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2024 Great River Bridge Race
Burlington, IA- Registration is now open for the 2024 Great River Bridge Race. According to an online post, the 28th annual race will take place on Saturday, September 21st at 9 AM. The event will offer options for runners of all skill levels, including a 10k, 5k, and a bridge...
SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR PACKS THE STANDS FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL CALEB HAMMOND MEMORIAL RACE
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair hosted the 6th Annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race on Wednesday, July 17th with a packed infield and a full grandstand on a beautiful night for racing at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The largest field of drivers in 2024 were in attendance gunning for their share of over $18,000 in prize money, thanks to the Southern Iowa Fair board and Race Committee along with event sponsors, Copeland Auto Body, Lathrop and Sons Supply of Albia and contributor Mike Stroehle.
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
New Moline coffee shop opens in perfect location for commuters
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -If part of your daily commute is along busy highway 6 in Moline, there is finally a new coffee shop hot spot to pick up a hand-crafted beverage and snack. Located at 6816 34th Street Court in Moline, Sunny’s Coffee is on a mission to provide high-quality beverages and foods in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
Ice, ice, base- Vanilla Ice and Rob Base coming to Rhythm City Casino
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - “It Takes Two” artists to bring this hip-hop show to Rhythm City Casino later this summer. Vanilla Ice and Rob Base are coming to Rhythm City to perform in the Event Center on Sept. 13 at 8 p.m., according to promoters. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $60, $70, $80, $90, and $100 plus including applicable online / phone ticketing fee.
Family and firefighters reflect on fire at auto sale business
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KWQC) - Nugent’s Auto Sales & Salvage is working to recover from a fire that broke-out over the weekend, and on the night of the fire an event was taking place where a separate fire happened 15 years ago, destroying much of the downtown. Nugent’s Auto Sales...
1979 – Sanger Takes Quad City Raceway 100
East Moline, Ill. (July 17, 1979) – Ed Sanger of Waterloo, Iowa, started on the pole position and led from start to finish Tuesday night to win the Quad City Raceway 100 and pocket $3,000 along the way. Sanger picked up $20 in lap money for each of the...
Iowa women’s basketball target Kate Harpring recognized among ESPN’s summer standouts
One of the names that has emerged on Iowa’s recruiting board is talented 2026 guard Kate Harpring. Harpring picked up an offer from Jan Jensen and the Iowa Hawkeyes earlier this week after a standout showing in the Select Events’ Midwest Summer Classic in Ohio. Harpring also turned some heads with ESPNW as well. ESPN’s Shane Laflin included Iowa target Kate Harpring among his five summer standouts thus far. Harpring has developed into an elite point guard in the past calendar year. Her competitiveness has always been a noticeable marker when she steps on the floor, but she has added consistent skill and game...
How a southeast Iowa city is getting ready for RAGBRAI next Thursday
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — In one week, RAGBRAI riders will make their way from Ottumwa to Mount Pleasant, with a lunch stop in Fairfield halfway. RAGBRAI Committee Co-Chair, Terry Baker, says as a meeting town, they have most of the same elements to consider for planning as an overnight stop.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Midwest Severe Weather: 39 Tornadoes Confirmed from Iowa to Indiana from Storms
Midwest – The recent severe weather from Iowa to Indiana has led to the confirmation of 39 tornadoes, as storm surveys continue. The surveys, conducted by the US National Weather Service offices in Quad Cities, Chicago, and Central Illinois, reveal the widespread impact of the storms from last Monday.
Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return Home
(Des Moines, IA) -- One-hundred-fifty Iowa National Guard soldiers are back home after a year-long deployment to the Middle East. A welcome home ceremony was held (Friday afternoon) at the Des Moines Airbase for the 831st Engineer Company. The National Guard says the soldiers were federally activated in September 2023...
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
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