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Fundraiser being held Saturday for local pro wrestler battling cancer
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A local professional wrestler has been diagnosed with cancer, the organization that he wrestles for is putting together a benefit for him this weekend. Austin Acree, also known as pro wrestler, Garrote was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on February 1 after an exploratory abdominal surgery found...
Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Dunkin’ Donuts and Illinois law enforcement are teaming up to support Special Olympics Illinois!. On May 17, stop by any participating Illinois Dunkin’ Donuts location from 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Law enforcement officers will be rallying support for Special Olympics athletes and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois with Cop on a Rooftop. Anyone who makes a donation to the Torch Run will receive a coupon for a free donut. Those who donate $10 or more will receive a tumbler (while supplies last) and a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.
35 student-athletes from Rock Island sign letters of intent to compete at the next level
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — 35 Rock Island High student-athletes inked their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers in college. Rock Island Field House was packed with family and friends on Wednesday, May 15 to honor the students representing 12 different sports. Here's the full list...
Floatzilla readying for record-breaking raft
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Plans for setting a world record in the Quad Cities are underway. For the 15th year, the event known as Floatzilla will attempt to set a record for the most paddlers in canoes and kayaks forming a giant raft at Sunset Marina in Rock Island.
Iowa State coaches visit Bettendorf for Cyclone Tailgate Tour
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa State coaches were in Bettendorf to meet with fans during the annual Cyclone Tailgate Tour across the State of Iowa. “We have such a great fanbase and the loyalty that they’ve given to all our programs including our football program is second to none so the opportunity for us to get to different areas in the State to be able to interact and just give back because they give so much to us it’s awesome, it’s really special for myself and our staff” said football coach Matt Campbell.
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