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Crash closes northbound I-74 at Spruce Hills Drive

Submitted by WQAD Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 3:14pm

A crash involving injuries closed northbound lanes of Interstate 74 at Spruce Hills Drive Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

The crash was reported just before 3 p.m. at the top of the on ramp to northbound I-74. 

Police closed all northbound lanes, forcing drivers to exit at Spruce Hills Drive, to allow a helicopter ambulance to land near the crash scene.  Police later opened the left northbound lane, allowing traffic through but keeping the right lane closed north of Spruce Hills Drive. 

At one point, northbound I-74 traffic backed up to Middle Road.

All lanes were reopened by about 3:30 p.m.

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Having trouble selling your car?

Submitted by Anna Virginia Greene, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:55pm
Having trouble selling your car?

BETTENDORF - Attention vehicle buyers and sellers! Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Foundation will present a "For Sale By Owner" event on Saturday, May 19th from 8am-5pm and Sunday May 20th   Noon-5pm at the old Eagle parking lot, located at 2850 18th Street in Bettendorf. 

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SENIORS: Take a golf cart tour of Duck Creek Trail

Submitted by Anna Virginia Greene, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:41pm
SENIORS: Take a golf cart tour of Duck Creek Trail

BETTENDORF - The Bettendorf Park & Recreation Foundation is planning a Golf Cart Tour of Bettendorf’s Recreation Trail on Monday, May 21, 2011.

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Miss Iowa Pageant to be held in Davenport

Submitted by WQAD Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:27pm

Tickets went on sale for the Miss Iowa Scholarship pageant which will be held in Davenport, Iowa June 7– 9, 2012.

The pageant is the state’s official preliminary avenue to the Miss America pageant. 

Miss Iowa 2011, Jessica Pray, is a former Miss Muscatine.   Jessica was a top ten finalist in the 2012 Miss America Pageant. 

The 2012 Miss Iowa Pageant is scheduled for June 7, 8 and 9 at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third Street, in Davenport.

For ticket information, go to this link:  http://www.missiowa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=298:2012-miss-iowa-pageant&catid=78:pageant-news&Itemid=305

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New Attractions on Mississippi River Open Just in Time for Summer

Submitted by Anna Virginia Greene, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:29am
New Attractions on Mississippi River Open Just in Time for Summer

Illinois & Iowa – If you are looking for something new to do, see what’s new in the Upper Mississippi River region.  The region has a wealth of new attractions that are open and eager to give visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.  Take a weekend, day, or just an afternoon to get out and explore the Upper Mississippi River region and the communities that line the banks of the Great River Road from Dubuque, Iowa, to Quincy, Illinois. Suggested themed itineraries and routes are represented on the collective website of www.TravelMississippiRiver.org.  Traveling for north to south here are some featured attractions that are new in 2012:Council Hill Station6521 N. Hill Rd., Scales Mound, IllinoisThursday (12-4pm), Friday (12-10pm), Saturday & Sunday (10am-10pm), or by appointmentThe ghost town of Council Hill Station has been revived!... Read More

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Submitted by Anna Virginia Greene, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:28am
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

BETTENDORF – The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant, Davenport.  This non-competitive race is 10+ miles.

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Trinity seminar teaches how to sleep better

Submitted by Anna Virginia Greene, Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:36pm
Trinity seminar teaches how to sleep better

BETTENDORF, Iowa – Trinity Regional Health System will hold “A Good Night’s Sleep: Not an Impossible Dream” from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 16. A registered sleep technologist will present information on how to achieve a better night’s sleep. A SleepAware risk assessment will be available to help determine if participants are at risk of a sleep disorder. 

Reservations are recommended by calling (309) 779-2993 or visiting trinityqc.com.

(Submitted Press Release)

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