The new partnership includes six John Deere facilities across Iowa, where workers are framing and assembling walls of entire homes for Des Moines, Quad Cities, Waterloo, and Dubuque.
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Randy Feenstra, Republican candidate for Iowa Governor and 4th District US Congressman, talks about key issues including tax reform, health care, education, economic growth, agriculture, keeping young people in the state, carbon pipelines, immigration, and China relations. He also discusses his reasons for running, background and experience, top three priorities, most significant endorsements, and closing statement on why he deserves your vote.
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This episode features Annika O'melia of The Rock Island Line, Her Voice Media Founder Jasmine Babers-Gunn, and Rock Island teen Kyla Nephew for an inspiring conversation about storytelling, civic engagement, and speaking up to create change in your community.
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Rik Edgar, former general manager of the Peoria Civic Center, will be the new boss at Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, to start in early July.
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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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A proposal debated in Springfield this year envisioned a future in which some of that energy could be captured by a solar panel mounted on an apartment balcony, converted into electricity and used to help a person power their life more efficiently.
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The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its spring session Sunday. But there are a lot of issues left to consider.
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U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen has a message about what Democrats should run on this November — groceries, gas prices, and the doctor's bill.
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Congressman Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., doesn't want to block data centers from coming to Illinois. He also doesn't want them arriving without conditions. He's worried some data center developers will try to cut corners to get there.
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Ian Roberts admitted that he falsely claimed citizenship when he was hired by Des Moines Public Schools. He faces deportation to his native Guyana after he serves his sentence.
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Mason City will host mountain biking novices, thrill-seekers and spectators at its first Prairie Rock Trails Bike Fest this weekend. The three-day event begins with a ribbon cutting for a new destination bike park.
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A state-of-the-art facility opening in Council Bluffs in June is expected to help boost services and inpatient psychiatric care beds in a more peaceful setting.
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May 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?
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Ticks 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.
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The "farmer-led movement" aims to shape the agricultural landscape by strengthening soils and building community.
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An 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.
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Every 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.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond.
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