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Raising an Olympian: Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey’s mom shares his journey
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Former Rock Island track star Courtney Lindsey will be competing at the Olympics in Paris and his mom has been right by his side. Lindsey’s mom, Larondia Vesey says his love for running didn’t come at a young age, but once he discovered it, the rest was history.
Assumption softball advances to 3A State Championship
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Assumption beat Benton Community 10-7 to advance to the 3A State Championship game. “We never give up, we came back the last two games and I think we just really have the energy and we really want it and I think that’s what really got in and I think our team chemistry and we just rally” said sophomore Kathryn Snyder.
Early runs enough for North Scott
North Scott didn’t waste a second in their state tournament opener. The sixth-seeded Lady Lancers (31-5 overall) scored two runs in the first inning and it held from there as they upset No. 3 seed Norwalk by a final of 2-0. Sydney Skarich took the first pitch of the...
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...
Genesis GOPEDS kids compete in modified Jr. Bix
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Kids receiving therapy from Genesis Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS) had a chance to run their own version of the Arconic Jr. Bix in the clinic location’s parking lot. The heartwarming event took place Wednesday, July 17. This gives kids with various mobility issues due...
Muscatine Chamber gears up for Golf & Fun Day this August; Registration ongoing
We are ONE month way from our Chamber Golf & Fun Day! To ensure we have the correct numbers, sign up as soon as possible for an individual team or sponsorship!. We invite our members to join us for a day of fun this summer! Enjoy a grab & go lunch, 4-person scramble golf tournament, tee gifts, drinks, hors d’oeuvres & FUN! Not a golfer? No problem! Spend the day at the pool! Spots are limited!
Meet the QCA runners who’ve competed in every Quad-City Times BIX 7
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Since 1975, the Quad-City Times BIX 7 has become a staple summer event across the Quad Cities. “We just jumped in, we took off, and it’s been a great experience ever since,” said Ed Lillis, an experienced Quad-City Times BIX 7 runner. Thousands of...
Estherville-Lincoln Central softball falls in state quarterfinal round to Davenport Assumption, 6-5
FORT DODGE, Iowa (KCAU) – The #5 Estherville-Lincoln Central softball team is headed to the consolation bracket following a 6-5 loss to #4 Davenport Assumption, 6-5. Jasey Anderson led E-LC, going 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI from a triple and home run. E-LC will play either #8 Solon in the consolation bracket on Wednesday, […]
Wizards Of Winter Skating Into Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino
Wizards of Winter is coming to Rhythm City to perform in the Event Center on Sunday, December 8 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City. Tickets will go on sale in 12 days on Thursday, July 25 at 10 AM, after our 12 Days of Christmas in July event, where we will give away signed guitars, a Steve McMichael signed jersey, and a 2024 Women’s Basketball team signed basketball.
Bix 7 Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo is the official race headquarters for the Bix 7 located inside the RiverCenter’s South Hall, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport. The Bix 7 Expo is scheduled to be open on Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. and...
Pleasant Valley and North Scott advance at State Softball; Muscatine falls to Urbandale
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Pleasant Valley and North Scott advanced to the semifinals at the State Softball tournament in Fort Dodge while Muscatine fell to Urbandale 10-9. Pleasant Valley beat Waukee 8-7 in 8 innings and North Scott beat Norwalk 2-0. Watch highlights in the video player.
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