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Sod harvesting underway after warm winter
DAVENPORT, Iowa — If you ever get overwhelmed by mowing your own grass, try having nearly 650 acres of it. Keaton Frye is the vice president of Davenport-based Seven Cities Sod. He's just one of several generations of his family to make a career of watching grass grow. "Who...
John Deere announces more layoffs
John Deere has announced another round of layoffs. This time at its Moline facility. The company is cutting 34 workers from the Moline Cylinder Works effective the end of May. The facility employs about 280 total workers. A statement from John Deere said the size of its workforce needs to...
New boat ramp opening at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Join Partners of Scott County Watersheds (PSCW) to celebrate the opening of the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp on Saturday, June 1. The Improving Public Access and Usability at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area project was completed in October 2023 with a partnership from Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources, River Action, Inc., Iowa American Water, and Scott County Regional Authority.
Explore the Mississippi River with River Action's Summer Education Program
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Explore the River Series is part of River Action's Summer Education Program, where participants get to learn firsthand from experts about the wildlife, history, culture, and geography along the Mississippi River. Registration for the Channel Cat talk and guided tours are available for Quad City residents...
Great Give Day aims to raise $500,000 for nonprofits in seven counties
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - A 24-hour online giving event aims to raise half a million dollars for nonprofits in seven eastern Iowa counties. “Great Give Day” is May 15th. It’s a day to celebrate and support local nonprofits in Allamakee, Clayton, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones Counties.
Ascentra gives $60K to boost housing stability
Ascentra Credit Union and the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation have committed a new $60,000 grant, dispersed over three years, for Humility Homes & Services, Inc. (HHSI) to help them achieve housing stability and accessible affordable housing for those in need. “We are honored to be a partner in Humility Homes...
Upcoming Rockingham Rd. Hy-Vee closure brings uncertainty to west Davenport neighborhood
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Davenport is losing the Hy-Vee location on Rockingham Road at the end of next month — the last day of operation is Sunday, June 23. Second Service Manager Ally Hedgepeth grew up in the West End neighborhood, where the store is located. She's used to serving regular customers there, but that will change in the coming months.
Car crashes into Moline business
MOLINE, Ill. — Shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, May 10, a 911 caller reported that a car crashed into a building located at the 3000 block of the Avenue of the Cities in Moline, according to Moline police officials. Police said the truck was last seen southbound on...
Davenport to debut Big 9 concert series Memorial Day weekend
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Big 9 Summer Concert series is coming to Davenport this summer. The series is set to debut Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 at Veterans Memorial Park, 315 South Marquette Street, with the band Moonshine Run from 12 to 2 p.m. It will be...
Spiegel describes ‘workplace hostility’ in letter accusing Davenport leaders
In a letter to Davenport Mayor Mike Matson and the Davenport City Council, former city administrator Corri Spiegel accuses multiple elected officials of harassment and describes why she should have a $1.6 million payout. “Late last year, I decided that I was no longer willing to tolerate the workplace hostility...
Paul Norton, Bettendorf, designated Heart Safe School
Paul Norton Elementary received the designation of being a Heart Safe School through UI (University of Iowa) Stead Family Children’s Hospital and Project ADAM: Iowa Heartland, according to a news release. Project ADAM helps schools nationwide implement programs to make Automated External. Defibrillators (AEDs) readily available by preparing schools...
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