Bettendorf Middle School has completed the first phase of a multi-year, $33.7-million improvement project.

Since 2021, the African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) has been tasked with preserving African American communities, developing vocational centers, ensuring economic equity policies, and creating an Illinois Slavery Era Disclosure Bill. Currently, the commission is seeking resident input through September 6th.

Top-notch musical performances, health education, Black authors, and youth activities are part of the 12th-annual Bill Bell Jazz and Heritage Festival, August 21 and 22 in Rock Island.

What you eat can play an important role in protecting your vision. Discover key nutrients that support eye health and the colorful fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, seeds, and other foods that can help you get them.

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities conducted groundbreaking ceremonies Saturday, Aug. 15, on its 149th and 150th homes. These two are at 745 21st St. in East Moline and at 1117 12th St. in Moline.

GOP officeholders, candidates lay blame for high prices, taxes on Democrats

House and Senate Republicans trying to protect incumbents, pick up seats

Advocates hope a couple of new laws will bring improvements.

Judge proposes February 2027 trial date for defendants McClain, Pramaggiore

After hearing from community members who wanted a one-year pause on data centers, the Salix City Council rejected a proposed moratorium. Google is considering a project near the small town.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn met with cancer survivors and advocates to discuss Iowa's growing cancer rate three weeks after Democratic opponent Rob Sand.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited the Iowa State Fair on Monday to tout support for U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn and to promote his $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal. Hegseth called Nunn an ally in Congress for military spending and the department's war efforts.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in central Iowa to discuss the Trump administration's emphasis on fitness in K-12 schools.

More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.

Shades of red extracted from an ancient corn variety held up to heat and other conditions typical of food processing and storage. Researchers are exploring whether this natural dye alternative could open new markets for Midwest farmers.

U.S. Geological Survey researchers developed models to better understand the timing and sources contributing to nutrient pollution in streams and rivers. They say their findings can help guide efforts to improve water quality.

Fewer people are buying cotton thanks to the rise of synthetic fibers like nylon and polyester. Now, the U.S. cotton industry wants to boost demand for American-grown cotton with tax credits and marketing campaigns.