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Activities for Kid’s and Adult’s at the Silvis Summer Fest on Saturday, August 3rd
Don’t miss out on all the fun in Silvis on Saturday, August 3, 2024, during Silvis Summer Fest from 8 AM to 8 PM. The morning starts with a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 AM to noon hosted by the Silvis Fire Department and the Silvis Lions Club for $8. The car show will happen, rain or shine, from 9 AM to 3 PM, gates open at 7:30 AM, and registration is from 9 to 11 AM. There will be awards for Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Chief’s Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Top 15. The registration cost is $15. Admission is free and sponsored by The Triangle Inn. A kid’s zone is open from 10 AM to 4 PM and includes outdoor games hosted by the First Baptist Church of Silvis, a bounce zone with bounce houses, and a backpack giveaway with school supplies given to the first 200 children. Food and craft vendors will be onsite from 10 AM to 8 PM. Rabbit Hole will provide danceable rock-in-roll music to end the night from 5 to 8 PM.
Longtime Downtown Mendota Bar And Grill Is Closing
A staple of downtown Mendota for more than 3 decades is soon to be closing its doors. Owners Dave and Joanne McNally announced that they will be closing Main Street Station Bar & Grill after Saturday, August 24th. The announcement says “A lot of thought has been put into this decision and it was not an easy choice to make”. The owners say they're looking forward to having a chance to travel and enjoy time with their family.
If You Hear Cannons At The Rock Island Arsenal This Week, This Is The Specific Reason Why
You may hear something that sounds like a bit more than a 'pew pew pew' this week. If you've strolled around downtown Davenport before, you may have heard a few 'pop' sounds coming from the Rock Island Arsenal. I've never known what exactly it is but I always thought it was kinda cool, no matter what it was.
Southeast Little League preps for Midwest regional
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Southeast Little League in Davenport is heating up on the diamond. The program is fresh off of its third state title in the last four seasons. In its most recent tournament, Southeast outscored its opponents by 57 runs and went 6-0. “The teamwork that we have...
Summit says Republican lawmakers lobbed ‘improper attack’
Summit Carbon Solutions castigated a group of Republican state lawmakers who oppose the use of eminent domain for its project, saying their arguments are “perplexing” and unsupported by a majority of the Legislature. The company, which seeks to build a sprawling carbon dioxide pipeline network in five states, made the remarks this week in response […]
Northeast Iowans Score $20,000 in Lottery Winnings
A pair of northeast Iowans have recently scored a combined $20,000 in Iowa Lottery winnings. The Lottery says 65-year-old Joe Brennan of Osage won $10,000 with his “Beat the Heat” scratch ticket purchased at Casey’s on Main Street in Osage. Winning came at just the right time...
CrimeStoppers seeking information after fiber optic cables cut, parts of St. Louis and Illinois suffer network disruptions
ST. LOUIS — Police are asking for the public's help in finding who is responsible for cutting fiber optic lines, leading to service disruptions throughout the St. Louis region. An area telecommunications provider experienced vandalism to their fiber optic network in recent months, according to St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers.
Kalamazoo man pleads guilty in international scam of elderly victims
Federal attorneys announced four people pleaded guilty Tuesday to participating in an international mail and wire fraud scheme originating in Nigeria and targeting elderly and vulnerable people. 37-year-old Fatai Okunola of Kalamazoo was charged along with three co-conspirators in Illinois and Texas. U.S. Attorney Mark Totten says the defendants used...
Grant applications open for Adler Theatre Fund
Applications are now being accepted for grants for the Adler Theatre Fund. The Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) announced that the grant application process for the 2024 Adler Theatre Fund is now open. The Fund supports diverse and vibrant programming that highlights the area’s talent and creativity. The goal is to highlight the performing arts […]
Familiar face on the sideline
AMBOY – A red and white Amboy Clippers jersey was filled by Tyson Powers from 2009 until his graduation in 2013. Fast forward playing Division III football at Augustana College in Rock Island and coaching for a few college football teams, push play, and he’s coaching where his athletic career started.
Meet the Olympic Gymnast That Will Soon Be an Iowa Hawkeye
Canadian gymnast Cassie Lee is captivating audiences at her first Olympics in Paris, where she’s already made a mark on the beam during the team competition. Team Canada secured a spot in the Team Finals. The Canadian team, which made history two years ago by winning Canada’s first-ever medal—a bronze—at a world championships, fell short of repeating that success on Tuesday. With a score of 162.432 points, they finished in fifth place, matching their best-ever result from the 2012 London Games.
Illinois Weather Alert: Severe Storms Expected Before Sunny Weekend
Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is set to experience a mix of severe weather and pleasant conditions in the coming days. According to the US National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will redevelop this afternoon, with some storms potentially being severe. The region is expected to face hot and humid conditions today, with heat index values ranging from 100 to 105 degrees.
Worker Freedom of Speech Act signed into law in Illinois
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Wednesday, Illionois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that he says will help workers. “In Illinois, we respect the rights and dignity of workers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We will never stop fighting for an Illinois where every worker is given the dignity and respect they deserve,” said Governor Pritzker. The law bans […]