Mikaela Schlueter

Illinois

Digital Content Producer at WQAD-TV (Moline, IL)

digital content producer @wqad | mu journalism and sociology | previously @komu @RTDNA @comissourian @voxmag | dog mom | writer allergic to capital letters

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Cavort Libations & Bites closing its doors in downtown Davenport

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A downtown Davenport business is closing its doors after five years. Cavort Libations and Bites, located at 229 North Brady Street, announced on Facebook Monday that it will be closing later this year. "Cavort Libations & Bites has had a wonderful 5 years in Downtown Davenport, but ultimately too many changes have led us to our decision to close," the post reads. Staff said they will continue serving drinks and small eats until they aren't able to.
2 people sent to the hospital after house fire in Rock Falls

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

ROCK FALLS, Ill. — Two people were taken to the hospital, with one of them being airlifted to Rockford, following a house fire Sunday night in Rock Falls. According to Fire Chief Ken Wolf, Sterling and Rock Falls first responders were dispatched to a reported house fire and possible explosion in the 200 block of Avenue D in Rock Falls. Crews got to the scene just before 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, fire could be seen coming out of several windows of the one-story, single-family home.
Person killed after their vehicle crashes off Knox County road

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

KNOX COUNTY, Ill. — Knox County officials are investigating a crash that killed one person on Sunday evening. According to the sheriff's office, around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, a tan 2017 Chevrolet hatchback was traveling east along Illinois Route 167 when it left the roadway and struck an object in the ditch, causing the airbags to deploy. The crash happened near Knox Road 1650 East, just west of Victoria. The driver was found dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's office.
Baby owl rescued in Clinton County, Iowa, following strong storms

2 weeks ago | abc10.com | Mikaela Schlueter

Animals Baby owl rescued in Iowa following strong storms Officials with Clinton County Conversation believe it was shaken from its nest during overnight storms Tuesday into Wednesday morning. To stream ABC10 News on your phone, you need the ABC10 News app.
Baby owl rescued in Clinton County following strong storms

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

CLINTON COUNTY, Iowa — A baby owl is recovering after being rescued in Clinton County. The bird was rescued along Highway 30 by a Good Samaritan who then brought it to the Clinton County Conservation group. It's believed the owl is at the branching stage of its life where it's just now starting to venture beyond the nest. The group thinks it was shaken from its tree during the overnight storms Tuesday into Wednesday.
Woman found with multiple stab wounds in East Moline, suspect arrested

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

EAST MOLINE, Ill. — An East Moline man was arrested in connection to a reported stabbing, according to police. Around 4:19 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, officers with the East Moline Police Department responded to a reported stabbing at a home in the 700 block of 24th Street. According to EMPD, officers met with a woman who had multiple stab wounds and cuts.
Body found in burning car near Mount Pleasant, sheriff says

3 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

HENRY COUNTY, Iowa — Officials are investigating after a person was found dead inside a car that had caught fire just outside Mount Pleasant on Tuesday. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, an unidentifed 911 caller reported a medical issue around 11:20 p.m. on April 1. Officials mapped the call to the 1600 block of Oakland Mills Road. When officials got to the scene, they found a vehicle in a ditch fully engulfed in flames.
Child rescued from Moline house fire

4 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

MOLINE, Ill. — A child was rescued during a house fire in Moline on Tuesday, according to officials. Just after 1:30 p.m. on March 25, the Moline Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2100 block of 15th Street A. Upon arrival, crews found a small two-and-a-half-story single-family residence with smoke coming from the windows. Nearly all occupants had already evacuated when first responders got to the scene.
Annual event honoring Black women's contributions to the community returning to Rock Island

4 weeks ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — An annual tea party celebrating the contributions of Black women in the Quad Cities will take place at the beginning of next month. The "Gathering of Women Annual Tea Party" is set for Saturday, April 5, at the Holiday Inn on 17th Street in Rock Island. The event runs from 2-4 p.m. It's the tea party's 19th year. Every year, African American women in the Quad Cities area are honored for the work they do in the community.
Future uncertain for Moline volunteer fire service

1 month ago | wqad.com | Mikaela Schlueter

MOLINE, Ill. — The future of a Moline volunteer fire service is uncertain after the City decided to cut ties with the organization, citing a review of liability and insurance protocols. In a Facebook post on Monday night, the Moline Second Alarmers Association said they have been "shut down." The City of Moline clarified that statement on Tuesday, saying the volunteer fire service is no longer able to use City-owned facilities and vehicles.