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Analytics firm names Genesis Medical Center in Aledo as a top rural primary care in the nation
Administrator of Genesis Medical Center Ted Rogalski says he's been at the center for 14 years and 28 years in the industry. He says the medical center focuses primarily on outpatient services, including emergency department, physical therapy, radiology, surgery, and rehab. Rogalski says the center has 130 employees in the...
Senior Bix Race moving to Bettendorf Due to Flooding
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The inaugural Senior Bix race, initially planned to take place at LeClaire Park, has been relocated due to flooding along the Davenport Riverfront. The new venue for the Senior Bix Race is the Isle Casino Hotel in Bettendorf. Despite the change in location, organizers are determined to ensure that the event remains fun and memorable.
Starbucks Workers in Davenport Unionize – Will Other Iowa Locations Follow?
In a bold move that might just become the stuff of coffee shop legend, eighteen workers at the Starbucks on East 53rd Street in Davenport filed with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize in May. Out of 17 eligible voters, 16 cast their ballots—and an impressive 15 of them said “yes” to the union, brewing up a resounding victory for the team.
QC, That’s Where! QC Ale Trail: Stompbox Brewing
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -”Creating amplified ales’ is the motto at downtown Davenport’s Stompbox Brewing. The phrase no doubt references the choice of words used in the business name. “Stompbox” is slang for a guitar-effect pedal which allows a musician to create different sounds. Wanting to incorporate a musical theme, the owners chose the name because they similarly endeavor to create different flavors.
2024 Celtic Night Out, July 20
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.
Rock Island County Fair Kicks Off In East Moline This Weekend
The Rock Island County Fair kicks off July 19 in East Moline!. The fair has provided entertainment and education to the community for 150 years! With livestock shows, carnival rides, food, and live entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Rock Island County Fair. General admission to the Rock...
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...
Giving Guitars brings music to people in shelters
Music has been shown to help people who are recovering from trauma. Giving Guitars is a nonprofit group that provides guitars for people in shelters to help them on the road to recovery. Our Quad Cities News spoke with Steven Cade, a Josie Award nominated singer-songwriter, who co-founded the group, via Zoom about its work. […]
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
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.
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