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Winter weather patterns shift as drought concerns persist in Quad Cities area
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (172+ words) QUAD CITIES, Iowa/Ill. (KWQC) - Initial winter forecasts influenced by La Nina predicted above average snowfall and colder temperatures for the TV6 viewing area. Following a significant winter storm on November 30 and multiple snow events, snowfall totals by mid-December reached 18.6 inches. The…...
New dashboard provides drought data across Mississippi River Basin
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (892+ words) Missouri is almost completely in drought and Iowa is almost drought-free. The top and bottom of the Mississippi River has had high streamflows this month, but about a quarter of gauges throughout the basin show below-normal flow. That's according to…...
New leadership welcomed at Rock Island Arsenal’s Army Sustainment Command
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (248+ words) ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - A new command team has been welcomed in at the Rock Island Arsenal with the crack of cannon fire and passing of the colors. Maj. Gen. Eric Shirley formally assumed command of ASC during a ceremony held…...
State ends fiscal year with record revenue
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (731+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNI) - Despite uncertainty over the economy and federal funding during the second half of fiscal year 2025, the year closed on June 30 with the state setting a new record for annual revenue. Numbers compiled by the independent Commission on Government…...
Authorities search for 10-year-old swimmer who went missing on family vacation
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (230+ words) DESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/Gray News) " Officials in Florida are searching for a 10-year-old girl who went missing last Thursday evening. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office said 10-year-old Trinity Eslinger, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was reportedly last seen between O'Steen Beach and…...
‘There would be growth at Rock Island’ Arsenal, Army secretary says
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (135+ words) ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll said there will be net growth at the Rock Island Arsenal as the military reorganizes its bases around the globe. The comments came Thursday morning during a Senate committee meeting. Illinois…...
Read full charges of former county employee accused of stealing $900K
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) Leisa Streeter of New Windsor, Illinois is accused of stealing more than $900,000 over 21 years, by fraudulently opening an account in 2003 as an official Rock Island County employee, which prosecutors say she used to funnel money she used on personal expenses....
American Heart Association supports lawmakers banning SNAP purchases of sugary drinks
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (151+ words) American Heart Association said it submitted written comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the state's application to prohibit sugary drink purchases. In a media release ... DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) - The American Heart Association says it is standing…...
New Rock Island Mayor sworn in
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (173+ words) ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Ashley Harris took the oath to take office at Monday's City Council meeting. Harris won the election with about 51% of the vote over two-term incumbent Mike Thoms. He said his first order of business was to get…...
River Action rolls out the rain barrels
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (170+ words) DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Every spring, one area non-profit rolls out rain barrels to help create a more ecofriendly environment throughout the Quad Cities. River Action Inc., 822 East River Drive ... River Action rolls out the rain barrels DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Every…...