Government

State Rep. Josh Turek, a Democrat from Council Bluff's 20th District, talks about the recently concluded legislative session in Iowa and his concerns about Medicaid cuts in Washington.

Illinois 17th District Congressman Eric Sorensen, a Democrat from Moline, spoke with WVIK News' Grayson Juel about a bill he is co-sponsoring aiding NWS hiring and possible plans to move the Arsenal museum to Rock Island County.

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-57) discusses accomplishments from the recently completed session, including tax reform, cutting government waste and restricting cell phone usage in schools and cars, and talks about ongoing property tax reform efforts.

Community Development Director Miles Brainard tells WVIK the A Hana Illowa developers will share the final design plans soon.

Labor leaders came together in Davenport Tuesday, April 22, for a rally to hear local workers.

The city is raising its solid waste fee by two percent and the sanitary sewer fee by twenty-two cents to cover improvements at the Davenport wastewater treatment plant and development projects on its northeast borders.

Residents can email their input to mbutler@illinoiscourts.gov before 5 p.m. on Friday, March 28th.

The City of Galesburg is receiving a grant to help low to moderate-income renters upgrade their heating and cooling systems.

NALC Branch 318 is asking the public to join them for a rally on Sunday, March 9th, 4 to 6 p.m. at 4000 Avenue of the Cities in Moline to protest against Elon Musk and the Trump administration's claims to privatize the nation's oldest public service.

Ascentra Credit Union donated $18,500 to Quad City non-profit Tapestry Farms on Monday, Feb. 24.