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Big upgrades for the QC Veterans Outreach Center
It’s a big week for the QC Veterans Outreach Center—with a major change to the center that will help them help more veterans and their families. And Founder Lola Vandewalle and Don Arns join us now to tell us all about it.
New mobile photo booth opens in the Quad Cities
BETTENDORF, Iowa — The Snap Wagon Mobile Photo Booth hosted a launch party at the Swirl Wine Bar on Thursday, May 16. The photo booth trailer offers a fun experience to capture memories for events such as weddings, graduation parties and more. Packages include an on-site attendant, delivery, set up & breakdown and free travel for events within 30 minutes of the Quad Cities.
Jazz pianist uses music to uplift, unify
From war to racism to poverty and political division, it’s easy to get depressed about the state of the world, but Lynne Arriale wants us to have hope. The acclaimed, sensitive jazz pianist/composer is returning to the Quad Cities this Sunday after several years, to play at the Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Series on May 19, 2024, at the Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport.
Alabama: Roll On North America Tour Coming To Moline’s Vibrant Arena Sunday
Alabama: Roll On North America Tour is rolling into Moline’s Vibrant Arena for a show at 7 p.m. Sunday!. Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster and the Vibrant box office. Founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook in 1969, Alabama have charted more than 30 Number...
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.
Iowa law changed to keep more pedestrians safe on the road
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Under Iowa law, drivers only have to yield to pedestrians on foot. That puts people in wheelchairs, strollers and on bicycles at risk when using crosswalks. But in a few months, that's going to change. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law changing the definition of...
TV6 Investigates Talks: What is FOIA?
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Getting public documents from government agencies is something available to the public. Jenna Jackson sits down with Investigative reporter Matt Christensen and Investigative producer Heidi Knecht as they break down the Freedom of Information Act or FOIA. Want to know what is FOIA? What are the...
'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...
‘Warrior Women’ doc shows at Putnam
A documentary about Native American women will be shown for free Saturday, May 18 at the Putnam Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. In the 1970s, with the swagger of unapologetic Indianness, organizers of the American Indian Movement (AIM) fought for Native liberation as a community of extended families, according to a synopsis of the 2018 film, “Warrior Women.”
Salute to First Responders: Brennan Kennedy
Brennan Kennedy was honored for his service as this month’s winner of SERVPRO and Fox 18’s Salute to First Responders. “This is truly an honor,” Kennedy said. “I had no idea this was going on and this is a definite surprise.”. Maybe it shouldn’t be. Kennedy...
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.
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...
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