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1982 – Wendling Sweep Twin 20’s at Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa (July 4, 1982) – Rick Wendling of Hazelton drove his way to his seventh feature win of the season at Dubuque Speedway on Sunday night. Wendling, now has won six features in a row, taking both 20-lap features during the holiday special. In the first feature, Wendling...
U.S Coast Guard Closing Mississippi RiverTo Boaters Thru The Holiday Weekend
Due to ongoing major flooding on the Mississippi River and the extremely dangerous conditions that exist , the United States Coast Guard has decided to take the rare steps and CLOSE the river to all recreational boating effective now through at least the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. The closure affects the majority of the Upper Mississippi including Pools 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Ben Crusinberry eager for start as Iowa City West's interim head volleyball coach
Ben Crusinberry was at a crossroads during his sophomore year at Hunter College in New York. He was in the middle of his four-year run as a starter for the varsity men’s volleyball team, a time when he struggled academically. Crusinberry, Iowa City West's new volleyball coach, had a...
Dubuque Native Kayla Banwarth Takes Pro Volleyball Coaching Job
The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Atlanta Vibe have appointed Dubuque native Kayla Banwarth, former Power Five head volleyball coach and member of the 2016 USA Olympic Team, as their new head coach. Banwarth has already assumed her role with the team. The Vibe finished the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season...
A New Football Team is Coming to Dubuque in 2025
Football is continuing to redefine its apex in popularity in America. In the last few years, we've seen several upstart football leagues like the Alliance of American Football birthed and the XFL start/restart before merging into the United Football League (UFL) as of this year. This year, even Waterloo got...
Muscatine Veteran to be awarded Purple Heart ahead of 4th of July fireworks
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KCRG) - At approximately 7:30 pm, Vietnam Veteran Keith Ormsby will be awarded multiple medals and badges, including a Purple Heart, for the injuries he sustained in battle 54 years ago. From October 1969 to February 1970, Ormsby was assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment,...
Coralville's 4thFest kicks off at S.T. Morrison Park
CORALVILLE, Iowa — Coralville is celebrating the 4th of July with its 4thFest all day Thursday. There are activities with most of the festivities at S.T. Morrison Park along 1513 7th Street. The carnival is underway until dark. Rides for children cost two tickets and bigger rides cost three...
Downtown Davenport businesses host supply drive for Iowa communities affected by flood
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Businesses on Motor Row have come together to help out communities in Northwestern Iowa that have been devastated by floods. The businesses on Motor Row say there are open despite Davenport’s own flooding and the closure of River Drive. They ask if you come to shop over the holiday weekend that you consider bringing what you are able to give to be delivered to the affected towns.
Three new hires announced by Floyd County Medical Center
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – Floyd County Medical Center (FCMC) is announcing three new hires. Candace Deverell, ARNP, CNP has joined FCMC as a new Urgent Care provider. In 2017, Deverell graduated from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. After graduation, Deverell worked in family practice for 4 years before transitioning to Urgent Care and has worked in the Urgent Care setting in Pennsylvania for the past 2 years.
HD-CAL Alumna Claire Wragge Competes at Henley Regatta
Hampton-Dumont-CAL alumna and 2024 University of Iowa graduate Claire Wragge is spending the holiday week competing at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in England with the Hawkeye women’s eight rowing team. This is the first time Iowa has competed at the Regatta since 2018. Wragge says it’s...
Trial date set for Clinton woman charged with first-degree murder
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - A Clinton woman is set to go on trial for first-degree murder and robbery. Kimberly Hammond, 26, is charged with the killing of Randy Weimerskirch in January 2023 in Clinton. According to court documents, Hammond, along with Justice Foley and Donivan Chambers, went to the residence...
Area Fourth of July Celebrations are Open to the Public
The area will be full of fireworks celebrations on the Fourth of July. Starting in Buffalo Center where the Fire Department will have a display scheduled to begin at dusk or 9:30pm at Bison Field. The public is invited to attend the event. The celebration is a result of the money donated at Easter during the annual Pancake Day breakfast.
TV6 Investigates Talks: Frequency of mail theft by postal workers
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Jenna Jackson joins TV6 Investigates’ Matt Christensen to examine the frequency of mail theft committed by postal workers. A supervisor at the Moline Post Office was recently arrested after a tip led to finding hundreds of greeting cards in his home. He’s accused of targeting items that likely contained cash or gift cards.
Mason City Airport to hold ribbon-cutting for new terminal
(ABC 6 News-) A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new terminal at the Mason City Municipal Airport is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 at 11:00 AM. According to the airport, the 23,000 square foot terminal building will replace the current terminal building, which was originally built in 1966 and scheduled to be demolished.
‘Mississippi just won’t behave’: Davenport farmers market setting up away from flooded river
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House Farmers’ Market will move a couple of streets over to avoid floodwaters. In a Facebook post, it said officials they will set up on Saturday and Sunday in the Scott County Administration lot at 600 W. 4th St., Davenport. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Quad City Baseball Fans Flock To "Ballpark Island" In Davenport, IA
(Davenport, IA) -- Quad City River Bandit fans call Modern Woodmen Park "Ballpark Island" these days. Waters from the swollen Mississippi River have surrounded the ballpark, forcing baseball fans to use a gangplank to get from the parking lot to the stadium. River Bandits General Manager Paul Kleinhans-Schulz tells WQAD...
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