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Free pizzas mark the end of an era for Kewanee Happy Joe’s
When Happy Joe’s, a local fixture for many decades, closed its doors for the last time on Saturday, it did so on owner Heather Avery’s terms. She was all smiles when she passed one, sometimes two free pizzas through the drive-thru window. Over the course of about three...
Two local musicians join in ‘Taps Across America’- Video
Over 10,000 people were expected to join together at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to play “Taps” for Taps Across America 2024. Among those people were two local men, John Blake, a bugler for the Kewanee Veterans Council and Kewanee High School Band Director Alex Binek. The two...
Cambridge antiques business to host summertime market
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (KWQC) -If you are ready for lemonade, hot temperatures, and the patriotic holidays along with shopping in a lovely rustic setting, here’s something to consider attending. The Summertime Market at Songbird Lane Antiques is June 1. Patrons are welcome to shop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Tornadoes reported around the Quad Cities area
UPDATE: The National Weather Service is still trying to get to Coyne Center this afternoon to survey the damage there. They have already confirmed a tornado near Wellman, IA with winds of about 100 miles per hour this morning. They’re also investigating what could have been a tornado near Lone Tree, IA and are hoping to get to Coyne Center today.
Kewanee police blotter for May 23
Jamaris A. Johnson, 30, Chicago, was arrested for criminal trespass to state-supported-land following a report of disorderly conduct, telephone threat in the 300 block of Rainbow Way. He was given a notice to appear. Police issued a written warning following a traffic stop at Fourth Street and Grace Avenue. A...
Final Friday tally: Derecho produced 16(!) tornadoes around Quad Cities area
The final numbers are in, and they’re staggering!. Meteorologists with the NWS in Davenport have now confirmed Friday’s derecho produced 16 tornadoes in our Quad Cities NWS coverage area!. Tornadoes were reported in Rock Island County and Scott County, among several other counties. 8 tornadoes were rated EF-1...
Baseball Game Recap: Wethersfield/Annawan Comes Up Short
Wethersfield/Annawan and Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Wethersfield/Annawan had to settle for second. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons. Wethersfield/Annawan's defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak. For Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's part,...
Suspect in Moline double homicide denied bail
MOLINE, Ill. — The suspect in a Moline double homicide will be held without bail before his trial. In a hearing on Friday, May 24, Martinez appeared in court with his attorney for a hearing regarding a petition to deny him pretrial release. A judge granted the petition, meaning Martinez will remain in jail until his case goes to trial.
Kids fish for free at East Moline youth fishing derby
Kids can spend a morning outdoors reeling in the catch of the day at an annual youth fishing derby in East Moline. The East Moline Police Department’s Benevolent group is hosting its sixth annual Youth Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2 at the lower Butterworth Park Lagoon, 1800 Archer Drive in East Moline. Registration starts […]
Living Lands and Waters’ Barge Party fundraiser is a good time on the river
Get ready to party on the Mississippi, learn more about local rivers and enjoy seafood at Living Lands and Waters’ annual Barge Party. The environmental entertainment event is on Thursday, June 13 from 5 – 9 p.m. at their new headquarters, 111 Beacon Harbor Pkwy in East Moline. Guests can enjoy a fish fry, shrimp […]
Tornado seen by trained weather spotter in Coyne Center
COYNE CENTER, Ill. (KWQC) - A trained weather spotter with the National Weather Service said they saw a tornado in Coyne Center Friday morning. The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to stay clear of the area until emergency crews have ensured it is safe, according to a media release.
More severe weather moves through Midwest as Iowa residents clean up tornado damage
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Several tornadoes were reported in Iowa and Illinois as storms downed power lines and trees on Friday, just after a deadly twister devastated one small town. The large storm system began overnight in Nebraska before traveling across central Iowa and into Illinois. Strong, straight-line...
UnityPoint in QC switches blood supplier
LifeServe Blood Center and UnityPoint Health have added seven hospitals across eastern Iowa and western Illinois to their already existing partnership. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, will become the sole supplier of all blood and blood products to UnityPoint Health entities in Iowa and Illinois, according to a news release.
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