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  • Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:54:22 GMT
    We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domestic
    We're learning more about a fire at 44th Street and 10th avenue in Rock Island. Rock Island police Lt. Steins says police responded to an aggravated battery situation and officers responded to a domestic

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    Check Trailers Before Towing Memorial Day Weekend

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    As Quad Citians head out to enjoy this long weekend, many will take their toys with them. Towing campers, boats, or other trailers for the first time since the end of last summer's travel season. There More>>

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    Muscatine Donation Drive For Oklahoma Tornado Victims

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    The help for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado is coming from all over the QCA. Lines of people are driving up to donate items in Muscatine. Ted Hatfield is helping fill the Hawkeye semi-truck that's More>>

    Washington Bridge Collapse Concerns I-74 Bridge Drivers

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    QCA drivers are questioning their safety after a serious bridge collapse in Washington. "With that bridge out there, then you start thinking about things like that more," Betty Howell of Moline says. "When More>>

    Quad City Memorial Day Events

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    We're coming up on Memorial Day in the Quad Cities. To look for events that are taking place this weekend, check out our event calendar. Here is a small sampling of events that are taking place on Monday's More>>

    Search Expanded For Missing Iowa Teen

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    IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Investigators and volunteers have expanded their search for a missing Iowa girl. They're combing fields and woods for signs of 15-year-old Kathlynn Shepard. The search area is 10 More>>

    Governor Branstad To Attend Re-Dedication Of Civil War Memorial In Mississippi

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    Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is headed for Mississippi for Memorial Weekend to commemorate the part Iowans played in the Civil War. He'll be attending a re-dedication of the Iowa memorial in Vicksburg. The More>>

    Water Main Break On 35th Street In Davenport

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    Police in Davenport blocked off traffic on 35th Street because of a water main break, two blocks away from Lujack's. Authorities got the call just after 4:30, Friday morning, May 24, 2013. According More>>

    Northern Illinois Thieves Steal Business and Payroll Checks

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    Three men have been arrested on charges of bank fraud after police say hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen. Under arrest are 38-year-old Fernando Sanchez-Guizar, 30-year-old Nicolas Armando Chavez-Garcia More>>

    Top Six Stories This Week On KWQC.com

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    Here are the top six stories on kwqc.com for the week of May 19, 2013; KWQC Slideshows - The most popular story on kwqc.com this week was weather... and people wanted to see it first hand. Slideshows More>>

    Iowa Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Reform Bill

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    Iowa lawmakers have wrapped up this year's legislative session and they passed 3 big bills before adjourning. The 3 bills will bring changes to education, health care and property tax reform. The property More>>

    Muscatine Developers Welcome Property Tax Reform Video included

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    Iowa lawmakers sent a large compromise bill to Governor Terry Branstad after months of debate. Under the bill, commercial property owners will see their property taxes reduced by ten percent over two More>>

    Clinton County Prepares For Active Shooter Video included

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    Preparing for a worst case scenario, Clinton County employees trained Thursday on active shooter tactics called ALICE. It stands for 'Alert - Lockdown - Inform - Counter - and Evacuate.' County officials More>>

    Local Agencies Practice With Mass Shooting Drill At Augustana College Video included

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    Augustana college held a drill Thursday simulating a mass casualty. The scenario, which first responders did not know going in,  was of three active shooters in a campus building. More>>

    St. Ambrose University Cornerstone Reveals Time Capsule

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    St. Ambrose University got a rare glimpse into its past Thursday morning, May 23, 2013. The Ambrose Hall cornerstone was opened today and the contents were displayed. The cornerstone was originally sealed More>>

    Diocese Reinstates Priest After Investigation

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    After being released from his ministry in April of this year, Father Harness of the Davenport Diocese has been reinstated as pastor of Holy Family Parish in Davenport, Iowa. According to the diocese, More>>

    Governor Quinn Reviewing Speed Limit Change

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    There is no word yet from Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on whether or not he'll okay a bill that raises the speed limit on interstate highways. Lawmakers approved the bill that increases the limit to 70 More>>

    Boy Scout Leaders To Vote On Lifting Gay Ban

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    GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America are convening a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement. On Thursday, More>>

    Overnight Apartment Fire In Clinton

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    No one was hurt in an overnight apartment fire in Clinton, Iowa. It happened just before 1:30 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013, in the 1200 block of Gateway Avenue at Hawthorne Woods Apartments. The fire More>>

    Abducted Iowa Teen Still Missing

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    The search is still on for a missing Iowa teenager after she and a 12-year old were picked up by a stranger in Dayton, Iowa on Monday, May 20, 2013. Police in the small town, located about an hour north More>>

    "Ayden's Adventures" Part 2 Video included

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    KWQC's kid reporter has completed his assignment and takes us to Washington D.C. for the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities More>>

