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Davenport man sentenced to 30 years on drug conspiracy charges
A man from Davenport has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on drug conspiracy charges, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. Kpangbala Benyan Blamah, 34, was sentenced on April 17 to 360 months in federal prison for conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and/or possess […]
1 dead after crash on I-80
SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa (KWQC) - One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 80. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a crash detection call from a vehicle on I-80 near the 288 1/2 mile marker at 9:41 p.m. Sunday. Deputies say the investigation shows...
Enjoy movies under the stars at The Last Picture House's new rooftop lounge
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Cinema lovers will have a new place to enjoy their favorite movies, and they'll even get a view of the stars while enjoying the show. Beginning on Saturday, May 4, the rooftop lounge at The Last Picture House will be open for business. The lounge will offer a full-service bar with cocktails and mocktails for visitors to enjoy, a fire pit, plenty of seating, and a river view to accompany their movies.
Probstei Bar and Grill nearly back to normal following robbery
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Probstei Bar and Grill in Davenport in nearly back to normal after being robbed overnight on Monday, April 22. Trenton Stewart was arrested the same day after allegedly attempting to steal the bars safe and other miscellaneous items. "It'll probably take us a good month to...
Rock Island appoints interim police chief
Tim McCloud has worked for the Rock Island Police Department for 30 years. He was appointed as the deputy chief of police in 2021, after serving as lieutenant for over ten years. McCloud previously held a variety of roles within the department, including several leadership positions, sergeant and detective. Former...
Meet Marina, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week
QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. Introducing Marina, the 3-year-old Heeler Mix who’s ready to make a splash in your life!. Marina is a true...
Cicadas emerging like no other in 2024
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Well in case you haven’t heard Cicadas are coming and things are going to get noisy. It is that time of year for those loud, pesky bugs to emerge. Now some of you are probably wondering, what’s the big deal we get these every year.
One month later: 92-year-old East Moline man is still missing
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The search continues for a missing East Moline man last seen one month ago. William “Bill” Weber, 92, was reported missing on the morning of March 30 and his whereabouts are still unknown. Weber and his 2012 silver Chevy Malibu, have yet to...
Trooper ends high-speed chase on Middle Road off-ramp with PIT maneuver
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa State Patrol said “stop sticks” weren’t enough to stop a fleeing driver — a trooper had to perform a PIT maneuver on the Middle Road off-ramp. Prince Young, 32, of Chicago has been charged with Class D felony eluding, reckless driving,...
Fareway grocery store coming to Coal Valley
COAL VALLEY, Ill. — Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced plans to build a new grocery store in Coal Valley that is slated to open in 2026. According to a release on the Fareway website, the company plans to construct an approximately 17,000-square-foot store at the southeast corner of 1st Street and Route 6.
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