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1 person killed in crash in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa — One person is dead after a fatal crash in Muscatine on Friday night. According to an Iowa State Patrol crash report, the crash happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 in Muscatine. A 2024 Nissan Rogue was traveling south on Taylor Avenue when investigators said they failed to stop at a stop sign before entering Highway 61. A 2021 Dodge Durango was traveling south on the highway and was unable to stop in time, striking the Rogue.
Centering fitness while leaving a legacy in Reinbeck
REINBECK – Kim Snow is putting fitness front and center in Reinbeck, and hoping it remains that way for the foreseeable future. This past Tuesday, with members of the community by her side, the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Class of 1992 alumna officially cut the ribbon on her new facility, The Center: Rural Fitness and Wellness.
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.
Hello Summer: John Deere Davenport Works celebrates 50th anniversary
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The latest feature of Hello Summer centers on John Deere’s celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Davenport Works plant. Located at the intersection of Highway 61 and I-80, Davenport Works was built in 1974 because the Dubuque plant--the original headquarters for the Industrial Equipment Division--was too large to manage.
Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – August 22nd, 2024
Pups and Pints, Thursday Night Grooves, flea markets and more are among the things to check out in this week’s Weekend in Two Minutes Podcast, covering what’s going on this weekend in the Quad-Cities!. It's Alternating Currents weekend, which means there's a ton of cool stuff going on...
City of Hills discusses decision to demolish Hills Elementary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The day after the city of Hills and the Iowa City School District announced the Hill Elementary building would be demolished, the Mayor of Hills discussed why it changed its stance on getting the building back from the district. The Iowa City School District School...
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 […]
Football Slated Fifth in A-R-C Preseason Coaches' Poll
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Loras College football team was predicted to finish in fifth place by the American Rivers Conference coaches in the preseason poll that was released by the conference office on Friday afternoon. Wartburg College, who concluded its 2023 season in the NCAA semifinals, topped the...
Boaters are back on the water
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Local boaters are back on the water after flood waters on the Mississippi River receded. In July, boaters were left frustrated by flooding which prevented them from going on the river. Kris Clements, commodore at the Lindsay Park Yacht Club, said the club has seen an...
Afghan family finds safety in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After years of uncertainty and danger, an Afghan family has safely arrived in the Quad Cities, finding a warm welcome from the community and a new chance at life. For Ahmad Wasiq and his family, the road to safety was anything but easy. After two years...
Manchester police searching for 13-year-old runaway Skybrin Chapman
MANCHESTER CITY, Iowa — The Manchester Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 13-year-old runaway, Skybrin Chapman. A post on the department's Facebook page Friday says he's not believed to be in any danger and is simply dodging a standing court order. The Department of Health and...
Iowa governor says she won’t weigh in on Cedar Rapids’ casino plans right now
Two years ago, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a two-year moratorium into law restricting any new casinos from being constructed in Iowa. The cap expired at the end of June, leading to Cedar Rapids developers moving forward with applications to Iowa’s Gaming and Racing Commission. Story continues below. Some republican...
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