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Severe storms forecasted to move through Quad Cities region Tuesday
MOLINE, Ill. — Severe storms are forecasted to come through the greater Quad Cities region Monday night and most of Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), two to three rounds of thunderstorms will come through the region from mid-morning to late evening, with the strongest storms coming sometime between 3-9 p.m. Tuesday. The NWS projects the greatest potential dangers to be damaging winds up to 80 mph, large hail and strong tornadoes.
How MidAmerican Energy is gearing up for severe weather
The very real possibility of severe weather brings a threat of widespread power outages to the QCA, and managers with MidAmerican Energy are monitoring the conditions to be ready to respond. Geoff Greenwood with MidAmerican Energy spoke with Our Quad Cities News about the company’s approach. For more information,...
Company owned by Meta might build $800M data center in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Editor's note: A previous headline incorrectly stated the project's cost as $8 million. The project's cost is $800 million. Vemerald LLC, a company owned by tech giant Meta, is looking to build a high-tech data center in the Midwest and is considering Davenport. City documents show...
Rock Island hosts Spring Market Fest to showcase city’s vibrancy
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department brought new life to the riverfront last weekend with the Revive Rock Island: Spring Market Fest. “We had such a great turnout last fall that we decided to make this a biannual event,” said Daniel Gleason Special Events & Fundraising Manager at Parks and Recreation Department.
Future QC teachers attend signing day
Some high school seniors in Moline committed to becoming teachers. Moline High School held a signing day for students enrolled in the Grow Your Own Teachers career pathway program. The program is designed to train and nurture students interested in becoming teachers. The goal is to have them come back after college to teach in the Moline Coal Valley School District. The program offers courses with first-hand experience like meeting with teachers and visiting classrooms.
Adoptable 4-Legged Friends: Meet “Martin”
BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) -K9 Kindness Rescue, 1305 26th Street, Bettendorf, discusses the shelter (celebrating its 20th anniversary), its rescue mission, and how people can support what they do. Viewers are also introduced to Martin, a 9-week-old shepherd/lab mix puppy. He was found in a box with other littermates that the...
Garage upgrades are among the hottest home improvement trends
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Coach House Garages is a premier garage builder with over 25,000 buildings in 4 states since 1973. The company is proud of the heritage and the tradition that serves as the foundation on which our company was formed when Willis Miller, a local Amish builder, started the company as a small operation working from his home in rural Arthur, Illinois.
Candlelight vigil set for anniversary of building collapse
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the seismic building collapse at 324 Main St., Davenport, which killed three people, displaced many and resulted in a flood of lawsuits regarding building owner Andrew Wold and the city. A candlelight vigil recognizing the anniversary will be held May 28...
Moline resident builds redesigned KONE tower
MOLINE, Ill (KWQC) - 60 years ago Darrel Hagberg worked on the KONE tower and now he’s working on it in a different way. Hagberg did upper still work on the KONE tower in 1964 and recently built a redesigned model of the KONE tower. “My design is to...
QC Bank & Trust CEO to retire in January
After 17 years as CEO of Quad City Bank & Trust (QCBT) and a 40-year banking career, John Anderson will retire effective Jan. 3, 2025. At that time, Laura “Divot” Ekizian will take over as president and CEO of the Bettendorf-based bank – with $2.6 billion in assets, 115 employees and five Quad Cities locations.
Riverdale’s Mattea Wuest wins TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Riverdale track star Mattea Wuest was voted Spotlight Athlete of the Week after winning Sectional Titles in the 800, the 4x800 and the 4x400. “Mattea has worked so hard, she is so dedicated, she comes to practice ready to run and stays after practice, she is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached, and so dedicated to the sport. She is a fantastic leader, she goes above and beyond, she’s just great. We’re gonna miss her” said head coach Ami Henricksen.
Why you should call JULIE before you dig
Summer is almost here and before you start on any yard projects, keep in mind all the gas, water, electric and cable lines that are buried in the ground. That’s why it’s so important to call 8-1-1 before you dig. It’s a free call and service that notifies Julie member companies to mark where underground utility lines are on your property. Joining us in studio today to tell us more about this free service is David Van Wy, JULIE Damage Prevention Manager for Northern Illinois.
Muscatine Holding Online Surplus Auction
(Muscatine, IA) -- Today is the first day you can bid on surplus items from the city of Muscatine. The city, and its Department of Public Works are holding an online public auction of surplus goods through June 3. Everything from electric calculators, to golf ball washers, to used vehicles...
QCA bi-state pride parade set for June 1
The community is invited to support and participate in the QC Unity Pride Parade. Quad Cities Pride Alliance is hosting the parade June 1, starting at 2nd and Iowa Streets in Davenport, heading down 2nd Ave. to the Centennial Bridge, crossing over to Illinois, down 3rd St. and heading to the entry way of the Quad Cities Pride Festival at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, located at 101 17th St., Rock Island. Enjoy candy, music and creativity at this family-friendly event.
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