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Afghan family finds safety in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After years of uncertainty and danger, an Afghan family has safely arrived in the Quad Cities, finding a warm welcome from the community and a new chance at life. For Ahmad Wasiq and his family, the road to safety was anything but easy. After two years...
Scavenger hunt supports mission of Empowering Abilities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Empowering Abilities will be hosting the second annual The Hunt on Aug. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the non-profit’s facility at 3402 Hickory Grove Road, Davenport. Lexi Keppy encourages viewers to participate in the task-oriented fundraiser and describes every aspect of the event including...
One Last Summer Scorcher This Weekend!
We have been enjoying a lot of below normal temperatures through the whole of August so far with highs in the 70s and low 80s. Temperatures like these are really making it feel like September than mid-August!. But as we head toward this upcoming weekend, that is all set to...
This weekend in Iowa: Illiterati in Iowa City, Faery experiences in Chelsea and tons more
There’s fest’s, experiences and markets galore this weekend in Iowa. Iowa City boasts two festivals this weekend, the third iteration of the Illterati Fest at Gabe’s on Friday (we chatted with host Anthony Worden about it) and on Saturday, the Iowa City Latino Fest being celebrated on the Ped Mall. Windy Goat Acres, in the town of Chelsea hosts “The Faery Experience; An Immersive Fantasy Retreat.” There will be live music, aerial arts and plant walks among a slew of other fae inspired activities. Speaking of plants, two plant-related events caught our eye. In Des Moines, learn how to keep your houseplants healthy and tour the conservatory at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, while over in Dubuque you can plant some trees at the “Branching Out Kick-off Event,” the start of a city-wide project to plant thousands of trees throughout the community over the next 5 years.
2024 Job growth up in Champaign from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – Over the past year, total nonfarm jobs have seen significant changes across various Illinois metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), nine metro areas recorded job growth, three areas experienced a decline, and two regions remained unchanged by July 2024.
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Learn about Ketamine, the drug blamed for actor Matthew Perry’s death
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Recently, it was revealed that actor Matthew Perry from the sit-com, “Friends”, died from an overdose of Ketamine. That’s an anesthetic that’s been around for decades. While it’s a powerful drug, there are new, potentially positive uses for Ketamine. Doctor Bill...
QC Brick Convention returns to Davenport
Heads up LEGO fans, the Quad Cities Brick Convention is coming back to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on September 14-15. This ultimate event for LEGO lovers of all ages has all-new LEGO displays and creations for 2024. In 2023, the convention raised over $15,000 for charity. The convention is supporting Creations for Charity with a portion of proceeds going to the […]
Friends of the Kewanee Public Library Annual Hog Days Book Sale on August 31, 2024
The Friends of the Kewanee Public Library are holding its annual Hog Days Book Sale on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7 to 11 AM in the parking lot of Johnson’s Appliance. “Don’t miss the chance to get great books for adults, teens, and kids! This sale offers the biggest and best selection of books for the year, so make Johnson’s Appliance a stop on your Hog Days to-do list!”
Get school, baby supplies at Back to School Block Party
TMBC Lincoln Resource Center will have something new at the 3rd Annual Back to School Block Party – a community baby shower! The free event will be on Saturday, August 24th from 1-4 p.m. at The Lincoln Center, 318 E. Seventh Street in Davenport. The event features:– School supply giveaway for K-12 students– Free backpacks– Community baby […]
Water Main Break in the 200 Block of East 7th Street in Kewanee
Crews from Kewanee Public Works are repairing a water main break in the 200 block of East 7th Street in Kewanee. Residents in the area may experience little to no water pressure and/or rusty water. Run cold water only until the water runs clear to avoid bringing rust and sentiments into your water heater. If a boil order is necessary, there will be a new post on the City of Kewanee’s Facebook page.
Hot off the presses, The Hog Herald hits the stands
With the support of the Hog Days committee, The Kewanee Voice has published its first print newspaper-The Hog Herald. The Herald, which contains all things Hog Days, hit the stands at several locations Wednesday afternoon including Walgreens, Shell-Johnson Oil and Beck Oil, north and south locations. Over the weekend, it will be available at 37 locations throughout Kewanee.
Kewanee police blotter for August 21
Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Hollis and McClure streets. Kamron J. Gray, 25, Osco, was arrested for domestic battery following a complaint of domestic battery in the 600 block of East Fifth Street. He was transported to the Henry County Jail. Police responded to a...
4 Things That Will Surprise About Illinois' Violent Crime Rate
Like any other state, Illinois has a violent crime problem, and it's always the areas around its largest cities where the numbers are the worst. What was surprising to me, is with all the attention the city of Chicago gets for its violence, I never thought that we would not have the highest rate of all 4 states that surround us.
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