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QC Community Foundation grant helps WIU open bilingual childcare center, Rocky’s Play Space
The Quad Cities Community Foundation is helping Western Illinois University (WIU) tackle the issue of childcare in the area with a new bilingual center, according to a news release from the Foundation. The Foundation has granted $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment […]
Eastern Iowa Man Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize From Scratch-off Game
It never hurts to win some cash, especially in these times. A Quad Cities man scored himself a large chunk of change the other day after we won big with the Iowa Lottery. To be exact, he scored $50,000 and the place he bought the ticket from is right down the road from the Quad Cities metro.
QC Veterans Outreach Center founder Lola VanDeWalle receives Hometown Hero Award
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - In 2016 Lola VanDeWalle founded Quad Cities Veterans Outreach to serve those who serve our country. The non-profit serves more than 3,600 veterans in the Quad Cities area in a variety of ways including providing these services free of charge:. Food Pantry. Free Days Monthly to...
Davenport man diagnosed with cancer now faces new challenge: A stolen wheelchair
Rodney Morgan has recently experienced a streak of bad luck. With his recent cancer diagnosis, he’s doing his best to get to treatment. But now he’s unable to leave his apartment after someone stole his wheelchair. “I mean, dealing with everything I’ve been dealing with the last few...
Experts discuss police officer training programs
SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Questions are being raised about the training for police officers. This comes after former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson was arrested and charged with first degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey. The Illinois Sheriffs' Association tells us police officers go through a 16-week training...
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Kentucky Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms with 70 MPH Winds Forecasted by Evening
Indianapolis, IN – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky until 8 PM EDT today. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous weather conditions, including isolated hail up to quarter size, scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph, and frequent lightning.
EHD Outbreaks Could Again Affect Deer Populations in Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin
I have been deer hunting for many years. I've seen cases of tuberculosis and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), but I have never heard of the disease that is currently the topic of an Iowa DNR press release, as most associated deer fatalities occur from July to September. Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease...
July 15th Storms Set New Record For Most Tornadoes in One Day
We all knew as it was happening that the storms on July 15th were not your typical, everyday storm system. The derecho brought not one, not two, but THIRTY ONE tornadoes in the NWS Chicago office’s coverage area, which is a new record. The previous record was 22 set during similar derecho events on June 30, 2014 and March 31st, 2023!
Illinois police union withdraws grievance in Massey case
Ben Crump, an attorney representing Sonya Massey’s family has responded after a union filed a grievance on behalf of the former deputy who shot her and then withdrew it. A news conference was held at a church on Chicago’s West Side.
A Scott County Man Has Won $50,000 In The Lottery
A man from Buffalo, Iowa, won $50,000 after winning the top prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket. According to Iowa Lottery authorities, Dale Miller bought his winning “$50,000 Super Crossword” ticket at the Express Lane Gas & Food Mart in Buffalo. Miller picked up his prize on Friday,...
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.