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Gas leak reported in downtown Rock Island
Drivers heading for downtown Rock Island need to avoid a street due to a natural gas leak, according to a news release from the city. The Rock Island Fire Department is currently on the scene of a natural gas leak at 17th Street and Third Avenue. This is next to the city parking lot. The […]
Reported tornado in Coyne Center damages several structures
COYNE CENTER, Ill. — A tornado was observed by a trained weather spotter near Coyne Center Friday morning as severe weather ripped through the Quad Cities region. According to a release from Rock Island County Sheriff Darren Hart, the area of 22nd Street and Coyne Center Road was hit by the storm, resulting in substantial damage to the Coyne family farm.
State help available for Iowa storm victims
Scott County residents are now eligible for help from the state of Iowa after several recent outbreaks of severe weather. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a disaster proclamation for Scott County on May 24, one of many Iowa Counties impacted by the recent severe storms. The proclamation makes grant assistance and case management services available […]
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