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Arconic Learning Center work affects Mississippi River Trail
Repairs at the Arconic Learning Center will affect the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) in Riverdale Arconic will be performing work in the right-of-way in front of the Arconic Learning Center, 4900 State Street in Riverdale, starting August 5th. The map below shows the area being impacted. Contractors will be replacing a valve under the MRT […]
Healthcare Experience Summer Camp offers high schoolers a week of shadowing professionals
Trinity College of Nursing and Health Services Chancellor Tracy Poelvoorde says 20 junior and senior high school students are following health professionals at UnityPoint Health Rock Island all week. "This is really an opportunity for students to explore healthcare," Poelvoorde said in a phone interview with WVIK Monday afternoon. "I...
‘Tell on Your Neighbor’ recognizes beautiful Rock Island yards
Rock Island residents who have a neighbor with a beautiful yard can nominate them for a city award. Each year, Rock Island can Tell on Your Neighbor by nominating yards in their neighborhood that they think are the most appealing or the most improved. Nominations can be made through August 20 and must include digital […]
Man from Davenport, IA arrested after 3 vehicle accident in Boscobel
On Sunday around 9:00 pm, Grant County Dispatch received a 911 call of a three-vehicle crash south of the City of Boscobel. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded and identified 55-year-old Frank Klee of Davenport, IA as the driver of vehicle that had lost control and struck a guardrail. Frank’s vehicle came to rest in the lane of traffic, causing blockage. Two other vehicles collided attempting to avoid the blockage causing disabling damage to both vehicles. The drivers of those vehicles were 38-year-old Jordan Powers of Lancaster and a 31-year-old Grace Ideker, of Onalaska, WI. Only minor injuries were reported by the parties involved. Grant County Deputies investigated and arrested Klee for Operating while Intoxicated – 1st Offense. The passenger in Klee’s vehicle, 29-year-old Hailey Perez of Davenport, IA, was cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Boscobel Police Department, Boscobel Fire Department, Boscobel EMS, and Terry’s Tire and Tow assisted at the scene.
Feel at right at home with Senior Star
Senior Star is a vibrant community of people who feel that they are right where they belong. And here to tell us all about it is Executive Director Annette Martinez and Memory Care Director Haley Flenker. For more information visit seniorstar.com/elmoreplace.
Make a difference with ImpactLife
Between summer vacations and schools being out, blood donations have dropped off. But there is way you can make a difference and save someone’s life. Joining us today Is Kriby Winn, Public Relations Manager For ImpactLife and Tracy Waytenick, ImpactLife Associate Board Co-Chair. For more information visit bloodcenter.org.
Mental Health, Substance Use and Crisis Conference at Augustana helps first responders work with people in crisis
The Geneseo Police Department is hosting an event geared towards improving emergency services personnel’s responses to people in crisis. The Mental Health, Substance Use and Crisis Conference will be on Friday, July 26 at Augustana College in Rock Island. This event is for emergency services personnel, including police, fire, ambulance, hospital staff and social workers, […]
Have you seen these suspects? Crime Stoppers wants to know!
Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases:. JEFFERY BARNES, 53, 6’0”, 230 pounds, black hair, green eyes. Rock Island County warrant for failure to...
Iowa City Herky Statues are Now Available as Bobbleheads [GALLERY]
25 of the 2024 'Herky on Parade' statues now have their very own bobbleheads!. Earlier this year, 100 new, unique Herky statues were unveiled and placed around the Iowa City area as part of the 3rd generation of 'Herky on Parade.' According to the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame website, it was the "largest public art project Iowa has ever produced," and all 100 of the statues were painted by local or regional artists.
University of Iowa Athletics expects to break revenue records in upcoming year
The University of Iowa is expecting another record-breaking year for its athletics department while Iowa State University Athletics is working to handle changes to expected revenues as a result of collegiate athletic conferences shifting, university budget documents show. With revenues slated to increase in football, women’s basketball, wrestling and volleyball, among other areas, the UI […]
Kate Martin's Emotional Message For Iowa Hawkeyes Is Going Viral
Kate Martin's rookie campaign with the Las Vegas Aces hit a major roadblock after the 6-foot guard suffered a nasty leg injury during their July 16 matchup against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Thankfully, reports have indicated that Martin should be able to return to action this season after ...
"Fall into Marion" Parade to return on September 14th in Uptown Marion
MARION, Iowa — The Fall into Marion Parade is returning to uptown for its second year on Saturday, September 14th. This year's parade is part of a line-up of events happening in the area during that month. You can find the full list of those events here. The parade...
Anamosa teacher arrested for sending inappropriate messages to former student
ANAMOSA, Iowa — A middle school gym teacher for the Anamosa Community School District has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for conversations he had with a 15-year-old former student ten years ago. Court records say that now 50-year-old Wayne Lasack reached out to the teen in...
Man jailed for credit card fraud in Cerro Gordo County
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man has been arrested for credit card fraud in North Iowa. Ethan Brian Woods, 24, was picked up on an outstanding warrant in Linn County and transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he is being held on $10,000 bond. Woods is charged...
West Nile Has Been Found in Iowa Mosquitoes
The good news is that at the time of writing, no humans in Iowa have yet tested positive for the West Nile virus. Mosquitos on the other hand have been found containing the virus in central Iowa. According to KCRG, mosquitoes were trapped at a park in West Ames sometime in mid-July. The park where these mosquitoes were found is sprayed or fogged every Wednesday night. Some of these mosquitoes contained the West Nile virus.
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