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This is a perfect opportunity to wish all of our readers, supporters and advertisers a safe and happy Fourth of July from the staff and board of directors of The Kewanee Voice. We would also like to announce that the staff of The Kewanee Voice will be taking a four-day...
Wake Up Tri-Counties John Wirth Talks Francis Park July 4th Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show
John Wirth talked about the Street Cruisers Car Club he started and the Francis Park Fourth of July car, truck, and motorcycle show that he helped bring back after over a decade-long hiatus. The car, truck, and motorcycle show is from 9 AM to 3 PM at Francis Park. Registration for the car show is from 9 AM to 11 AM, and voting takes place from 11 AM to noon. The entry fee for the car show is $10 prior to July 4th and $15 on the day of the car show. Call John Wirth at 309-525-2469, or email [email protected] for more information. The craft fair and flea market are also from 9 AM to 3 PM. Contact Brenda at 309-853-9419 to reserve a spot. The tractor parade starts at Kewanee Wal-Mart at 8 AM and ends at Francis Park. For more information on the tractor parade, call Brett at 309-525-4055 or Mark at 309-854-1539. All car show proceeds go to Honor Flight, KHS Life Skills, and Hog Capitol Wildlife Rescue and Rehab.
Stalled contract negotiations send Morton teachers, District 709 to federal mediation
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — For only the second time, the union that represents Morton School District 709 teachers will meet with a federal mediator in the hopes of reaching what they term is a “fair contract.”. That meeting with occur Monday afternoon and could go into the wee...
Peorians can join Elmo and friends at the Civic Center
PEORIA (25News Now) - Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their beloved friends from Sesame Street are set to bring joy and excitement to audiences across the U.S. and Canada with a brand-new live show, “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello.”. The interactive production will make a special stop at...
New entertainment center taking over vacated space at Northwoods Mall
PEORIA (25News Now) - A new option for bowling and entertainment is coming to Northwoods Mall. Northwoods Mall says Tilted 10 will feature 10 bowling lanes, two 18-hole blacklight mini golf courses, over 100 video, prize and virtual reality games, pinball alley, redemption center, party and group event rooms, restaurant and bar.
The MBIP Dog Days Of Summer…2024 - Week Number Two @: Jack’s On Adams
Jack’s On Adams has a wonderful menu that includes their own Peoria Style Tavern Pizza, a Lou Burger, a Tampa Bay Cuban Sandwich, Bluesy Beef and a Jumbo Dog, which I think is quite possibly the biggest hot dog in Peoria!. You don’t believe me? Well, let’s just go...
Peoria Manual’s Dietrich Richardson is becoming a big time college prospect
PEORIA (25News Now) - Peoria Manual’s Dietrich Richardson says he’s close to making a college basketball decision. The 6-foot-6 guard is at or near the top of every ranking of Illinois high school basketball players in the Class of 2025. But Richardson is still working to improve especially his jump shot as he nears a college decision.
QCA martial artist in the fight of his life against cancer
A Quad-City martial artist is taking on the fight of his life: cancer. John Morrow, owner of Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts in Moline, has had a long career of. fighting and giving. Morrow was recently diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, but it hasn’t stopped the 72-year-old from doing what he loves, instructing martial arts and fundraising for charity. Morrow has raised thousands over the years by performing great physical feats, and he’s planning to do even more fundraising despite his cancer diagnosis.
Bloomington plastics recycler complying with public disclosure requirements
A plastics recycler in Bloomington now appears to be complying with Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District efforts to find out what was going on at the site on South Bunn Street, between Croxton and Bell. Earlier this year, the water reclamation district [BNWRD] threatened disconnection and revocation of the wastewater discharge...
After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits
An Iowa judge has awarded jobless benefits to a nurse who was fired after a “disgruntled” baby sitter accused her of stealing patient medications. State records indicate that earlier this year, Tanya L. Jordan was worked at an Iowa nursing home run by the chain Care Initiatives. Jordan was a full-time charge nurse responsible for […] The post After accusation by ‘disgruntled’ baby sitter, fired nurse wins jobless benefits appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
U.S Coast Guard Closing Mississippi RiverTo Boaters Thru The Holiday Weekend
Due to ongoing major flooding on the Mississippi River and the extremely dangerous conditions that exist , the United States Coast Guard has decided to take the rare steps and CLOSE the river to all recreational boating effective now through at least the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. The closure affects the majority of the Upper Mississippi including Pools 10, 11, 12, and 13.
Red Barn Golf Course reportedly suggests homeowners pay for its $187,000 driving range net
ROCKTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A yellow golf ball rests in grass a few meters from a Summit Condos home in Rockton. Ahead of it, an orange construction fence separates the backyard from the Red Barn Golf Course driving range. “It possibly could give someone a heart attack at an age...
Storms dumped up to 6 inches of rain in Iowa. See the rainfall totals from this week.
Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Des Moines as much of Iowa saw heavy rain and severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. Some areas in southeast Iowa experienced sporadic wind gusts over 80 mph. Clinton County experienced half inch sized hail, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Here are...
Red, White & Boom! has new date
Red, White & Boom! has officially been rescheduled! The Quad Cities Chamber announced in an email that Red, White and Boom!, postponed due to rising levels along the Mississippi River, has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 7. The event and fireworks display will still be in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, with fireworks at dusk. […]
Davenport man sentenced to 10 years on drug, firearm charges
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on drug and firearm charges. Trevon Demon Horne, 23, was sentenced to 126 months in prison on June 26 for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm in furtherance to a drug trafficking crime.
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