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Davenport Channel Cat dock reopens after renovations 06/06/2026

The project includes a fresh pedestrian bridge, landside improvements and the dock itself.

Davenport Channel Cat dock reopens after renovations

Muscatine's It Takes a Village to close animal rescue and clinic 06/06/2026

The shelter shifted to a foster-only model in late 2025 as it struggled with funding issues.

Muscatine's It Takes a Village to close animal rescue and clinic It Takes a Village Animal Rescue and Resources in Muscatine will end its rescue and clinic operations, shelter officials announced.

06/06/2026

Join James Zahara as he previews the storms rolling through our area overnight.

06/06/2026

Check your medicine cabinet! Certain lots of Gas-X softgels may have been contaminated with machine coolant during manufacturing. https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/gas-x-recall-contamination-risk/507-c51a0b26-9a5d-44e3-a4f7-bf5bc5e7bbd7?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WQAD

Actor James Handy reportedly stabbed to death by girlfriend's son 06/06/2026

A veteran character actor known for his roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Jumanji" was killed Wednesday after being stabbed at a California home, according to authorities. Here's what we know.

Actor James Handy reportedly stabbed to death by girlfriend's son Actor James Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick" & "Jumanji," was fatally stabbed at his home in California.

Iowa teachers back new classroom discipline law aimed at disruptive behavior 06/05/2026

A new Iowa law gives teachers more input when handling disruptive students. Educators say the change could improve classroom safety.

Iowa teachers back new classroom discipline law aimed at disruptive behavior A new Iowa law gives teachers more input when handling disruptive students. Educators say it could improve classroom safety.

06/05/2026

CAUGHT ON CAMERA | Jheyco Borda says four teens tried to rob him outside his Maryland home when his Marine training kicked in: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/marine-veteran-disarms-teen-attempted-robbery/507-9d297acd-4403-4804-836a-fa50a81d10b7?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WQAD

06/05/2026

A second round of Facebook class action settlement payments may be coming for some users. Here's what to know and who is eligible: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/facebook-settlement-second-payments-when-are-they-coming/507-1901ace9-cb13-47a1-879f-caf9f7cf7a0c?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WQAD

06/05/2026

RECALL ⚠️ Baby wipes sold at Target are being recalled after FDA testing detected bacteria that could cause life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia in newborns, infants and immunocompromised individuals: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/target-baby-wipes-recall-up-up-potential-microbial-contamination/507-6800ead7-692c-4e0e-a4fe-73c22d2dad61?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WQAD

06/05/2026

A small cluster of drenching, wind-producing thunderstorms will impact parts of our area overnight. James Zahara WQAD will be live on the News 8 App at 9 p.m. tonight previewing who will be seeing some activity!

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