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A Historic Department Store Is Now Iowa's Best New Steakhouse And Speakeasy
Historic buildings are a big part of what makes cities unique, and I always love to see that old-time charm even as the purpose of the building changes. That’s exactly what’s happened to one building in the charming Mississippi River city of Davenport, and the result is the best new speakeasy in Iowa. The Garrison, which opened in late 2023, is located in the historic Redstone Building, which used to house an iconic department store. That business is long gone, but management has preserved the famous exterior even as it now plays host to some of the best food, drinks, and music in Davenport. The Garrison is still building buzz as a new restaurant, but it seems clear that this is now one of the gems of the Davenport dining scene.
Iowa Has Three Of The Cleanest Cities In America
Maybe because it's summer but I keep noticing a lot of trash all over the place. Like, more than normal. I especially see it along highways and interstates in the ditches and makes me think, "Do we really have that many litterbugs out there?" I guess so. Somehow, someway, Iowa...
Truck-eating bridge strikes again
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Another truck was eaten by the Brady Street bridge. The top of a trailer was ripped after a driver tried to drive under the bridge at Brady and 5th streets on Wednesday morning. The bridge has a marked clearance of 11 feet 8 inches, but over...
Mississippi River expected to hit 20 feet in Rock Island
Flood predictions for the Mississippi River have been revised again. Current projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say the river is expected to reach 20 feet at Lock and Dam 15 in Rock Island by July 7. Major flood stage is 18 feet. Matt Wilson, senior service hydrologist with the National Weather Service […]
Traffic alert: 3 road projects to begin in Davenport this week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Lots of work will start this week between Marquette Street and Division Street and 15th Street to Central Park. According to Davenport’s website, the first project affects the intersections of Marquette Street and West Central Park, and Division Street and West Central Park. Southbound Marquette will be closed at Central Park starting Wednesday. Utility work, intersection reconstruction, and a new traffic signal will be installed at Marquette and West Central Park. Both are estimated to be completed by mid-to-late August.
Red, White & Boom Postponed: Safe and exciting alternatives for your Fourth of July celebrations
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - With the postponement of the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show, many families are turning to consumer fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. This shift has led to a noticeable spike in sales at local fireworks stores like Crossroads Fireworks, where “show” and “finale”...
Scott County closes secondary road to replace pole
Scott County is replacing an electric pole in their latest construction project. An email from the Scott County Secondary Roads Department says 270th Avenue between Territorial Road and 250th Street will be closed intermittently between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. from Monday, July 1 through Wednesday July 3. Crews will be replacing an overhead electric […]
Bettendorf hosts 4th of July celebrations
Bettendorf is getting ready for its Fourth of July festival. Crews set up the area on Wednesday. The event starts on Thursday, 4th of July, at noon along Spruce Hills drive in front of Cumberland Square. There will be food, vendors, and live music for adults as well as bounce...
Iowa Finance Authority awards millions in tax credits for rental home construction in Davenport, Burlington
Affordable housing in Iowa is getting a major boost from the Iowa Finance Authority, which is financially supporting the construction of over 400 rental homes in the state. The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded over $10.6 million in federal housing tax credits for the construction and rehabilitation of 404 affordable rental homes for […]
‘Mississippi just won’t behave’: Davenport farmers market setting up away from flooded river
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Freight House Farmers’ Market will move a couple of streets over to avoid floodwaters. In a Facebook post, it said officials they will set up on Saturday and Sunday in the Scott County Administration lot at 600 W. 4th St., Davenport. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Dozens of pet owners line up for low-cost curbside clinic
MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) - The Quad City Animal Welfare Center is providing low-cost vaccines, exams, and other services, and pet owners are responding by the dozens. The clinic hosts a drive-up service that allows customers to bring their pets in the car to get checked from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. every Wednesday and the first Saturday of every month. Services include vaccinations, medicines, grooming and exams.
Skybridge closed for AC work, flooding
If you had plans to check out the floodwaters from the Skybridge in Davenport, you’ll need to find a new spot. An email from the City of Davenport says the Skybridge is currently closed to make repairs to the air conditioning. The bridge will not be reopened until repairs are complete and Mississippi River levels […]
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