Some of the world’s top volleyball talents are competing in the 2015 High Performance Championship event beginning Tuesday morning. That includes Alec Doran from Ankeny. (Source)
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Iowa
Clean-up efforts continue in Cameron
CAMERON, Ill. (KWQC) – Clean-up efforts continue in Cameron, Ill. after an EF-2 tornado passed through Warren County Thursday. Homes all over the town suffer damage, and for Willadene Youngquist, her home is a complete loss. “This was my kitchen, and this is where I was doing dishes just right after it hit. I made […]
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LeClaire police to get two new body cameras
LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) – More police departments across the country are working body cameras into the budget. LeClaire city leaders have now given police the green light to get one more. However, the city will not be paying the bill. Police chief Shane Themas says providing more angles of interactions with citizens is needed even […]
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After 45 years, store closing so new strip mall can be built
The store has announced it will close Aug. 2. (Source)
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Convicted burglar only free 6 days before being arrested again
A Cedar Rapids man convicted of burglary and given probation, only stayed out of jail about six days before he was arrested again on Sunday for burglary. Charges of second-degree burglary and interference with officials acts were filed against Kwanie Young, 34, Monday in Linn County District Court. He is accused of breaking into the […]
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Crews in 2 QCA cities recover bodies from Mississippi
QUAD CITIES (KWQC) — Crews in two different QCA cities pull bodies from the water Sunday. Rock Island police and firefighters were called to the dock at Schwiebert Park just after 8 Sunday night. They tell us a man in his 40s had been there with friends and wanted to cool off. He went into […]
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Crews rescue nearly 40 people from river during last two weekends
Dozens were rescued on the Raccoon River during the past two weekends. (Source)
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Local first responders team up for charity
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – Local emergency crews usually work together, but they went head-to-head on Sunday. Davenport police officers and firefighters competed against Rock Island police officers and firefighters in the second annual Battle of the Badges softball game to see who would take the trophy home – or back to the station. “Absolutely I […]
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Zach Johnson ready for today
Zach Johnson began Sunday’s third round at the 144th British Open Championship three behind the lead of Dustin Johnson … and he remains three back going into today after a mostly quiet 2-under 70. “I played great,” Johnson said. “It was a great opportunity but I didn’t really capitalize on my chances.” Johnson parred his […]
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Sunday Night Spotlight: Dochterman discusses Big Ten football
College football is almost here. The Big Ten is holding its media day in Chicago from July 30-31. In this week’s Sunday Night Spotlight, The Gazette’s Scott Dochterman discusses the big stories in the Big Ten, including the three new coaches, Jake Rudock transferring to Michigan and Ohio State’s quarterback situation. (Source)
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