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Happy Joe’s Promotes Former Franchisee General Manager and 2022 Operator of the Year to New Franchise Business Consultant
Midwestern pizza brand vows to strengthen its commitment to franchisee support with the promotion of Haley Leuth. has named Haley Lueth as its newest Franchise Business Consultant. The popular iconic pizza brand plans to use this strategic hire to continue to provide exceptional support and guidance to its franchisees, enhancing their overall experience in Happy Joe’s “Best-in-Class” performance initiative.
Davenport Community Schools Stepping Stones Registration Opens Monday
Exciting News! Davenport Community School District’s Stepping Stones Registration for the 24-25 school year opens on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 a.m.!. Registration is online only: Register at www.davenportschools.org/stepping-stones. For questions, call the Stepping Stones Office at: 563-528-0973. Don’t miss your chance to secure your student’s spot for this...
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.
Pleasant Valley works overtime to earn a trip to state
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) - It took 12 innings and just under 4 hours, but an up and down season for the Pleasant Valley Spartans will continue on in the state tournament. A Jack Reiter RBI in the top of the 12th inning would put the Spartans ahead by a single run, and Adam Bratcher would shut down the Lightning in the bottom half to begin a well earned celebration just before the clock hit 11 PM.
‘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 […]
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...
‘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.
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