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QCA martial artist in the fight of his life against cancer
A Quad-City martial artist is taking on the fight of his life: cancer. John Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, has had a long career of. fighting and giving. Morrow was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, but it hasn’t stopped the 72-year-old from doing what he loves, instructing martial arts and fundraising for charity. Morrow has raised thousands over the years by performing great physical feats, and he’s planning to do even more fundraising despite his cancer diagnosis.
House in Burlington caught fire Tuesday night, firefighters say
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - The Burlington Fire Department says they were called to a home around 10:57 p.m. Tuesday after getting a report of a fire. The homeowners were home at the time, a media release said. They were woken up by a loud noise, smelled smoke, and saw flames within the attic space.
Burlington Players Workshop Auditions: Little Shop of Horrors
Burlington, IA- The Burlington Players Workshop is hosting auditions for their production of the musical Little Shop of Horrors. According to an online post, auditions will be held on Sunday, July 21st, Tuesday, July 23rd, and Wednesday, July 24th. The Players Workshop is seeking 4 females between the ages of...
Totals of heavy rain received July 2
IOWA, USA — Tuesday evening was an active weather night as rain made its way across central Iowa. Flash flood warnings and even some tornado warnings went into effect as a result. High levels of rain fell, especially in Warren and Marion counties, which saw 4-5" in some spots....
Stalled contract negotiations send Morton teachers, District 709 to federal mediation
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — For only the second time, the union that represents Morton School District 709 teachers will meet with a federal mediator in the hopes of reaching what they term is a “fair contract.”. That meeting with occur Monday afternoon and could go into the wee...
Peorians can join Elmo and friends at the Civic Center
PEORIA (25News Now) - Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their beloved friends from Sesame Street are set to bring joy and excitement to audiences across the U.S. and Canada with a brand-new live show, “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello.”. The interactive production will make a special stop at...
Iowa Finance Authority awards millions in tax credits for rental home construction in Davenport, Burlington
Affordable housing in Iowa is getting a major boost from the Iowa Finance Authority, which is financially supporting the construction of over 400 rental homes in the state. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits for the construction and rehabilitation of 404 affordable rental homes for […]
Chocolates Sold in Iowa Part of Massive Recall
Chocolates sold in Iowa and eight other states are part of a massive recall due to a risk of Salmonella poisoning. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration initiated a recall on more than four million pounds of chocolate and confectionary products from Clasen Quality Chocolate in Madison, Wisconsin.
Red, White & Boom! has new date
Red, White & Boom! has officially been rescheduled! The Quad Cities Chamber announced in an email that Red, White and Boom!, postponed due to rising levels along the Mississippi River, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7. The event and fireworks display will still be in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, with fireworks at dusk. […]
Davenport man sentenced to 10 years on drug, firearm charges
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges. Trevon Demon Horne, 23, was sentenced to 126 months in prison on June 26 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance to a drug trafficking crime.
Freight House Farmers Market moving this weekend
The Freight House Farmers Market is moving the show a few more blocks away from the riverfront this weekend. The Mississippi River’s rising levels are forcing vendors, food trucks and entertainment to move to the Scott County Administration Building parking lot, 600 W. Fourth Street in Davenport, for the Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July […]
Truck Eating Bridge Claims Another Victim Before The Holiday Weekend
Wednesday morning, another truck hit the Brady Street Truck Eating Bridge, kicking off this driver's holiday weekend a day early. The truck looked to luckily be mostly empty, but it's a goner. Again, and we can't stress this enough - the bridge height is 11' 8" ... and a semi...
Man who died after being found unresponsive at Peoria County Jail has been identified
The Peoria County Coroner's Office has released the name of the 31-year-old man who died early Tuesday morning after he was found unresponsive in a holding cell at the Peoria County Jail. Wayne Hatton of Peoria died at 1:54 a.m. Tuesday at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, according to a news...
Gunmen rob construction workers in broad daylight (video)
CHICAGO — A couple of contractors were forced to lie on the ground as two armed robbers rifled their pockets and searched their work van for valuables on Tuesday morning. Ring surveillance cameras recorded it all. The men were working behind their parked truck when it all went down...
Angel Reese's Head Slams On Court Floor After Intense Exchange With Atlanta Dream Star
The Chicago Sky and the Atlanta Dream are locked in an extremely tight WNBA battle on Tuesday. Sky rookie Angel Reese has produced another excellent performance. The "Chi Barbie" has 12 points and 18 rebounds in the game with less than two minutes to play. Yet, one scary play took place in ...
One of Morton's best softball players, former player of the year, dies at age 46
No one preached positivity to her Morton softball teammates like Lori Greiner Grover. Her signature motto – "Remember your HAT" (hard work, attitude, team) – will be forever engrained into the minds of those who played with Greiner. And those lasting memories of Greiner live on following her death at age 46 on June 12 due to complications from leukemia, according to her obituary.
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