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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Greg Schultz traces his rise from working class Ohio to running a presidential campaign. He shares some insights on running a successful presidential campaign, memories from Iowa and Illinois, Democrats' struggles with working class voters and much more.
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Jim talks with Illinois State Rep Gregg Johnson (D) about the final moments of the Illinois legislative session.
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In this episode of Talking Art, singer-songwriter David G. Smith discusses his upcoming album, Hero Street, inspired by the remarkable stories and history behind one of the Quad Cities' most meaningful landmarks. David shares the creative process behind the album, the power of songwriting to preserve history, and how music can connect communities through storytelling and shared experiences.
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A new colorful mural by nationally recognized artist and muralist Cbabi Bayoc is done, next to the Martin Luther King Jr. Interpretive Center, 501 N. Brady St., Davenport.
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Broadcast industry voices assess local impact
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Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan would have allowed multi-unit housing, such as duplexes and triplexes, and “granny flats” on nearly all properties zoned for residential use. But he was unable to overcome local government leaders’ opposition to the proposal.
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The top 10 teams in the 11-team league will qualify for the postseason tournament and the top two seeds will get automatic bids to the semifinals.
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The Peoria Riverfront Museum will represent Illinois with a pavilion on the National Mall as part of the upcoming Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
News from Iowa
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Democratic nominee for governor Rob Sand launched a statewide town hall tour in Decorah on Wednesday. It was the first stop on a trip that will bring the candidate to each of Iowa's 100 county seats between now and the end of September.
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Every week on trash day, truckloads of waste are hauled off to three dozen landfills across the state. But some Iowa landfills are nearing the end of their lifespans, prompting communities to look elsewhere.
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The City of Cedar Falls is moving forward with plans to build a new gas power plant. Cedar Falls Utilities, which is behind the project, says the plant will support the city's energy independence as the region's electrical grid is increasingly strained.
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The issue of data centers is heating up in a small community just south of Sioux City. Residents say they were left in the dark, and Woodbury County officials are considering new regulations.
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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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A bill allowing year-round sales of E15, a fuel blended with up to 15% corn-based ethanol, is being debated in the Senate. While the bill is hailed as a boon for corn growers, there are concerns that it could hurt soybean prices.
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