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Highway robbery? Changes coming with speed camera law
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Tens of thousands of tickets. Millions and millions of dollars in fines. Cities across Iowa are using speed cameras because they say they increase safety. But now they’re going to have to prove it. Cities with cameras are spending this summer preparing reports for the...
Portion of Cordova under boil order until further notice
CORDOVA, Ill. — Village officials in Cordova say a boil order is in effect until further notice for those along 2nd Street South. The area impacted spans from 13th Avenue until the dead end on Second Street. Officials say the order was put into effect due to a water...
Clinton intersection closes for reconstruction project
There’s a traffic alert for part of Clinton. Because of storm sewer installation as a part of the Clinton’s 13th St. reconstruction project, the intersection of N. 13th St. and 4th Ave. N. will be closed temporarily. The work is scheduled to take ten days. During the work, the road will be reduced to one lane with periods of intermitted closures.
Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, Named as a Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2024) — Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, is announced as a Spring 2024 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (twelve or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished Scholars.
Traffic Alert: Temporary closure at North 13th Street and 4th Avenue North, Clinton
CLINTON, Iowa (KWQC) - A traffic alert for Clinton drivers. Due to new storm sewer installation as part of the city’s 13th Street Reconstruction Project, the intersection of North 13th Street and 4th Avenue North will be closed temporarily, city officials said. The work is expected to take 10 days. During the work, the road will be reduced to one lane with periods of intermitted closures. At the end of the working day the road will remain open.
First Central State Bank holding a fundraiser for the DeWitt Police Foundation
DEWITT, Iowa — The DeWitt Police Department and First Central State Bank are partnering to raise funds for the DeWitt Police Foundation. The Taco Tuesday fundraiser will begin at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 at the First Central State Bank in DeWitt. The event will feature Happy Joe's Taco in a Bag along with a water.
Exploring Quad Cities with QCMoms.com
In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Mark Zyla sits down with Alyssa Williams and Sierra Stewart from QCmoms.com to explore the plethora of family-friendly events and activities taking place in the Quad Cities during the spring and summer months. From the annual Strawberry Festival in Long Grove to the Chalk Art Fest in Rock Island, there are a variety of community events that families can enjoy together.
Pleasant Valley Jr. High student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Pleasant Valley student is set to represent the Quad Cities Area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 12-year-old Parthasaradhi Katreddy is a seventh grader at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, and he'll be competing against more than 240 fellow spellers in the national competition at the end of May. While the competition is fierce, Katreddy's love of spelling started early.
Wait is over for QCA police officer to get a new kidney
Corporal Mike Adney started fighting crime for the Clinton Police Department in 2003. He has been a part of the Special Response Team, and he was involved in other divisions over the years. In 2004, he began fighting his own battle: A kidney disease. He started his dialysis treatment this...
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