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You can take free bus if you bike
To support inter-modal transportation and National Bike to Work Week, Davenport CitiBus, Bettendorf Transit, and the Illinois Quad Cities Metro public transit systems encourage you to combine biking and public transit as an option for daily commuting. National Bike to Work Week is Monday, May 13 through Sunday, May 19,...
Moline closes part of street for sinkhole repair
Moline is closing part of a street in the city for emergency sinkhole repair. According to a news release from the city, starting today there will be a complete closure on 25th Street from 11th Avenue B to 12th Avenue. The road will be closed for emergency sinkhole/sewer repair. Work is expected to last through […]
Princeton man wins $50,000 lottery prize
PRINCETON, Iowa — A Princeton, Iowa man has won a $50,000 lottery prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Jonathan Rasler's favorite scratch game was sold out, so he bought a lottery ticket in a different game and won $50,000. Rasler, 62, won the top prize in the Monopoly 20X...
WIU, Moline, hosts bilingual family concert
Western Illinois University, in conjunction with WQPT-PBS, will host a free bilingual family concert, “Being Bilingual Rocks” for Quad Cities families from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the WIU-Quad Cities campus, Moline, according to a news release. Rain or shine, all are welcome. “Chicago-based musicians, Alina and...
Party in the Park returns to Davenport, summer 2024
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Davenport invites the community to celebrate the summer with your neighbors at Party in the Park. Join city staff, local organizations, and neighbors on select Thursday evenings starting June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Whalen Park, 2935 W. 72nd St., event organizers said. Party in the Park attendees will enjoy food, entertainment, and activities while visiting a variety of Davenport parks throughout the summer. These events are a great opportunity to meet fellow residents, learn more about surrounding neighborhoods, and engage with local elected officials. City staff will be in attendance to discuss concerns and opportunities facing the community and how residents can get involved in their neighborhood.
Davenport Police Department swears in 8 new officers, largest group since 2020
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Davenport Police Department just swore in its eight newest officers, the largest group since 2020. Police Chief Jeff Bladel said the department has been struggling with hiring lately and said these officers will help reduce other concerns within the department. "We have a lot of...
Fair Play: How women athletes are making a difference where they live
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Streaming this week on Fair Play on KWQC TV6 News, we take you to three Midwest states and show you how women athletes are making a difference where they live. We introduce you to The Iowa Graduate Athlete of the Year, to Minnesota to meet a...
Truck crashes into old Moline Rudy’s Tacos building
MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - A truck crashed into the old Rudy’s Tacos building in Moline on 16th Street. TV6 arrived on scene around 4:26 p.m., and crews on scene told TV6 that they responded around 3:45 p.m. The blue building was hit by the vehicle, according to police. Rudy’s...
Davenport animal shelter seeking donations for bigger facility
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A no-kill animal shelter in Davenport is seeking donations to help them expand their operations into a bigger facility with more space. But they are currently unable to move into their newly-acquired building because of an unexpected cost. Assistant Director of King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, Julia...
SAU women's golf preps to host national tournament for second straight year
SILVIS, Ill. (KWQC) - After winning the program’s first conference title since 2020, St. Ambrose women’s golf turns its attention to the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships. For a second straight year, the Fighting Bees will be the event’s host at TPC Deere Run from May 14...
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