Friends of MLK has chosen nationally recognized artist and muralist Cbabi Bayoc to create a new public mural next to the Martin Luther King Jr. Interpretive Center, 501 N. Brady St., in downtown Davenport.
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Sarah Watson, local government reporter for the Quad City Times, discusses the years-long litigation over settlement payments approved by the Davenport City Council to three former employees over allegations of harassment and misconduct by elected officials. Watson also covered the latest Clinton City Council meeting, where a temporary moratorium for data centers was voted down by the council following hours of public comment.
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As part of their 10th anniversary season, The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is presenting the QC premiere of “The Shark is Broken” by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, opening Friday, June 12.
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In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, author, academic advisor, and early career development strategist Ana Homayoun explores how executive functioning skills, technology, and personal energy management are shaping success in today’s world. The conversation examines the growing challenges students and professionals face in balancing focus, productivity, and well-being in an increasingly digital environment.Drawing from her work with schools, nonprofits, and corporations—as well as themes from her book Getting In Is Not Enough—Ana shares insight into the skills that matter beyond grades and test scores, and why long-term success requires more than traditional achievement alone.
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The project received a $7.5 million grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program and a $400,000 grant from the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. They are seeking $1.3 million from donors to cover the remaining costs.
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The Rainmaker continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre in Geneseo, Thursday through Saturday, June11 through June 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m.
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In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we explore common dairy alternatives and how to choose the option that best fits your nutritional needs. Learn about plant-based alternatives made from grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, along with key factors to consider such as protein, added sugar, fat content, calcium, and vitamin D.
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What makes the event like no other is its emphasis on inclusion of everyone and building irreplaceable bonds through a large sum of people from all walks of life, organizers say. This year's games will feature 3,450 athletes and Unified partners, 1,250 coaches and 1,200 volunteers.
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Republican state Sen. Sally Turner reflects on the late night budget, a pause on gas sales tax, property tax relief, regulating data centers and a pause in data center tax credits.
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The storm late Wednesday destroyed the APL shelter on Springfield's north end.
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Development of large-scale data centers is booming. As some communities unite in opposition, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development.
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People who rely on Sioux City’s homeless shelter say it’s being unfairly targeted by one city council member. About 100 people showed their support in front of City Hall on Monday.
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The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospatial Health Tracking, or INSIGHT, will examine how factors like PFAS and nitrate affect Iowans' health
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Iowa farmers and pork producers are urging the U.S., Mexico and Canada to renew a massive trade agreement in the coming weeks. Around 40% of Iowa's goods are exported to the two countries, with corn, soybeans, ethanol and tractors at the top of the list.
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Changes to the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will start on June 14. The bus system currently has 27 routes that are being consolidated into 10 main ones.
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Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development.
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Extreme heat combined with high humidity is becoming more common as the climate warms, making it harder for people to cool their bodies.
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Beginning in November, SNAP retailers across the U.S. will be required to stock more healthy foods. But experts say the change will ultimately leave federal food aid users with fewer options — especially in rural areas.
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A case of New World screwworm infection was detected Wednesday in Texas. Federal, state and local partners have been working to curb an outbreak and prevent widespread infection in ranching operations.
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