KWQC-TV6 News Latest School Closings and Delays

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When extreme winter weather strikes the Quad Cities and surrounding areas, KWQC-TV6 (NBC) is the primary resource for residents in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.1 Their “First Alert” system provides up-to-the-minute information on school closings, business delays, and hazardous road conditions.

Current School Closings and Delays Status

How to Stay Informed with KWQC

The KWQC First Alert team updates their database in real-time. Here are the most effective ways to check your school’s status:

  1. Online Closings List: Visit the KWQC School Closings page for a comprehensive, alphabetized list that includes schools, daycare centers, and local businesses.

  2. The First Alert Weather App: This is the fastest way to get alerts. You can set up push notifications for specific counties (e.g., Scott, Rock Island, Clinton) so you are notified the moment a “Weather Impact” alert is issued.

  3. On-Air Broadcasts: During KWQC News This Morning, the “ticker” at the bottom of the screen continuously cycles through active delays and cancellations.

Deciphering the Alerts

School administrators typically make their final decisions by 5:00 AM. Understanding the terminology can help you plan your morning:

Alert Type Action Required
2-Hour Delay Buses run 2 hours later than normal. No morning preschool/kindergarten in most districts.
Early Dismissal Schools close early (often between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM) to get students home before a storm hits.
Closed / E-Learning School buildings are closed. Some districts may transition to a “Snow Day” while others use “E-Learning” via tablets.

Safety During Extreme Cold

With wind chills reaching dangerous levels, the National Weather Service and KWQC First Alert Weather suggest:

  • Limit Exposure: Frostbite can occur in as little as 10 to 30 minutes on exposed skin at -25 wind chill.

  • Layer Up: Ensure students have hats, gloves, and insulated boots if they must wait for the bus.

  • Check the Bus: Use school district apps (like “Where’s My Bus?”) to minimize the time students spend standing outside.


Get the latest school closings, cancellations, and delays. View school closures for Iowa from KWQC-TV6 News. Serving the Illinois & Iowa Quad Cities Area.

KWQC-TV, virtual channel 6, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Davenport, Iowa, United States, serving the Quad Cities area of southeastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. The station is owned by Gray Television.-Wikipedia



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