Giang Nguyen
WQAD
Moline, IL, United States
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Woman killed in QC night of unrest shot by "best friend," mom says
Italia Kelly was shot and killed during a night of civil unrest in Davenport. But there were warning signs the suspect police arrested had targeted her, her mom says → Read More
Baby Dax's family fears for safety after father's murder conviction is vacated
Baby Dax's grandparents say they aren't getting answers on Nathaniel Onsrud's whereabouts. He was set free after his murder conviction was vacated on Tuesday. → Read More
Pay-what-you-can: Pop-up café offers healthy dining everyone can afford
The pay-what-you-can concept is about nourishing the body and building community at the same time, says founder Laura Mahn. → Read More
TaxSlayer Center losses due to coronavirus could put taxpayers on the hook
The arena is facing a $2-million loss due to the COVID-19 shutdown. → Read More
Bettendorf council mulls cuts, closure of Life Fitness Center
The economic fallout from COVID-19 means cuts across the board in Bettendorf. The closure of the Life Fitness Center is on the table as well. → Read More
Runner spreads "QC Strong" message
Jeri Roland saw so much negativity with the spread of COVID-19, he thought of a way to spread positivity with his daily exercise routine. → Read More
Davenport's old Oscar Mayer plant to be demolished
The old Kraft Heinz plant in West Davenport has been sitting idle for years, but is set for demolition beginning this month. → Read More
Immigrants learn English, find family by sharing "Fork Tales"
A play put on by students learning English breaks down barriers while building friendships. → Read More
Libraries aren’t just for books anymore, here’s why a Davenport woman says she’s there 3x each week
Mary Rourke has stacks of unread books at home. Still the longtime Davenport resident comes to the public library on N. Main Street three times a week when the weather is good. → Read More
Iowa Caucus – a privilege or a burden? Instructors at St. Ambrose weigh in
How do you feel about caucusing? Is it a burden, or a privilege? St. Ambrose University's political chair says it's got its advantages over a primary. → Read More
Tales from a West Liberty puppet theater that travels the world
A small West liberty theater is reaching audiences around the world with a tiny stage and just a few performers. Monica Leo, the Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre’s lead puppeteer, has been creating a magical world inhabited by puppets for 45 years. → Read More
Scott County tries treating sewage with algae
Scott County is pioneering a new way to treat sewage generated at West Lake Park. The technology is a first in Iowa, using only algae, and no chemicals, to clean the water. News 8 received a first look at the facility. → Read More
Graduates of Scott County Mental Health Court look towards a productive future instead of jail
Four former jail inmates graduated from Scott County Mental Health Court on Friday. → Read More
Staff fired, protest planned after Bettendorf forum features far-right nationalist
BETTENDORF, Iowa -- Iowa congressional candidate Bobby Schilling has fired his campaign political coordinator. The blowback comes after an immigration forum at a church in Bettendorf on Monday that featured a far-right activist with links to nationalists. → Read More
Honorary Bettendorf Police officer gets help suiting up
Michael the Bettendorf Police Bear has been an honorary officer for a few years. This weekend, he got his first police uniform, size 5XL. → Read More
After property tax hike, Rock Island County could raise sales tax
The Rock Island County Board is moving to raise its sales tax. → Read More
Late-stage campaign ad in Davenport mayoral race hits a nerve
A late stage campaign ad is unusual in its attack against another Davenport mayoral candidate. → Read More
Elizabeth Warren gains in polls, holds town hall in Davenport
A crowd of more than 800 greeted Massachussetts Senator Elizabeth Warren at a town hall in Davenport. → Read More
Drive-by paintball attacks in Davenport injure woman
A group of men attacked several people in Davenport's East Village Friday night, shooting paintballs at them out of a moving vehicle, several witnesses told News 8. → Read More
Drive-by paintball attacks in Davenport injure woman
A group of men attacked several people in Davenport's East Village Friday night, shooting paintballs at them out of a moving vehicle, several witnesses told News 8. → Read More