Shenetha Shipp
Kendal Ritchie, a 30-year-old Davenport native, is fighting for his life, in a coma with brain damage at a Las Vegas hospital.
Latest from WVIK
-
In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, Austin Blunk shares how he built Valley Outdoor from a college side business into a thriving lawn, landscape, and snow removal company serving more than 350 accounts with a team of over 25 employees. What began in 2012 as a way to earn tuition money while studying Landscape Design at Iowa State University eventually became a full-time entrepreneurial pursuit that reshaped his career path. -
![[Left to right] Leslie Day, Stephanie Burrough, Thomas Alan Taylor, and Mike Schulz in God of Carnage.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ee6dff0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/760x428+0+20/resize/480x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff8%2F20%2Ff256593142df919a0198d7793f69%2Fgodofcarnageopener.jpg)
Playcrafters Barn Theatre instagram pagePlaycrafters Barn Theatre’s lead-off to its 2026 season is a remarkable production of the 2008 Tony Award-winning script God of Carnage by French playwright Yasmina Reza and directed by Jeremy Mahr, who can take well-deserved pride in his production. God of Carnage continues at Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 - 35th Avenue in Moline, Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m. -
Eisenhower School, Davenport.The Eisenhower Elementary School PTA in Davenport got creative for its latest fundraiser, and has won far-flung support in donations from across the nation. -
Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor, talks about the US ag economy, the impact of tariffs and globalization, bailout funding, foreign purchases of US land, impact of immigration restrictions, the latest on the Farm Bill, fewer heirs taking over farms, and the political impact of the slumping farm economy in this year's midterm elections. -
This March will be the 18th annual Henry Farnam Evening hosted by the Quad Cities Henry Farnam Committee. The committee is an independent group of volunteers and representatives of local organizations who wish to celebrate significant historical events, people, and places in the Quad Cities area, especially as it relates to the broader regional and national trends. -
Annika O'MeliaResident Annika O’Melia is using her background in therapy to delve deeper into community members seeking to make Rock Island a better place for all and to highlight city operations to maintain transparency among city leaders and residents.
![[Left to right] Leslie Day, Stephanie Burrough, Thomas Alan Taylor, and Mike Schulz in God of Carnage.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0b5d28c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/760x428+0+20/resize/960x540!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff8%2F20%2Ff256593142df919a0198d7793f69%2Fgodofcarnageopener.jpg)
News From Illinois
-
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)Clinton spokesperson says president was referring to a foundation trip to Africa -
Anthony Vazquez/Sun-TimesChicago and four other cities were chosen as finalists to host the events in 2028 and 2032. The DNC last came to Chicago in 2024, where Democrats nominated Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to its presidential ticket. -
Maggie Dougherty/Capitol News IllinoisIllinois lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a governor-appointed commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to the network of international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. -
Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News IllinoisIllinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has endorsed Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor. The endorsement puts Mendoza at odds with Gov. JB Pritzker, who is backing Rep. Margaret Croke.
News from Iowa
-
Courtesy of Practical Farmers of IowaCorn growers in the Midwest are testing whether they can use less fertilizer and still maintain yields or improve their bottom line through on-farm research trials. The project is designed for producers who use practices to boost soil health. -
Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioThe Iowa Senate passed several bills Wednesday aimed at strengthening immigration status checks related to voting, getting a driver's license and hiring school and government employees. -
Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioRepublicans on the House Government Oversight Committee are calling for an independent audit of the state court system's misallocation of about $25 million. The judicial branch sent court debt collections to the wrong state fund for years. -
James Kelley/Iowa Public RadioThe city of Coralville has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a nationwide vendor of Automated License Plate Readers. Many Coralville residents are opposed to the technology and say they are relieved by the council’s recent actions but troubled by a lack of clarity on when the city’s two readers will be taken down.
Harvest Public Media
-
Brian Munoz/St. Louis Public RadioMore than 1,600 plants and animals are protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, but out of all of those, only one is a moss. A new effort seeks to protect these often overlooked plants. -
Lance Cheung/USDA/ FLICKRThe Trump administration's federal workforce cuts shrunk U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies that inspect produce, provide conservation resources and collect data on crops and livestock. It's creating longer wait times for farmers seeking federal services and programs, people working in agriculture say. -
David Kovaluk/Harvest Public MediaAs companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein. -
Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of AgricultureFarm aid promised last December is still months away from being paid out to fruit and vegetable growers. But industry groups say it won't be enough to get them through tough market conditions.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
Loading...
NPR News
Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond.
Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.
What's Happenin' QC is sponsored by Seiffert Building Supplies."What's Happenin' QC," is a weekly podcast where Quad Citizens talk about their favorite people, places, and things that make the Quad Cities unique.From live music to food festivals, charity events to art exhibits, our guests will keep you in the loop on all the exciting things taking place in the QC. Whether you're a longtime resident or a visitor looking for the inside scoop on the area's top attractions listen to What’s Happenin’ QC and get ready to make the most of your time in the Quad Cities!
Listen to the podcast: College students Jasmine Babers and Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way.
Welcome to Footlights: a community theater podcast from the Quad Cities, hosted by performing arts veteran Chris Hicks, and rotating collection of Thespians from around the area. Join us each episode for exclusive conversations with local theater artists about our love for local theater and the life it brings to our community.
Matt Rebro of Russell Construction and Joy Dodson of PeakJoy talk with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how you might follow in their footsteps.