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Cedar Rapids family's annual giveaway helps kids gear up for school
For the past four years, a Cedar Rapids family has been handing out free backpacks and a free meal on the Saturday before the start of the school year. Donnell and Shekita Tolbert say they know the struggle of feeding kids and getting them ready for school. So, in 2020,...
247Sports tabs Iowa as College Football Playoff bubble team
Each college football season is full of surprises. Around the nation, the Iowa Hawkeyes making the College Football Playoff would qualify as a surprise to many. Though Iowa landed as the No. 25 team in both the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll and in the Associated Press top 25, there’s reservations on the Hawkeyes’ ability to piece it all together and advance to the CFP. Of course, that’s primarily due to hangups concerning Iowa’s offense. Still, Iowa’s No. 25 ranking suggests that the Hawkeyes have to at least be in consideration as a possibility to advance to the CFP. Given the mixed bag...
West Liberty mayor issues statement regarding 28E Agency & Settlement Agreement
The following derives from the desk of West Liberty Mayor Mark Smith concerning the 28E Agency & Settlement Agreement between the City of West Liberty, Iowa, and the West Liberty Rural Fire District:. In February 1974, I started my first job as a child welfare worker in Bedford, Iowa. Taylor...
REVIEW: The Money in Uncle George's Suitcase
Billionaire J. Paul Getty once said that “Money isn’t everything but it sure keeps you in touch with your children.” Uncle George in Richmond Hill Players current production of The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase by prolific playwright Pat Cook and directed by Joe DePauw learns this quite well when he calls his whole family to assemble at his lakeside cabin in order to apprise them of his Last Will and Testament.
The Comancheros Are Coming To Burlington, And We Have Tickets For You
A band described by Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters as "ZZ Top goes Star Wars" is coming to Burlington, and we have tickets for you!. The Comancheros, a heavy and western band with some of the highest energy performances in the business are playing in Burlington in September. The group is known for their first full release, Heavy & Western, followed by Too Old To Die Now.
Fleetwood Mac tribute band Rumours comes to Galesburg
The Orpheum Theatre, in partnership with Grandstand Concerts, has announced that Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Show will hit the stage on Thursday, Sept. 5. From period-accurate equipment and costumes to spot-on characterizations and musical performances, Rumours takes the audience back to the iconic band’s youthful glory years of 1975 to 1987.
Donald Trump supporters hold rally in Woodstock ahead of Chicago DNC
While Democrats are preparing for their convention in Chicago, many Republicans are gathering in the northwest suburbs.They're taking part in a pro-Trump rally, which is underway Sunday afternoon.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchIt is a day-long rally event being held by Donald Trump supporters in Woodstock. Hundreds filled the McHenry County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, rallying in support of the former president on the eve of the Democratic National Convention."They're having their party downtown. We're having our party here," rally organizer Tom Meredith said.The timing is no coincidence. It was set to show that their candidate also...
Geneseo woman discovers wedding dress mix-up after 25 years
GENESEO, Ill. (KWQC) - Imagine the shock of discovering that the wedding dress you’ve cherished for 25 years isn’t actually yours. That’s the situation for Faith Nelson, a Geneseo resident who recently opened her preserved gown only to find a completely different dress inside. “We kind of...
Galesburg police: Man suffered multiple wounds in fatal shooting
A man was shot and killed Saturday night in Galesburg, according to the Galesburg Police Department. Heath D. Williams Sr. was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a residence on the 1400 block of Moshier Avenue in Galesburg around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Police attempted life-saving measures on Williams and he was transported to a local hospital where he later died at 11:30 p.m. The Galesburg Police Department, Illinois State Police, Knox County Sheriff's Department and the Knox County State's Attorney's Office are investigating the shooting. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Galesburg police: Man suffered multiple wounds in fatal shooting
Hospital rushes 1-year-old girl after possible needle exposure
At around 3:15 p.m. on Friday, the police were called to the 400 block of Busti Avenue on the Lower West Side in response to a rescue incident. A one-year-old girl was urgently taken to the hospital on Friday afternoon due to a potential needle exposure. According to a spokesperson...
Adorable Iowa State Fair Pie-Eating Contest Winner Goes Viral
Congratulations to Zack Lucas for his big win! Last Thursday (August 15th), the 8-year-old Iowan was named a champion in one of the Iowa State Fair's annual pie-eating contests!. Last week, KCCI posted a hilarious video of Zack Lucas after his big win at the Iowa State Fair, and the...
Rock Island Community Power Hour Dates Set
Attention all community partners! The dates for the 2024 -2025 Community Power Hour sessions are available now! Please mark your calendars and prepare to join us for another year of connection, support, and partnership as we serve our families and the greater Quad Cities Community. The next meeting will be...
Freshen up your home with new houseplants
The Quad City Botanical Center will host a Fall Houseplant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Over 115 varieties of houseplants will be available, according to a press release. Plants from the Center’s greenhouse, pots and items from featured plant consignors will also be available.
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