Sarah Watson, local government reporter for the Quad City Times, discusses the years-long litigation over settlement payments approved by the Davenport City Council to three former employees over allegations of harassment and misconduct by elected officials. Watson also covered the latest Clinton City Council meeting, where a temporary moratorium for data centers was voted down by the council following hours of public comment.

The council approved unanimously on first reading an amended agreement for a proposed manufacturing development at the former Rock Island Livestock Auction Barn and Bi-State Masonry property located at 34/37 Avenue and 9th Street. The city will reimburse up to $458,200 for the demolition of the former Swords Veneer property using tax-increment financing district funding.

As part of their 10th anniversary season, The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is presenting the QC premiere of “The Shark is Broken” by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, opening Friday, June 12.

In this episode of A Real Piece of Work, author, academic advisor, and early career development strategist Ana Homayoun explores how executive functioning skills, technology, and personal energy management are shaping success in today’s world. The conversation examines the growing challenges students and professionals face in balancing focus, productivity, and well-being in an increasingly digital environment.Drawing from her work with schools, nonprofits, and corporations—as well as themes from her book Getting In Is Not Enough—Ana shares insight into the skills that matter beyond grades and test scores, and why long-term success requires more than traditional achievement alone.

The project received a $7.5 million grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Permanent Supportive Housing Development Program and a $400,000 grant from the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. They are seeking $1.3 million from donors to cover the remaining costs.

The Rainmaker continues at Richmond Hill Players Barn Theatre in Geneseo, Thursday through Saturday, June11 through June 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 14 at 3:00 p.m.

Country Financial has already seen 1,000 property and auto claims from this week's back-to-back severe wind and tornado events. They expect more in the coming days as residents sort through their homes.

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

Durbin questioned whether immigration authorities are prioritizing dangerous offenders and expressed concern about the broader civil liberties implications.

The funding was generated by a fee levied on pharmaceutical middlemen.

Researchers presented their findings from the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot in Des Moines. Their study looked at how participants used monthly $500 payments, and how it affected their well-being and goals.

Four objections brought by GOP voters, a Republican strategist and a GOP congressional staffer are aiming to remove libertarian candidates from three races. The objections make claims around name and address discrepancies, a missing filing and insufficient signatures.

People who rely on Sioux City’s homeless shelter say it’s being unfairly targeted by one city council member. About 100 people showed their support in front of City Hall on Monday.

The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospatial Health Tracking, or INSIGHT, will examine how factors like PFAS and nitrate affect Iowans' health

Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development.

Extreme heat combined with high humidity is becoming more common as the climate warms, making it harder for people to cool their bodies.

Beginning in November, SNAP retailers across the U.S. will be required to stock more healthy foods. But experts say the change will ultimately leave federal food aid users with fewer options — especially in rural areas.

A case of New World screwworm infection was detected Wednesday in Texas. Federal, state and local partners have been working to curb an outbreak and prevent widespread infection in ranching operations.