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Silvis Roundhouse Project reaches major construction milestone
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - Crews in Silvis have began pouring concrete in the city’s project to restore a historic railroad landmark. Last year, the Railroading Heritage of Midwest America announced plans to reconstruct and install the 135-foot Cicero Turntable from the BNSF Railway in Silvis. The outer ring of...
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‘Mr. Thanksgiving’ to return for 55th annual community Thanksgiving dinner
‘Mr. Thanksgiving‘ Bob Vogelbaugh will return for the community Thanksgiving dinner. Since 1971, Vogelbaugh has hosted the beloved annual tradition, welcoming the public for a Thanksgiving meal to help ensure no one spends the holiday alone. “It truly warms my heart to see our community coming together like this,” Vogelbaugh said. “Knowing that we will […]
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New 5th Avenue Flea Market Opening This Week In Moline
5th Avenue Flea Market is having its grand opening this Thursday at 1405 5th Avenue in Moline!. Be the first to see the QC’s newest place to thrift, with two floors and over 50 vendor booths. Join us from 3:00-8:00 on Thursday, November 5th!. Get more information here. Sean...
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Wings Academy celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
KEWANEE, Ill. — Educators, community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Wednesday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the official opening of Wings Academy during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school. Among those attending were Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver, Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore, members of the Kewanee Veterans Council,...
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A note from our publisher: Help sustain local news in Galesburg and Knox County
After our community lost the Register-Mail as we knew it, a small group of us began talking about ways to strengthen local news in Galesburg and Knox County and keep our community connected. Those conversations led to Galesburg Community News. We wanted GCN to offer another way for people to stay informed about the decisions, events and stories shaping life here. In our first year, readers showed us how much they value this work.
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Clean audit, senior meals, property bids and railroad complaint topped Galva meeting
GALVA — The Galva City Council received a clean audit report, heard updates on a new senior meal-sharing initiative, discussed future development of city-owned properties and received reports on infrastructure projects, park improvements and other community initiatives during Monday’s meeting. The city’s finances are in good shape, according...
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Temporary winter emergency shelter planned for Moline, officials say
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Officials from five municipalities in the Illinois Quad Cities and Rock Island County are working to open a temporary winter emergency shelter in Moline. The shelter is expected to house at least 30 men and women and will be in the former Winnie’s Place building...
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“Mr. Thanksgiving” returns for 56th-annual holiday meal at Mercado
For the third straight year, the 56th-annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at Mercado on Fifth, 423 12th St., Moline., Thursday, Nov. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Emily Allen, president of the Friends of Mr. Thanksgiving group, which runs the event, spoke about the holiday tradition at a press conference Thursday morning, Nov. 5 at Mercado, with “Mr. Thanksgiving,” Bob Vogelbaugh of Moline.