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An April 22 action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Davenport has the community worried, and many concerned citizens met Monday night to discuss the issue and potential next steps.
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The Black Box TheatreOpera diva Maria Callas once said: “I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best.” That quote perfectly encapsulates The Black Box Theatre’s current production of Terence McNally’s 1996 Tony Award winning play Master Class expertly directed by Ron May. This show is extra special in that it is a collaboration with Opera Quad Cities so you will get a healthy, but not overwhelming, dose of skyrocketing arias to accompany the phenomenal acting. -
In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we explore why the Mediterranean diet is a sustainable and effective approach to healthy living. Learn how its flexible, balanced style supports heart health, weight management, and overall well-being—while emphasizing enjoyment, variety, and connection through food. Discover why this time-tested way of eating continues to be a smart choice for long-term health. -
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Zach Wahls, Democratic candidate for the US Senate and Iowa State Senator, talks about his motivations for running, economic issues, such as price increases, trade, manufacturing, reviving small towns and rural Iowa, as well as how he sees the primary as a microcosm of national party divisions and how the party can win back working class voters, especially in Obama-Trump counties along the Mississippi River. -
Habitat for Humanity QCThe nonprofit said the $200,000 build was covered by the John Deere Foundation, whose employees provided 195 hours of volunteer labor since July 2025. The home will benefit a single mother and her son. There are currently seven other home construction projects underway in Davenport, Moline, and East Moline.
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Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News IllinoisThe Illinois General Assembly is considering extending unemployment benefits to public school support staff during the 10 to 11 weeks of summer break. -
Adam Bettcher/APNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has submitted a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding information about whether the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good is working in her state. The federal government has attempted to shield Ross from investigation after he shot Good three times during a Jan. 7 immigration operation in Minneapolis. -
Emily Bollinger/WGLTU.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a Democrat who represents parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria, wants to stop pharmaceutical companies from gaming an FDA loophole he says is keeping generics from reaching the market. -
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Maura Curran/Iowa Public RadioNine Des Moines metro communities are participating in the Ride Safe n’ Smart campaign to promote safe riding practices in public spaces. E-bikes and other electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, which is raising concerns about public safety on trails and sidewalks. -
Marci Suela/The Marshall Project/Chris Yang and Brad Weaver, via Unsplash; Ian Panelo, via Pexels; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska; and U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriNoncitizens routinely won release or a bond hearing, according to a review of habeas corpus cases from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. But the legal landscape is changing. -
Courtesy of Page County Emergency ManagementDuring the height of Monday night’s severe weather, Page County experienced problems with its warning sirens. Officials say the malfunction is a reminder not to rely only on outdoor sirens for severe weather alerts. -
Katarina Sostaric/Iowa Public RadioGov. Kim Reynolds signed a property tax relief bill into law Monday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Des Moines city officials reviewed a looming multimillion budget shortfall in upcoming years due to the property tax changes.
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Anna Pope/Harvest Public MediaEvery spring, high school students from across the country travel to Oklahoma for the National Land and Range Judging Contest. The three-day event tests their knowledge of land and soil. -
Nick Rohlman/The Cedar Rapids GazetteThe House passed a bill to allow the year-round sale of E15 – a priority in farm states – following infighting among Republicans. -
Claire Benjamin/University of IllinoisThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing moving the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and the National Soybean Germplasm Collection from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, where they've both been housed for decades. -
Derek Davis/River Valley Ag ExchangeThe cost of doing business in agriculture was already high before the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which spiked fertilizer and fuel prices. Now, making any money this season may require farmers to cut back on certain resources.
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