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Bishop decides against merging of Rock Island Catholic churches
UPDATE: Ed Hanna, chairman of the finance council at St. Mary’s in Rock Island, clarified to Our Quad Cities News on Tuesday that the plan to merge three Rock Island Catholic churches “was one previous suggestion by the group studying the need to reduce some parishes and merge others.”
Garage upgrades are among the hottest home improvement trends
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Coach House Garages is a premier garage builder with over 25,000 buildings in 4 states since 1973. The company is proud of the heritage and the tradition that serves as the foundation on which our company was formed when Willis Miller, a local Amish builder, started the company as a small operation working from his home in rural Arthur, Illinois.
Rock Island National Cemetery holds Memorial Day ceremony
The public is invited to a Memorial Day ceremony at Rock Island National Cemetery. The ceremony is Monday, May 27 at 10:45 a.m. Main parking will be at the Memorial Park parking lot, located off Rodman Ave. at the corner of East St. Buses will be transporting people from the parking lot to the cemetery, running from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Visitors are advised to arrive early to ensure enough time to park and be transported to the cemetery.
How an East Moline senior facility is hoping to change the stigma around nursing homes
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — National Skilled Nursing Care Week was last week and Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in East Moline held multiple festivities for its residents in commemoration. News 8's Joe McCoy spoke with residents and staff to see how Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in...
Bettendorf names recycling trucks
Saturday was naming day for the City of Bettendorf’s recycling trucks. The city held a contest to name the trucks. One of them is named for a boy named Reid who passed away from cancer in 2020 – 94 percent of the submissions reflected Reid’s memory. The...
Signing day held at Moline High School for ‘Grow Your Own Teacher’ program
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A special signing day was held at Moline High School to celebrate some blossoming teachers. Students enrolled in the Grow Your Own Teacher career pathway signed agreements that upon completion of their teacher prep programs, the Moline-Coal Valley School District will provide them with an interview when a position for which they are certified becomes available.
Why you should call JULIE before you dig
Summer is almost here and before you start on any yard projects, keep in mind all the gas, water, electric and cable lines that are buried in the ground. That’s why it’s so important to call 8-1-1 before you dig. It’s a free call and service that notifies Julie member companies to mark where underground utility lines are on your property. Joining us in studio today to tell us more about this free service is David Van Wy, JULIE Damage Prevention Manager for Northern Illinois.
Kwik Star Criterium Champions Return
DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — “Each year, past champions return to the Kwik Star Criterium, and this year is no different. Last year’s Pro Men’s first-place finisher, Drew Dillman of Texas Roadhouse is returning announced John Harrington with the Kwik Star Criterium. “The Kwik Star/Snake...
Ride for Recovery | Life Connections Peer Recovery
Every year millions of Americans face life-interrupting challenges like addiction or mental health conditions. One local non-profit offers a space for these folks to find wellness, hope and recovery. Joining us in studio to talk about an upcoming fundraiser to help benefit Life Connections Peer Recovery Services is Todd Noack, Executive Director and Shelly Leab, Owner of Legends Draft Hause.
QCA bi-state pride parade set for June 1
The community is invited to support and participate in the QC Unity Pride Parade. Quad Cities Pride Alliance is hosting the parade June 1, starting at 2nd and Iowa Streets in Davenport, heading down 2nd Ave. to the Centennial Bridge, crossing over to Illinois, down 3rd St. and heading to the entry way of the Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, located at 101 17th St., Rock Island. Enjoy candy, music and creativity at this family-friendly event.
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