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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...
‘Rebuild Downtown Rock Island’ businesses impact
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Earlier this year, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the beginning of some big changes coming to Downtown Rock Island. Three months later, businesses remain the heart of the downtown area but are in flux as traffic barriers and road closures are leading to decline in sales.
STEAM on Wheels looks to open home base location in the future
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Sam McCullum is the man behind STEAM on Wheels, a volunteer-based non-profit where science, tech, engineering, and math meet with art to form a unique experience that enriches children and helps them learn concepts in a joyful environment. While in college, McCullum was a graduate...
Virdi Eye Clinic gives free glasses and eye exams for Kids’ Day event
Virdi Eye Clinic in Rock Island hosted a Kids’ Day on Thursday. Kids came to the clinic for a free exam and, if they needed them, a free pair of glasses. They got to select their favorite frames from a plethora of choices. The clinic teamed up with the...
Cycling Iowa’s RAGBRAI 51st Season
Cycler's UP! This weekend RAGBRAI celebrates it's 51st season. The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa is set to begin this weekend for a week-long hilly ride across the Hawkeye State. RAGBRAI celebrates 51 years as it makes its way across southern Iowa. WHAT CITIES WILL I SEE.
Kewanee police blotter for July 18
Jeremy Israel, 43, Kewanee, was arrested on a Henry County warrant for failure to appear for driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and illegal transportation or carry of alcohol in the 400 block of East Third Street. He was transported to the Henry County Jail. Police responded to a...
Clinton construction leads to temporary lane closure
New construction in Clinton is forcing the city to close part of a street next week. A news release from the city says construction for the new bus stop building means the 100 block of Sixth Avenue South will be closed to westbound traffic. The road is expected to be closed from Monday, July 22 […]
Illinois Republican delegates believe Trump will win regardless of whom he faces in November
MILWAUKEE (CBS) -- As the Democrats sort out who their nominee will be—with pressure growing for President Biden to withdraw—Illinois' Republicans are unbothered by whom former President Donald Trump faces come November.At their breakfast Thursday—which ended with a rousing rendition of "God Bless America"—Illinois Republican delegates gave high marks for the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. They thought vice presidential nominee JD Vance was a big hit.They also think the disarray on the Democratic ticket is not a problem, but an opportunity. The delegates signaled total comfort and confidence with where things sit four months before the election.With the increasingly...
Vehicle fire sends large plume of smoke into the air in southwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A vehicle fire at Pro Tow on 76th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids sent a large plume of smoke up in the air on Friday morning. Firefighters tell TV9 a fuel tank leak caused the fire at around 9:30 a.m. The fire hit nearby 55 gallon plastic drums that were full of fuel.
Three injured in Grundy County crash
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa (KCRG) - Three people, including a teenager, were injured in a crash involving four vehicles near Grundy Center on Thursday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol said it happened at around 4:15 p.m. at Highway 175, a half mile east of Grundy Center. According to a crash report,...
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