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Viola country store offers small-town charm and richness of local bounty
VIOLA, Ill. (KWQC) -Prairie Crossroads Mercantile is where the heart of small-town charm meets the richness of local bounty. Nestled at the busy intersection of Highways 17 and 67 in Viola, Illinois, the store is more than just a place to shop. It’s a destination for those that appreciate quality, community, and the simple joys in life.
Pay What You Want at QC Botanical Center this weekend
Check out the Quad City Botanical Center over Labor Day weekend and Pay What You Want. The botanical center is letting guests pay what they want for admission, from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2. They hope the admission deal with allow more members of the public to see the center’s exhibits. Everyone is […]
From Portland to Iowa Nice, new principal brings fresh vision to Great River Christian
Ryan Smith, the new principal at Great River Christian School, came here from Hillsboro, Ore., part of the major metropolitan area of Portland. When he and his family of five arrived in Burlington, he learned about what many people call “Iowa nice.”. “Upon getting here,” Smith said, “my wife...
30,000 Without Power in Northern Illinois as Severe Storms Hit Chicago Suburbs
Chicago, IL – Severe storms swept through northern Illinois last night, leaving nearly 30,000 ComEd customers without power. The storms, which included strong winds and heavy rain, caused widespread damage across the northern and northwest Chicago suburbs. Trees and power lines were downed, including in areas near the Northwestern University campus, disrupting both power and traffic.
Firestorm over Republican's endorsement of Feenstra's Democratic opponent
(The Center Square) - Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called fellow Republican Kevin Virgil a "sore loser" after Virgil endorsed the Democratic opponent of U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. Virgil lost to Feenstra in the June primary. He said in a statement posted on X that Feenstra is "widely disliked." "Most voters acknowledge that he accomplishes nothing, that he refuses to engage with his constituents, and that he has been bought...
Estate planning: if you die without a will or trust in Iowa
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -Fewer of us are writing wills according to recent surveys which suggests Americans are worrying less about mortality as the pandemic fades. A downturn in wills is usually bad news for survivors. If you die without a will, you are “intestate,” and a probate court will apply...
Eldridge Police Department to conduct ‘special traffic enforcement’ leading into Labor Day weekend
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - Labor Day weekend is almost here, and leading up to that, the Eldridge Police Department will be conducting special traffic enforcement patrols. Friday, the Eldridge Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement patrols from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. “Please be sure you are driving the...
Central Illinois Special Olympics athlete to compete at 2025 World Winter Games
CHICAGO (25News Now) - Four Special Olympics athletes from Illinois, including one from Normal, will join the USA delegation at the 2025 Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy. They will compete on the world stage from March 8-16. They represent Illinois in the event. The athletes include:. Daniel Johnson...
Abortion took center stage during the DNC. But here’s why access could be in jeopardy.
Abortion took center stage during the Democratic National Convention last week, and Illinois was celebrated for welcoming thousands of women needing care since access has vanished across much of the South and Midwest. But abortion funds that are essential for so many people traveling to states like Illinois — paying...
Illinois is Home to the Most ‘Players’ in the Dating Game
If you think the dating world kind of sucks in Illinois, you're not wrong. Turns out Illinois is one of the worst states to date it because we are packed with 'players.'. When I think back to the first time in my life I heard the word players associated with dating, I'm brought to 1998-ish. I was in 4th grade and spent most of my free time watching MTV and quickly changing the channel when my parents came into the basement.
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