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Storms will bring needed relief from the high temps
IOWA — We have one more hot and humid day to get through today, but a strong cold front is moving this way and will bring rain and relief from the high heat. Today’s temperatures will be back in the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon and heat index values will make it feel […]
How Deere & Co. gives back to the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The John Deere Foundation is fully funded by Deere & Co. as a separate legal entity. The foundation started in 1948 and since then has awarded more than $400 million in grants. A quarter of that has gone into communities in the last five years. The...
Paramedic’s 911 response leads to warning from regulators
An Iowa paramedic has been sanctioned by the state for an alleged failure to perform lifesaving services in response to a 911 emergency call. According to the Iowa Bureau of Emergency Medical and Trauma Services, paramedic Katelyn Leisinger of Ute and her EMS partner responded to a 911 call on May 28, 2024. Upon arrival, […]
New Eatery Takes Over Waverly’s Old Dirty Dog Location
A restaurant is moving into the old location of a popular eatery in Waverly. In early May, the news came out that the Dirty Dog American Bar & Grill would be closing its doors for good. This eatery initially opened up at 1016 W Bremer Avenue in Waverly in 2014.
Charles City loses power during storms
(ABC 6 News) – Parts of Charles City in Iowa lost power on Thursday night with storms in the area. At around 6:58 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service says live cams in the area cut out, resulting from a loss of power caused by storm conditions. A...
U.S. Agriculture Secretary holds town hall in North Liberty touting USDA's efforts
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a town hall in North Liberty Thursday to discuss efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Investing in America Town Hall focused on the USDA creating more income opportunities for producers and entrepreneurs by building more, new and better markets.
Davenport, IA: 20-Year-Old Killed in Northwest Boulevard Shooting
Davenport, IA – A 20-year-old man died after a shooting on Northwest Boulevard on Thursday night. The Davenport Police Department responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 9:07 p.m. alongside personnel from the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa State Patrol, Davenport Fire Department, and Medic EMS. Responding...
Farm Progress features USDA discussion
BOONE, Iowa –The Farm Progress show features technology and large new equipment. But for some solutions, farmers look to Washington D.C. USDA Secretary, and former Iowa Governor, Tom Vilsack came to speak at the show, where he announced his approval of a study for a H5N1 vaccine for cattle to protect from Avian Influenza. He […]
Woman arrested in Henry County for OWI
Henry County, IA- The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Rock Island, Illinois woman for OWI. According to a news release, at about 9 PM Monday, August 26th, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of a wrong-way driver on Highway 218. Initial...
Local Food Pantry In Crisis: Help Raise Money To Prevent Shutdown
A food pantry in Cedar Rapids that serves thousands may soon close if it doesn't receive some financial help. CBS2 reports that Together We Achieve, a food pantry in Cedar Rapids is on the brink of closure. That would leave thousands of local residents without access to food. The food bank has distributed over 2 million pounds of food but faces an uncertain future. It needs to raise $50,000 by August 31st to remain operational through the end of this year.
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