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Pearl City Buckskinners to hold living history rendezvous in Discovery Park
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) -The Pearl City Mountain Men invite the public to experience the fur trade era of the 1800s and learn more about the history of the mountain man. The 8th annual Pearl City Buckskinners Rendezvous will be held May 17 to 19 at Discovery Park in Muscatine. It is free to attend and the schedule will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Moline Breakfast Optimist Club names its 2024 Top Cop
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — The Moline Breakfast Optimist Club is celebrating National Police Week by honoring local law enforcement. The club gave out its annual "Top Cop" award at a ceremony at the Fresh Kitchen in East Moline on Wednesday, May 15. After receiving nominations from the Moline Police Department, East Moline Police Department and the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office, club members whittled the list down to three contenders before finally naming the winner. The recognition ultimately went to Mike Mendoza, deputy sheriff at the Rock Island County Sheriff's Office.
Iowa desegregated schools 86 years before Brown v. Board of Education
Iowa schools desegregated 86 years prior to the Brown v. Board of Education decision.Driving the news: Susan Clark, a 12-year-old African American student, wasn't allowed to attend her neighborhood school in Muscatine because it was for "whites only."In 1867, her father, civil rights activist Alexander Clark, filed a lawsuit against the school on behalf of his daughter.He argued the all-white school was next to their home, while his children had to walk over a mile to attend the Black school, PBS reports.The bottom line: Clark won the case, but it was appealed by the Muscatine school board. It rose to the Iowa Supreme Court who ruled in 1868 that racial segregation was unconstitutional.
Local pro wrestling organization hosts fundraiser for cancer fighter
BLUE GRASS, Iowa (KWQC) - SCWPRO, a local wrestling organization hosted a fundraiser in Blue Grass Saturday night in an effort to raise money for one of their own who is battling cancer. Fight For Austin, Austin Acree also known as pro-wrestler Garrote was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on February...
Temporary stop sign being placed at Muscatine intersection
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Muscatine's Department of Public Works will be installing a temporary stop sign at the intersection of Bidwell and Leroy streets starting Wednesday, May 15. After many complaints about the intersection and several different accidents, the traffic safety committee made the decision based on a recent traffic...
City of Muscatine exercises Flood Gate 2
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - The Department of Public Works says they’re planning to exercise Flood Gate 2, located on Second Street at Mad Creek, as part of a training exercise and the flood preparedness plan. The City of Muscatine closed East Second Street from Oak Street to Highway 92...
Reynolds boys golf's Mason Ho stays patient en route to top 5 finish at state
Reynolds High School junior Mason Ho started playing golf when he was 11 years old, at the nudging of his father. Ho grew up playing football and baseball, but his dad mentioned how the two can’t play those sports together forever. That’s when Ho’s dad introduced golf, and Ho has taken off the links to become one of the best in the state. ...
Muscatine Community School District hosts grand opening of Tom Bruner Baseball Field
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Muscatine High School’s baseball field underwent a major makeover and the school district held a grand opening of the renovated Tom Bruner Field. According to Director of Operations at Muscatine School District, Chris Nienhaus, says the total renovation cost around $2.5 million. The renovations included; bleachers, new fencing, cages, bullpens, concession stand and dugouts.
Rock Island County Sheriff's Office steps up seatbelt enforcement ahead of Memorial Day
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office is reminding Quad Citizens to buckle up for the summer. According to a press release sent on Monday, May 13, the office will be increasing enforcement on seat belt checks through Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Sheriff's Office, Illinois had 300 fatalities involving passengers who weren't wearing their seat belt in 2022.
Muscatine assigned Aa2 bond rating by Moody’s Investor Services
The City of Muscatine was assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service based on the city’s stable population trends, a growing tax base, stable financial operations, and healthy reserves. The rating is for the $4.88 million General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2024, that the City will receive bids on Thursday, May 16.
Justus to assume role as Mulberry Elementary School Principal
The Muscatine Community School District proudly announces Amy Justus’s appointment as the new Mulberry Elementary School Principal, effective July 1, 2024. Mrs. Justus currently serves as the Social Emotional, and Behavioral Health (SEBH) Lead at Susan Clark Junior High School. Prior to that, Mrs. Justus spent sixteen years as a classroom teacher, three years as an instructional coach, and one year as a leadership teacher. During her tenure with the Muscatine Community School District, Mrs. Justus has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a dedication to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
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