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“PIEOWA: A Piece of America,” a 2025 feature documentary, will be shown at the Bettendorf Public Library at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 30, followed by a Q & A with Beth Howard (and free pie, of course).
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In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we share simple ways to give your meals a Mediterranean makeover. Learn how small swaps—like choosing whole grains, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins—can support heart health and overall wellness. With a focus on fresh ingredients and balanced choices, it’s easy to build healthier habits one step at a time. -
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Josh Turek, Iowa US Senate candidate and State Rep. from Council Bluffs, talks about the reasons for his candidacy, key issues, his appeal to working class voters, the endorsement of his campaign by former Senator Tom Harkin, and much more. -
Mercado on FifthMercado on Fifth celebrated its 10th anniversary the day before its first open-air market of the season tonight (May 22) in downtown Moline, with its inaugural recognition awards. -
Jonathan Turner/WVIK NewsAfter operating in the Quad Cities two years, University of Iowa Health Care’s AirCare formally celebrated opening a new helipad Thursday at 3385 Dexter Court, Davenport.
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PixabayMental health courts have expanded in Illinois. There are 31 of them in 25 counties. But a new report finds about two million Illinoisans are left out. -
Jenna Schweikert/Capitol News IllinoisIllinois House lawmakers have passed a bill that will regulate how the largest artificial intelligence companies report on the capabilities of their models. -
Jerry Nowicki/Capitol News IllinoisDale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, is stepping down after the adjournment of the spring legislative session. Fowler has served the southern Illinois region for a decade; he cited a self-imposed 10-year term limit pledge when he announced last summer that he would not seek re-election to a fourth term. -
Emily Bollinger/WGLTState Farm has told its 19,000 agents it is changing its compensation and benefits contract for them. The Bloomington-based company is also cutting benefits for retired agents.
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Nicole Baxter/Iowa Public RadioMay is National Foster Care Month. Iowa’s foster care system is responsible for some of the most vulnerable children in the state. What do you know about foster care in Iowa? -
Lucius Pham/Iowa Public RadioGov. Kim Reynolds signed what she called the "Iowa MAHA bill" into law Wednesday with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by her side.
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Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWSTicks are emerging earlier and staying active for longer. Experts in the central U.S. advise people to take precautions when spending time outside in wooded or grassy areas. -
Courtesy Brad Herrick/University Wisconsin-MadisonAn invasive worm is destroying forest floors and gardens across the country. Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them. -
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.
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