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Moline Double Homicide: Police continue investigating, ask for public's assistance
MOLINE, Ill. — Moline police continue to investigate a double homicide that claimed the lives of two teenagers earlier this month. 17-year-old Giovanni Flores and 19-year-old Zachary Meincke, both of Moline, were shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 5 in the 1800 block of 31st Street. Police are working to gather evidence and identify suspects.
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...
Vigil held for 92-year-old missing East Moline man
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A missing elderly man’s family continues to search for him as they held a public vigil Friday night. William “Bill” Weber, 92, was last reported missing from his apartment building in East Moline on March 30. Police have been searching for Weber for weeks and so far, nothing has turned up.
Rock Island’s next police chief on track to have job soon
An era ended last month for the Rock Island Police Department when Chief Richard Landi signed off for the last time. “It’s been a special honor and privilege for me for these final years to serve as chief of police,” Landi said. Now Landi’s longtime co-worker Tim McCloud...
QC, That’s Where! Floyd’s Burgers rolls into Rock Island’s Wake Brewing
ROCK ISLAND, Ill (KWQC) -Wake Brewing is ready for the weekend and is excited to let everyone know that Floyd’s Burgers returns May 17 from 4 to 8 p.m. to serve up some of the best burgers in the QCA. The food truck visits the local craft brew location...
Steamwheelers kicker Kyle Kaplan delivers walk-off win over Iowa
It all came down to the right leg of Quad City Steamwheelers kicker. Kyle Kaplan.. In the final 5:30, Kaplan hit back to back season long field goals of 49 and 53 yards as time expired, securing the 57-55 win over the Iowa Barnstormers.. The walk-off by Kaplan helped the Wheelers get back to .500 […]
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...
Hauberg Estate’s spring plant sale to be held this weekend
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) -Get your wild om this weekend at the Hauberg Estate Annual Native Plant Sale on May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 120 species of native trees, shrubs, and perennials will be available for sale. Experts will be on-site to talk to interested persons about any plant or landscaping questions.
Weather heats up and so does the track at Davenport Speedway
If the first four races are an indication, it will be an interesting year at Davenport Speedway. Through the first four events, there have been four different winners in the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Late Models. On the other hand, SportMods and Street Stocks each have a three-time winner in four races.
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