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Local Iowa high school baseball and softball postseason highlights and scores (7-16-24)
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) – Attached are the highlights and scores from our local Iowa high school baseball and softball postseason games on July 16th, 2024: BASEBALL Akron-Westfield 13, Kingsley-Pierson/River Valley 0 Remsen St. Mary’s 8, Coon Rapids-Bayard 0 Chariton 10, OABCIG 1 Unity Christian 3, Estherville-Lincoln Central 2 SOFTBALL Fort Dodge 11, Sergeant Bluff-Luton […]
Bird says Democrats, Republicans differ on public safety
(The Center Square) - Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird called Democrats the party of "defund the police" at a four-minute speech given at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday. "Unfortunately, Democrats like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have made life miserable for law enforcement," Bird said. "They treat police like criminals and criminals like victims. And tragically, many crime victims feel abandoned by a justice system that doesn't seem to put their interests first. They deserve better than what these 'defund the police' Democrats deliver." ...
Iowa Department for the Blind director Emily Wharton resigns as she battles kidney cancer
The director of the Iowa Department for the Blind is resigning as she battles kidney cancer, she said Tuesday. Emily Wharton has served as the department's director since 2016. Prior to that, she served as the department's technology director. Wharton, who is blind, also is a former graduate of the department's Iowa Blindness Empowerment and Independence Center.
St. Ambrose University Named One of America’s Best Colleges
National recognition for its high-quality education and affordability. Money.com recently. published its annual list of America’s best four-year universities and colleges and St. Ambrose was named “One of America’s Best Colleges” for 2024. The magazine’s annual “Best Colleges in America” ranking evaluates institutions on...
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...
August 7, 2024 Public Information Meeting
For Improvement of 7th Ave. from 15th St. to 19th St. The City of Moline will hold a Public Information Meeting concerning the proposed reconstruction/streetscaping of 7th Ave. from 15th St. to 19th St. The public information meeting will be held at City of Moline City Hall (2nd Floor Conference Room) at 619 16th St., Moline, IL, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted in an open house format. All persons interested in this project are invited to attend this meeting. Persons with a disability planning to attend this meeting should contact the person listed in this Notice by July 31, 2024 to make arrangements for participating.
Bridge patching on I-80 in Rock Island, Henry Counties starts July 22
A bridge over the Rock River along Interstate 80 is being patched, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IDOT announced that construction will begin Monday, July 22 on eastbound Interstate 80 over the Rock River in Rock Island and Henry counties, weather permitting. Workers will patch the bridge deck. […]
Quad-City Times Bix 7, July 27
Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m. Returning to downtown Davenport for its incredible 50th year, the Quad-City Times Bix 7 will again find runners and walkers taking on a seven-mile foot race alongside live bands and cheering crowds, the July 27 event famed for being the largest non-marathon race in the Midwest, having captured the imaginations of thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts from both the United States and countries around the globe.
Consulting firm recommends changes to Davenport’s building codes in strategy session Tuesday
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport held a meeting on Tuesday for a management update and for the mayor and council to hold a discussion. On the agenda: a presentation from White Birch for the SOCOTEC Study of the Building Code Review. In the aftermath of the building collapse at 324...
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