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'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...
Davenport Learning Center set to reopen next school year
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Davenport School District is set to re-launch Davenport Learning Center next school year. The center will focus on two separate groups of students: Those with Individualized Education Plans from kindergarten to tenth grade, as well as high schoolers who are facing long-term suspensions. “This is...
Davenport City Council discuss findings from North Park Mall Market Study
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - North Park Mall could be getting a new look, that would include housing and entertainment. The city is considering redevelopment options after hiring a consulting firm to do a market study. Davenport City Council met Tuesday to discuss the findings from that study. The city brought...
Traffic Alert: Marquette Street closure
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Starting Tuesday northbound Marquette Street is closed between west 17th Street and west Locust Street. Crews are working on a water and sewer repair, officials said. A detour is in place and crews expect the road to reopen by Friday, May 24.
Absentee voting open for Iowa Primary Election
Absentee voting is now open for the Iowa Primary Election on June 4. Each county has its own process. Registered residents can vote early in Scott County at the Administrative Center, located at 600 W. 4th St., Davenport, until June 3. The deadline to preregister to vote is Monday, May 20.
Overnight maintenance begins May 19 on I-80 Mississippi River bridge
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The I-80 Mississippi River bridge connecting Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island County in Illinois will undergo overnight maintenance starting Sunday, May 19. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) said work will be done to wash the bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one...
Join the dark side at Wake Brewing's upcoming Dark Market
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Two Quad Cities-based businesses are teaming up for an upcoming farmers-market-style event — but with a twist. Rock Island's Wake Brewing and Ground Pounder Hot Sauces are hosting The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The setup is similar to markets popping up around the area as we get closer to summer. Various vendors will set up on Wake's patio ready to sell their goods and Justin's Tacos food truck will be serving up food as well.
Hauberg Estate hit by graffiti for 2nd time in 2024
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A historic Rock Island location was hit by graffiti for a second time in 2024. The Hauberg Estate was vandalized with spray paint on its park bridge, sign post, and even on trees and tree limbs. "It's kind of foreign to me why someone would...
Demo derby comes to fairgrounds in Davenport
Midwest Mayhem Demolition Derby returns to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 18, for another round of the midwest best demolition derby drivers fighting it out for multi-class guaranteed payouts according to a news release. For more information, visit here. Action starts at 6 p.m. with Power Wheels for...
Honor military veterans with the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park Committee
You can help honor our nation’s heroes in the Quad Cities. The Friends of Veterans Memorial Park Committee is offering personalized bricks as a way to honor military veterans at Davenport Veteran’s Memorial Park. Here to give us all the details is, Bill Churchill, President of the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park Committee and a Vietnam Veteran, andRoger Granbois, Webmaster for the Friends of Veterans Memorial Park Committee and is also a Vietnam Veteran.
City of Bettendorf announces 4th of July festivities
BETTENDORF, Iowa — With the 4th of July less than two months away, the City of Bettendorf has unveiled their plans for Independence Day events. The annual parade will start at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4 at the intersection of 23rd Street going east on State Street and ending at 21st Street.
Rock with community at Party in the Park
If you’re looking for fun activities this summer, Rock Island Parks and Recreation has plenty to keep you busy. Dan Gleason made a stop at Our Quad Cities News to talk about Party in the Park. For more information, click here.
Tap 22 Grill and Bar victim of break-in attempt
According to police reports, Tap 22 Bar and Grill in Silvis was targeted by multiple thieves in a break-in around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 14. Workers say the suspects were seen on multiple security cameras in the business. Tap 22 opened hours after the break-in attempt. “It’s shocking. This is not going to stop us from opening,” Bree Schultz, a manager at Tap 22, said. “This actually will make us stronger.”
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