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Mid-Prairie’s Stafford Named All-State
Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk boys track and field star Jayden Stafford wrapped up a sensational spring on the oval, and recently received recognition from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches for his work this year. Stafford, who just completed his junior season for the Golden Hawks, was a four time All-State Selection by the IATC. He received the award in the wheelchair 100, 200, 400 and 800m events, with times of 18.46 seconds, 32.42 seconds, 1:02.90 and 2:14.15 respectively. Stafford was the state champion in all four events this spring and won the Drake Relays title in the 400m.
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Local bottle redemption center owners expanding to Ankeny
ANKENY, IOWA — At the very end of the 2023 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers passed the bottle bill with several goals. One was growing bottle redemption center businesses across the state. Ames Bottle & Can opened up right after lawmakers made changes to the law. The two owners opening up the part time business with […]
Des Moines Register at 175: Celebrating businesses with family ties that help Iowa endure
The vast variety of Iowa businesses that have reached the century mark ranges from insurers to agricultural equipment manufacturers to an upscale department store chain. But many members of the century club are alike in one aspect: They are the product of multiple generations of family ownership. ...
'They gave me a chance' | Quad City tree company removes falling tree, for free
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It was a blessing in action as Kevin Cross woke up on Sunday morning to a local tree company taking care of the massive problem in his backyard. Squirrel's Tree Care, out of Rock Island, spent the morning cutting, bracing, sawing and removing a massive tree that had partially toppled in Cross's backyard. And they did it all, for free.
Fire crews fight garage blaze in Davenport
Fire crews remained on the scene of a fire in a garage on the 1700 block of Fillmore, just south of its intersection with Locust Street, on Sunday evening. Firefighters told Our Quad Cities News crew that the fire started about 6:10 p.m. There were no apparent injuries. Crews remained...
Jackson County Fair Begins Today…..Dubuque County Fair Starts Tuesday
County Fair fun begins in Jackson County today as the Jackson County Fair starts a 9 day schedule at the fairgrounds in Maquoketa. Gate admission is 15 dollars for ages 13 and older….12 and under admission is free. Information about deals, grandstand seating, carnival tickets, and camping is available...
Police: Man died from gunshot wound in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Police are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound. Police said the incident is isolated with no ongoing threat to the public, after preliminary investigations. East Moline police responded at 6:32 a.m. Sunday to a report of an unknown problem in the 200...
Multiple shootings in Freeport overnight, no injuries reported
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — Freeport police officers heard multiple gunshots in the city early Sunday morning, but no arrests have been made and authorities are seeking the public’s help. According to police, an officer heard gunshots in the area of the 700 block of S. Liberty Avenue and the 800 block of S. Caroll Avenue […]
It’s The MFin Catalina Wine Mixer TODAY In The Quad-Cities!
It’s time for the 6th annual CATALINA WINE MIXER at the Tangled Wood in Bettendorf! You don’t want to miss the most prestigious event on of the year on Saturday, July 20th. Beer & Wine tastings with musical styling provided by Howl at the Moon and our very own 80’s Joel Tribute band! Join us and we just may become best friends!
Longtime Hawkeye commit, freshman Callie Levin finally gets to join Iowa roster
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Solon graduate Callie Levin committed to Iowa in August, 2021-before she even started her sophomore year of high school. She grew up just down the road from Iowa City, her father works in the compliance department at the university, and she still has an autographed Samantha Logic basketball from when she was in elementary school.
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
Intense night of racing at Davenport Speedway
The final night of racing at Davenport Speedway before the Mississippi Valley Fair is usually an intense one, such was the case again this season. For the first time this year, the Outhouse and Storage to Go Container Rentals IMCA Late Model class had a back-to-back feature winner. Evan Miller started in the fourth row and would not see the lead until lap twenty-two of the main. Once in front, Miller pulled away and ended with a 1.323 second advantage over second place Jesse Bodin.
UnityPoint sets Healthy Futures Fair in Muscatine
Get ready for a day of laughter, learning and family-friendly activities as UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine and Pediatric providers roll out the red carpet for families at the Healthy Futures Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Musser Public Library, Room 301, 408 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, a news release says.
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