Jenny Hipskind

Rock Island

Managing Editor at WQAD-TV (Moline, IL)

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Body of missing Savanna boater recovered from Mississippi River

3 weeks ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

SAVANNA, Ill. — Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing boater has been recovered from the Mississippi River. The man, described as being in his 60s, went missing Saturday, May 31, after a boating accident near Marquette Park in Savanna. He was one of two men involved in the incident; the other made it safely to shore.
Davenport Collapse: DCI report reveals owner's last-minute steel request, City's altered inspection report

3 weeks ago | kare11.com | Jenny Hipskind

DAVENPORT, Iowa — New records reveal that the owner of the apartment building that collapsed in downtown Davenport in 2023 tried to purchase steel hours before the structure gave way, while city officials admit inspection reports were altered after the fact. The 324 Main Street collapse on May 28, 2023, killed three people and prompted a criminal investigation led by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
Large fire claims structures at Wallace's Garden Center in Bettendorf

3 weeks ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

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Amazon expands footprint in Davenport with new last-mile delivery facility

1 month ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Amazon is set to deepen its presence in the Quad Cities region with a new 114,000-square-foot last-mile delivery station in Davenport, marking the company’s second facility in the city and sixth in Iowa over the past two years. The new delivery station will be located near Amazon’s existing Robotics Fulfillment Center at 2022 Research Parkway in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center.
Woman accused of embezzling over $900K from Rock Island County released from jail with ankle monitor

1 month ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

NEW WINDSOR, Ill. — Editor's note: The video attached aired on Thursday, May 15. A former Rock Island County employee facing a slate of felony charges related to an alleged decades-long embezzlement scheme has been released under home detention with GPS monitoring, following a court appearance on Friday. 62-year-old Leisa Streeter, who appeared by video from within the county jail, is accused of stealing more than $900,000 from the county over a 21-year period, according to prosecutors.
Crews battle early morning fire in Colona; one resident unaccounted for

2 months ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

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Suspect arrested in Rock Island motel homicide investigation

2 months ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — A Rock Island man has been arrested in connection to the death of a 19-year-old woman who was found in a motel room. Officers were called to the American Motor Inn, located at 4300 11th St., around 11:11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, for a welfare check. When they arrived, they discovered the woman deceased inside one of the rooms. Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafston identified the woman as 19-year-old Alexis Roelandt of Davenport.
Death of woman found in Rock Island motel room ruled a homicide

2 months ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — The death of a Davenport woman whose body was found in a Rock Island motel room has been ruled a homicide, officials said. Officers were called to the American Motor Inn, located at 4300 11th St., around 11:11 a.m. on Saturday for a welfare check. When they arrived, they discovered the woman deceased inside one of the rooms. Rock Island County Coroner Brian Gustafston identified the woman as 19-year-old Alexis Roelandt of Davenport. An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday.
Police: Woman found dead in Rock Island motel room

2 months ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rock Island Police are investigating after a 19-year-old woman was found dead inside a room at the American Motor Inn on Saturday morning. Officers were called to the motel, located at 4300 11th Street, around 11:11 a.m. for a welfare check. When they arrived, they discovered the woman deceased inside one of the rooms. Her identity has not been released, pending notification of family. An autopsy has been scheduled as investigators work to determine the cause of death.
Egg hunts and Easter activities around the Quad Cities

2 months ago | wqad.com | Jenny Hipskind

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Families in the Quad Cities can look forward to a variety of Easter celebrations, from traditional egg hunts in local parks to community festivals featuring games, crafts, and visits from the Easter Bunny. Whether you're looking for a fun-filled outing for kids or a way to celebrate the holiday with neighbors, there's something for everyone ahead of Easter, April 20, 2025.

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