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On Wednesday, he invited everyone to come but especially those who will be alone on the holiday.

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis campaigned in the Quad Cities on Tuesday. He talked about a number of things, including anti-Zionism on college campuses.

Two survivors of The Davenport collapse plan to ask a jury for $50 million dollars in damages.

Thursday morning, hundreds of people celebrated the completion of several big projects at the park.

Voters in Iowa will cast ballots for municipal and school-board elections next week.The biggest race in Davenport is for mayor.As Rachel Duckett reports, on the ballot, challenging incumbent Mayor Mike Matson, is State Representative Ken Croken.

Davenport voters will choose between two candidates for mayor next week.Rachel Duckett reports Mayor Mike Matson is running for his third term.

This morning at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, local nonprofits picked up their checks from the fundraising arm of the John Deere Classic golf tournament.

The Quad Cities will put its name in the hat to host six NCAA championships.

In this episode of "A Real Piece of Work," hosts Matt and Joy sit down with Ashley DuVal, a Senior Scientist at Mars Wrigley, to delve into her fascinating career in developing resilient and productive cocoa plants. The hosts express their enthusiasm to learn about DuVal's role in breeding, integrated pest management, and farming practices that support cocoa farmers and ensure a sustainable cocoa supply. DuVal sheds light on the challenges that cocoa faces, such as pests, diseases, and climate change.DuVal takes the audience on a journey through her educational background in botany and plant sciences, revealing how her interest in crop breeding developed. She shares that she pursued a PhD in cocoa genetics after Mars Wrigley successfully sequenced the cocoa genome. When questioned about her daily routine, DuVal describes the various facilities her team utilizes, including greenhouses, labs, and field trials, to study cocoa plants and gather crucial data. She emphasizes the importance of global collaboration in deploying research findings.The conversation also touches upon career opportunities and compensation at Mars Wrigley for individuals interested in scientific pursuits. The hosts couldn't resist asking about any free chocolate perks, which DuVal addresses with good humor. For students contemplating a career shift, DuVal wholeheartedly encourages following one's passions, as careers often take unexpected turns. She imparts valuable advice to her younger self, emphasizing the importance of enjoying one's work and recognizing opportunities as learning experiences. This episode truly emphasizes the significance of cocoa and highlights DuVal's impactful contributions through sustainable agriculture research.

A car pulled from the Mississippi River earlier this month has been tied to a thirty-year old missing person case.