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MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Firefighters work to put out a fire in Moline Wednesday morning. The fire was seen in the 4100 block of 13th Street in Moline by a TV6 crew on scene. According to the property owner, James Ethridge, he bought the property to fix it up. While he was doing work in the back yard, burning some things, the house caught fire and went up in flames quickly.

VIOLA, Ill. (KWQC) - Former Viola mayor has pleaded guilty to one count of theft and 14 counts of official misconduct Tuesday morning in Mercer County Court. Michael A. Lester was arrested in August 2023 for theft of government funds and official misconduct. In exchange for Lester’s plea, multiple counts...

Update: Numerous Staff and former Staff have contacted the State, as well as family members. The family of a resident in an Abilities Plus house in Kewanee is demanding change after what they describe as a two-year losing battle. Andrew Yarger lives in an Abilities Plus house because he is immobile and needs round-the-clock care. Andrew has lived in an Ability Plus house for 13 years. And until a few years ago, his family said the care he received was excellent. Jennifer Yarger said things started changing a few years ago. Jennifer said she has been corresponding with the Executive Directors for two years regarding the issues and living conditions, but her correspondence went unanswered. Current and former staff spoke with RegionalMediaNews.com regarding the work environment at Abilities Plus and what they describe as “bullying, threats, and abuse” in the workplace. Abilities Plus responded to our invitation to have a conversation about the allegations and said they take all allegations seriously and are fully investigating the accusations. Jennifer Yarger contacted us and requested we attend the September 23, 2024, Abilities Plus Board meeting after what she said was two years of “neglect” of her brother and, instead of things improving, they worsened. Jennifer Yarger, her mom Sherry, and her dad Doug, reached a point where they felt they had no choice but to escalate their concern to the board and the media.

Residents in Henry County are running out of time to register to vote in the November general election. A news release from Henry County Clerk Barb Link says that Henry County residents must register to vote no later than Tuesday, October 8 to vote in the November 5 election. Residents who are not yet registered, […]

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC)— Davenport City Council will hold the first of three required readings of a groundbreaking rent abatement ordinance Wednesday night. The ordinance empowers city officials to order rent abatement when properties violate housing codes. Tenants could withhold rent without fear of eviction until necessary repairs are made.

Want to legally hide from the Kewanee Police? The Kewanee Police Department is hosting a Hide and Seek event on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 8 PM in Berrien Park. Admission to the game is $20 and includes a free t-shirt. There are only 150 spots available, so get there early and sign the waiver in advance.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A former member of Davenport’s Second Alarmers Association got a special treat for his 100th birthday. Roy Porter rode in a 1949 fire engine to a local restaurant to celebrate the milestone. “Being an old second alarmer back in the 50s and going to so...

St. Pete Beach, Fla.—Florida neighbors and friends of Kewanee residents Becky and Brett Stegall are praising the couple’s brave actions during Hurricane Helene. According to Joe Mestas, who reached out to The Kewanee Voice with the story, the Stegalls are owners of a condo at Boca Shores in Pinellas County. As the hurricane approached their area, Brett, who is Vice President of Operations at Macon Construction, acted to protect his and his neighbor’s property.

As the fall harvest begins, I caught up with a Scott County farmer as he takes to the fields and I took to the combine.

Iowa and Scott County are both in the midst of an ongoing eviction crisis.

Gusty winds reaching up to 35 mph and dry conditions across the Quad Cities region are raising fire concerns for agricultural areas. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook today, emphasizing a very high fire danger across cured fields. If a fire ignites, it could spread rapidly, creating potentially dangerous situations.

BETTENDORF, Iowa — Pancheros Mexican Grill, the popular Iowa-based restaurant chain known for its fresh-pressed tortillas and create-your-own burritos, is opening a new restaurant in Bettendorf. The new restaurant is the chain's 27th Iowa location and will be located at 5273 Competition Dr. in the Bett Plex area. It...

Police responded to a civil matter involving a recently purchased vehicle in the 100 block of SW 7th Street. Police responded to a loose dog complaint on Bonham Road west of Galva. The owner was contacted, and the animal was retrieved. Police responded to a complaint of criminal damage to...

Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney are reuniting as Rascal Flatts for a 25th Anniversary “Life Is A Highway Tour” in 2025!. The 21 city tour will start February 13th in Evansville, IN and end April 5th in Jacksonville, FL. There will be one stop here in Illinois March 1st in Moline. Special guests on the tour include Lauren Aliana and Chris Lane. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4th at 10 a.m. local time at RascalFlatts.com.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — It's an exciting week at Autistic & Loved in Davenport as they install a brand-new sensory gym. The store provides chewable jewelry and special gifts for children with autism and their families. Autistic & Loved was created by community leader Dr. Argrow "Kit" Evans-Ford after she...

CAMBRIDGE, GALESBURG, Ill (KWQC) - Class 1A and 2A girls golf regionals were held in Cambridge and Galesburg. In Class 1A, the United Storm had three players finish in the top five led by sophomore Paige Christianson in 3rd and the Red Storm would finish team champions. The runner up...

Moline, IL — Residents in the Quad Cities region should remain on high alert today as fire danger spikes due to southwest winds and low humidity. The National Weather Service warns of a significant fire hazard, particularly in unharvested fields. Wind speeds of 15-30 mph combined with low humidity levels can rapidly spread fires if ignited.

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -(“Chef Steph”) Stephanie Godke, Mississippi River Distilling Co. is excited to be conducting an upcoming cooking class called “Fall Flavors with Chef Steph” on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wallace’s Garden Center. The presentation over two segments will...

Since winning a state championship for Assumption as freshmen and sophomores, the volleyball careers of Ellie Schubert and Ellah Derrer have only gone up. “I feel like I’m totally different person. My mindset has grown. Leadership has grown,” Schubert said. “I’m a different player since then. I use to be really nervous to make a […]

BETTENDORF, Iowa — The City of Bettendorf is once again inviting Quad Cities residents to get outside and get moving as part of Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative. Each year, Iowans are encouraged to participate in activities that promote physical well-being, and Bettendorf’s Kiwanis Park has become a hub for the local community to join the statewide movement.