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Criswell Street rehabilitation begins Thursday
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The next phase of the Criswell Street rehabilitation project begins July 18. According to a release, sections of Criswell Street will be closed to through traffic during the day but will reopen for the evening. Flaggers will move local traffic around equipment so that residents are...
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.
Moving Company Offering Free Storage Space For Iowa Storm Victims
Monday night's storms brought severe damage and power outages throughout Iowa and the Quad Cities. Even as of Wednesday morning, MidAmerican reports that almost 700 people are still without power in the Quad Cities. More than 300 people in Des Moines also have no power. To help folks who need...
I Bet You Don’t Know the Answer to These Iowa Liquor Law Questions
We all know the very basics when it comes to liquor laws, right? You cannot buy booze if you are under 21, you should NEVER drink and drive, and so on. But how intimately do you know Iowa's liquor laws?. Keep score as you play along, and see if you're...
Rock Island Schools’ Registration Next Week
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION for Rock Island schools will take place next week on July 17 & 18 from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm at Rock Island High School. Families can log into Skyward Family Access now and use the registration tiles to start the process. A reminder, all parents and guardians must provide proof of residency. You can bring proof of residency documents to in-person registration. The first day of school is Monday, August 5th.
IUC Schedules Public Hearing On Black Hills Energy’s Request For Natural Gas Rate Increases
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has scheduled a public hearing for later this year to discuss Black Hills Energy’s proposed natural gas rate increase. The hearing will be held in the IUC’s Hearing Room on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at 1375 E. Court Ave. in Des Moines. Black Hills Energy filed an application on May 1 seeking approval to revise its rates to increase its annual revenues. This request is being reviewed as required by state law and the IUC’s administrative rules. The hearing will include the presentation of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses. Public comments can be submitted online, via email to customer@iuc.iowa.gov, or by mail using the address included below. Black Hills Energy serves 1.3 million customers in eight Midwest states, including natural gas services in the listening area.
Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith retires from Rock Island Fire Department
Rock Island Assistant Fire Chief Terry Smith is saying goodbye to fighting fires and hello to retirement. Smith is retiring today after 28 years with the Rock Island Fire Department. He has a total of 30 years of firefighting under his belt and was a volunteer firefighter for the Village of Hampton. The department is […]
Mosquito Known To Carry West Nile Virus Found In Clinton County
A new fear has been unlocked this summer. I'm sure your ankles and legs are full of mosquito bites from sitting outside this summer. You've probably tried every single bug spray, sat by fires, and nothing is keeping those little pricks away. Well, you might want to find bug spray with a high amount of DEET because that could help prevent you from getting West Nile Virus or Yellow Fever.
Strawberry Point Fire Department remains out of service after fire chief vote fails
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - On Wednesday, the Strawberry Point City Council held a vote that could have potentially restarted services from the fire department after they ceased operations last week. The fire department said the unanimous decision was influenced by a lack of support from the city council and...
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