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Moline man arrested in Davenport with 8 1/2 pounds of marijuana, over $10,000 in cash
A Moline man is in the Scott County Jail after Davenport Police say he had over eight and a half pounds of marijuana, 53 THC cartridges and over $10,000 in cash around his home and in a vehicle. According to court documents, officers with the Davenport Police Department were called to an apartment in the […]
Tickets, towing, and traffic reminders for the 50th Bix 7 race
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Davenport Police Department is reminding motorists to be aware of temporary traffic changes for the Bix 7 on Saturday. Beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Bix 7 and Quick Bix routes will be ticketed and towed, police say. Along Brady Street, roads will be closed...
Northeast Iowa creek has second mystery fish kill
About 40,000 fish died in Crane Creek last week, but it's unclear what killed them. (Photo courtesy of Iowa DNR) For the second time in a little more than a year, something has killed thousands of fish in a northeast Iowa creek without leaving obvious clues to identify it, according to state conservation officers.
Wednesday’s Iowa High School State Baseball Scores
At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com. Story Content (c) 2024 Meredith Communications LC - All Rights Reserved. LOCAL NEWS. (State) An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil...
Ra Ra Riot Coming To Davenport’s Raccoon Motel Tonight
Ra Ra Riot will be playing at 7 p.m. tonight at the Raccoon Motel in downtown Davenport. Tickets are available at the door. More info is here. Celebrated indie-pop stalwarts Ra Ra Riot are returning after an unofficial hiatus with a slate of upcoming shows : three headlining dates in May (during which the band will play its debut record The Rhumb Line in full), and a run supporting close friends Vampire Weekend across the Midwest in July and August.
20-year-old arrested for stabbing a victim in Camden County
An Illinois man was arrested on July 23 for allegedly stabbing someone in Camden County. Gavyen J. Totten, 20, of Rock Island, Illinois, was taken into custody on Tuesday after one victim reported that he allegedly stabbed them in the hand. The Camden County Sheriff's Office responded to the call...
Potential VP to headline Iowa Democratic Party fundraiser
There’s a new level of interest in an Iowa Democratic Party banquet this weekend. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, booked weeks ago to headline a party fundraiser in Des Moines this Saturday, has emerged as one of the people Kamala Harris is considering as a running mate. Iowa Democratic Party...
Iowa Parents – Think Twice Before Posting Your Kids’ Back-to-School Photos
Very soon, kids across our neighborhoods will scramble out of bed, bleary-eyed but excited, well some of them. Others will be bleary-eyed and complain about getting up and how going to bed earlier wouldn’t help. Or, maybe that’s just me this morning. Backpacks will be filled with new supplies, breakfasts gulped down between last-minute shoe tying and tooth brushing, and jackets will be zipped up against the morning chill. Who are we kidding, jackets are zipped if you’re lucky. It’s not all that far away,
Rock Island police: Man shot July 4 has died
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A man who was shot July 4 in Rock Island has died, police said. The 46-year-old, who has not yet been identified, died Thursday. No arrests have been made at this time, police said. The shooting is now being investigated as a homicide. Officers responded...
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...
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