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This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.When the good citizens of Bellevue, Iowa, awoke to the fact that one of their most upstanding and mannerly residents,…

River Action looks to our river community to submit nominations for excellence in river projects, plans, or deserving grassroots leaders. When sending a candidate’s qualifications, keep it simple; we think you will like the format found on River Action’s website at riveraction.org/eddy awards. Simply explain why the person deserves recognition; tell us how the nominee moved against the current, as in an eddy, to achieve excellence on the Mississippi and its watershed.The award categories are:• Education, for innovative programs.• Design for new or renovated buildings with river access and views.• River Activity for recreation• Arts in performance, the written word, or fine arts• Stewardship in environmental enhancement• Revitalization in business or industry.At River Action, we believe these awards to be hugely important.• They inspire us to strive for similar achievements that contribute in meaningful ways.• They can foster a sense of community pride and encouragement for getting involved.• By highlighting big contributions, awards can attract new supporters.• They can highlight individuals who exemplify positive change, making them role models for others to emulate.• Lastly, by recognizing excellence, awards can create a culture of striving for high levels of innovation.Please submit your nomination by January 20, and plan to join us on April 30 at the Eddy Awards during River Action’s Fish & Fire event. You will be awed by the spirit of awardees, who, while working in their own professions, took it upon themselves to fix a broken system, or start a new project and become a catalyst for change. Stirring and uplifting, these stories offer a unique window into the best of human nature and accomplishment.

Jerry Nowicki, editor in chief for Capital News Illinois, lists his top news stories in Illinois politics and government for 2025. He also looks ahead to some key issues and people to watch for in 2026.

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.In 1837, a party of some twenty emigrants arrived in the small community of Bellevue, Iowa, county seat of newly formed…

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.It was Emerson who pointed out that "nature always wears the colors of the spirit." The same winter snowstorm that…

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.When I was growing up in southern Minnesota, the circus still came to town regularly each August to set up in field at…

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Many Rock Islanders must have opened Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi back in 1883, and turned the pages to see…

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Up in Jackson County, Iowa, just south of Dubuque, they used to brag that keeping track of the county seat was even…

This episode of Wellness Wake-Up Call explores the factors that affect blood donor eligibility during National Blood Donor Month. Listeners learn about age and health requirements, medical considerations, and donation timelines, along with why understanding eligibility helps maintain a reliable blood supply. Content provided by Kristin Bogdonas, food and nutrition educator with University of Illinois Extension.

This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Nick Pyevich of Silvis, Illinois, may not have been as well-known as other working folk heroes such as Paul Bunyan,…