    Quad City Tough Jobs: Part 4, Fire Restoration Video included

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    KWQC's Morgan Ottier takes another shot at one of QC's toughest jobs. More>>

    529 College Savings Plan Impacts On Financial Aid Video included

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    As graduation season begins, many high school graduates will head off to college paying for their education in part with financial aid. The amount of financial aid is determined through an application More>>

    Police Step Up Seat Belt Enforcement Ahead Of Holiday Weekend Video included

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    A traditionally busy travel weekend is ahead for memorial day and local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down. More>>

    Davenport Couple Fined For Too Much Fishing Video included

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    A Davenport couple fishing on the Mississippi River are now facing $5,000 in civil penalties for breaking fishing laws. The couple was in possession of 332 fish over the legal limit. The Iowa DNR filed More>>

    City Of Burlington Facing Tough Budget Cuts Video included

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    Cutting city services and public safety or raising fees and taxes? It's a tug-o-war for many cities, Burlington is going through it now with a 633-thousand dollar projected budget deficit. The city More>>

    New Davenport Mental Health Center Video included

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    A new mental health outreach center opening in Davenport will be able to help those in the area. Today, Vera French hosted an open house at the new "Carol Center."        Group officials say the new building More>>

    Moline Students Create Kissing Pillows For Soldiers

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    Moline grade schoolers are sending the message to soldiers that they're never alone even after deployment.         Franklin Elementary and the embroidery guild are presenting local soldiers with "kissing More>>

    Small Fish Looking to Land in Big Pond

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    Small business owners are always looking for new ways to expand.  Today - many got that chance - by vying for government business. 700 businesses all around the QCA already have government contracts More>>

    Burlington Fire Department Gets A New Life Saving Tool

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    The Burlington Fire Department has a brand new life saving tool. The "Rescue Tube" helps first responders rescue someone trapped in a grain bin. "You would take a section and we would slide it down." The More>>

    Girls Abducted Near Des Moines IA-Update Family Statement

    Updated: May 21, 2013 04:14 PM CDT

    Iowa authorities are searching for a missing teenage girl they believe was kidnapped. Her family released a statement to the public. More>>

    Rock Island County Among Those Approved For Flood Aid

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    Rock Island County is among 14 counties approved for federal disaster aid to help people and businesses recover from the April flood. The other counties included were Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, More>>

    UPDATED: I-74 Bridge Backed Up In Both Directions Is Now Open

    Updated: May 22, 2013 10:15 AM CDT

    10:15 am: I-74 bridge traffic is flowing freely. All accidents have been cleaned up. 9:55 am: One Illinois bound lane is now open as officials clear vehicles from the scene of the accident. 9:10 am: More>>

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    • Thursday, May 23 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:44:46 GMT
      The State of Illinois just released unemployment numbers and they show jobless rates fell in nine of 12 metro areas compared to last year. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Services, the
      The State of Illinois just released unemployment numbers and they show jobless rates fell in nine of 12 metro areas compared to last year. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Services, the
    • KWQC's Mark Stevens examines animal abuse in the QCA and the challenges prosecutors and investigators face. Plus what you can look for to prevent animal abuse from happening. Tuesday night at 6:00 and 10:00.
      Animal abuse, it happens all to often in the Quad City area. KWQC's Mark Stevens examines the challenges prosecutors and investigators face. Plus what you can look for to prevent animal abuse from happening. Tuesday night at 6:00 and 10:00.
    • It's a battle for and against time... and for many boys, reading for fun is losing, leaving books shelved! Gary Metivier puts the boys and the books to the test, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14 & 15 on KWQC-TV6 news at 10:00 p.m.
      It's a battle for and against time... and for many boys, reading for fun is losing, leaving books shelved! Gary Metivier puts the boys and the books to the test, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 14 & 15 on KWQC-TV6 news at 10:00 p.m.
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    • Friday, May 24 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:06:21 GMT
      Three men have been arrested on charges of bank fraud after police say hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen. Under arrest are 38-year-old Fernando Sanchez-Guizar, 30-year-old Nicolas Armando Chavez-Garcia
      Three men have been arrested on charges of bank fraud after police say hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen. Under arrest are 38-year-old Fernando Sanchez-Guizar, 30-year-old Nicolas Armando Chavez-Garcia
    • Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:26 GMT
      Police in Davenport blocked off traffic on 35th Street because of a water main break, two blocks away from Lujack's. Authorities got the call just after 4:30, Friday morning, May 24, 2013. According
      Police in Davenport blocked off traffic on 35th Street because of a water main break, two blocks away from Lujack's. Authorities got the call just after 4:30, Friday morning, May 24, 2013. According
    • May 21, 2013 04:14 PM CDT2013-05-22 21:19:39 GMT
      Iowa authorities are searching for a missing teenage girl they believe was kidnapped. Her family released a statement to the public.
      Iowa authorities are searching for a missing teenage girl they believe was kidnapped. Her family released a statement to the public.