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UnityPoint sets Healthy Futures Fair in Muscatine
Get ready for a day of laughter, learning and family-friendly activities as UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine and Pediatric providers roll out the red carpet for families at the Healthy Futures Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Musser Public Library, Room 301, 408 E. 2nd St., Muscatine, a news release says.
Iowa State Fair Saying Goodbye to Popular Fair Stand
Iowa has one of the best state fairs in the country as thousands of people from around the state plan a state fair trip. Some people plan to enjoy the fair for an afternoon and others plan to enjoy the fair for multiple days in a row. This year there will be over 80 new foods for you to try at the fair so be sure to show up hungry and ready to try as many different foods as possible.
Kraft Heinz agrees to $8,000 Iowa fine for failing to report discharge over three years
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., the maker of Kraft Mac & Cheese, Lunchables and Jell-O, has agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after Iowa officials discovered its Muscatine plant failed to report the pollution it sent into a Mississippi River tributary over three years. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says...
Afternoon Storms May Bring Funnel Clouds to Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Davenport, IA – More humid conditions are expected across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois today, with afternoon showers and storms likely. The National Weather Service in Quad Cities reports a 20-30 percent chance of storms developing between 4 and 8 PM, with isolated funnel clouds potentially forming. According to...
A Look Back at ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmembers Who Call Iowa Home
Saturday Night Live has kind of become like The Simpsons, or even Survivor. Every time it's own TV, I can't help but think to myself, "wow, that show is still on?" It wouldn't be if it didn't have a devoted legion of fans who faithfully tune in each and every week. SNL is presently in its 49th season, and recently welcomed its first "gen Z" castmember in Marcello Hernandez.
Isolated Thunderstorms Predicted for Illinois-Wisconsin State Line Sunday
Chicago, IL – Isolated thunderstorms are expected near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line on Sunday, with a chance of storms continuing throughout the week. According to the US National Weather Service in Chicago, the region will experience near-seasonable temperatures with occasional showers. Sunday’s weather will feature isolated afternoon showers with...
Meet the New Monmouth College President
The Buchannan Center for the Arts and Security Savings Bank are co-sponsoring a meet and greet with the new President of Monmouth College. It is from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at the BCA Gallery and is a Reception for the Community. Meet President Dr. Patricia Draves, the 15th president...
Kids swim, bike and run in DeWitt youth triathlon
Kids from six to 15 years old competed Friday in a youth triathlon in DeWitt. It’s part of the DeWitt Crossroads Triathlons. Kids swam, biked – some still have training wheels on their bicycles – and ran in the competition for a prize. Our Quad Cities photojournalist Mike Colón got a look at the action.
Eureka man arrested for abusing 4-year-old, Police say
EUREKA (25News Now) - A Eureka man awaits his first court appearance in Woodford County court, accused of child abuse and aggravated domestic battery. In a post on Facebook, the Eureka Police Department said they teamed up with the Woodford County Sheriff’s Department and DCFS Friday to investigate a report of child abuse.
Burlington man sentenced for attempted enticement of minor
A Burlington man was sentenced for attempted enticement of a minor. According to court documents, Corey Ritz, 48, engaged in a Facebook conversation with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. Ritz graphically described sex acts he would like to perform on the 15-year-old if they met in person. Ritz made plans to meet with her and suggested she bring another underage girl to their planned meeting. Ritz began communicating with a second undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Ritz arranged to meet with the two minors in person in Burlington. Records show Ritz arrived at the in-person meeting and was arrested by the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office. Ritz admitted to law enforcement that he was meeting a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl for the purpose of sex.
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