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Quad City Baseball Fans Flock To "Ballpark Island" In Davenport, IA
(Davenport, IA) -- Quad City River Bandit fans call Modern Woodmen Park "Ballpark Island" these days. Waters from the swollen Mississippi River have surrounded the ballpark, forcing baseball fans to use a gangplank to get from the parking lot to the stadium. River Bandits General Manager Paul Kleinhans-Schulz tells WQAD...
Mason City Airport to hold ribbon-cutting for new terminal
(ABC 6 News-) A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new terminal at the Mason City Municipal Airport is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00 AM. According to the airport, the 23,000 square foot terminal building will replace the current terminal building, which was originally built in 1966 and scheduled to be demolished.
‘Mississippi just won’t behave’: Davenport farmers market setting up away from flooded river
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House Farmers’ Market will move a couple of streets over to avoid floodwaters. In a Facebook post, it said officials they will set up on Saturday and Sunday in the Scott County Administration lot at 600 W. 4th St., Davenport. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Downtown Davenport businesses host supply drive for Iowa communities affected by flood
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Businesses on Motor Row have come together to help out communities in Northwestern Iowa that have been devastated by floods. The businesses on Motor Row say there are open despite Davenport’s own flooding and the closure of River Drive. They ask if you come to shop over the holiday weekend that you consider bringing what you are able to give to be delivered to the affected towns.
Sweety Bella is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
HD-CAL Alumna Claire Wragge Competes at Henley Regatta
Hampton-Dumont-CAL alumna and 2024 University of Iowa graduate Claire Wragge is spending the holiday week competing at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England with the Hawkeye women’s eight rowing team. This is the first time Iowa has competed at the Regatta since 2018. Wragge says it’s...
Charles City housing project getting over $10 million in federal tax creidts
DES MOINES, Iowa – A housing development in Charles City is sharing in more than $10 million in federal housing tax credits going to 10 projects in Iowa. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors says more than $10.6 million will go do build and rehab 404 affordable rental homes. The money is going to projects in Burlington, Charles City, Davenport, Des Moines, Jefferson, Knoxville, Mount Pleasant, Oskaloosa and Spirit Lake.
Clear Lake begins Fourth of July celebrations
(ABC 6 News) — In Clear Lake, Iowa, residents got the Fourth of July celebrations started a day early. On Wednesday, ABC 6 News reporter Alexander Schmidt joined Stacy Doughan, the CEO of the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, to talk about this weekend’s festivities. While the Wednesday...
Willie Ray’s heading to Spencer to provide free food for flood victims
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - For Willie Fairley, owner of Cedar Rapids restaurant Willie Ray’s q Shack, service is at the heart of what he does. From serving food to families affected by the derecho, to driving all the way down to Texas to help after an ice storm, he’s always searching for the next opportunity to give back.
Ellis Fireworks show back two years in a row after hiatus from the pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The fireworks show at Ellis Park & Harbor is an annual tradition for more than 40 years. This event was highly anticipated, with cars filling up Ellis Park from the parking lot to the grass. This is the second year back after a three-year hiatus...
Skyler Stookey joins Softball staff as top assistant
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Coe softball head coach Jake Koolbeck announced changes to his coaching staff on Wednesday, adding a new assistant coach as former coaches Ashlee Rush, Madi Miller and Natalie Blank are set to step away from the program. 2024 Kohawk Softball graduate Skyler Stookey will step in as the program's top assistant after making a major impact on the field. A four-year starter at catcher, Stookey was a two-time first team all-conference player and earned all-region honors in 2021.
Cal Softball Program Elevates Brandon Telesco as Associate Head Coach – Offensive Improvements Highlight Coaching Achievements
Brandon Telesco has been promoted to associate head coach of the Cal softball program, following a successful first season leading the team's offense and recruiting efforts. Cal Softball led the Pac-12 in home runs with 79, ranking 12th in the NCAA. Under Telesco, players like Elon Butler and Lagi Quiroga...
Durant car show returns July 21 expects more than 100 vehicles
Durant resident Miles Budelier may be a car show enthusiast, but he doesn’t attend more than one car show annually. That’s the Durant Car Show he’s put together since 2017, where he gets to show off his classic 1969 Dodge Charger, a vehicle he’s had since high school, on Sunday, July 21 at the Durant High School parking lot at 406 7th St.
Catholic Diocese funds $15,000 for St. Joseph's Family Faith Club
Father Guillermo Trevino quotes an adage in Spanish to convey the importance of parents’ roles as faith formation leaders in their families: “Las padres son los primeros y mejores maestros.” In English: “The parents are the first and best teachers!”. Catholic Extension Society, affirming that message,...
Red, White & Boom! has new date
Red, White & Boom! has officially been rescheduled! The Quad Cities Chamber announced in an email that Red, White and Boom!, postponed due to rising levels along the Mississippi River, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7. The event and fireworks display will still be in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, with fireworks at dusk. […]
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