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Great Revivalist Rock Island location to open early 2025
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -Rachel Heise informs the audience about Great Revivalist Brewery. The interview explores the brewery’s interesting history including the expansion of opening a Rock Island location. Besides its unique Clinton spot (inside a former historic church), fans of the brews and food will soon be able...
Sen. Rose leads measure against proposed stricter OSHA firefighting requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Could volunteer fire departments across the state face the risk of losing those who keep you safe? One Central Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. A proposal from OSHA looks to expand protections for first responders including firefighters, but it focuses on increasing training requirements, medical screenings for […]
Fenton Methodist Church Hosting Ice Cream Social on Sunday
Bring your neighbors, friends, and family to Heritage Hall for some sweet treats, and enjoy the sanctuary atmosphere as Les Wilson of Prophetstown plays his guitar and sings in his unique and entertaining style from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The menu includes vanilla ice cream with chocolate, strawberry, or caramel toppings, peanuts,...
‘Rock the Raft’ in Morrison on Saturday
The Morrison Department of Fun is hosting their 2nd annual Rock the Raft on Saturday, July 20, with two departure options to float or paddle down Rock Creek. The Family Float starts at 1 p.m. and the Sip & Splash starts at 2 p.m. Participants will launch their own float, kayak, or canoe at the covered bridge on Norrish Road. Park across the street at the parking lot, and not on the grass.
Illinois tries to expand automatic voter registration as SAVE Act passes U.S. House
(The Center Square) – Illinois voter integrity groups warn non-citizens that registering to vote in federal elections is a felony. The warning comes after U.S. House Republicans passed the SAVE Act to increase protections. President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the measure if it passes the Senate and reaches his desk. House Republicans passed the SAVE act, which seeks to require proof of citizenship when a voter casts a ballot in a federal election. Currently it is illegal for a non-citizen to vote in...
July 18 Impact Life Blood Drive
Morrison High School Key Club will sponsor a Blood Drive, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. The location is the Multipurpose Room of Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Persons with appointments will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule a time,...
Morrison High School Student Excels at National Clay Target Championship
Mason, MI – In a display of remarkable skill and composure, Patrick Schaefer, a 15-year-old student from Morrison High School, placed 11th in the nation at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. The prestigious event, held from July 11th to 14th, saw over 1,800 athletes from...
Divinity Trio at Spring Valley July 21
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes Divinity Trio to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
Kewanee/Wethersfield Townships Declared Local State of Emergency
The Henry County Office of Emergency Management has declared a local state of emergency for Kewanee and Wethersfield Townships. Residents in these areas who are uninsured or underinsured and do not have the physical ability to clear downed trees from their property, may request assistance from the Henry County Office of Emergency Management. The Henry County OEM has partnered with local non-profit to provide tree cutting services for qualifying residents. “This is an offer for physical assistance, and not a financial benefit.”
State of emergency: What to know in the storm’s aftermath
Parts of Kewanee look like a war zone Tuesday morning. A storm with intense high winds and rain brought down trees and power lines throughout the city. It was unclear if the storm was a tornado, but City Manager Gary Bradley said the Henry County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) reported that wind speeds reached 112 mph.
Governor issues disaster proclamation for Scott, other Iowa counties
Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Scott, Des Moines, Dubuque, Mitchell and Polk counties in response to severe storms that occurred on July 15, a news release says. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this...
Database reveals state of Iowa's highest-paid employees
This article has been edited to correct the fiscal year the salaries database covers. If you're familiar with previous lists of the highest-paid state employees in Iowa, the names at the top of the latest list should come as no surprise — but can you guess how much they were paid in the previous...
Moline boat dock closed, officials say
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Moline boat dock Harold’s Landing is closed until further notice, according to Moline Parks and Recreation Department officials. Parks and recreation officials posted to Facebook on Tuesday showing a photo of the dock submerged underwater. Harold’s Landing is located at 2500-2660 North Shore Drive in...
Genesius Guild's “Plutus,” July 20 through 28
Returning for their third consecutive blast of season-ending silliness in Rock Island's Lincoln Park, the Haus of Ruckus duo of Tee Green and Calvin Vo will lend their signature wit – and that of Guild founder Don Wooten – to a new version of the Aristophanes comedy Plutus, its July 20 through 28 run treating patrons to, as Green says, “an example of satire written in ancient Greece that still holds up in 2024. Which is a bummer.”
Dirty Honey adds tour dates to support ‘Can’t Find the Brakes’ album
Dirty Honey has announced a U.S. tour, marking the final dates in support of their Can’t Find the Brakes album. The outing runs from Sep. 13 in East Moline, Illinois, to Nov. 2 in Highland, California. Presales begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time; tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local time.
Stock car racing canceled at Rock Island County Fair
Sorry racing fans, but Mother Nature says there’s no stock car racing in East Moline tonight. According to an email from track officials, the race track at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline isn’t suitable for safe racing tonight, due to last night’s storm. They made the decision to cancel the race. There […]
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