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Walnut, IL · Municipal

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City of Rock Island plans annual ‘Snow Road-eo’ training for snowplow drivers

The City’s Public Works Department holds a training every year to prepare snowplow drivers for navigating city roads during inclement weather. This year, the training will be 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Public Works Municipal Services Building, 100 6th Ave. The Snow Road-eo includes competition among public works employees to prepare them for […]

Rock Island, IL · 7d

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Health roundup, flu shots, diabetes awareness and county board meetings

Health departments encourage updated COVID-19, flu shots. Covid-19 and flu season are upon us. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are reminding residents to get their shots before holiday gatherings and participating in the season’s events. Local residents have access to seasonal flu shots for adults (18 yrs.+)...

Stark County, IL · 7d

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Administrative audit scheduled for 3 Scott County precincts

Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins has announced there will be an Administrative Audit for three precincts: D22 (Seventh Day Adventist School), D54 (YWCA) and B53 (TBK Sports Complex). There were intermittent issues with the DS200 machines in getting a Ballot Reject Code and an ES&S (Election Systems & Software) company representative worked with auditor staff […]

Scott County, IA · 7d

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Lapis scales back carbon storage proposal near Galva

GALVA — Lapis Carbon Solutions has revised its application for a federal permit to store carbon dioxide underground near Galva, removing plans that would have brought carbon dioxide from Iowa to the site and reducing the overall amount of carbon dioxide proposed for storage. The company resubmitted its Class...

Galva, IL · 7d

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Amazing America: Iowa's Soldiers' Orphans' Home

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Cottages, classrooms, a chapel and a farm once filled this Davenport campus. For generations of children, the Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home was more than a place to live... it was a community of its own. The home grew out of Annie Wittenmyer’s work with...

Davenport, IA · 7d

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Rock Island County Elections 2026: Sheriff, Clerk and Ballot Questions

Marcus Herbert faces Jamie Shoemaker for sheriff, while Maggie Crouch runs against Steven Rugh for county clerk. Voters in the Orion and Rockridge school districts also have questions about how school board members are elected. November 2, 2026. The Rock Island County elections 2026 will determine who leads two major...

Rock Island County, IL · 10d

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3 Scott County precincts to be audited after machine issues

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Three precincts in Scott County will undergo an Administrative Audit on Thursday. According to Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins, the precincts located at Seventh Adventist School, YWCA and TBK Sports Complex will undergo the audit. Tompkins reported there were intermittent issues with the DS200 machines causing...

Scott County, IA · 7d

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LeClaire leaders weigh one-way streets to create railroad quiet zones

LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) — City leaders are weighing a new traffic study that could silence train horns as trains pass through downtown LeClaire. The plan would turn Jones and Wisconsin streets into one-way streets. City leaders said it is the cheapest and most efficient way to create the quiet zones.

Le Claire, IA · 9d

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Lahn speaks after losing governor's race

Zach Lahn speaks after losing to Rob Sand Tuesday night.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Election cut-in 9 p.m.

KWQC is continuing to track the results of the 2026 midterm election.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Costumed crowds hit Kewanee streets-Photo gallery

Characters of all kinds roamed Kewanee streets Saturday as trick-or-treating got underway at 5 p.m. across the city. Superheroes, princesses, ghosts, athletes and characters from movies, television and video games made their rounds, filling sidewalks and front porches throughout the evening. Mild weather helped keep the streets busy as children...

Kewanee, IL · 10d

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Sorensen wins the seat for the Illinois U.S. House 17th District

Democratic incumbent Eric Sorensen defeated challenger Dillan Vancil with 60.3% of the vote to retain his seat in Illinois' 17th District.

Peoria, IL · 8d

KWQC

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New renovations unveiled at Davenport North High School

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - North High School is showcasing major progress on campus upgrades following the first steps of its planned renovation. The initial phase includes new administrative office space, updated athletic facilities, a refreshed auditorium lobby, and an expanded cafeteria. School leaders say the revamped cafeteria offers benefits that...

Davenport, IA · 9d

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Gov JB Pritzker, other Democratic candidates make final campaign stop in Rock Island

Several Democratic candidates gathered Monday at Roosters Sports Bar and Grill in one of their last stops before election day. Gov. JB Pritzker, who is running for re-election, says he wants Illinois to be an example for the country post-midterms. “All right, folks, we have 24 hours,” said Pritzker. “Twenty-four hours. And for anybody you […]

Rock Island, IL · 9d

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QC voter turnout numbers, as of around 5 p.m.

We check in now with KWQC's Brianna Ballog. She joins us live from Bettendorf where she's taking a look at voter turnout.

Davenport, IA · 8d

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Over 35K vote in Scott County on Election Day

SCOTT CO., Iowa (KWQC) - Thousands of voters went to the polls on Election Day in Scott County. A total of 35,889 people had voted as of about 5:20 p.m., according to the county auditor’s office. County election officials reported more than 26,000 ballots cast early as of Friday...

Scott County, IA · 8d

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Galesburg council sets hearing for TIF district on South Henderson St.

All measures before the Galesburg City Council Monday evening passed unanimously, 7-0, in a meeting that wrapped up in less than 40 minutes. The council approved the placing of a yield sign on Robertson Avenue at Michigan Avenue in southeastern Galesburg. The sign was recommended due to “dangerous conditions and near-miss collisions.”

Galesburg, IL · 9d

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QC municipalities opening temporary winter shelter in Moline

Rock Island County and five municipalities in the Illinois Quad Cities have announced plans to establish a temporary winter emergency shelter in Moline this winter for people experiencing homelessness. The shelter will be located at 3906 25th Street in Moline and was formerly known as Winnie’s Place. The shelter is expected to accommodate at least […]

Moline, IL · 9d

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Issue reported with ballot machine at Scott Co. polling location

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - An issue with a ballot machine at one of the Scott County polling locations was reported Tuesday morning. According to Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins, one of the ballot machines located at the YWCA was impacted. Tompkins reported no voters or ballots were impacted by the...

Scott County, IA · 8d

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