First Presbyterian Church and Tapestry Farms spent $180,000 over 18 months to rehabilitate two century-old homes near the church. Originally, the two homes were slated for demolition. Now two families from Afghanistan and Sudan have a permanent place to call home.
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Rock of Ages continues at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 – 3rd Avenue in Rock Island through November 7th with matinee performances on Wednesdays, evening performances Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and early Dinner performances on Sundays.
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This week, explore why staying socially connected is an important part of healthy aging. Learn simple ways to strengthen existing relationships, meet new people, and create meaningful connections through activities, volunteering, hobbies, and time with family and friends.
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Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's 1st district, talks about high costs for housing, health care, food and gas and how she would address them, tariff policy, the Farm Bill, corruption, AI, and the rural vote and ends with her favorite Johnny Cash song.
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Davenport 2nd Ward Ald. Tim Dunn submitted a one-line resignation letter Friday, Sept. 18.
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Advisory group will explore new policies, ways to protect residents from harm
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The state says the centers’ role has evolved over time as travelers’ needs change
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9-year-old Cash Russell was among the victims of a triple homicide during what authorities say was a home invasion and murder that occurred based on an earlier burglary of drugs from a rival gang.
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A representative from Smithfield Foods' corporate office appeared before the Monmouth city council to address a string of recent crises at the local pork processing plant, from the death of a worker to widespread odor complaints and graphic photos of plant conditions circulating on social media.
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The race for U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's open seat is getting increasingly competitive. Democrats hope it's one of the Senate seats they can flip to gain control of the chamber.
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Blue-spotted salamanders are common in many parts of the U.S. and Canada. But in Iowa, the species is endangered. A nature center in Cedar Falls is working to conserve and restore them along the Cedar River.
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Vice President JD Vance visited western Iowa to tout tax cuts and trade deals secured by the Trump administration in an appeal to Republican voters to turn out for the election.
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What’s a leafy green that’s packed with protein? It’s not spinach — it’s lenga lenga! The vegetable is a staple ingredient in many central and eastern African recipes. This harvest season, you can try the superfood at Global Greens’ International Market in Des Moines.
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Federal scientists are still scrambling to find new jobs or relocate across the country as Maryland’s Beltsville Agricultural Research Center’s last days of operation approach. Even as their personal lives upend, employees are concerned that BARC’s legacy of impactful research will be left behind.
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Beginning in December, new federal restrictions will make many hemp products illegal. Businesses in the industry are getting ready to close down most or all of their operations, while advocates hope there's still time to change course before the ban begins.
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More than 5 million people are no longer getting food aid in the wake of a slew of cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As changes to the program continue to unfold, rural Americans face unique problems.
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Warmer-than-normal-temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are driving what could be the strongest El Niño on record. Here’s how that’s likely to impact weather across the central U.S this year.
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