Roy Booker
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Ask the Times: Is Sunday bus service worth the cost?
Q. Many Quad Citians who believe Davenport should have a flood wall often cite Rock Island’s flood wall. However, to me it seems as though Rock Island sits higher up → Read More
This Week in History: 1949: Labor dispute has Farmall at a standstill
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 -- PISTACHIO RECALL | Clinton native worries about possible damage to industry | FDA investigating reports of salmonella contamination → Read More
Ask the Times: Why were white arrows painted near West 53rd Street?
Q. I recently moved to Davenport from Rock Island last fall. I live on West 53rd Street on the south side near Davenport North High School. I noticed when I → Read More
Ask the Times: Why does KWQC's Matt Hammill look so familiar?
Q. I like our newest roundabout at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Jersey Ridge Road. I was wondering about early accident statistics and how they compare with a → Read More
This Week in History: 2014: Mayor Gluba declares 'all-out assault' on potholes
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 -- Mayor declares 'All-out assault' on potholes → Read More
Ask the Times: Why are fire hydrants being plowed in?
Q. For years the City of Davenport has pushed plowed snow in my cul-de-sac in front of the fire hydrant. I have always wondered why this is okay? If it → Read More
Ask the Times: Why have nesting boxes been removed from highway signs?
Q. It seems that the nesting boxes have been removed from the back of Iowa highway signs. Why are they not being replaced or more added? -- Donald → Read More
Ask the Times: When will the bridges on Elm and 13th streets be fixed?
Q. When is the city going to do something about the bridges on Elm and 13th streets? Obviously, the railroad isn't going to take any action on fixing their problems. → Read More
Ask the Times: What's next for the old Kraft plant?
Q. During a recent trip to Wisconsin, someone said the gas prices were so much higher than in Iowa. Can you tell me what the gas tax is in Wisconsin → Read More
This Week in History: 1983
Saturday, Dec. 24, 1983 -- Mercury aims for record | Forecast says Q-C may be coldest ever → Read More
Ask the Times: When will Veterans Memorial Parkway work be finished?
Q. Is there an expected date for the construction on Veterans Memorial Parkway at and east of the intersection with Jersey Ridge Road to finish? Every time I've gone to → Read More
Ask the Times: What is A&W's chili sauce recipe?
Q. Many years ago there was an A&W Root Beer stand on Rockingham Road in the west end. They closed and moved to Division Street. They sold coney dogs for → Read More
This Week in History: 2013: Aldermen want details on new casino proposal
Saturday, Sept. 3, 1983 -- Gunmen nabbed in bank robbery → Read More
Ask the Times: Does the Sterilite plant have an outlet store?
Q. What's on tap after the former J I Case building is knocked down in Rock Island at 3rd Avenue and 7th Street? -- John, Davenport → Read More
Heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. tonight
Good afternoon, Quad-Cities. Here is your National Weather Service forecast. → Read More
Ask the Times: Will BettPlex add a water park?
Q. After again sitting at the west facing left turn lane on Kimberly Road and Division Street, I was wondering why they bothered to lengthen the left turn lane is → Read More
Ask the Times: What message does an outdoor siren indicate?
Q. How do Quad City residents distinguish between a siren that means a thunderstorm is coming versus a siren that means, "Take cover, we have spotted a tornado?" Please don't → Read More
Ask the Times: What is the old dam by Lock and Dam 15?
Q. I was boating this past weekend on the Mississippi River between Lock and Dam 15 and TGI Fridays. It seems to be an old lock and dam between the → Read More
Ask the Times: Will the drinking fountain on McClellan Boulevard be replaced?
Q. Do we know why the city of Davenport hasn't replaced the drinking fountain located on McClellan Boulevard at Ridgewood Avenue? I have reached out to the city directly and → Read More
Sunny, breezy this afternoon with a high near 90 degrees
Good afternoon, Quad-Cities. Here is your National Weather Service forecast. → Read More