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Highway robbery? Changes coming with speed camera law
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Tens of thousands of tickets. Millions and millions of dollars in fines. Cities across Iowa are using speed cameras because they say they increase safety. But now they’re going to have to prove it. Cities with cameras are spending this summer preparing reports for the...
Suspects still at large after break in at Tap 22 Tuesday
SILVIS, Ill (KWQC) - Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis is working to find out who’s responsible for a break-in at their business early Tuesday morning. The staff members staff say Tuesday’s incident is the first time they ever had a break-in. The business suspects the break-in happened a little before 2:30 a.m. Bree Schultz is a manager at Tap 22 Bar and Grill, she says it was she and her staff member who noticed what happened.
Portion of Cordova under boil order until further notice
CORDOVA, Ill. — Village officials in Cordova say a boil order is in effect until further notice for those along 2nd Street South. The area impacted spans from 13th Avenue until the dead end on Second Street. Officials say the order was put into effect due to a water...
Pleasant Valley Jr. High student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Pleasant Valley student is set to represent the Quad Cities Area at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 12-year-old Parthasaradhi Katreddy is a seventh grader at Pleasant Valley Junior High School, and he'll be competing against more than 240 fellow spellers in the national competition at the end of May. While the competition is fierce, Katreddy's love of spelling started early.
Future of policing unclear as local departments face significant drop in applicants
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - The future of policing may be uncertain as local police departments say the number of applicants to join the force has plummeted in recent years. While current staffing remains relatively intact, police departments say they are facing a significant drop in those wanting to join.
Registration for Bettendorf 4th of July parade open
Registration has opened for Bettendorf’s 4th of July parade. Stepping off Thursday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m., the parade procession begins at the intersection of 23rd St. and State St. Entrants can register here. Participants are encouraged to register early, since there are a limited number of spots available.
Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, Named as a Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (May 16, 2024) — Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, is announced as a Spring 2024 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (twelve or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished Scholars.
'Evicted' exhibit opens at SouthPark Mall
MOLINE, Ill. — Project NOW is hosting a free exhibit at SouthPark Mall called "Evicted," inspired by Matthew Desmond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City." The exhibit will be up until August 10. The exhibit aims to bring visitors into the world of low-income...
Lawyer for families of 2 killed in Davenport collapse: ‘They deserve their day in court’
The City of Davenport is appealing a ruling denying its motion to dismiss the consolidated cases arising from the partial collapse of The Davenport apartment building that killed three people on May 28, 2023, according to a Wednesday statement from attorney Bruce Braley. Braley represents the families of Ryan Hitchcock...
Iowa law changed to keep more pedestrians safe on the road
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Under Iowa law, drivers only have to yield to pedestrians on foot. That puts people in wheelchairs, strollers and on bicycles at risk when using crosswalks. But in a few months, that's going to change. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law changing the definition of...
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