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The Eagles Club in Maquoketa replaces roof and will soon move forward with repairs
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KWQC) - The Eagles Club, an organization in Maquoketa is now getting started on the rebuilding process. The repairs come after severe weather caused damage to buildings across the Quad Cities area last week May 21. Crews were on site Friday clearing out leftover debris and drying the...
2 people injured in shooting at Ypsilanti-area barbershop
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- Two people were injured Saturday during a shooting at an Ypsilanti-area barbershop. Two unidentified people approached and got into a fight with a 27-year-old man around 3:45 p.m. May 25, according to Derrick Jackson, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. They followed the man, of Ypsilanti Township, into a barbershop in the 3300 block of Grove Road in Ypsilanti Township, where he was hit over the head with a weapon.
International Woodcarvers Congress set for Maquoketa
The International Woodcarvers Congress will be held in June 8-15 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St., Maquoketa, according to a news release. Seminars will cover a variety of woodcarving types. From June 13-15, a competition gallery will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Parking is free. Admission to...
UPDATE: man wanted in connection with Sterling shooting
UPDATE: Sterling Police are looking for a suspect in connection with a shooting in Sterling yesterday. In a news release, police say Daveon H. Lucas, 24, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm on a Whiteside County warrant in connection with the shooting of a 28 […]
Johnson’s Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary June 8th
Celebrating their 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson Jr were married June 8th, 1974, at St John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Chris is the former Chris Johnson daughter of the late Carol and Elmer Yaddof of Preston. Ray is the son of the late Mary and Ray Johnson of Sabula. They are the parents of three sons, Trae (Jennifer) and their children Liviah, Avah and Emmah of Preston, Tony (Josie) and their children Maisy and Kael of Winfield, IA and Andy. They are retired from commercial beekeeping for fifty plus years and co-owners of Yaddof-Johnson Apiaries.
Celebrating May Beef Month with the Hartung Family Farms
Certain themes repeated themselves when visiting with Pat and Rhonda Hartung who live just south of Preston on the Preston/Goose Lake blacktop. Words like family, pride, experience came up numerous times when talking about the operations at Hartung Farms. Pat and Rhonda’s sons Curtis and Nathan represent at least the 4th generation of beef and grain farmers.
New indoor plant and gift shop opens in LeClaire
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) -LeClaire Plant Co. is a new greenery and gift shop that very recently opened at 124 North Cody Road. The business is owned by operators passionate about bringing the beauty and tranquility of nature to life through a wide selection of indoor plants and gifts fit for every green thumber and occasion.
City of Morrison seeking community participation in a survey
Morrison, ILL (KWQC) - The City of Morrison has committed to the development of a plan for the future of its community. As part of the strategic planning process, a survey was created to ask residents their opinions about the city and its services. “Your responses are very important to...
Private Security Patrols Backed By Top Restaurateurs, Developers Launch In Fulton Market
FULTON MARKET — A community group backed by Fulton Market restaurateurs and developers has launched a private security patrol in the neighborhood after floating the idea to surrounding business owners last year. P4 Security Solutions has started work in the area, members of the Fulton Market District Improvement Association...
Alan Shepard Elementary School shows off $5.5 million expansion
Even though it’s the end of the school year, Alan Shepard Elementary School in Long Grove is showing off its new $5.5 million expansion. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Gabe Zwierzynski takes us on a tour of the impressive additions.
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