KLJB-TV (Rock Island, IL)

KLJB is the Fox-affiliated TV station serving the Quad Cities area, which includes parts of Eastern Iowa and West-Central Illinois. Located in Davenport, Iowa, KLJB broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 49, which can also be accessed as virtual channel 18.1 through PSIP. The station transmits from a site along US 150 in Orion, Illinois. Viewers can tune in to KLJB on Mediacom channel 7 and enjoy high-definition programming on digital channel 707. Owned by Marshall Broadcasting, KLJB is operated by Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which also owns CBS affiliate WHBF-TV and CW affiliate KGCW. All three stations are based in the Telco Building located on 18th Street in downtown Rock Island.

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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for counties affected by hail, tornado

5 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Luke Malik

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCAU) — Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for four Iowa counties in response to severe weather that hit the state on Thursday, April 17. According to a release, the proclamation is now in effect for Buena Vista, Fremont, Page and Plymouth counties. It will expire on May 18, 2025. Among the communities most affected was Storm Lake, where storms led to a citywide power outage and large hail caused significant property damage.
‘We found the silver lining.’ Niabi Zoo is better than ever after storm damage

5 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Mike Colon

It’s been a long road to recovery for Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley, where much of the zoo was damaged by a heavy snowstorm more than a year ago. Zookeepers saw it as an opportunity to build back better. Our Quad Cities News photojournalist Mike Colón saw the preparations for next week’s opening day and spoke with Zoo Director Lee Jackson. “A lot of our small, freestanding exhibits were completely destroyed. Our eagle exhibit was damaged.
‘My name always seems to be there at the end’: How Jay Higgins lets his on-field performance do the talking

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

by: Blake Hornstein Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 06:56 PM CDT Jay Higgins is accustomed to being overlooked. At the NFL scouting combine, Higgins finished last or near last in most measurable categories. Despite earning All-America honors twice at Iowa, he projects to hear his name called on the third day of the NFL Draft.
Scott Dochterman talks Hawkeyes in the NFL Draft

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Blake Hornstein

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Nominations open for Iowa's best breaded pork tenderloin for 2025

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Luke Malik |Reilly Mahon

CLIVE, Iowa (KCAU) — People can now nominate which Iowa restaurant has the best breaded pork tenderloin for 2025. The Iowa Pork Producers Association says nominations for the contest are open as of Thursday, April 17.Each person can nominate one restaurant. In order to qualify, a restaurant must serve hand-breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches as a regular menu item. The restaurant must also have consistent, year-round hours — that means that, for example, food trucks are not eligible.
Cooler Weekend Ahead with a Rainy Easter Sunday

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Mariah Bush

After a warm and muggy Friday, cooler air moves in for the weekend. Saturday looks to be the drier day with highs in the 50s, though a few showers could move across the far south. Rain becomes more widespread on Easter Sunday as a storm system moves in from the south. Up to an inch or more of rain is possible, and a few thunderstorms may develop by evening, mainly in southern areas. If you have outdoor Easter plans, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the forecast and have a plan B.
Cook review: ‘Warfare’ is a visceral, cringe-inducing masterpiece about combat

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook

This is, in a sense, a horror movie. Because this film shows the horrors of combat so realistically (it is based on the memories of the war fighters involved) that you will feel you are in the middle of the action. ‘Warfare’ (IMDb)Simply, the story, set in 2006, is the story of a Navy SEAL team that becomes trapped inside a house in Iraq. Right away, we can sense that something terrible is about to happen.
Play ball! Moline Little League kicks off season

6 days ago | ourquadcities.com | Mike Colon |Brian Weckerly

by: Mike Colón, Brian Weckerly Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 09:50 PM CDT It’s as American as apple pie, teaching kids the importance of good sportsmanship, team spirit and working with others, and it’s an undeniable sign that summer is just around the corner.
Construction under way on new Community Health Care Clinic, Muscatine

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Linda Cook |Evan Denton

Construction on a new Community Health Care Clinic in Muscatine is under way. The 13,000-square-foot clinic will provide affordable primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care services. The Community Health Care CEO estimates that the clinic will create from 30 to 35 jobs. U. S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, was among those who attended. She said she’s excited to see a state-of-the-art facility coming to Muscatine.
Iowa bill to set standard policy for truancy charges moves forward

1 week ago | ourquadcities.com | Brian Weckerly

by: Brian Weckerly Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 07:56 PM CDT A law adopted in Iowa to deal with chronic absenteeism in schools is getting complaints from school district superintendents and families. A bill to address complaints regarding Senate File 2435 moved forward in the state capitol.