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Durant postpones fireworks, activities due to rain, city says
DURANT, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Durant announced Thursday that their 4th of July fireworks have been rescheduled for Friday. The city said they made the decision to postpone due to forecasted rain and wet conditions Thursday evening.
A Historic Department Store Is Now Iowa's Best New Steakhouse And Speakeasy
Historic buildings are a big part of what makes cities unique, and I always love to see that old-time charm even as the purpose of the building changes. That’s exactly what’s happened to one building in the charming Mississippi River city of Davenport, and the result is the best new speakeasy in Iowa. The Garrison, which opened in late 2023, is located in the historic Redstone Building, which used to house an iconic department store. That business is long gone, but management has preserved the famous exterior even as it now plays host to some of the best food, drinks, and music in Davenport. The Garrison is still building buzz as a new restaurant, but it seems clear that this is now one of the gems of the Davenport dining scene.
Truck-eating bridge strikes again
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Another truck was eaten by the Brady Street bridge. The top of a trailer was ripped after a driver tried to drive under the bridge at Brady and 5th streets on Wednesday morning. The bridge has a marked clearance of 11 feet 8 inches, but over...
Mississippi River expected to hit 20 feet in Rock Island
Flood predictions for the Mississippi River have been revised again. Current projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say the river is expected to reach 20 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in Rock Island by July 7. Major flood stage is 18 feet. Matt Wilson, senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service […]
Muscatine crews install flood gate
The Department of Public Works (DPW) installed Flood Gate 1 (at Mulberry and East Mississippi Drive) Tuesday morning as the Mississippi River continued to rise, a news release said. Flood Gate 2 (East 2nd Street at Mad Creek) was closed this afternoon due to high water in Mad Creek and the prediction of up to five inches of rainfall this evening and overnight according to city officials.
Fleeing fawn finally captured after rescue-chase from Muscatine seawall
A fawn was spotted by workers at HNI Corporation on the quickly disappearing seawall separating the Muscatine Boat Harbor and Marina from the Mississippi River Tuesday, but was successfully captured and released back into the wild after a merry chase through Downtown Muscatine. “This was a happy ending and the...
Skybridge closed for AC work, flooding
If you had plans to check out the floodwaters from the Skybridge in Davenport, you’ll need to find a new spot. An email from the City of Davenport says the Skybridge is currently closed to make repairs to the air conditioning. The bridge will not be reopened until repairs are complete and Mississippi River levels […]
KU Health System prepares for fireworks injuries
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The hospital will utilize their Fast Track process, which allows for an immediate Emergency Department response to burn victims. The Bennett Burn Center’s Fast Track hours of operation will begin Thursday, July 4, at 7:00 a.m. and will go until Monday, July 8, at 7:00 a.m. However, emergency doctors are prepared to accept and treat any fireworks injury at any time.
Dozens of pet owners line up for low-cost curbside clinic
MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) - The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is providing low-cost vaccines, exams, and other services, and pet owners are responding by the dozens. The clinic hosts a drive-up service that allows customers to bring their pets in the car to get checked from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month. Services include vaccinations, medicines, grooming and exams.
Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration is on for Thursday
The Muscatine Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), the City of Muscatine, and Keep Muscatine Beautiful, will go on despite the rising Mississippi River and the potential for flooding. But there have been some important changes to this year’s location of events.
‘Mississippi just won’t behave’: Davenport farmers market setting up away from flooded river
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House Farmers’ Market will move a couple of streets over to avoid floodwaters. In a Facebook post, it said officials they will set up on Saturday and Sunday in the Scott County Administration lot at 600 W. 4th St., Davenport. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Iowa Finance Authority awards millions in tax credits for rental home construction in Davenport, Burlington
Affordable housing in Iowa is getting a major boost from the Iowa Finance Authority, which is financially supporting the construction of over 400 rental homes in the state. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits for the construction and rehabilitation of 404 affordable rental homes for […]
Iowa American Water employees reach safety milestone at Davenport facility
Iowa American Water announced Monday that employees at its East River Station Treatment Facility in Davenport celebrated an impressive safety milestone recently, according to a news release. Production and water quality employees at the company’s treatment facility have worked 14 consecutive years or 5,110 days without experiencing any OSHA record-able...
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