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How an East Moline senior facility is hoping to change the stigma around nursing homes
EAST MOLINE, Ill. — National Skilled Nursing Care Week was last week and Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in East Moline held multiple festivities for its residents in commemoration. News 8's Joe McCoy spoke with residents and staff to see how Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in...
Looking ahead to possible active weather through the next
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After areas hit highs in the 80s and at the 90-degree mark Saturday, some other changes are coming for the area weather in the next week. The heat and humidity could cause a few pop-up storms Saturday night, mainly to the west of the river. These storms should begin to weaken as they progress into the TV6 viewing area. Most of us will remain dry.
New events coming to Rock Island's Whitewater Junction
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island's public pool, Whitewater Junction, is opening May 25 — now with new after-hours events. Community recreation and facilities manager Nikki Carr said a full staff gives the pool more flexibility with the events it offers. "We're just able to offer more when...
Man, 80, taken to hospital after officer-involved shooting in East Moline
UPDATE: An officer-involved shooting is under investigation, according to a news release from Darren Gault, public information officer, Rock Island County Integrity Task Force. About 2:17 p.m. Friday, East Moline Police responded to Hometown Harbor Apartment Complex, 1011 49th Ave., East Moline, after an employee of the apartment complex called...
Family, friends hold prayer vigil for missing East Moline man, 92
Family and friends of a missing 92-year-old East Moline man gathered Friday at a prayer vigil. On Saturday, March 30, the East Moline Police Department took a missing person report regarding William Weber, 92, 5’11” and weighing 140 pounds, missing from his apartment at the Fox Pointe Apartments in the 4500 block of 7th Street in East Moline.
New Davenport facility means expanded services for veterans
A non-profit that does incredible work with veterans opened its new home on Saturday. Lola VanDeWalle cut the ribbon on the new Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center in the old Buchanan School building in Davenport. VanDeWalle says it’s her life’s mission to serve veterans. Her father’s military career called her...
Viola coffee house to host “Sip n’ Shop”
VIOLA, Ill. (KWQC) -The Bean Field Coffee House is excited to host Sip N’ Shop featuring numerous vendors from around the region on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Customers can sip delicious handcrafted beverages (and enjoy premium baked goods!) while shopping for an array of merchandise including boutique clothing, handmade furniture, home and yard decor, natural goat milk products, jewelry, and more.
Explore & Seek wild places during Scavenger Hunt
Get ready to connect with local nature areas for fun and prizes! River Action’s fifth annual Explore & Seek Scavenger Hunt runs June 1-30 with the goal of getting families and explorers of all ages outdoors. Participants can bike, hike, walk or drive to over 20 parks, wild places and conservation areas to find answers […]
Road closure in effect on part of 17th Street in Rock Island due to emergency water main repairs
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A temporary road closure and detour have been put in place at 17th Street near 31st Avenue in Rock Island. City officials say it's due to emergency water main repairs in the area. The closure began Friday, May 17. Officials anticipate the repairs to be...
Sundance for Our Soldiers hosting programs, demonstrations in June and July
A local horse therapy group is expanding their services to more Henry and Rock Island County residents. Sundance for Our Soldiers (SOS) is a nonprofit based in Geneseo that offers programs in Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). There’s no horseback riding involved during the sessions and no experience around horses is […]
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