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Colona's Fourth of July fireworks show is on for June 30!

Fireworks likely won't be exploding late in the night in Bettendorf over the Fourth of July and New Year holidays. City council voted in favor of new time limits for setting off the explosives on first reading Tuesday night...

Feeling more like October today. 1 - Showers will linger through the morning with the real heavy rain - up to 5 inches - beginning tomorrow through Friday. Forecast details are here. 2 - Davenport are investigating a threat to Davenport North highs school that appeared on social media last night...

If you found firework noise excessive this summer, local government officials have put a plan in place in hopes of minimizing the number of days residents can use legal fireworks. Bettendorf, Davenport, and Scott County have come to an agreement on restricting the use of fireworks that would limit detonation of commercial-grade products to three days over the year...

I'm pretty indifferent to fireworks. I understand some folks get a kick out of them, but when your use begins to affect your neighbors ability to get a good night's sleep then a line of inconsideration has been crossed. Yesterday, I told you about Davenport City Council's decision to ban fireworks use after a raucous weekend of what many consider abuse of the state's new regulations for use... Rea

Lucky day? 7th day of the 7th month. 1 - It's a gorgeous morning in the Quad Cities as attested to by the photo above that I took as I crossed the Government Bridge this morning. The humidity will dissipate as the day goes on too. WQAD Meteorologist Taylor Graham has the forecast details for your weekend here...

At least Davenporters will be getting better sleep. 1 - Davenport City Council decided to re-instate their fireworks ban last night. Learn more here. 2 - Heat and humid are in the forecast for today with 90º highs feeling close to 100º...

My Mom used to tell the story of when she landed a job at a candy store. She thought there would be strict rules against eating the product, but discovered there were no rules at all. On her first day the owner told her to eat all she liked, and she did...

If you're off this week, you chose wisely. 1 - Heat and humidity are in the cards for the next two days. WQAD Meteorologist Taylor Graham has the forecast details here. 2 - Rock Island's Madison Keys appears to be back in form as she won her opening round match at Wimbledon handily...

KIIK 104-9 is a proud sponsor of the city of Bettenrdorf's 4th of July festivities next weekend. Check out the video highlighting the events, and peruse the schedule below so you don't miss out on the fun. Mayor Gallagher and the City Council will serve FREE ice cream at the hospitality tent from noon until 2 p...