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Search continues for missing East Moline man
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The East Moline Police Department is continuing to search for a 92-year-old man who disappeared almost a month ago. On March 30, a missing person report was filed for William Weber, who police say went missing from his apartment at the Fox Pointe Apartment complex, 4500 7th St.
QC filmmakers fundraising to make local LGBTQ history documentary
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Two Quad Cities filmmakers are working to record local LGBTQ history. They held a fundraising gala at The Last Picture House Sunday evening. Helping with the film is a steering committee, advising Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films on who to interview. Rev. Rich...
Taco & Margarita Fest returns to East Moline
East Moline Main Street’s second annual Cinco de Mayo Taco & Margarita Festival will be noon-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, on 15th Avenue in East Moline, a news release says. More than 100 local vendors will be featured, along with music, margaritas tacos, and dancing. A kids’ zone will be noon until 5 p.m. inside Runners’ Park.
QCAWC events in May help people meet, care for pets
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center (QCAWC) has plenty of ways to meet a new furry friend and take care of them in May! The center is participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s spring Empty the Shelters event May 1 – 15. New pet parents can adopt a spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped adult dog for […]
USP Thomson on lock-down after contraband influx
USP Thomson went on lock-down Friday because of an influx of contraband – including drugs and cell phones – made its way into the prison. Union representatives are calling for Congress to pass legislation to protect staff from contaminated contraband.
Scott County Health Dept. offers free online childbirth classes
Expecting parents have a new option for taking childbirth classes in the Quad Cities. The Scott County Health Department Healthy Pregnancy program now offers free virtual childbirth classes every three months. The first session will be held on May 13th at 7 p.m. Scan the QR code in the graphic or click here to register. […]
Quad City transit agencies hold summit on improving local services
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — Quad Cities area transportation officials want your help making it easier to get around town. The Bi-State Regional Commission hosted the Quad Cities Transit Summit at the East Moline Public Library on Wednesday, April 25 to share ideas and hear from the community on what to improve on.
Rock Island Police Department moves forward with Group Violence Intervention Program
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Rock Island city leaders are working to help curb violent crimes in the city by implementing the Group Violence Intervention program, also known as GVI. It’s a partnership with Rock Island Police Department, Family Resources, and a national foundation. The decision was made April...
Suspect in Davenport tavern burglary arrested for church theft
A 24-year-old Davenport man arrested earlier this week in connection with a bar burglary was in custody Saturday after police allege he broke into and stole items from a Davenport church, court records show. Trenton Stewart, whose address is listed as both Davenport and Moline, faces a felony charge of...
REVIEW: QCSO and Ax bring A games to gala
It’s been a long six years (seemingly a lifetime ago) since the last Quad City Symphony Orchestra gala concert, with superstar violinist Joshua Bell. I’ve had the privilege of attending the buzzy, extraordinary QCSO gala concerts of not only Bell in 2018, but cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 2015, and violinist Midori in 2011, and there was similar electricity in the air at Saturday night’s full audience in the Adler Theatre for the justifiably world-renowned (yet blissfully humble) pianist Emanuel Ax.
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