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3 weeks ago | 
kwqc.com | Heidi Knecht |Emma Druckmiller |Madison McAdoo
ROCK ISLAND Co., Ill. (KWQC) - The former Rock Island County employee who officials say stole $900,000 over 21 years made her initial court appearance Friday. During the court appearance, the presiding judge ordered Leisa Streeter, 62, to be released on home confinement with GPS monitoring. The state argued, since there’s money that is still unaccounted for and Streeter travels regularly, she could flee. The defense argued, she has been cooperative with the investigation.
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1 month ago | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo
EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - United Township High School hosted a career fair Wednesday for students to explore career options. “This is special, and it’s special because of you guys,” said James Davis, College & Career Advisor at United Township High School. “What you do for these kids to prepare them for the future it’s amazing. And that’s the word I want everybody to leave with. Amazing.” Local businesses from around the Quad Cities came to the event to share what goes into their career fields.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo
ROCK ISLAND Co., Ill. (KWQC) - Charges were dismissed against a man in connection with an East Moline shooting death after authorities uncovered new evidence, Rock Island County State’s Attorney Dora A. Villarreal says. Villarreal filed the motion on Thursday to dismiss the first-degree murder charge against Jarquez D. Robertson, 22, of Huntsville, Alabama, because detectives said he had acted in self-defense.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Rock Island Dental Associates is offering flexible scheduling for John Deere employees affected by the recent layoffs. In a post on Instagram, Rock Island Dental Associates said “We are incredibly sorry to hear of the recent layoffs affecting our community. We understand the recent layoffs may have left some individuals concerned about their dental needs.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo |Evan Denton
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) - The Iowa women’s basketball team is set to celebrate their historic season and the team’s impact with fans Wednesday. Fans will also say goodbye to one of the program’s most impactful senior classes. The celebration for the team begins at 6 p.m. in Iowa City at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The team made two straight trips to the national title game, three straight BIG Ten tournament titles, and sold-out arenas nationwide.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo |Joey Donia
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Officials are set to share details for the 50th running of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 race on Wednesday night. Race Director Michelle Juehring and Race Director Emeritus Ed Froehlich, representing the 50th Planning Committee, will announce new and exciting updates for the 2024 race. The media conference is set to start at 5:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. The 50th Quad-City Times Bix 7 will be held on July 27.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa women’s basketball star, Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the third straight season. Clark has hit high marks this season claiming the women’s all-time scoring record, as well as the scoring record in both men’s and women’s NCAA college basketball history. Clark beat Pete Maravich’s scoring record before halftime in a game against Ohio State. Clark has also declared for the 2024 WNBA draft.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
fox5vegas.com | Madison McAdoo
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - Iowa senior Caitlin Clark has broken the all-time scoring record for NCAA women’s basketball. Clark needed 8 points in Thursday night’s home game against Michigan to break the all-time record of 3,527 points set by Kelsey Plum from 2013-17. Clark broke the record in the first quarter. The game against Michigan is a sold-out crowd of more than 15,000 fans. Clark will be honored following the game Thursday night on the court.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
wkyt.com | Madison McAdoo |Joey Donia
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - Iowa senior Caitlin Clark has broken the all-time scoring record for NCAA women’s basketball. Clark needed 8 points in Thursday night’s home game against Michigan to break the all-time record of 3,527 points set by Kelsey Plum from 2013-17. Clark broke the record in the first quarter. The game against Michigan is a sold-out crowd of more than 15,000 fans. Clark will be honored following the game Thursday night on the court.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
kwqc.com | Madison McAdoo |Mike Ortiz
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Hayes Elementary School held its “Bring Your Sweetie To Breakfast” on Wednesday, where parents and other adults can join students for breakfast. “We want parents to come into the building, be with their kids, be with our staff and just enjoy time together,” said James Goddard, Hayes Elementary School principal. “We prepared some attendance information for some students because we know that attendance is crucial to students’ success in school.
