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5 years
Former Hawkeye great Brett Greenwood takes the field at Kinnick Stadium with his teammates Joe Conklin and Pat Angerer by his side to be recognized with the 2009 Orange Bowl Champion Iowa Hawkeyes.
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If this doesn’t inspire you, check your pulse to make sure you’re still alive
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Kate Martin has lots of family from the Quad Cities area including her parents who moved back recently. The family gathered in Milan tonight to watch the WNBA Draft. Look at the elation when they watched @kate_martin22 get selected by the Las Vegas Aces with the 18th pick!
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Just when I thought Adam Sandler couldn't get any cooler, he shows up to Drake to play basketball in a White Castle shirt.
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LSU star Angel Reese on Caitlin Clark: "I love Caitlin, I love her game and I admire everything she's done."
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5 years
"I'd rather play Coe College" -Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly on playing Iowa State for the first time.
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Hilarious illustration of Caitlin Clark's remarkable stardom here in this interaction between Zach Johnson and Cedar Rapids Gazette sports columnist Mike Hlas 😆 @Hlas @ZachJohnsonPGA @CaitlinClark22
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The research department for TV6 Sports is the best in the business...
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5 years
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell praises recruit Darien Porter for deciding to stay at Bettendorf for his senior season of track. Porter could have enrolled early at ISU to get a head start on football. He just set Iowa's all time State Record in the 400. @darien_porter11
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Mediapolis basketball star Regan Thornburg is fighting Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma. He thought he would never get to play high school basketball again, but tonight on senior night, he got to play one last time! See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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7 months
Caitlin Clark the Snow Woman
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6 years
Is this Heaven? No... it’s Iowa
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7 years
The Davenport North students are decked out in Iowa State gear to troll future Hawkeye Joe Wieskamp.
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Per NCAA rules, I’m not allowed to record video of players warming up, so I drew this sketch of Caitlin Clark getting warmed up to give everyone an idea of what things look like here inside of the arena.
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3 years
Traffic in Chicago and New York might be bad, but have you ever driven during rush hour in Dyersville, Iowa?
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6 years
Cyclone Nation feast your eyes on this gem of Iowa State's newest four-star RB commit Jirehl Brock @jirehlbrock @CycloneFB @JWcyclonestv
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Meet 12 year old sportscaster Noah Schlicksup of @SchlickSports ! As a one man crew, Noah has been live broadcasting North Scott games this season! This Friday, Noah will be our special guest anchor on the @HighlightZone6 ! Also, see his story Sunday night at 10 on @kwqcnews
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After tonight’s game Iowa safety Jake Gervase made his 3rd trip to the Children’s Hospital this week to visit Ryan from Davenport.
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7 years
Iowa senior Cory Clark wins a National Championship and Terry Brands says take me down!
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4 years
The tag team of Colby Lopez (WWE Star Seth Rollins), and Lopiez Pizza donate $1,000 to the King’s Harvest Animal Shelter in Davenport. See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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When Madi Ramirez was diagnosed with Spinal Muscle Atrophy at age 2, doctors said she would likely die as a teenager. Madi has been beating the odds her entire life and this week she finished the 100 meters at her first track meet! See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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Caroline Hazen is the first female to ever play Varsity Football for Moline. She is the team's starting kicker! See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @Moline_Football @MHSsuperfans14 @CoachMorrissey7
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12-year-old Noah Schlicksup of @SchlickSports suffers from Tourette's syndrome. After being teased at school, Noah's passion for sportscasting has helped him overcome struggles with mental health. Watch all of Noah's touching story by clicking this link:
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From walk-on to team captain, what a career it's been for Jake Gervase, and what a thrilling final game at Kinnick for the former Assumption Knight.
