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Yesterday at 2:50 PM  House fires, car accidents, ice rescues...the Quincy Fire Department is ready to respond to anything. That includes airplane crashes. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you how Q-F-D prepares for any kind of aircraft disaster.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  ABATE of Illinois and Kelly's restaurant teamed up for the 25th annual poker run and bike show awareness weekend on May 18 and 19.

Friday, May 17, 2013  More than 5,000 war artifacts dating back to the 1600s decorate the All Wars Museum in Quincy.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  These days, many schools are taking soda out of the hands of students, but at Quincy Senior High, hundreds of liters of soda were brought to the school ... all in the name of science.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Warmer weather means more insects. And some of those insects can be detrimental to your health.

Friday, May 10, 2013  It's the only place in Iowa where you can experience three centuries of life on the farm.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Tomatoes are some of the most common vegetables you'll find in local gardens. But when it comes to making sure your plants are productive, it's all about how you plant them.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Building an eco-friendly home may sound difficult, but it is possible. Gordon and Pam Rands have transformed their Macomb house into something that would make Mother Nature proud.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  How many times a week do you stock up on fresh produce? Some people make daily trips to the store....but there's a way you can reduce all that running around. KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you another way to get your greens.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Rayon, cotton, linen, silk...what are your clothes made of? Are they eco-friendly? If you're not sure what to look for, KHQA's Kristen Aguirre shows you what fabrics will keep you in line with fashion and Mother Nature.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Is there enough green in you diet? We're not talking about the color, we're talking about sustainability.