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Crime Stoppers: Police release videos from Walgreens robbery
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - The video police released of a robbery at a Walgreens shows a man carrying an assault rifle into the Milan store. In the video, two masked men are shown walking into the Milan Walgreens just before closing at 10 p.m. May 12. One of them was holding an AK-47-style rifle and demanded money.
‘This was not a priority and now it is’: QC nonprofit reacts to Davenport’s quest to change building codes
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After the tragic building collapse in Davenport last year, that claimed three lives and displaced many others, city officials are looking to make changes to their building and inspection codes. The City of Davenport held a meeting Tuesday to hear a presentation from an outside firm...
‘Baseball is fun’: Rock Island-Milan Little League advances to state for first time in 20 years
For the Rock Island-Milan 11 U little league baseball team, playing their favorite sport is all about fun. “I just have so much love for the sport man. It’s all about the lesson. You never go home with the loss, it’s either a win or a lesson,” A.J. Nunn said. “The game is everything to […]
Popular History Channel Show is Filming in Minnesota this Fall
It's always really exciting when shows or movies decide to film in Minnesota. Even if we can't be involved at all, we're still proud that our state was chosen! But this particular show that will be filming here DOES want our participation. It's a big show from the History Channel...
Iowa families see positive impact from growing number of sensory-friendly events
DES MOINES, Iowa — There are more sensory-friendly events available in central Iowa. Some Des Moines pools have a sensory-friendly hour on Sundays, and it's coming up at the Iowa State Fair. There's a sensory-friendly day. More organizations and businesses are offering options. Life can be overwhelming sometimes. For...
Food Truck Fight moves to East Moline this weekend
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) -The Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities, but not to downtown Bettendorf this summer. The food truck competition is set to takeover the Rust Belt in East Moline from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The event is expected to feature around 20 food trucks, games and live music.
Alternating Currents announces lineup for downtown Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island is hosting Alternating Currents for the fourth consecutive year. From Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, downtown Rock Island will be filled with arts and entertainment for all ages. According to a media release, the event kicks off Aug. 15 with new murals in...
Rock Island names new Deputy Fire Chief
Rock Island has a new Deputy Fire Chief. Fire Marshal Greg C. Marty has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief effective July 17. He was hired by the Rock Island Fire Department on August 20, 2001. He received promotions to Lieutenant on August 13, 2007, to Captain on November 29, 2010 and to Fire Marshal […]
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
2024 Celtic Night Out, July 20
Saturday, July 20, 6 p.m. Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th Street, Rock Island IL. Scottish bagpipe marches and rollicking Irish pub tunes will fill Rock Island’s Riverfront Grille on July 20 as part of the fourth-annual Celtic Night Out, a celebration of heritage sponsored by the Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities, and boasting performances by the Black Hawk Pipes & Drums and the musicians of east/central Iowa's Blame Not the Bard.
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