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As Assumption senior Luke Klostermann plays his final basketball games, his mother Dana is in Minnesota at the Mayo Clinic fighting breast cancer. See the story of the Klostermann family's strength and how the Assumption community is lifting them up tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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What an unbelievable finish! In a tied game, West Liberty blocks Williamsburg's field goal attempt, and Lake Newton returns it for a game-winning touchdown as time expires! West Liberty wins a thriller 20-14 to advance to the quarterfinals! @WestLibAthletic @WestLibertyCSD
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6 years
Just a couple weeks on the job at Drake and @Admire_OnAir has already brought beer to the Knapp Center and Iowa State back to the football schedule
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3 years
Congrats to ⁦ @SkubieMageza ⁩ on his new job at ESPN!!! Skubie has been such a ray of light in the TV6 Newsroom and we will miss him dearly! Thank you so much for your friendship and for everything you’ve done here in the QC!
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2 years
Former Iowa football stars Jake Gervase, Nate Stanley, Tristan Wirfs, Josey Jewell, Jack Heflin, Parker Hesse, Ben Niemann and several others will be in Davenport June 24th coaching skills to kids to raise money for pediatric cancer! @jakegervase10
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Rock Island is elated as former Rock Island star Brea Beal @QueenBrea_1 is drafted by the Minnesota Lynx with the 24th pick in the WNBA Draft.
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Greatest day of my life! I’m engaged to my best friend Kim! ❤️
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These eyes have seen every Iowa game since Nile Kinnick. See the story of Bob Brooks here:
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North Scott's Collin Lewis gets a pin to win the 3A State Championship at 145 pounds! @lancerfans19 @NSHSActivities @Lancer_Strength @NorthScottLance
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One family, five Cyclones. North Scott senior AJ Peterson will play football at Iowa State just like his father Troy and older brothers Zach and Joey. AJ's mother Andrea also went to Iowa State. Congrats, @ajpetersen30 !
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McKenzie Yanek wins her first Relays title with an incredible 9:35.98 in the 3,000. 3rd fastest time ever at Drake
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Congrats to Moline football star @MatthewBailey_7 on his commitment to play for Illinois! Hear more from Bailey and @CoachMorrissey7 tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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Iowa fans showed up in full force to cheer on the Iowa women today in Albany, New York.
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4 years
Ty Anderson's buzzer beater to send North Scott to State is extraordinary, and it's EVEN BETTER with TITANIC MUSIC
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1 year
For the Iowa State softball team, a viral tweet from former Assumption star @leacj21 led to an unexpected bond with the @WVUBarstool fanbase and a multitude of new fans. See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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Our baby is coming in August! We’re so excited and thankful! God is so good!
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5 years
After fighting prostate cancer last season while coaching, Augustana head basketball coach Grey Giovanine is cancer free as he begins his 21st season in Rock Island! See much more with the Vikings tonight on @kwqcnews after Sunday Night Football.
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9 years
Outside of Hoiberg's home right now... http://t.co/UpSxrjAojD
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6 years
Meb Keflezighi just went for a 4 mile run with the State Champion Pleasant Valley Cross Country team! See the story at 6:00 on @kwqcnews .
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6 years
Sister Jean is gonna have a tough decision to make this offseason. Major programs are sure to offer way more money and better facilities
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5 years
After tearing her ACL in the Substate Finals, Bettendorf soccer star Mia Griffin has received an overwhelming amount of support from other soccer players in the QC. See the story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @griffy303 @BettAthletic @bhs_spirit @KnightsAHS @carlykinggg
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Pierson Wofford... OH MY GOSH!!! I have a feeling the Augustana senior is going to be on @SportsCenter for this game-winning three as Augustana takes down #4 Elmhurst 94-93 @MastaP123 @Augustana_Hoops @RoYoungblut
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Assumption baseball wins back to back State Championships and an emotional Billy Argo announces he's stepping down as Assumption's head coach. Argo won 6 State Championships in 18 years as Assumption's head coach. @ahsknightsbball @Ahsfootball_ @AHSBradyBunch @adam_metivier
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Last season Rock Island basketball star Jamir Price's mother passed away. Now he's made a dream of her's come true by committing to Bradley. See the story at 6:00 on @kwqcnews @JaMirprice3 @RockyHoops @ThomSigel @QuadCityElite @RiStuCo @R_I_Schools @quarrycrazies19 @bradleyumbb
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Illinois head football coach Brett Bielema is raving about the immediate impact of true freshman Matthew Bailey from Moline! "I would predict when his time is up there's probably gonna be 32 teams that are gonna ask a lot of questions about him". @Moline_Football @CoachMorrissey7
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Former Assumption and Iowa football star Jake Gervase will play in the Super Bowl for the Rams! See more on how Gervase's incredible perseverance led him to football's biggest game tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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4 years
WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST!!!!!
