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REVIEW: In The Heights At Countryside Community Theatre
OMG! I attended my first ever performance by Countryside Community Theatre this past weekend for its Quad Cities’ history making current production that sports a majority Latinx cast directed by Kris Doss. In the Heights is a musical with concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, of Hamilton fame,...
Minnesota Guest Scores Big Jackpot with $5 Bet at Iowa Casino
I can't even imagine how exciting it would be to win a huge jackpot at a casino. When the slot machine's lights start flashing or the dealer announces the winning hand, my heart would race with disbelief and joy. That rush of adrenaline would be like nothing else. Two weeks...
John Deere to lay off hundreds of Midwest employees
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Tuesday’s business headlines with Jane King where she discusses John Deere layoffs, health data from Samsung, and more. John Deere to lay off employees across the Midwest John Deere plans to lay off hundreds of employees across three Midwest factories by the end of next month. Around […]
Man found dead in rural county park
A missing rural Stanwood man was found dead in a Clinton County wildlife area, but no foul play was suspected, according to a press release from the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office. On June 27 at about 9:10 a.m., the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Kevin M....
Muscatine crews install flood gate
The Department of Public Works (DPW) installed Flood Gate 1 (at Mulberry and East Mississippi Drive) Tuesday morning as the Mississippi River continued to rise, a news release said. Flood Gate 2 (East 2nd Street at Mad Creek) was closed this afternoon due to high water in Mad Creek and the prediction of up to five inches of rainfall this evening and overnight according to city officials.
Workers rescue fawn lost near Muscatine Boat Harbor
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Muscatine Animal Control says a lost fawn that led officials on a chase through the downtown, has been successfully captured and released back into the wild. Officials responded to the Muscatine Boat Harbor after receiving reports of a stranded fawn. The fawn was reportedly unable to...
Boating Not Recommended On Mississippi River At Dubuque
Due to the major flooding taking place on the Mississippi River, local official agencies are recommending no boat traffic locally thru the 4th of July Holiday. Officials say with the large amount of debris such as large trees floating downstream and the extremely swifter than normal current, the river is a dangerous place to be under the present conditions.
Figge hosts exhibit by I Spy illustrator
Take a trip through the world of the photographic illustrator behind the I Spy children’s book series at the Figge Museum, 225 W. Second Street in Davenport. Walter Wick will have some of his works on view at the Figge starting July 6. Admission to the Figge is free until July 31. Click here for […]
What new OSHA standards could mean for QCA fire departments
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is looking to roll out a new set of emergency response standards for firefighters across the U.S., but it’s not sitting well with volunteer fire departments in the QCA. OSHA is proposing that fire departments train someone in each station to check...
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