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Bettendorf School District reacts to new attendance legislation
A new law in Iowa is redefining what’s considered chronic absences or chronic truancy in school attendance. Dr. Michelle Morse, Superintendent of the Bettendorf Community School District spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom to discuss the new legislation. “Senate file 2435 that was just passed and signed into law on July 1st did […]
Labor Day Parade – Locust St. closed from W. 5th to W. 15th
Due to the Labor Day Parade, Locust St. between W. 5th St. and W. 15th St. will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Streets intersecting the parade route will be closed beginning at 6:00 a.m. and will remain closed until approximately 12:00 p.m. Motorists must use a different route during this time.
Iowa Farm Sanctuary sues veterinary center after rescued sheep euthanized
OXFORD, Iowa — A nonprofit that provides a safe haven for farm animals has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center after the center euthanized sheep that volunteers had rescued. The Oxford-based Iowa Farm Sanctuary, which rescues, rehabilitates, and cares for rescued farm animals,...
Xavier alums Schulte, Hurkett, provide stability and toughness for Hawkeye defense
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Senior safety Quinn Schulte has been a rock for the Iowa defense since he entered the starting lineup. “That position is a glue position, just the linebacker spot. He’s got it cerebrally, the mental part is there,” said Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz. “I swear to God I walked through that locker room ten minutes before we get ready to play, and he’s always reading that notebook, it makes me nervous.”
NICC Board of Trustees Approve New Athletics Programs
Northeast Iowa Community College will be fielding some athletic teams beginning next year. This week, the NICC Board of Trustees approved five new sports teams to expand the NICC athletics program including baseball, softball, men’s and women’s cross country and dance. A feasibility study explored the college’s ability...
Iowa Hawkeyes football game-by-game predictions for the 2024 season
Iowa football will be here in one week, that is right let me say it again. Iowa. Football. Is. Back. The joys and pitfalls of watching football are within our grasp and I for one am excited to see what the Hawkeyes have in store this season. Cade McNamara has been the starting quarterback, the offensive line is being finalized, the running back group is as strong as ever, and the wide receiver room will hopefully follow suit.
Cedar Valley Pridefest: "Amazing food, amazing entertainment, beautiful people"
WATERLOO, Iowa (KGAN) — Downtown Waterloo will came alive with messages of diversity, inclusion and celebration on Friday during the twelfth annual Cedar Valley Pridefest. The two-day event will feature more than 18 hours of entertainment, educational programs, art and local vendors. Organizers expect thousands to attend the event,...
UNI Athletes Gear Up for 2024 Paralympics in Paris
A trio of current and former athletes from the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, marking a historic moment for the university with participants in multiple sports. Senior swimmer Olivia Chambers is set to compete in five events, while Jessica Heims will throw discus and Erin Kerkhoff will sprint. All three aim to become the first UNI athletes to medal at the Paralympics, a feat not achieved since Bill Smith won gold in 1952. The games commence on August 28, with live coverage available through NBC.
Three-time All-American to use final eligibility year in upcoming season at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson has announced her return to gymnastics for the 2025 season. After not competing in 2024, Henderson will use her final year of eligibility this upcoming season. Henderson was the 2021 Big Ten co-champion on floor and shares the school record in...
Keokuk man dead after being found injured early Saturday morning, police say
KEOKUK, Iowa (KWQC) - A Keokuk man has died after being found injured in a roadway early Saturday morning, Keokuk Police Department said. At approximately 3:32 a.m. police say they arrived at the intersection of 8th and Concert Streets to find Scott Clifford Finch, 42, unconscious and breathing in the road.
City of Rock Falls to shut off water Monday for valve replacement
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) - The City of Rock Falls Water Department will be shutting the water off to replace a broken valve on Monday, the city says. According to the city, water will be shut off at 11 p.m. at the intersection of West 21st Street and 1st Avenue.
Crews respond to semi-truck crash on I-80
Annawan, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews responded to a semi-truck crash on Saturday afternoon. Annawan emergency services responded to the crash site. TV6 was on scene at approximately 1:18 p.m. and has reached out for more information. This is a developing story. TV6 will update on-air/web as information becomes available.
The NCAA could be making changes to the transfer portal windows
According to multiple reports, the NCAA is considering getting rid of the spring transfer portal window. If this is approved, there would only be about a month, from December 9th to January 7th, for players to choose to attend a different school. Honestly, this makes plenty of sense, as I believe that the NCAA rushed through adopting the new transfer rules.
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