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Augustana College’s Historical Society is releasing a new periodical publication covering the college’s history on Thursday, December 5. The first edition concerns the Vietnam War Era at Augustana.
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City of Dubuque's websiteA gas leak led to a fire at the Dubuque Water and Resource Recovery Center Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured, and city officials say the incident will not affect the facility's wastewater treatment system. -
Illinois Green AllianceApplications are open until Dec. 20 for the 2024 Illinois Green Ribbon Award, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Green Alliance. -
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA)The city of Dubuque is receiving federal funding for its solid waste agency to build new battery recycling and collection centers. -
Putnam MuseumThrough support from the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, Putnam Museum is offering guests admission at no cost through Jan. 5. -
Iowa Utilities BoardThe company changed course in a filing made Monday, Dec. 2nd, to the Iowa Utilities Commission. The petition asked for the building of a pipeline through Linn, Cedar, Clinton, and Scott counties. -
Moline High SchoolMoline High School will host its 75th Share Joys fundraiser to help clothe children in need, including the annual costume-themed student donut-eating contest on Dec. 5.
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Katarina SostaricIowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Attorney General Brenna Bird sued the Biden administration Tuesday because federal officials declined to provide the state with a list of noncitizens registered to vote shortly before the election. -
Madeleine C King/Iowa Public RadioA panel made up of five of Iowa’s statewide elected officials voted unanimously Monday to certify the state’s 2024 election results, finalizing the counting of Iowans’ votes.
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National Turkey FederationIt’s been a tradition to eat turkey for Thanksgiving since the 1800s. But one economic report suggests the custom has lost footing in recent years. -
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