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Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities wants your help catching two fugitives. It’s an Our Quad Cities News exclusive. You can get an elevated reward for information on this week’s cases:. KEVIN COOKS, 23, 6’4”, 190 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Scott County warrant for sex offender registration...

TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) - Dogs of all ages are routinely fed at Friends of the Animals in Tipton. But recently, supply ran low. “We took in ten beagle puppies and a dog that was really underweight. Usually, when dogs are underweight we give them puppy food as well because it has more calories, it’s just better for them,” said Administrator Haylee Heister. “We started to get kind of low and with the amount of puppies we have we just needed it quickly.”

A special prosecutor is sought in the case of a 35-year-old Scott County Deputy who faces a charge of operating under the influence – first offense, according to court documents. The incident. About 3:18 a.m. Dec. 1, a Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy requested assistance with a traffic stop in...

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A West Liberty police officer is being recognized for his effort to save the life of someone who suffered an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound in January this year. In a post on Facebook, the police department shared images of West Liberty police officer Derek Holmes...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around muscatine..

Classes in the trades, veterinary care, and business opportunities will be available in a new facility being built at North Scott High School. The North Scott Regional Innovation Center is being designed for students throughout the region to provide hands-on experience to different career paths. “This is really going to...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Quad Cities and North Scott Hy-Vee stores will be competing for bragging rights during Hy-Vee’s second annual Red Kettle Bell Ringing Competition. The competition is set to take place on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. where Hy-Vee employees along with a lot of characters, specials and incentives will be doing whatever it takes to get their customers to donate, said a spokesperson from Hy-Vee. Join Hy-Vee in seeing the creative ways each store will work to win the traveling Red Kettle trophy.

It’s time for our Pet of the Week! Mittens is a sweet and cuddly 3-year-old tripod and is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Scott County.

The Big Picture: Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine, "If you have a high risk for Multiple Sclerosis, pay attention to these symptoms." Doctor's Expert Insights About Autoimmune Conditions and Multiple Sclerosis in Iowa. Know this: "This study tells us that everyday health issues like depression, sexual problems, constipation, bladder infections,...

We have another concert to add to your list for next year. A legend in country music will be bringing his talents to a small town in Iowa and it is going to be a great one. You'll find out who your friends truly are and who else is a fan of this artist in the middle of July 2024. The Muscatine County Fair is excited to welcome this country artist and a social media country star too.

Four towns in Iowa are joining together to receive help from a group to access funding for flood projects. The American Flood Coalition (AFC) launched the Iowa Flood Resilient Communities Cohort, a group of four communities that will receive help accessing federal funding for flood projects. The new Cohort will connect local officials with community […]

Rochester Clinic is partnering with the Women's Shelter to collect sock donations for the holidays.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Monday to reject a recount in the Pleasant Valley school board District 6 race. Jameson Smith defeated write-in candidate Tracey Rivera, 256-250, in the Nov. 7 election, according to unofficial results. Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins said Rivera...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Wednesday is $3.216, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

The Fairport Biological Station was established by an Act of the United States Congress in 1908 and opened in 1910. The station was established to study the propagation of mussels, critical for the pearl button industry and to keeping our rivers clean. Thanks to the efforts of people like you...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - UnityPoint Health-Trinity Muscatine announced it will have a new public health director soon. Jennifer Craft will begin Jan. 2. She joined UnityPoint Health in 2015 through the Robert Young Center, and most recently was manager of Eastern Iowa Region crisis system and care coordination covering five counties.

On Thursday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flaherty’s Candy will be having a sale in the lobby of Trinity Muscatine Hospital. Part of the proceeds collected from the sale will benefit Trinity Muscatine Friends.

Two road proposals in Scott County – one involving fire-department access for crews in Davenport and another involving a roundabout on Brady Street – were among topics of discussion Tuesday at the Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Whole meeting. Clay Merritt, director of engineering with...

The Muscatine County Drug Task Force assisted in a case involving the arrest of a Tiffin, Iowa, man, according to a Saturday news release. During the course of an ongoing narcotics investigation the U. S. Postal Inspector intercepted a package being sent to the address of Juan Daniel Lopez in Tiffin. Pursuant to a search warrant the package was opened and it contained about a pound of cocaine, law enforcement alleges.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jo Nicolson, Humane Society of Scott County, introduces viewers to “Lava Girl”, a five-year-old lab mix that needs a forever home. She recently recovered from a severe skin infection due to the fantastic veterinary care at the shelter. Currently, the Bissell Clear the Shelters campaign...