Government
Local government news from WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
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GovernmentThomas Bergami served as warden at the federal prison from early 2022 through July, when he retired.
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GovernmentThe city of Davenport announced another change in leadership Monday.
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GovernmentJon Zumkehr is the President of Local 40-70 of the American Federation of Government Employees. He represents about 450 union workers at Thomson.
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During Wednesday's public meeting, the team announced Alternative #5 has the lowest impact on homes and businesses, plus the environment.
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GovernmentWe should find out where the I-80 bridge study team recommends building a new bridge.
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Wednesday, the study team will host a 4th public meeting about where a new bridge will be built.
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Campaigns & ElectionsIn Tuesday's municipal and school board elections, 17% of Scott County registered voters went to the polls. The county auditor's office counted 22,188 ballots cast, compared to more than 127,000 eligible voters. These vote totals were released late Tuesday night by the Scott County Auditor and are unofficial.
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GovernmentThat's according to the White House, which is promoting his "Rural America Event Series."
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The department says, "[I]nformation was received as to his whereabouts. He is in good health and in the process of being reunited with his family. The Rock Island Police Department would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance."
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EconomyThe Quad Cities chamber has been courting Amazon to build one here for nearly ten years.