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Rock Island's Courtney Lindsey just won his heat at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100m with a time of 9.88 to advance to the finals! You can watch him compete live in the finals at 9:49 tonight on KWQC!
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Four years ago, Logan Paulsen wasn't sure if he would ever play football again. Today the Central Dewitt star signed his scholarship offer to play for Northern State. See the inspiring story with @paulsen_l tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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5 years
First time I’ve seen fans storm the field before halftime...
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After hearing the story of Humboldt softball player Ashlyn Clark fighting stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, the Assumption softball team decided to wear ribbons with Ashlyn's school colors at State. See the story from @kevin_kohr tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews . Thanks to @WHOhd for vid
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Jake Gervase recently considered walking away from football, but after sticking with it, the former Assumption and Iowa star will now play in the Super Bowl for the Rams!
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Nebraska upsets Maryland and this time Tim Miles nailed the landing!
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Coming up tonight at 6:00 on @kwqcnews , see the inspiring story of Brian Forret. After losing his father to cancer in June, Brian and the Calamus-Wheatland baseball team are having one of the best seasons in school history. @calwheatbruns @CalWheatHS
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Augustana is heading to the Final Four for the 2nd time in 3 years!
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4 years
The North Scott Lancers beat Xavier 17-10 in overtime to advance to the 3A State Championship game! The Lancers will play Harlan next Thursday. @lancerfans21 @Lancer_FB
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Bettendorf wins a thriller over Pleasant Valley in PK's to earn the program's 20th trip to State Soccer! See all the highlights and reaction tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @BettAthletic @bhs_spirit @Bett_Soccer @Bettftballcoach
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6 years
Today is my last day at @kwqcnews ! It was such an honor to work here with so many wonderful people. I will miss you all dearly! I’m moving to Florida to pursue other opportunities. Farewell Quad Cities!
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While fighting cancer, high school sweethearts Tara and T.J. Case fell in love. See the inspiring story of fight, love, and family tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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Former North Scott star Grace Boffeli is named to the All-Missouri Valley Conference first team. Boffeli led UNI in scoring this season and led the entire conference in rebounding. Congrats, @boffeli_grace !
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Priest Sheedy... OH MY GOSH See more highlights from @Priest_sheedy and @DNorthFootball tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews .
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7 years
The River Bandits are Midwest League Champions!!!
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6 years
Carter Duwa... FOR THE WIN!!!!!! Pleasant Valley beats West 52-50 in OT. Highlights tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @duwac23 @DaymanBri @PVSpartanPride @PVSpartanHoops @pvballer7 @ccpv_1225
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4 years
Meet 1-year-old basketball phenom, Penelope. She's ranked as the #1 recruit for the class of 2037.
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Teagan Goodney just became the first female to score a varsity touchdown for the North Scott Lancers! See her story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews . @goodneyt @lancerfans20 @Lancer_FB @Lancer_Strength @NorthScottHS
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Tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews , meet North Scott junior Aiden Bahls from the State Champion Girls Basketball team! @lancerfans19 @NSHSActivities @tj_case @boffeli_grace @rylie_rucker @presleycase2
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The North Scott Lady Lancers are heading to State Volleyball for the first time in 7 years! See the all the highlights at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell praises the play of former North Scott Lancer Zach Petersen who stepped into a starting role this season for the Cyclones. @lancerfans20 @Lancer_FB
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Bettendorf junior Ella Schmit is the first girl to earn a full time starting spot for Bettendorf's varsity team. She's a perfect 4-0 this season with 2 pins in her matches against the boys. See her story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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4 years
Made Italian tonight!
