URBANA — The Illinois Associated Press recognized television and radio stations for excellence in various categories.
WQAD was recognized in the following categories:
- Best Digital Presence 2016 — 1st place
Facebook | Instagram | Snapchat | Twitter | Pinterest - “Wedding Dress Lost and Found” — Best Hard News Feature 2016 — Chris Minor & Jenny Hipskind — 1st Place
Owners reunited with vintage wedding dress that was sucked away by tornado - “Cows on the Loose” — Best Spot News 2016 — Christina Hepner, Anthony Pannicucci & Stephanie Mattan — 2nd Place
Yes, you really saw cows loose in downtown Rock Island - “Baseball Brothers” — Best Sport Report 2016 — Greg Armstrong — 2nd Place
Mercer County’s Band of Baseball Brothers - “Hard Not To Smile” — Best Videography 2016 — Andy McKay — 2nd Place
Davenport police helped raise $1,300 for Iowa Special Olympics