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Davenport Speedway guarantees action-packed night
When the cars and stars of the Malvern Bank SLMR East Series come to Davenport Speedway on Friday, May 24, it will mark the 10th time in series history. It is five more than any other track in the series that started in 2020, according to a news release. The...
How Rock Island National Cemetery keeps its veterans' headstones bright and white
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Every year for Memorial Day, the Rock Island National Cemetery honors veterans buried in its hallowed grounds by placing an American flag at their headstones. Part of the Memorial Day preparations include cleaning each headstone too. "We'll do them before Memorial Day and Labor...
The city of Rock Island reopens Douglas Park following renovations
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) - The city of Rock Island held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for the reopening of Douglas Park along with its party in the park celebration. John Gripp Executive Director of Rock Island Parks and Recreation staff says they shut the park down because it was in bad shape as far as the playability and the look.
Bally’s Quad Cities celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day
Bally’s Quad Cities celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Day by donating and delivering 70 boxed lunches to Rock Island Academy, a news release says. Recognizing the hard work and dedication of teachers, Bally’s Quad Cities expressed its gratitude by providing meals to fuel the educators throughout their busy day.
QC drummer lives, honors Louie Bellson legacy
The lives of Davenport drummer and jazz expert Josh Duffee and world-renowned drummer Louie Bellson have been inextricably linked for years. One of Duffee’s career highlights (in a resume packed with them) will be his performance at the third-annual Bellson Music Fest on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the RB&W District in Rock Falls, Ill., an hour east of the QC.
Boiler solar project progressing; should be finished next year
Groundbreaking for a 17-acre solar project on the former Kewanee Boiler property in west Kewanee could come early next year. Taft Elliott of EnPower Solutions, the company developing the solar project, said several key steps have been taken already, and some things remain to be done before the solar panels can be installed.
Galva City Council finalizes parking ordinance
Once again, most of the chairs at the Galva City Council meeting Monday were full, as the council voted to make additional changes to the city’s parking ordinance. The new rules will take effect in 30 days. Council members voted to allow up to six items such as tractors,...
Titans lose hard-fought regional title game
The Annawan-Wethersfield (6) softball team lost a hard-fought 2-0 game to Henry-Senachwine (2) on Friday in the 1A Amboy Regional championship. In a game that became a pitcher’s duel between Lauren Harbison and Sophie Nimrick of Annawan-Wethersfield, Harbison and the Mallards produced just enough offense to overcome the Titans and advance to the Williamsfield Sectional.
Buildings in Davenport industrial park sold for $42M
JLL announced today that it has closed a $42.6-million sale of Buildings 1 and 6 in the Russell Industrial Park in Davenport, to a private, unnamed buyer. The buildings acquired total 380,000 square feet on behalf of Russell, a Davenport-based construction and development firm. A private buyer acquired the 100% leased buildings, according to a Wednesday release from the JLL Des Moines team.
Boil order lifted for part of Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Update Wednesday at 9:02 a.m.: City officials have announced this boil order is no longer in effect. A boil order is in effect for part of Rock Island, city officials say. The affected area spans from 2208 31st Avenue to the intersection of 17th Street...
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