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Pet Supplies Plus to make ‘paw print’ in Bettendorf
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Pet Supplies Plus will be “making a paw print” in Bettendorf with the opening of a new, locally-owned pet store this summer. Pet Supplies Plus of Bettendorf will offer an array of natural foods, toys, goods, and hassle free services, like grooming and pet washing stations. They’re also looking to hire some additional pet loving team members.
New events coming to Rock Island's Whitewater Junction
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island's public pool, Whitewater Junction, is opening May 25 — now with new after-hours events. Community recreation and facilities manager Nikki Carr said a full staff gives the pool more flexibility with the events it offers. "We're just able to offer more when...
Electrical repairs made simpler by a QC master electrician
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jeff Lanum of Electric Doctor is the QCL guest during “Home Improvement Week” to talk about how he has become a Master Electrician and his business has been serving the area for nearly 20 years. The Electric Doctor strives to fulfill the “small electric jobs”...
Augustana College Prepares to Graduate 500 Vikings
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — Augustana College will celebrate the commencement of nearly 500 Vikings representing 68 majors, nineteen states, and twenty countries at the college’s 164th annual convocation at 2PM on May 25 at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark. In addition to the address from Dr. Lisa Durant-Jones, graduates will hear from student speaker Viet Bui, an engineering physics and computer science double major from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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.
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.
Semitrailer catches fire Sunday afternoon near Geneseo on I-80, sustains minimal damage
HENRY COUNTY, Ill. — A semitrailer caught fire Sunday afternoon along I-80 westbound near Geneseo. Officials say the incident occurred around 12:43 p.m. at mile marker 20 in Henry County. The Geneseo Fire Department, EMS personnel and Illinois State Police Troop 2 responded to the scene, according to ISP's Public Information Office.
New Davenport facility means expanded services for veterans
A non-profit that does incredible work with veterans opened its new home on Saturday. Lola VanDeWalle cut the ribbon on the new Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center in the old Buchanan School building in Davenport. VanDeWalle says it’s her life’s mission to serve veterans. Her father’s military career called her...
Explore & Seek wild places during Scavenger Hunt
Get ready to connect with local nature areas for fun and prizes! River Action’s fifth annual Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt runs June 1-30 with the goal of getting families and explorers of all ages outdoors. Participants can bike, hike, walk or drive to over 20 parks, wild places and conservation areas to find answers […]
The Day That the Pope Came to New York: “The House of Blue Leaves,” at at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre through May 26
I didn’t know much about John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves before attending Saturday’s performance, and to tell you the truth, now having seen the Playcrafters Nbarn Theatre's production directed by Kathy Graham, I still feel like I’m missing key insights. The production begins with...
Sundance for Our Soldiers hosting programs, demonstrations in June and July
A local horse therapy group is expanding their services to more Henry and Rock Island County residents. Sundance for Our Soldiers (SOS) is a nonprofit based in Geneseo that offers programs in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). There’s no horseback riding involved during the sessions and no experience around horses is […]
Suspects still at large after break in at Tap 22 Tuesday
SILVIS, Ill (KWQC) - Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis is working to find out who’s responsible for a break-in at their business early Tuesday morning. The staff members staff say Tuesday’s incident is the first time they ever had a break-in. The business suspects the break-in happened a little before 2:30 a.m. Bree Schultz is a manager at Tap 22 Bar and Grill, she says it was she and her staff member who noticed what happened.
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