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Karl Ungurean, longtime Big 7 director and volunteer, honored with statue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A beloved Quad City Times Bix 7 director and volunteer passed away just over a year and a half ago, and now he’s being honored with a statue. Karl Ungurean loved running and founded the Cornbelt Running Club. He was also a longtime Big director and volunteer.
1 person hurt in Iowa mall shooting that sent people running
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Gunshots in an Iowa mall sent people running Monday and one person was injured and expected to survive, police and witnesses say. Davenport Police posted a statement on Facebook that the wounded person had non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting inside NorthPark Mall in Davenport, an east-central Iowa city near the line […]
Potable water and cleanup kits available to QC flood victims
The American Red Cross and Salvation Army are supporting residents affected by flooding throughout the QCA. The organizations will distribute potable water and flood cleanup kits. Distribution will take place on Wednesday, July 24 and Friday, July 26 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Residents can pick up the items at the following locations at those time:
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
Save The Date For The Bettendorf Community Expo August 24
Save the date for the 2024 Bett Community Expo on Thurs., Aug. 24! Discover exciting community opportunities for your family, enjoy the BHS StuCo Makers’ Market and Food Truck Fest, gear up with your favorite Bulldog merch. Sign up to host a display – https://bit.ly/3S50BkZ. Sean Leary is...
Robot brings smiles to Bettendorf Happy Joe’s
Happy Joe’s newest employee at its Bettendorf location is turning heads. A robot server has been pitching in so staff can spend more time with customers. Joshua Spiller, director of marketing with Happy Joe’s, spoke with Our Quad Cities via Zoom to discuss the robot’s impact. “Its name is Happy 2.0,” said Spiller. “We found […]
Iowa union calls for reinstating negotiation rights for public workers
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A local union is calling for rights to be reinstated for local public workers after a 2017 law brought new changes to collective bargaining. Teamsters Local 238 said on Monday that key issues like healthcare, layoffs, and evaluation procedures are non-negotiable under the law. Workers...
Bix 7 Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Running Wild Sports & Fitness Expo is the official race headquarters for the Bix 7 located inside the RiverCenter’s South Hall, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport. The Bix 7 Expo is scheduled to be open on Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. and...
Driver crashes car into Rock Island residence early Sunday morning, police investigating
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Police are investigating after a driver crashed their car into a residence early Sunday morning in Rock Island, according to Chief of Police Timothy McCloud. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 21. McCloud said there were no witnesses, but officials believe the driver...
Quad-Cities Volunteer Fire Chiefs Worried About Implementing Proposed OSHA Rules
Moline Dispatch and Rock Island Argus, Ill. Jul. 20—A proposed workplace safety rule change could have significant impacts on local fire departments. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule, the Fire Brigades standard was first put into effect in 1980. According to the OSHA website, the safeguards in this rule are inadequate and outdated for safeguarding against the full range of hazards faced by emergency responders.
Bix 7 volunteers still needed
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -It takes more than four thousand volunteers to put on the world-class Quad City Times Bix 7 road race. The Bix 7 volunteer committee is welcoming others to join in and help. With several amazing opportunities, there is plenty for you to do and get involved in. Many categories still have openings including Jr. Bix Start Line, Water Stations, and General Volunteer.
Rock Island Fire Department promotes 3 firefighters
The Rock Island Fire Department is promoting more staff members. The department has promoted Captain Jon Briggs to the position of fire marshal; Lieutenant Brandon Baker to the rank of captain; and Firefighter Justin Welvaert to the rank of lieutenant as of Monday, July 22. Briggs began his career with the Rock Island Fire Department […]
Pleasant Valley and North Scott advance at State Softball; Muscatine falls to Urbandale
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Pleasant Valley and North Scott advanced to the semifinals at the State Softball tournament in Fort Dodge while Muscatine fell to Urbandale 10-9. Pleasant Valley beat Waukee 8-7 in 8 innings and North Scott beat Norwalk 2-0. Watch highlights in the video player.
Staggering IRS Data Shows 262,000 People Fled Illinois in 1 Year
I'm no math genius, but this is a stunning number of people who said goodbye to Illinois in just one calendar year. New data just shared by the IRS reveals more than a quarter million residents left the Land of Lincoln recently. I saw this story today by Wirepoint which...
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