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Local preservationists are worried the iconic Centennial Bridge may be demolished as Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation pursue a preferred alternative in a study of the U.S. 67 corridor.
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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. -
Group OMilan-based Group O has joined PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, strengthening its commitment to innovation and growth in the packaging and automation industry.
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Naomi Taxay/Medill Illinois News BureauA bill that would stop law enforcement from using biometric surveillance failed to gain enough support for a committee vote in March and its backers aren’t going to revive it by the end of May. -
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Andras Vas/UnsplashA ransomware attack involving the course management system Canvas affected nearly 9,000 schools and educational institutions worldwide during one of the busiest periods of the academic year. -
The legislature is scheduled to adjourn the spring session at the end of May.
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HOME, Inc.The newly built homes are located within two areas being redeveloped in Des Moines. A buyer has been identified for one of the homes, and applications are open until May 25 for the other two. -
Photos by Lucius Pham / Graphic by Nicole Baxter/Iowa Public RadioFive Republicans are running to be their party's nominee for governor. The winner of the June primary will face Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand in what's expected to be a very competitive election in the fall. While a U.S. congressman is considered the frontrunner in the primary, the other candidates and voters don't all see it as a done deal. -
Isabella Luu/Iowa Public RadioCharter school students have more access to classes and services through their home district under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds. -
Natalie Krebs/Iowa Public RadioDemocratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls are facing a competitive primary as they attempt to flip Republican Joni Ernst's open Senate seat this fall.
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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.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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