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Black Hawk College Building 3 renovations complete
Black Hawk College is finishing one renovation this summer and commencing another in Moline. The renovations are part of the college's facilities master plan, which included building one's renovation back in 2019. "Most of those buildings are 50 years old or more and it was time for updates," President of...
Deere & Company reports Q3 net income
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Deere & Company has reported their Third Quarter net income. Deere & Company reported a net income of $1.734 billion for the third quarter which ended on July 28, or $6.29 per share, compared with net income of $2.978 billion or $10.20 per share, for the quarter that ended on July 30, 2023, according to a media release from the company. For the first nine months of the year, net income to Deere & Company was $5.855 billion, or $21.04 per share, compared with $7.797 billion, or $26.35 per share, for the same period last year.
5 Moline High graduates receive Rotary scholarships
Five recent Moline High School graduates received scholarships of over $15,000 from the Moline Rotary. Baylie Farmer (University of Illinois), Jolie Martinez (Drake University) and Sidney Schlitz (Augustana College) earned Moline Rotary Scholarship Foundation awards of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000, respectively, by exemplifying the Rotary International mantra of “Service Above Self.” Since 1996, the Moline […]
Figge Museum offers free admission during Alternating Currents weekend
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Figge Art Museum is offering free admission all weekend during the Alternating Currents festival, Aug. 15 to 18. Additionally, the museum invites viewers to stop by for the free-to-attend Bucktown Americana Music Show on Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to come early...
East Moline BMX hosts Illinois state qualifying event
East Moline BMX Speedway will host the Illinois State Qualifying Event this weekend, bringing BMX action to the Quad Cities. Expect more than 300 riders from across the Midwest, representing six states, competing in this USA BMX-sanctioned event. When: Where:East Moline BMX Speedway, 1930 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. Details:
Brady Street Stadium to see upgrades in the future
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Brady Street Stadium will soon get some upgrades according to Davenport Community School District officials. Jon Flynn, Instructional Leadership Director for the Davenport Community Schools says the changes they are planning for will give a new look to the area. “There’s going to be lighting added...
Moline football focuses on speed and athleticism in 2024
Quickness and athleticism are the two key areas Moline football focused on this summer to improve. “Everybody’s flying around, a lot faster. We have some dawgs out here,” lineman Erik Rosas said. “Were just out here flying around. More aggressive. Playing against some other teams this summer, no one can beat us, were just a […]
State Treasurer to return a record $301 million to Illinois residents
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Wendy Snyder (filling-in for Lisa Dent) to discuss the upcoming and record breaking return of $301 million to the residents of Illinois through the state’s unclaimed property program. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka
Grant helps Rock Island with Port District plan
A new grant is helping advance the Rock Island Port District Master Plan. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has invested almost $9.5 million through 20 grants for local initiatives and activities to support their planning efforts and develop innovative transportation improvements across the state. “We at IDOT are thrilled to join with these communities […]
Brissman Foundation grants help groups improve Milan
The application period for grants to improve Milan is now open. The Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation awards grants every year for projects and organizations that improve the quality of life in Milan. The Brissman Foundation is a private foundation administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Organizations can apply for up […]
Music on the Mississippi Concerts
Join us on select Monday evenings for Music on the Mississippi concerts this fall, sole sponsored by The Family Credit Union! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets for an evening of live music and dancing. Be sure to come to the concerts hungry. Divine Soul 2 Soul Catering and...
Severe T’Storm Watch SW of Quad Cities
The National Weather Service has placed several Iowa counties under a Severe T’Storm Watch this evening (until 11 p.m.) This watch does not include the metro Quad Cities area. We are seeing a few showers and storms along Interstate 80 in between Davenport aqnd Des Moines as of 6:45...
Eclectic Market returns to Village Theatre Sunday
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Eclectic Market looks forward to celebrating its second anniversary this month and will continue to offer a variety of different vendors selling art, plants, books, vinyl, vintage items, oddities, taxidermy and much more. Suzon Robbins, curator of the Eclectic Market, invites viewers to the Aug. 18 event...
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