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25 Illinois Red Lobsters May Have Just Been Saved from Bankruptcy
The report of Red Lobster's demise may have been a bit premature after all. It appears that 25 Illinois locations may have just been saved from bankruptcy thanks to a sale in the 11th hour. According to Scrape Hero and Red Lobster's official site, there are currently 25 restaurants in...
Hy-Vee’s top executive Randy Edeker announces departure after 43 years, starting as a courtesy clerk
After dedicating 43 years to Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker, who started as a part-time courtesy clerk in the Chariton store in 1981, will retire from his post as CEO and chairman of the board of Iowa’s largest employer on July 31st. In 2009, the stockholders elected Edeker as the president...
Midwest Ford Fest brings Ford enthusiasts together for a good cause
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. & OTTUMWA, Iowa — Throughout the summer, countless car shows are hosted across the United States. On August 17 and 18, Ottumwa will host its own very special car show, specifically for Ford enthusiasts. The Iowa-Missouri Ford Club will put on the 38th annual Midwest Ford Fest...
2024 Quad-City Times BIX 7 sights and sounds
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The 50th running of the Quad-City Times BIX 7 did not disappoint. Relive some of the best moments from the beat the elite runners, the elite runners, and additional race participants. In total, over 16,000 participants competed in this year’s BIX.
Community members attend Bix festivities Saturday following race
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Celebrations for Bix 7 continued in downtown following several thousands of runners completing the historic race. At least four events took place after the Bix. One woman who took her family to the Bix Family Zone at the Figge says a Bix event Something they never miss.
Vince Jetter Community Center receives $10,000 Sports for Life grant
The Women’s Sports Foundation Sports 4 Life program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. This national initiative – co-founded by WSF and ESPN in 2014 and supported by Gatorade – utilizes the power of sport to build a solid foundation for Black, African-American, Hispanic and Native American girls to thrive on and off the field of play.
Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect
Many patients seeking abortion care in Iowa in the past few weeks were unaware that the state has banned most abortions beginning Monday, Planned Parenthood staff said. More than six years after the Legislature first attempted to pass the law, abortion became illegal in Iowa, with narrow exceptions, at 8 a.m. Monday. Kristina Remus, a […]
Iowa State Patrol adds restored 1979 motorcycle to historic collection
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Patrol unveiled a new piece of its 89-year history on Sunday. It's a restored 1979 Kawasaki KZ-1000P motorcycle, a model once ridden by troopers in the 1980s, marking a significant addition to its collection of historic vehicles. The Iowa Automotive Heritage Foundation,...
Western Iowa Conference Baseball Teams Released
(Area) Western Iowa Conference Officials released its latest All-Conference Baseball Teams. Underwood, the Class 2A State Champions, went 15-0 in conference play and finished the season with a 30-2 overall record. Logan-Magnolia finished second with a 12-4 conference record and 19-8. The standings and all-conference selections are posted below:. 1....