Jenny Hipskind is the Managing Editor at WQAD News 8. She specializes in construction and real estate, as well as professional sports, covering a range of topics from international sports leagues to major league sports and tournaments. Jenny's work has been featured in notable outlets such as WTSP-TV, KENS 5, Local 5 News We Are Iowa (WOI-DT), 11Alive, and KARE 11.
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Jenny Hipskind predominantly covers evolving and breaking local news stories, particularly those related to crime and community events. Given her focus on local news, she may be more responsive to pitches that offer unique angles or exclusive access to ongoing crime-related incidents or community events in the United States, Illinois, or Quad Cities area.
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By: Jenny Hipskind
Crews will be working in the area of First Street to Archer Drive until the end of May.
Rock Island High School's weapon detection system flagged a possible firearm around 9:55 a.m. A security member searched the student's backpack and found the gun.
By: Jenny Hipskind
The Iowa City police chief said investigators have since received more than 150 tips, served three dozen search warrants, and recovered three firearms.
By: Jenny Hipskind
Underwood will tee off with the pros on Wednesday, July 1. The John Deere Classic will be held July 1-5 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis.
Memorial Day is coming up on Monday, May 25, and we've compiled a list of events in and around the Quad Cities area that honor the meaning behind the day.
The Burlington Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 69-year-old woman. Police said Karen Aller was last possibly seen on camera footage in the area of Cascade Terrac...
The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday on U.S. Route 34 north of East Walnut Street/160th Avenue near Kirkwood.
By: Jenny Hipskind
The City of Moline is moving forward with plans to purchase the RiverStation Building in downtown Moline for $1.65 million.
Two players ranked in the Top 40 of the World Golf Rankings have committed to play in the 2026 John Deere Classic.
By: Nora Reichardt, Jenny Hipskind, Mikaela Schlueter
A rural Aledo man has been arrested after a man was found dead inside a rural Mercer County home Tuesday night, according to Mercer County Sheriff Dustin Terrill.
