Joe McCoy
McCoy is a Junior at Augustana College majoring in Journalism and Economics. McCoy hopes to be a sports journalist one day.
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EconomyA company based in North Liberty will launch a new, local business journal next month.
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The Moline Police Department is asking the public for information related to a shooting three years ago.
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The Rock Island School District has completed another major addition to one of its buildings. Friday, students and local officials cut a ribbon at Washington Junior High School for a 2.1 million dollar renovation and expansion.
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GovernmentA Moline woman has decided to run for Congress. Angie Normoyle, who is currently a member of the Rock Island County board, announced her candidacy as a Democrat on Monday for IIlinois' 17th District.
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EnvironmentAn effort has started in the Quad Cities to track and reduce plastic pollution in the Mississippi River. Friday, local leaders asked residents to join the Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative.
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EconomyThe state of Iowa wants to help build a new plant in Clinton to process agricultural products into renewable fuel. Tuesday, the Iowa Transportation Commission approved a 550,000 dollar grant to build a rail connection for the new plant.
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CommunityResidents of Cambridge can help "re-energize and re-vitalize" their village in Henry County. Saturday, members of the Cambridge Community Heart and Soul Project will take a survey as part of their efforts to develop long range plans for Cambridge.
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Despite a record flood, pandemic, and a shake up in minor league baseball, the Quad Cities River Bandits excelled this year.
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CommunityRenovations have been completed at a small park in downtown Davenport. Friday night, city leaders will celebrate the new look for Kaiserslautern Square, located along 2nd Street, across from the Adler Theater, and named for the sister city in Germany.