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Move on ‘paws’: QC animal shelter seeks donations to repair new facility
Managers of King’s Harvest Pet Rescue recently acquired a larger building to house its animals. They planned to move this spring, but the move was put on hold because the building needs hundreds of thousands of dollars in repairs. The heat and air conditioning systems are in need of a complete overhaul. The price tag: $200,000.
Which commercial real estate markets are booming in the Quad Cities
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Development is happening all over the Quad Cities, from the TBK Sports Complex to the streets of Downtown Rock Island. NAI Ruhl Commercial Company presented 2024's trends in commercial real estate, and they said that one of the hottest markets is in large modern warehouses. Vice...
Meet the candidates running for Iowa's 1st Congressional District in southeast Iowa
Three candidates are competing to represent Iowa's 1st Congressional District, which includes Indianola, Iowa City, Davenport and Keokuk in the southeastern corner of the state. Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks is seeking re-election to a third term. She is facing a primary challenge from Republican David Pautsch. The winner...
Mental health services at Family Resources
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Family Resources is a 175-year-old, local non-profit that works with individuals on solutions to basic needs such as social, emotional, educational, housing, legal services, therapy and counseling. During the observation of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the agency wants to be part of the mission to...
Improvements approved for Rock Island’s Sunset Marina
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - Rock Island’s Sunset Marina is receiving improvements in the near future. According to City Council members, on May. 13, the City Council approved $3.6 million in funding for dredging, replacement of a primary dock and electrical upgrades to three others. Funding for the improvements...
Developing: Large police presence at East Moline apartment complex
EAST MOLINE, Ill — News 8 is at the scene of an East Moline apartment complex where there is a large police presence. Several police officers are on the scene at the Hometown Harbor apartment complex in the 1000 block of 49th Avenue Ct. A section of the parking lot is blocked off with crime scene tape. A Moline Police Department mobile trailer is also at the scene.
Lawyer for families of 2 killed in Davenport collapse: ‘They deserve their day in court’
The City of Davenport is appealing a ruling denying its motion to dismiss the consolidated cases arising from the partial collapse of The Davenport apartment building that killed three people on May 28, 2023, according to a Wednesday statement from attorney Bruce Braley. Braley represents the families of Ryan Hitchcock...
'Evicted' exhibit opens at SouthPark Mall
MOLINE, Ill. — Project NOW is hosting a free exhibit at SouthPark Mall called "Evicted," inspired by Matthew Desmond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." The exhibit will be up until August 10. The exhibit aims to bring visitors into the world of low-income...
Rock Island residents encouraged to ‘ask questions, get answers and provide input’
In an effort to encourage open conversations between Rock Island officials and residents outside the city hall setting, the city said they will hold another Rock Island Unplugged event, this time featuring Mayor Mike Thoms and department directors.
Great River Brewery, Davenport, sets grand opening
Great River Brewery will host its grand opening at 4 p.m. Friday, June 7, at 332 E. 2nd St., Davenport, according to a news release. The event is open to the public and will feature giveaways, live music, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Great River Brewery is one of the...
Exploring Quad Cities with QCMoms.com
In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Mark Zyla sits down with Alyssa Williams and Sierra Stewart from QCmoms.com to explore the plethora of family-friendly events and activities taking place in the Quad Cities during the spring and summer months. From the annual Strawberry Festival in Long Grove to the Chalk Art Fest in Rock Island, there are a variety of community events that families can enjoy together.
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