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7 years
The Golden Warriors make school history! Sterling is heading to the State Semifinals for the first time ever! @sterlinghsad @shs_gldnwarrior @morse_trey
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Fran McCaffery raves about the versatility of freshman Joe Wieskamp. Watch for much more with Wieskamp and the Hawkeyes tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @JWieskamp21 @MuskieFball @MuskieStrength @MuskieThemes
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The future looks very bright for Bettendorf QB Carter Bell @CarterBell_ @BettAthletic @BETTfootball @AugieILfootball @darien_porter11
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Jamonny Skinner.... OH... MY.... GOSH!!!! Addison Fletcher connects with Skinner for a game winning 90 yard TD with 1:45 to play as Monmouth-Roseville beats Wilmington 14-10. Highlights and reaction at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @mrhstitans @MRHS_Soccer
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Amarion Nimmers... OH MY GOSH!!!! The Rock Island senior wins the dunk contest at the Illinois vs Iowa All-Star game. See all the highlights tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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2 years
2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson makes it pretty clear golfers from Saudi Arabia-financed LIV Golf will be banned from the Ryder Cup
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3 years
Bettendorf's Ella Schmit is 1 of just 4 females to ever qualify for the boys State Wrestling Tournament in Iowa. This week at State, Ella and her teammates will all be wearing these shirts to promote the movement for Iowa to sanction girls wrestling. See more at 10 on @kwqcnews
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4 years
Best part of sportscasting from home? NO PANTS!!!!!
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7 years
Five defenders? No problem for D.J. Carton @DJCarton @BettBball @BettAthletic @u_bett
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Pleasant Valley football star Rusty VanWetzinga IV will fulfill his childhood dream of playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He had previously accepted a scholarship with Southern Illinois but will now be a preferred walk-on for Iowa.
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4 years
Today is the first day to complete the virtual Bix, so I attempted to run the 7 miles at midnight, with the hope of becoming the first person to ever finish the virtual Bix. Find out if I made history tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews
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4 years
Fran Riley was the kindest person I've ever worked with. His love of God and people was radiant. Just being around him always warmed my heart. He touched so many people, and made me want to be a kinder, more loving person. God bless you my friend. I will miss you so much.
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4 years
It’s with great sadness to report the loss of a member of the KWQC-TV6 family. Fran will be greatly missed and we welcome you to share your favorite memories with Fran below. <3
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2 years
Love the green and yellow lights on the 74 bridge for the John Deere Classic!
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6 years
Hello Quad Cities! I’m back! See you tonight on ⁦ @kwqcnews
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5 years
Sam Schluensen.... OH MY GOSH!!! What a catch to lead to a triple play for Bettendorf! See the highlights on @kwqcnews @BettAthletic @bhs_spirit @BettBaseball18
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7 years
Carter Bell OH MY GOSH.... Bettendorf rolls Washington 56-0. Highlights coming up on @HighlightZone6
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2 years
Moline basketball stars Brock Harding and Owen Freeman make it official tonight signing with the Iowa
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4 years
Former Rock Island star Brea Beal scores a season high 13 points helping #1 South Carolina take down #23 Iowa State 83-65. Watch for highlights tonight on @kwqcnews after Sunday Night Football. @QueenBrea_1 @RockIslandHigh2
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6 years
Two Baers are better than one
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4 years
North Scott football coach Kevin Tippet is preaching personal responsibility for COVID-19 safety to help students continue the activities they love. Tonight's games have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Watch for more at 6:00 on @kwqcnews
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Knox Volleyball player Marissa Akers beat Stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma! See her inspiring story tonight at 10:00 on @kwqcnews @KnoxCollegeAD @KnoxCollege1837
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