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Franklin honored with Woman of the Year Award
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will recognize Laura Franklin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion, as one of two recipients of the 2024 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes employees and students who identify as a woman and make a difference in the lives of others in the campus community.
Steep fines set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws
Michelle Cox was in disbelief when a U.S. Department of Labor official told her earlier this year she was violating federal law by employing 14- and 15-year-olds past 7 p.m. on school nights. Cox, the owner of a Subway franchise in Maquoketa, Iowa, knew the state legislature had made substantial changes to state labor laws […]
Davina & the Vagabonds, August 3
Performing in support of their May release Shoot the Moon, and treating music lovers to what Glide magazine calls their “inexplicable way of giving old-time blues and jazz a fresh, contemporary feel,” the touring musicians of Davina & the Vagabonds headline an August 3 concert at Maquoketa’s Codfish Hollow Barn, their latest album praised by KAXE radio as “catchy and hopeful with the group’s usual dose of fun, while also a bit more up-front about the complexity of life.”
Special-Needs Kitty Trooper is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
Iowa: DRA awards $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations
The DRA of Dubuque, Iowa, this week announced it has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to 57 organizations in the region. The gaming and entertainment organization distributed the monies through its Core Grant program. Story continues below. The DRA is the non-profit entity that owns and operates Q...
Walk-off Wahlert: Golden Eagles rally, clinching spot in 3A semifinals
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Dubuque Wahlert softball team thrilled their fans with a walkoff home run on Monday night. And on Tuesday morning the Golden Eagle baseball team gave the Wahlert faithful another dramatic finish, scoring the game-winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 7th inning. That lone run secured a 1-0 win for Wahlert.
Dubuque Museum Grabs $10K Iowa Tourism Grant
Great news for the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque. They've just received a $10,000 grant from the Iowa Tourism Office, which is part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. This money will help fund a special digital marketing campaign in Illinois and Wisconsin during the summer of 2024.
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Mike Doyle Announced as President-Elect
The Board of Regents of Loras College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael (Mike) Doyle, J.D. (’91) as president-elect. Doyle will return to Loras in August to ensure a smooth presidential transition and work with President Jim Collins (’84), who has served as president for the past twenty years and will retire in May 2025. Doyle will succeed Collins on June 1, 2025.
From Loras to the Links
With a keen eye on her future in sports management, Zoë Espiridon (’25) has embraced a challenging internship that’s given her a behind-the-scenes look at organizing a major PGA tournament. Originally from Sabula, IA, this sports management major and marketing minor student traveled to Illinois this summer for the John Deere Classic.
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
Discount specialty store to expand in Illinois with locations in East Peoria, Pekin
The specialty discount store chain Five Below is continuing to expand its presence in the greater Peoria area with a new location in East Peoria. The new store will be at 451 N. Main Street, near Kohl's. “Stores like Five Below are in high demand by consumers,” said Ty Livingston, City of East...
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