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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...

It may feel like the Fourth of July some nights in Quad Cities neighborhoods (yeah, I'm talking to you amateur fireworks folks), but the real deal and its fireworks celebration - Red, White & Boom - is scheduled for Monday, July 3rd. ...

Last month, the state of Iowa legalized both the sale and use of fireworks. The legislation still allowed municipalities to regulate the times fireworks could be used. Where no local law exists, the state legislation allows for use between the hours of 9pm and 10pm...

Things cool down dramatically after last night's severe weather. 1 - The cold front that spawned so many storms and a few tornadoes last night will cool things down dramatically today. Windy and cooler are the words for the next two days...

Earlier this month, we told you about Iowa Governor Branstad signing a law that makes fireworks sale, possession, and use in Iowa legal between June 1 and July 8, and December 10 and January 3. Despite the state law, local municipalities are still permitted to craft their own ordinance for fireworks use...

Grab the umbrella and the weather radio. We're expecting severe weather this afternoon... 1 - Thunderstorms with the capability of producing large hail and possibly tornados are in the forecast for a window between 3pm and 9pm today. WQAD Meteorologist Eric Sorensen has the forecast details here...

Back in early March I told you about a bill making its way through the Iowa legislature that would make buying and possession of fireworks legal in Iowa. Well, the Quad City Times reports that the bill passed both houses, and was signed by Governor Branstad yesterday, so, as Chicago sang in their song Saturday In The Park, everyday can feel like the fourth of July in Iowa now...

Hump Daaaaay. 1 - The Iowa Senate voted last night to legalize the sale, possession, and use of fireworks. According to the Quad City Times, the bill was opposed by firefighters, medical organizations, veterans groups and safety advocates...

As someone who has to get to bed early to get up early, and is a fairly light sleeper, I am not a fan of fireworks. Don't get me wrong, there are certain celebrations that just scream out for fireworks. The problem is, it's no longer just the 4th of July that Quad Citians shoot off neighborhood fireworks, it is every night for weeks before and after...