Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in Clinton shooting death

CLINTON CO., Iowa (KWQC) - One of the two men who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a Clinton shooting will spend 10 years in prison. Julius Graham, 20, was sentenced on Oct. 29 after pleading guilty in September, according to court records. He also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a domestic abuse offender in a second case.

Part of Bluff Blvd closing for Clinton water main project

A news release from the City of Clinton says a water main project is leading to a temporary partial road closure. The city is closing the 200 block of Bluff Boulevard to traffic for road patching as part of the ongoing water main project by Iowa American Water. The closure is effective immediately and is […]

Quick Response Saves Rock Falls McDonald’s

Firefighters were called to the McDonald’s on First Avenue in Rock Falls after a commercial fryer caught fire inside the restaurant. Crews arrived quickly and brought the fire under control before it could spread further through the building. Officials say everyone inside made it out safely, and no customers or employees were hurt. The quick response helped limit the incident and kept the situation from becoming more serious.

Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills. While working as a nurse at Harmony Davenport, 55-year-old Anne L. Sutherland swapped three residents’ Oxycodone pills for Claritin pills, according to court documents. Court records show Sutherland cut a slit in...

City Closures 11-11-2026

City Hall, Clinton Fire Department – Building Safety Division, and the administrative offices at the Ericksen Community Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for staff development. All phone calls will be returned on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when normal office hours will resume. THE REC Fitness...

Tiffin man accused of running from police at 100 mph with 2 teens in car

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - A Tiffin man is accused of running from police at over 100 mph with two teens in the car, police say. Two counts of child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. Reckless driving. Failure to obey traffic control device. Excessive speed (except work zones) speeding (21 mph and...

Child hit by a car on Kirkwood Boulevard

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A child was hit by a car on Monday near the intersection of Kirkwood Boulevard and Bridge Avenue. According to the Davenport Police Department, they were called to the intersection at 4:13 p.m. Police said the child was taken to a local hospital to be treated...

MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943

The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee’s next Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series will explore the story of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service in Davenport in 1943, a news release says. The program will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. […]

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Grove Hill Cemetery Lights Up for Veterans Day

Members of the Morrison Rotary Club were honored to be part of the Grove Hill Cemetery lighting project, under the direction of American Legion Post 328 of Morrison, on Saturday, November 7th. Vets for Vets funded the grant to purchase the lights, The Home Depot Foundation sponsored the project, and...

Fundraiser for Jessi Wright in Tampico on Sunday

The PLT community is coming together to raise funds for Tampico resident Jessi Wright at a fundraiser on Sunday, November 15th from 1-5 p.m. at the Reagan Community Center in Tampico. Jessi is currently dealing with a severe endometriosis, a chronic and painful disease that has greatly impacted her health...

Two vehicles damaged after reported crash near Colona I-80 exit

COLONA, Ill. — Two damaged vehicles were seen after a crash was reported near the Interstate 80 exit outside Colona Saturday. The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of Cleveland Road and the I-80 off-ramp, directly across from Rock River Arms. A TV-6 KWQC crew saw one...

John Deere Reaffirms Commitment To U.S. Manufacturing, Long-Term Competitiveness

John Deere announced steps designed to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing operations and continue positioning the company for long-term growth. The changes reaffirm Deere’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing by aligning production capacity with regional customer demand and advanced manufacturing capabilities. By concentrating investments in modern, high-use facilities, Deere intends to preserve and expand critical U.S. manufacturing capabilities, enhance competitiveness, support American manufacturing jobs, and maintain its ability to invest through business cycles while continuing to serve customers well into the future.

Football Preview: Stockton and Fulton Both Bring Winning Streaks into This One + Official Tickets

The Stockton Blackhawks will face off against the Fulton Steamers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Stockton sitting on 10 straight victories and Fulton on five. Stockton is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They were the clear...

MercyOne Air Med celebrates four decades of service

MercyOne Air Med will celebrate the 40th anniversary of service to its patients across Iowa with ceremonies in Clinton, Iowa, Des Moines and Mason City. The Clinton ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the MercyOne Clinton Medical Center helipad at 1410 N. Fourth St. Other ceremonies...

Check Out The Renovations to Thomas Park

Sterling residents have a refreshed place to play, gather, and enjoy the outdoors. The Sterling Park District recently celebrated the reopening of Thomas Park after major renovations, unveiling eight new pickleball courts, two basketball courts, a fishing pier, and an upgraded playground. The playground includes two zip lines, adding a new attraction for families and kids.

Moline High School Theater Teacher, Cancer Survivor Holding 30-Year Reunion Show

The Final Curtain, a reunion of three decades of Moline High School theater veterans performing with current students, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. November 27–28 at Moline High School Auditorium, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. Its host and driving force is longtime Moline High School teacher, actor,...

THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

Rotary Student of the Month Joshua McDearmon

He is involved in Football and Track; he was on the Track team that won the State Championship. One of his crowning jewels is that he broke the school record, previously held by his dad, in the hurdles. He also loves to play Football. Joshua is involved in the B.L.I.N.D...

Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Quad Cities 64° to 25° Nov 10-14

A 39-degree temperature swing brings gusty winds and freezing conditions to the Quad Cities.