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Environment

Iowa Initiative Aims to Save Turtles From Cars

Rachel Duckett

You've probably heard the question, why did the chicken cross the road? But how about, where did the turtle cross the road?
Environment

Corps of Engineers Hosts Open House on River Restoration

Collin Schopp

This week, people can give their input on how to rehabilitate a stretch of the Mississippi River. The Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service and…
Community

Monday, January 22, 2018

News headlines for the morning of January 22, 2018:Davenport city officials hope the Rhythm City Casino will attract new development to Elmore Corners—the…
Environment

Ozone Levels Rise

Ozone levels rose in the Quad Cities yesterday, but were still about average for this time of year. The EPA standard for ozone, or smog, is 70 parts per…
Community

Lost Grove Lake at Full Pool

Herb Trix

Thirty years after planning began, Iowa's newest state recreation area has reached an important milestone. Lost Grove Lake in northern Scott County is at…