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Weekend event guide: National Balloon Classic, Wild on Wheels
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer is slipping by as we speak, so why not make the most of it?. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in central Iowa to help you round out the last weekend of July. Have an event you want featured in Local 5's...
Audit of ESA administrator shows extra costs; Dept. of Ed provides explanation
DES MOINES, Iowa — In April of 2023, the state of Iowa agreed to a contract with the company Odyssey to administer the educational savings accounts to students and families. State Auditor Rob Sand and his office released an annual report on Tuesday of recommendations for the Iowa Department of Education. In the audit, the […]
Steep fines set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […] The post Steep fines set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Store and two Iowa pharmacists cited for dispensing wrong drugs
An Iowa pharmacy and two pharmacists have agreed to pay civil penalties for allegedly dispensing the incorrect medications to patients. The three cases, all unrelated to each other, are detailed in the latest settlement agreements involving the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. One of the cases involves Food Land Pharmacy in Woodbine. The board alleges that […] The post Store and two Iowa pharmacists cited for dispensing wrong drugs appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa: DRA awards $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations
The DRA of Dubuque, Iowa, this week announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations in the region. The gaming and entertainment organization distributed the monies through its Core Grant program. Story continues below. The DRA is the non-profit entity that owns and operates Q...
Quad City Times Bix 7 had humble beginnings
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Bix 7 road race had humble beginnings. “We got like a little news memo saying we’re starting a new race in downtown Davenport called the Bix 7″ said retired TV6 Sports Director Thom Cornelis. 84 runners took part in the first race. “No...
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.
Car crashes into Davenport home Wednesday night
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - TV6 is working to learn more information about car that crashed into a home Wednesday night. The car crashed into a home located on Fulton Avenue near Ridgewood around 9 p.m. TV6 has reached out to officials for more information on this incident. It is unclear...
Davenport restaurant to reopen following sewer issues from flooding
A restaurant and bar in Davenport had to shut down temporarily because of problems caused by recent flooding. The Phoenix has been closed for three weeks. Restaurant managers planned to reopen Tuesday, July 23, but couldn’t because of a sewage backup in the bottom level. Managers say they’re used to the flooding, but they say the City needs to upgrade its sewer system. The temporary shut down hit the business and employees financially.
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