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RAGBRAI 2024 daily planner: Route, mileage and highlights along the way
DES MOINES, Iowa — The world's longest, oldest, and largest recreational bicycle ride is back for its 51st trek across the state of Iowa. This year's version of RAGBRAI — the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa — departs from Glenwood on Sunday, July 21, and ends 434 miles later in Burlington on Saturday, July 27. In between, there will be overnight stops at Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Mount Pleasant, with plenty to eat, drink, do and see along the way.
Illinois Officials Investigate Disease Outbreak Among Wildlife Rehab Visitors
An investigation is underway to figure out why volunteers at a Quad Cities wildlife rehab facility got sick. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there has been an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, which is a gastrointestinal disease, in the last few weeks. At least 12 people have been confirmed...
Iowa Army National Guard Unit Returns Home After 12 Month Deployment to Middle East
Des Moines — After a year-long deployment to the Middle East, 150 Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard’s 831st Engineer Vertical Construction Company (EVCC) are returning home. Christian Houghton of Murray will be one of those soldiers coming home on Friday. Those Soldiers were federally activated in September...
QC, That’s Where! QC Ale Trail: Stompbox Brewing
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -”Creating amplified ales’ is the motto at downtown Davenport’s Stompbox Brewing. The phrase no doubt references the choice of words used in the business name. “Stompbox” is slang for a guitar-effect pedal which allows a musician to create different sounds. Wanting to incorporate a musical theme, the owners chose the name because they similarly endeavor to create different flavors.
45th anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree draws more than 53,000 participants, visitors
WALCOTT, Iowa — An estimated 53,453 people — including truck drivers, their families, area residents and travelers — stopped by the Iowa 80 Truckstop during the 45th anniversary Walcott Truckers Jamboree, held Thursday-Saturday, July 11-13. According to the Iowa 80 group, this year’s attendees came from across the U.S. and Canada.
Giving Guitars brings music to people in shelters
Music has been shown to help people who are recovering from trauma. Giving Guitars is a nonprofit group that provides guitars for people in shelters to help them on the road to recovery. Our Quad Cities News spoke with Steven Cade, a Josie Award nominated singer-songwriter, who co-founded the group, via Zoom about its work. […]
Police read along with kids at Rock Island Public Library
Young library-goers will have the joy of hearing stories from some very special readers at the Rock Island Public Library. Lisa Lockheart and Police Chief Tim McCloud dropped by Our Quad Cities News to share the word about the Police Read-Along. For more information, click here.
How law enforcement protects politicians in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Over the years, political candidates and Presidents have visited the Quad Cities. We wondered how local law enforcement coordinates with the Secret Service to keep them safe. The Davenport Police Department said it’s dedicated to a collaborative approach with it’s local, state and federal partners, which...
Senior Bix Race moving to Bettendorf Due to Flooding
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The inaugural Senior Bix race, initially planned to take place at LeClaire Park, has been relocated due to flooding along the Davenport Riverfront. The new venue for the Senior Bix Race is the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf. Despite the change in location, organizers are determined to ensure that the event remains fun and memorable.
Two confirmed tornadoes led to Kewanee damage
While city officials suspected that what descended upon Kewanee Monday was more than just a mere thunderstorm, the Henry County Office of Emergency Management has now confirmed. On Monday, July 15, not one, but two EF-1 tornadoes hit Kewanee. The OEM cited a Storm Survey that included a second tornado...
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