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The Scott County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to reject an ordinance change that would allow construction of a new natural-gas power plant proposed for prime farmland east of Maysville, Iowa.
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In this episode of Talking Art, music educator and performer CJ Parker reflects on building a creative life with intention. As band director at Rivermont Collegiate, lead vocalist for 10 of Soul, and a solo artist preparing to release his new album "Move", CJ shares how he balances teaching, performing, and songwriting while staying grounded in what truly matters. -
US EPAUtilities Director Laura Williamson says the city inventoried 4,900 lead and galvanized pipes. She says the first phase of the program will include 400 properties in the vicinity of 4th Street and 16th Avenue. -
St. Ambrose University FacebookSt. Ambrose University is applying for full membership in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (CAAC), hoping to be selected as its 16th member. -
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Christina ShaverThe small Quad Cities area town of Aledo is getting lots of attention on the silver screen, thanks to two film projects from producer Christina Shaver. -
Jim talks with Moline Mayor Rayapati about the state of the city and what we can expect in this new year.
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The uncertainty of federal funding has increased over the past year, making this fiscal plan JB Pritzker's most challenging so far. -
(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s double-digit rate hike last year -
Danielle Devlin/ProvidedPerformance venues and cultural organizations are seeing a spike in artists from abroad canceling performances and demonstrations — and rethinking U.S. tours. -
Emily Bollinger/WGLTThe parent company of Luther Oaks retirement community in Bloomington has reached a settlement agreement to complete a bankruptcy reorganization.
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Avery Staker/Courtesy of Jo AllenIn the year since Iowa lawmakers repealed state civil rights based on gender identity, transgender and nonbinary Iowans have experienced fear, anxiety and uncertainty. The historic legislation has forced transgender Iowans to contemplate their future in the state. Some have left, and others are navigating how to continue living in the state. -
Courtesy of KCCI TVAn Iowa Lakes Community College baseball player was killed and 32 other people were injured when the team’s bus overturned Wednesday in northwest Iowa. College leaders pledge to support students through this time. -
John Pemble/Iowa Public RadioA bill that would make several changes to public assistance programs advanced through an Iowa House subcommittee Wednesday over the objections of people who said it would result in more babies going hungry. -
Rachel Cramer/Iowa Public RadioThe Ames City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and education based on an individual’s gender identity. It comes about a year after the state removed gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, which sparked some cities to adopt resolutions affirming local protections.
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Lance Cheung/U.S. Department of AgricultureBiofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. -
USDA/FLICKR (Public Domain)Environmental advocates say the outlined revision ignores science and threatens water quality, while farm groups argue it offers landowners needed clarity about which parts of their land count as federally protected. -
U.S. Department of AgricultureIn 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and unpredictable weather. Now, the future of these hubs is uncertain. -
Rebecca Smith/KBIAAlpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and farmers.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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