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Iowa DOT Services Impacted by Widespread IT Outage
(Ames) Iowa DOT services, including driver’s license and ID issuance, vehicle registration and titling, oversize and overweight permitting, and International Fuel Tax (IFTA) and Registration (IRP), are being impacted by the IT outage that has been impacting businesses across the country. The DOT is working to restore service as...
Iowa agencies other local services impacted by global internet outage, not a cyberattack
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds said some state government systems and employee devices have been impacted by the global outage Friday morning. Reynolds’ office said an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which the state uses for malware and virus protection, is behind the outage. The...
Hey Iowa, Amazon Prime Day Deals Still Under $25!
While Prime Day might technically be over, I've found some pretty good deals on certain items that are under $25!. If you think you might be too late to score on some great deals, you might want to check out some of these items ASAP! Depending on when you've found this article, some of these deals could potentially have changed.
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...
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