rob Wolfe of 'American Pickers' shares his 5 best tips for hunting down antiques
Rob Wolfe developed a knack for picking at age 8 when he started looking through garages and barns for items he could resell. Of course, his older brother, Mike, influenced his choice of picking treasures, gearing toward old bicycles that he could flip. He estimated that he started picking full time at age 18, after he graduated from Bettendorf High School. He stores many of the pieces he discovers in his warehouse, which takes up a...
Road Closures Announced For 50th Bix 7 Weekend In Davenport
It's going to be very busy on Saturday, July 27th in downtown Davenport. A summer staple for the past 50 years will once again takeover 7 miles of road in Davenport. That's right, the 50th running of the Bix 7 is this weekend. The 50th Quad City Times Bix 7...
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