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Amazing America: Iowa's Soldiers' Orphans' Home

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Cottages, classrooms, a chapel and a farm once filled this Davenport campus. For generations of children, the Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home was more than a place to live... it was a community of its own. The home grew out of Annie Wittenmyer’s work with...

Davenport, IA · 7d
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Rock Island County Elections 2026: Sheriff, Clerk and Ballot Questions

Marcus Herbert faces Jamie Shoemaker for sheriff, while Maggie Crouch runs against Steven Rugh for county clerk. Voters in the Orion and Rockridge school districts also have questions about how school board members are elected. November 2, 2026. The Rock Island County elections 2026 will determine who leads two major...

Rock Island County, IL · 10d
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3 Scott County precincts to be audited after machine issues

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Three precincts in Scott County will undergo an Administrative Audit on Thursday. According to Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins, the precincts located at Seventh Adventist School, YWCA and TBK Sports Complex will undergo the audit. Tompkins reported there were intermittent issues with the DS200 machines causing...

Scott County, IA · 7d
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LeClaire leaders weigh one-way streets to create railroad quiet zones

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) — City leaders are weighing a new traffic study that could silence train horns as trains pass through downtown LeClaire. The plan would turn Jones and Wisconsin streets into one-way streets. City leaders said it is the cheapest and most efficient way to create the quiet zones.

Le Claire, IA · 9d
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Lahn speaks after losing governor's race

Zach Lahn speaks after losing to Rob Sand Tuesday night.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Election cut-in 9 p.m.

KWQC is continuing to track the results of the 2026 midterm election.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Costumed crowds hit Kewanee streets-Photo gallery

Characters of all kinds roamed Kewanee streets Saturday as trick-or-treating got underway at 5 p.m. across the city. Superheroes, princesses, ghosts, athletes and characters from movies, television and video games made their rounds, filling sidewalks and front porches throughout the evening. Mild weather helped keep the streets busy as children...

Kewanee, IL · 10d

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Sorensen wins the seat for the Illinois U.S. House 17th District

Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen defeated challenger Dillan Vancil with 60.3% of the vote to retain his seat in Illinois' 17th District.

Peoria, IL · 8d

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New renovations unveiled at Davenport North High School

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - North High School is showcasing major progress on campus upgrades following the first steps of its planned renovation. The initial phase includes new administrative office space, updated athletic facilities, a refreshed auditorium lobby, and an expanded cafeteria. School leaders say the revamped cafeteria offers benefits that...

Davenport, IA · 9d

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Gov JB Pritzker, other Democratic candidates make final campaign stop in Rock Island

Several Democratic candidates gathered Monday at Roosters Sports Bar and Grill in one of their last stops before election day. Gov. JB Pritzker, who is running for re-election, says he wants Illinois to be an example for the country post-midterms. “All right, folks, we have 24 hours,” said Pritzker. “Twenty-four hours. And for anybody you […]

Rock Island, IL · 9d

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QC voter turnout numbers, as of around 5 p.m.

We check in now with KWQC's Brianna Ballog. She joins us live from Bettendorf where she's taking a look at voter turnout.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Over 35K vote in Scott County on Election Day

SCOTT CO., Iowa (KWQC) - Thousands of voters went to the polls on Election Day in Scott County. A total of 35,889 people had voted as of about 5:20 p.m., according to the county auditor’s office. County election officials reported more than 26,000 ballots cast early as of Friday...

Scott County, IA · 8d

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Galesburg council sets hearing for TIF district on South Henderson St.

All measures before the Galesburg City Council Monday evening passed unanimously, 7-0, in a meeting that wrapped up in less than 40 minutes. The council approved the placing of a yield sign on Robertson Avenue at Michigan Avenue in southeastern Galesburg. The sign was recommended due to “dangerous conditions and near-miss collisions.”

Galesburg, IL · 8d

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QC municipalities opening temporary winter shelter in Moline

Rock Island County and five municipalities in the Illinois Quad Cities have announced plans to establish a temporary winter emergency shelter in Moline this winter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter will be located at 3906 25th Street in Moline and was formerly known as Winnie’s Place. The shelter is expected to accommodate at least […]

Moline, IL · 9d

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Issue reported with ballot machine at Scott Co. polling location

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An issue with a ballot machine at one of the Scott County polling locations was reported Tuesday morning. According to Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins, one of the ballot machines located at the YWCA was impacted. Tompkins reported no voters or ballots were impacted by the...

Scott County, IA · 8d

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Quad Cities Democratic watch parties celebrate major party wins

Quad Cities Democrats filled exultant election watch parties in Rock Island and Bettendorf Tuesday night, Nov. 3, to celebrate their party’s victories up and down the 2026 ballots. “You dream about nights like this as a Democrat. You just dream about it,” Illinois State Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-East Moline),...

Rock Island County, IL · 7d

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Thomson Legion supports CC Transit

The following resolution was read by Anthony Barker, commander of the Donald J. Ashpole American Legion Post 1025 in Thomson, at the Oct. 15 Carroll County Board meeting. A resolution in support of the continued county operation of Carroll County Transit (in its current form), its vehicles, base of operations location and necessary employees to provide essential transportation services to Carroll County veterans.

Carroll County, IL · 8d

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Holiday Closing | Veterans Day 2026

November 2, 2026 - The City of Davenport will observe Veterans Day as a holiday on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. City Hall and Public Works will be closed. Please note: The City Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, beginning at 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Davenport, IA · 10d

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John Deere Calls Laid-Off Iowa Workers Back to Jobs

Deere & Co. officials are requesting 275 previously laid-off employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, factory return to work. When added to previously announced callbacks, that means the company has asked 1,000 laid-off staff to rejoin John Deere since 2024, including all Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque staff. An estimated 125 Des Moines workers remain laid off.

Iowa · 8d