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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.
Northwest Bank & Trust has new owners
Northwest Bank in Davenport and Bettendorf has a new owner. Time Bank of Park Ridge, Ill. and Northwest Investment Corp., parent company of Northwest Bank & Trust Company (“Northwest Bank”), based in Davenport announced that they have entered into an agreement for Time Bank to buy about $225 million in total assets and liabilities of […]
Future superstars learn at Joe Wieskamp Basketball Skills Camp
Maine Celtics player, former Iowa Hawkeye and Muscatine High School alumnus Joe Wieskamp returned to his roots with Hawkeye greats Makenzie Wieskamp and Monica Czinano to Muscatine High School to teach future superstars at the Joe Wieskamp Basketball Skills Camp. For more, watch the video above and click here.
Shelter gives hope: King’s Harvest, Davenport, rescues starving dog
A starved dog in critical condition Tuesday has begun to walk and wag his tail thanks to the care at King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, Davenport. On Tuesday, someone brought the dog, wrapped in a sheet, in to the shelter, where staff discovered the dog was severely malnourished, had injuries on his back – likely from being kept in a crate a long time, staff told Our Quad Cities News – and could barely walk or lift his head.
FULL COURT PRESS — Sports talk with the hosts you know and love — LIVE Tonight!!
This is the link to the FULL COURT PRESS live stream. This is the place for QCSportsNet’s live, local sports talk show featuring some of the biggest names in the history of Quad Cities sports media. Our next show is this Wednesday (July 24th) at 7:00 p.m., live from Riverfront Grille in Rock Island.
Tempers flare in courtroom at sentencing for gunman in fatal Davenport shooting
Tempers flared Wednesday when an 18-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for the fatal 2023 Davenport shooting of a Moline man. Our Quad Cities News crew was in the courtroom while Alex Markovich, who at first faced charges of first-degree murder and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter and intimidation with a dangerous weapon – injure/provoke fear.
Jacqueline Langa Tangbobito of Davenport, Iowa, Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MARYLAND (July 24, 2024) — Jacqueline Langa Tangbobito of Davenport, Iowa earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from University of Maryland Global Campus in Spring 2024. Tangbobito was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-24. Graduates came from all...
Live music, DJ beats along Bix 7 route help push runners to finish line
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Every year dozens of musicians representing many different genres supply the background music along the route for the Quad-City Times Bix 7. The music creates an energy that helps push runners to keep persevering along the notoriously hilly course. Chris Nelson and PJ Scott, Bix 7 Entertainment...
Late Assumption rally ends Benton's State tournament run
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Davenport Assumption scored 10 runs between the 5th and 6th innings, and those gave the Knights enough cushion to hold on for a 10-7 win over Benton at the State softball tournament. Jesse Demoss hit two home runs for Benton, tallying 5 RBI on her...
Free backpacks to be given away at select QCA Verizon stores
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Free backpacks will soon be handed out at six local Verizon stores for the back-to-school season. On Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m., Verizon retailer Round Room will hold their twelfth annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” at participating Verizon stores across the country. It is...
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...
Meet the 2024 ‘Beat The Elite’ Bix 7 athletes
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Russell’s Beat the Elite athletes are annually given the opportunity to race and beat the overall winner of the Quad-City Times Bix 7. The two selected will then be given a head start depending on the individual’s necessary handicap to make the event competitive. Grace...
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