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KWQC’s weather prediction for tuesday night.

Freezing Falcons

Raegan Ware, Reporter February 10, 2025

Bundle up Falcons!  During this last week Iowa faced a harsh cold front, seeing some of the coldest temperatures in a while. Cold fronts are a weather phenomenon where a mass of cold air pushes under...

Donald Trump was sworn in by the Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, January 20, 2025

Presidential Proposals

Adam Shipley, Reporter January 30, 2025

On Monday, January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States for the second time. Leading into his presidency, Trump proposed many ideas including widely expanding...

Ohio State celebrates after winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday Jan. 20, 2025. Eight-seed Ohio State beat seven-seed Notre Dame 34 to 23.

A New Playoff

Will Earnest, Reporter January 27, 2025

After years of planning, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) unveiled its new 12 team College Football Playoff (CFP) this year; a departure from the four team playoff that ran from 2014/2015...

Bubba Wallace (#23) of 23XI Racing practices in preparation for a NASCAR Cup Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024. 23XI Racing is one of the two teams challenging NASCAR in this antitrust lawsuit.

Injunction Granted

Will Earnest, Reporter January 17, 2025

On Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports were granted a preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). The...

The sign outside the entrance of John Deere Davenport Works, where 80 workers were laid off in early January.

Trouble on the Farm

Will Earnest, Reporter January 15, 2025

As another farming season gears up, Deere & Company, better known as John Deere, has announced an increasing amount of layoffs at their locations over the past 10 months. According to KTVO News based...

The sign greeting you into NorthPark Mall on the east side of the property; where the proposed housing is scheduled to go. Each side tells a much different story.

The New NorthPark Mall?

Will Earnest, Reporter January 8, 2025

NorthPark Mall, located in Davenport, Iowa, has been the premier shopping destination for residents of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas for over 50 years. The mall first opened on July 11, 1973 and...

New Dave’s Hot Chicken location in Davenport Iowa, showing off some street-like artwork and designs

Embrace the Spice

Reiggan Molloy, Reporter January 6, 2025

Dave’s Hot Chicken is coming for the spice crown. What started out as an entrepreneurial venture among a group of four friends in a California parking lot in 2017, has now become a strong competitor...

The WHS Band steps off to celebrate Veterans Day and The Festival of Trees

Zach Smith, Reporter December 17, 2024

November is a busy time of year for the WHS marching band as they prepare for both the Veterans Day parade and the Festival of Trees parade. Both of these are excellent learning opportunities for band...

8th grade students signing up for clubs or athletic teams during 8th grade showcase.

8th Grade Showcase

Reiggan Molloy, Reporter November 22, 2024

Once a year students from all different middle schools come to the 8th Grade Showcase at West hoping to find a reason to make it their high school home. They can be given a tour and are shown many clubs...

ICAN Day at West

ICAN Day at West

Lucy Bernick, Co-Editor November 19, 2024

Come get help with filing your FAFSA! Mrs. Hernandez will be here on December 10th from 8:00am to 3:30pm. She will be meeting with seniors individually at their scheduled appointment times to assist them...

West High students and staff celebrate the grand opening of their new facilities on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 by cutting the ribbon to the enjoyment of students, parents, and coaches alike.

A New “Whey” Forward

Will Earnest, Reporter November 19, 2024

The “weight” is finally over. On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, West High celebrated the grand opening of their new athletic facilities with a ribbon cutting and open house that lasted from 4 pm to 6:30...

Tyler Reddick (#45) of 23XI Racing and Michael McDowell (#34) of Front Row Motorsports race during a NASCAR Cup Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, Sep. 8, 2024. 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are the two teams challenging NASCAR in this antitrust lawsuit.

Racing for a Change

Will Earnest, Reporter November 15, 2024

Seventy-six years of control over the world of stock car racing, and two teams are trying to change that. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, Jeffery Kessler, the lawyer who represents 23XI Racing (23XI) and Front...

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