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'They gave me a chance' | Quad City tree company removes falling tree, for free
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It was a blessing in action as Kevin Cross woke up on Sunday morning to a local tree company taking care of the massive problem in his backyard. Squirrel's Tree Care, out of Rock Island, spent the morning cutting, bracing, sawing and removing a massive tree that had partially toppled in Cross's backyard. And they did it all, for free.
Muscatine to begin taking down flood barriers today
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - With the Mississippi River slowly receding, crews in Muscatine will begin removing their flood barriers. According to a media release, river cleanup efforts are set to begin on July 19. “We feel confident that we can start to take down our flood barriers,” said Brian Stineman,...
Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
PCC projects to begin later this month; road sections to be closed for several months
Beginning July 24, 2024, Vail Avenue between U.S. Highway 61 and the Durant Corporate Limits will be closed to traffic for a PCC Patching project. Contractors will begin mobilizing equipment and personnel to begin work. Construction is anticipated to be completed in late September, weather dependent. Detour using Hwy 61...
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
Popsicles with Police event today in Muscatine
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The Muscatine Police Department is set to host their second ‘Popsicles with Police’ event. According to a media release, on July 19 from 1-3 p.m. officers will be handing out free popsicles for all to enjoy. The event is set to be at the...
Quad Cities Cruisers bring car show to residents at The Ivy, Davenport
The Quad Cities Cruisers showed off their cars Friday at The Ivy in Davenport, where residents, families and other visitors were welcome to stop by. There was a cookout and music, too. The social services and admissions director at The Ivy says residents look forward to the event every year.
Rock River crests, Mississippi River still at flood stage
The Rock River is cresting as the Mississippi River continues to fall. This is a view from above Rock Island on Friday. At the Centennial Expressway, the Rock Island Conservation Club Campground on Big Island is under water. On Friday, the river was at 13,5 feet. It’s expected to go...
Quad Cities governments, hospitals, businesses affected by global CrowdStrike outage
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Some city, county and state government systems and devices in the Quad Cities Area have been impacted by a global outage caused by an automatic software update from CrowdStrike, which many departments and businesses use for malware and virus protection. Rock Island Police. According to...
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...
Railroad will temporarily close some Muscatine crossings for maintenace
The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad (CPKC) will close crossings in Muscatine to replace ties and perform additional maintenance starting Monday, July 22, according to a news release. All crossings will be closed for three days from initial closure, weather permitting. On Monday CPKC will close the crossing on Dick Drake...
Rock Island lineup set for Alternating Currents
Rock Island will host Alternating Currents for its fourth consecutive year from Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18. According to a press release, the Thursday night kickoff sponsored by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust begins with a celebration of the new murals in Arts Alley, featuring live music by Virginia-based artist Justin Golden; interactive family-friendly activities; and a food and beverage pop-up by downtown favorites.
River Bend Food Bank at Princeton Fairgrounds this Saturday
River Bend Food Bank will again visit Starved Rock Country for a food distribution. The Davenport, Iowa group is coming to the Bureau County Fairgrounds this Saturday, July 27. If you are low on food – no matter where you are - you're invited to come and register at 9:15. Indoor distribution will start at 10 and will likely take two hours.
Devils Glen Road widening project to begin in Bettendorf
On Monday, July 22, work will begin on the Devils Glen Road widening project from Crow Lake Drive to Forest Glen Drive. During the project’s two stages, crews will be increasing the number of lanes from two lanes to four lanes with turn lanes. According to a press release,...
Muscatine needs volunteers for flood cleanup
It’s flood cleanup time in Muscatine! The United Way of Muscatine and the City of Muscatine are hosting a one-day event to clean up flood debris on the riverfront and they need the public’s help. Volunteers will meet at the Riverview Center, 1-51 Harbor Drive, the two-story red brick building at the Cedar Street entrance […]
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