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Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
Join QCAWC at upcoming events
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will host a variety of events in the coming weeks to raise money and bring awareness to important issues surrounding pets. The Blue Grass Community Charitable Drop off will present the New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala on Saturday, July 27 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Blue Grass Community Center, 232 E. Orphed St, in Blue Grass.
Iowa National Guard unit will return 150 soldiers back from Middle East deployment
On Friday, the Des Moines Airbase hosted a special “welcome home” ceremony for a group of National Guard soldiers returning from a year-long deployment in the Middle East. The federal government activated the 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) to support U.S. Central Command in a territory encompassing 27 countries. This encompassed Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Muscatine softball heads to State
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Muscatine softball team will play at State for the third year in a row. The Muskies made it back to State despite losing several key seniors from last year’s team. “I just think it says a lot about the type of kids we have...
Durant softball star Allison Toft wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Durant freshman Allison Toft was voted TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week after leading the Wildcats in ERA, strikeouts, hits, RBI and batting average this season. “She’s an elite athlete. Volleyball, softball, being a freshman she probably has the maturity of a senior she everything she...
Enjoy tacos and advice at Family Night
Aligned Impact Muscatine County and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a free fun-filled family night on Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be hosted in collaboration with Muscatine Community College, Muscatine Community School District and West Liberty School District. It will take place at Muscatine Community College’s Student Center.
Jackson County Fair Begins Today…..Dubuque County Fair Starts Tuesday
County Fair fun begins in Jackson County today as the Jackson County Fair starts a 9 day schedule at the fairgrounds in Maquoketa. Gate admission is 15 dollars for ages 13 and older….12 and under admission is free. Information about deals, grandstand seating, carnival tickets, and camping is available...
Longtime Hawkeye commit, freshman Callie Levin finally gets to join Iowa roster
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Solon graduate Callie Levin committed to Iowa in August, 2021-before she even started her sophomore year of high school. She grew up just down the road from Iowa City, her father works in the compliance department at the university, and she still has an autographed Samantha Logic basketball from when she was in elementary school.
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