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Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi
Inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including octopus left to thaw in buckets, mouse droppings, and grimy blenders used to concoct smoothies. Two Iowa restaurants recently agreed to close temporarily to address the issues found by inspectors. One of the restaurants posed “an imminent health hazard” […] The post Restaurant inspection update: Grimy blenders, mouse droppings and bad sushi appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Iowa Republicans rally behind former President Trump ahead of national convention
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Receiving a standing ovation at the Iowa GOP reception in Council Bluffs, Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined elected leaders like Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra and Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufman. The group reflected on the party's success on policies like abortion, school...
Cuddle pets at King’s Harvest Pet Rescue
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - King’s Harvest Pet Rescue is still hosting it’s Cuddle and Comfort event on Wednesday, despite the rescheduling of Red, White and Boom!. The event, which is from 9 to 10:30p.m. helps comfort animals during the firework celebration, assistant director Julia Velacquez said. Lots of pets and animals, she said, are scared of fireworks and the loud noises.
Local gun shop owner reacts to surgeon general’s declaration of gun violence as public health crisis
ELDRIDGE, Iowa (KWQC) - The U.S. surgeon general Vivek Murthy recently declared gun violence a public health crisis, reigniting the national debate on gun control. However, those in the firearms industry argue that focusing solely on guns won’t address the root of the problem. “If you take that away,...
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...
QC, That’s Where! Downtown Davenport charts vision for future
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated historic private and public investments during its annual meeting on June 27, calling attention to completed projects, small business growth and major infrastructure priorities during the last fiscal year from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Infrastructure & Livability.
Benefits of sound healing therapy
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Sound therapy or sound baths are described as musical sessions that can provide mental-health benefits like relieving stress and anxiety. Music and sounds can greatly impact mood and affect feelings, but how does calming music affect your brain compared to more tense music? There is a science behind the claims.
Rock Island man faces charges after he struck conservation officer: Court records
A 61-year-old Rock Island man was in custody Wednesday after officials allege he struck a conservation officer, according to court records. Tommy Smith, who was in custody Wednesday in Rock Island County Jail, faces a Class 1 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony charge of attempting to disarm a police officer, and a Class A misdemeanor of sexual offender at a public park, court records show.
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.
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