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‘Faith & Blue’ event brings America’s Got Talent’s ‘Gospel Cop’ to Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Minister Mervin Mayo, “The Gospel Cop” as seen on America’s Got Talent, will headline musical performers at the first ever Faith & Blue Event in Rockford this October. Faith & Blue is a national outreach organization “based on the premise that strong communities are built through mutual respect and understanding. Law […]
After stealing from Machesney Park Meijer store, man fired BBs at witness: police
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Two men have been arrested after one allegedly shot BBs at an eyewitness who saw him stealing from the Machesney Park Meijer grocery store on Wednesday. The other was charged after police found methamphetamine in the getaway car. According to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a […]
Rockford Boutique’s ‘Clean Out Your Closet For A Cause’ Charity Drive
Is it time to clean out your closet but you just don't have the motivation? Rockford boutique, B Jones is making it a little easier this fall. Let's face it, no one really wants to clean out their closet. Ok, maybe you love doing it, but for the most part it's much more work than it seems, and after you do the cleaning, then you have to figure out what you want to do with those items you don't need anymore.
Winnebago animal shelter faces overcrowding, offers reduce fees for adoption
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Animal Services says it will face some difficult decisions if it cannot encourage adoptions for more than 100 dogs that are straining its capacity. The shelter, located at 4517 N Main Street, said it will waive adoption fees for over 30 animals, although the standard adoption process will still […]
HR report comes to light; Marseilles Mayor asked to resign
Marseilles Mayor Jim Hollenbeck was asked to resign during Wednesday's regular Council meeting. During comments, resident Scott Ford passed out copies of a HR report questioning Hollenbeck's behavior – particularly an incident alleged to have occurred October 7, 2022. The report summarizes Hollenbeck's actions created a hostile work environment. Ford chastised Commissioner Bobby Kaminski for not going to bat for one employee who had complained about the Mayor. Once Ford was done, a perhaps surprised Mayor Hollenbeck simply moved on to the next item.
Massive domes planned for nine-hole golf course
It’s January and snowing and the wind chill hovers around 10 degrees. It’s a perfect day for golf. Or rather it will be if a proposed nine-hole, year-round indoor golf course comes to fruition following a recently unveiled four-dome project on Oswego’s far east side. The village’s...
Pulling 5Gs: World Series of Drag Racing kicks off at Cordova Dragway
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Dragsters Elaine Larsen and Josette Roach got Quad Cities Today revved up about all things drag racing. With the World Series of Drag Racing starting Friday at the Cardova Dragway, Larsen and Roach described what it’s like to drive jet cars. “Once we get down...
St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival set for this Sunday, Aug. 25
The St. Louis Labor Council’s 2nd Annual Labor Festival will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4.p.m. at the Knights of Columbus at 50 St. Francois St. in Florissant, Mo. The festival will include a Labor tug-o-war, cornhole tournament, games for the kids, bounce houses, a...
Pleasant Valley football welcoming challenge of tough schedule
Pleasant valley football playing one of the toughest schedules in the state of Iowa once again. Five of their nine opponents playoff teams last year including three straight against Bettendorf, Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Iowa City Liberty to start the season.. A mix of returners and new faces as well. Three-year starter, Max Schemeltzer on […]
Iowa schools add brain retreat rooms for students to decompress
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — With the summer winds down, Scott County schools are welcoming students with a room where winding down is encouraged. The room is called the Brain Health Retreat Room and is a space where students can decompress during class time when their stress levels are high.
Back to school: Back to cursive in the classroom under Iowa Education standards
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Cursive is back in Iowa schools. The ability to read and write cursive has been fading from American society. “You just don’t see very many people using cursive because a lot of people are not writing checks anymore,” said Tina Brennan, one of Sioux City Community School District’s consulting teachers.
Think Twice Before Posting Back To School Pictures Iowa Parents
If your social media feed hasn't already been filled with back-to-school posts from proud parents, you and I should trade social media feeds. If you're a parent who plans on making a post like that on August 23rd, you need to be aware of a few things. Authorities are warning...
QC Brick Convention returns to Davenport
Heads up LEGO fans, the Quad Cities Brick Convention is coming back to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on September 14-15. This ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages has all-new LEGO displays and creations for 2024. In 2023, the convention raised over $15,000 for charity. The convention is supporting Creations for Charity with a portion of proceeds going to the […]
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