After a roof partially collapsed, the city evacuated 20 buildings on a single block in downtown Muscatine, displacing 28 residents. The city said a final decision on whether to demolish or stabilize the compromised structures will be made in early July.
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Dennis Crawford talks about the book he co-authored with Laura Crawford that looks at Robert Kennedy's victory in the 1968 Nebraska Democratic primary. He unearths new information about the campaign as well as the ability of RFK to connect with rural and working class voters in the state. Robert Kennedy: The Road Not Taken.
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The LGBTQ+ community center Clock Inc. will hold an extra special art auction fundraiser Thursday, June 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport.
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In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we separate fact from fiction when it comes to milk and dairy. Learn the truth behind common myths about children's nutrition, bone health, and whole milk, while exploring how dairy can fit into a balanced diet. Discover practical ways to meet your calcium needs and make informed choices about dairy products.
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Melissa Urbain witnessed history in her hometown Friday afternoon, celebrating with her family the USA men’s soccer team victory in the 2026 World Cup, at Great River Brewery, Davenport.
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An extended run of hot temperatures and high humidity is forecast to arrive across Central Illinois on Sunday and last through most of the week.
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Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Thursday requiring businesses to disclose all the fees that will be tacked on to sales before customers get to the checkout stage.
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Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session
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Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1
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With the return of New World screwworm in the U.S., animal health experts say Iowans should carefully monitor livestock and pets and report suspicious signs. The larvae of the adult fly eat the living flesh of warm-blooded animals.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the maker of Roundup can't be sued for failing to warn people that the weedkiller could cause cancer. The decision follows failed efforts in the Iowa Legislature to limit lawsuits over pesticide-related illness.
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This summer, the Grout Museum District is preparing to demolish its former science center, the Bluedorn Science Imaginarium. The decision was made in the face of funding uncertainty stemming from property tax reform in Waterloo.
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Northwest Iowa’s Woodbury County has joined a growing list of Iowa communities developing regulations for data centers. The vote comes after the City of Salix annexed farmland for a potential data center that MidAmerican Energy is shopping around.
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An official review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement begins in July. President Trump already has suggested the U.S. would be better off without it.
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Nearly half of the U.S. winter wheat crop is in poor or very poor condition, following a tough growing season. Some farmers are choosing to leave their crop in the field
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Congressional lawmakers are looking to add rotisserie chicken to the list of foods people can purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Currently, the program excludes hot and pre-prepared foods.
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President Trump has tried to kill Food for Peace – the nation’s leading international food aid program. Farm state legislators restarted it at the USDA, and pending legislation would keep it there permanently. But experts worry about the fate of food aid at an agency with no humanitarian mandate.
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