News headlines for the morning of November 2, 2017
- "Vote early and vote often" could be the slogan this month for the Galva Arts Council. If it receives enough votes online, it could win a grant from a national foundation that would help pay for a summer music series next year.
- A Chicago Democrat has resigned his leadership position in the state senate. That's following accusations he sexually harassed an advocate working with him on a bill.
- A new initiative to combat childhood obesity in Iowa will get underway this month, as nearly one third of Iowa 10 to 17 year olds remain overweight or obese. Communities in four Iowa counties, including Dubuque, will receive grants to promote healthy eating, physical activity, limited screen time, and fewer sugary drinks.
- One sure sign of the upcoming holidays has arrived in the Quad Cities. Wednesday in Moline, the TaxSlayer Center's Christmas tree was hoisted into placealong River Drive.