It’s hard enough to get people to vote in midterm elections, and many Quad Cities residents came out Wednesday to protest a proposed federal law that would make it even harder to vote.
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In this episode of Talking Art, filmmaker Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films discusses his journey in documentary filmmaking, the creative process behind bringing true stories to the screen, and the importance of preserving regional history through film.
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre in Geneseo, Thursday through Saturday, August 27 through 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m.
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Death of a Salesman by Mockingbird on Main continues in Building One of the Black Hawk College Campus in Moline Thursday through Saturday, August 27 through 29 at 7:30 pm. Enter the building through the south entrance and hang left where you will be swept up into this tale. Mockingbird’s collaboration with Black Hawk College has adopted the “pay what it’s worth” model, meaning you choose what to pay on your way out so cost is no excuse to skip this phenomenal show
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In this episode of LOVE Girls the Podcast, youth environmental activist Nicolina Pappas speaks out as part of the three-part series, Rooted: Girls, the River and the Fight for Environmental Justice. Her journey began at just eight years old when she encountered a turtle with a straw stuck in its nose. That moment opened her eyes to the impact of pollution and inspired her to become a voice for environmental protection.Hosted by: Jasmine Babers Gunn and Kayla Babers, with teen host Satara Masengarb and intern Amiyah Woods.
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Hours spent looking at computers, phones, and other devices can take a toll on your eyes. Learn practical ways to reduce digital eye strain, including the 20-20-20 method, screen adjustments, better posture, and regular breaks.
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News From Illinois
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul one of many state AGs who investigated, sued Meta
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A Central Illinois writer Friday will release the premiere episode of his pulpy crime thriller audio drama series that is political, historical but ultimately an intimate story told on a big scale.
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A City Council member’s office complained to city officials twice in one week that residents were griping about odors from the business
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Gov. JB Pritzker said he doesn't want to see McLean County farmland given up for data centers. He said the state should be pumping the brakes on the industry rather than rolling out the red carpet for it.
News from Iowa
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Indianola is the third city in Iowa to discontinue its use of Flock cameras after controversy over who has access to the automated license plate readers’ data.
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The loss of the historic Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing in December 2025 stranded the remote communities of northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin. This summer, residents and business owners have adapted — and advocated — as they wait for the replacement to open.
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Decades after Terri McCauley was killed in Sioux City, a jury could not reach a verdict in the first-degree murder trial of a man accused of her 1983 death. Her family said the mistrial is a setback, but their push for justice isn’t over.
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Iowa Public Radio's Board of Directors announced that Peter Clowney will take over as CEO from Myrna Johnson, who retired in July.
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Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.
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Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten population” when it comes to food insecurity.
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More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.
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Shades of red extracted from an ancient corn variety held up to heat and other conditions typical of food processing and storage. Researchers are exploring whether this natural dye alternative could open new markets for Midwest farmers.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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The housing crisis is affecting Quad-City residents, and WVIK wants to hear your story.
Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond.
Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite.
Listen to the podcast: College students Jasmine Babers and Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw sit down with young women from the Quad Cities and beyond for intimate conversations about young adulthood, touching on difficult topics such as mental health while also having some fun along the way.
Matt Rebro of Russell Construction and Joy Dodson of PeakJoy talk with people from a wide variety of professions about what they do, how they got started, and how you might follow in their footsteps.