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This weekend in Iowa: Hancher’s fall welcome concert, Des Moines Symphony does Billy Joel and more
It’s the first full week of classes for most schools and universities throughout the state. What better way to celebrate the return of busy work week schedules than to dive into the semester’s first Weekender proper? Thursday evening, Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is throwing a free fall welcome concert with Cory Wong, Dawes and Reyna Tropical. The following day, at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, the Des Moines Symphony is hosting their own free performance with Movin’ Out Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh. At the Raccoon Motel in Davenport, frequent viral TikTok star Carter Vail (and creator of such gems as this ode to the dirtman) gets serious on his tour stop supporting his latest LP 100 Cowboys. Check out the rest of the weekender for more music and details on an anniversary celebration at The ARTery in Rock Island.
Argrow's House buys strip mall, expands services and opportunities
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Argrow's House is continuing to grow! The nonprofit has announced that it bought a strip mall in Davenport. The space at 3811 Harrison St. has a restaurant that will now be a place where the women of Argrow's House can sell their bath and body products through a storefront, run a small cafe and pursue social innovation.
20 Cats Rescued From A Van During Extreme Heat In Mason City
(Des Moines, IA) -- Emergency responders rescued 29 cats trapped in a van under extreme heat conditions. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, along with local police, discovered the cats without food, water, or proper ventilation. This low air led to dangerously high ammonia levels in the vehicle. Two cats were found with severe neck wounds and several others had raspatory and eye infections.
Iowa DOT Asks Driver to Get Rid of Racist License Plate
It's not uncommon to see personalized or vanity license plates on the roadways in Eastern Iowa. Our station vehicle has the plates 981KHAK. But the state of Iowa won't allow just any words of numbers on those plates. The Iowa Department of Transportation is unhappy with one Iowan who snuck a nasty license plate on his or her vehicle.
Storms will bring needed relief from the high temps
IOWA — We have one more hot and humid day to get through today, but a strong cold front is moving this way and will bring rain and relief from the high heat. Today’s temperatures will be back in the upper 80s to low 90s this afternoon and heat index values will make it feel […]
Davenport dedicates new Fairmount Community Center
Davenport welcomed a new community center after 15 months of construction. Managers of the Fairmount Community Center celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony with city leaders and members of the community on hand. Funds from the American Rescue Plan helped pay for the $3.6 million project. The building will be used primarily as a space for events to bring people together. The facility will be open for pop up events until a full-time staff is in place.
Grief management with yoga to be held Friday
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -There is a grief management with yoga event scheduled for Aug. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Tapas Yoga and Pilates, 6828 Championship Drive, Bettendorf, IA. Cost is $20 per person. Also discussed is a free-to-attend conversations with an end-of-life doula set for Aug. 31 from...
How Deere & Co. gives back to the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The John Deere Foundation is fully funded by Deere & Co. as a separate legal entity. The foundation started in 1948 and since then has awarded more than $400 million in grants. A quarter of that has gone into communities in the last five years. The...
TV6 Investigates Talks: A week after his dog was shot, owner removed from council meeting
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - TV6 Investigates reporter Matt Christensen and producer Heidi Knecht look at what has happened since a Davenport officer shot a dog. It began on Aug. 21 when Davenport police received a report of a dog at-large in a Telegraph Road neighborhood. One week later, dog owner...
St. Ambrose University signs guaranteed admissions pact with prep school
St. Ambrose University is partnering with a college preparatory program to give more students access to its educational opportunities through guaranteed admission. The Davenport university announced in a news release that it has entered into a guaranteed admissions agreement with Rivermont Collegiate that, effective immediately, provides guaranteed admission to students who meet academic requirements and […]
WAGNER TAILS: Luka and Rufus
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A working dog is looking for a home where he’ll stay busy. Luka is available for adoption at Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center. He is packed full of the traditional border collie traits. Luka loves being around people he’s familiar with.
Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – August 29th, 2024
It’s Labor Day weekend! Find out what fun stuff you can enjoy over the three-day holiday with our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast, offering a fun look at cool and interesting things going on in and around the Quad-Cities over the coming weekend. Pups and Pints, Thursday Night Grooves,...
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