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Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert resigns; supervisors will appoint replacement
Johnson County Auditor Travis Weipert has resigned with less than six months left in his term. Weipert vacated the office he has held for almost 12 years on July 25, citing health reasons. He provided no further details. ...
Residents slide down hill in huge inflatable chair at Senior Star in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Residents at Senior Star at Elmore Place in Davenport had a splash-tastic time during the annual Slip & Slide Summer Bash!. On Tuesday, July 30, the retirement community had a morning full of delightful splashes and cheerful laughs as residents slid down a hill in a huge inflatable chair. Staff used gate belts to safely guide the residents down the hill.
Genesis Medical Tent at Bix 7 Cares For Racers
Davenport, Iowa – July 29, 2024 – Genesis Medical tent treated. approximately 19 runners and three non-runners during the Quad City Times Bix. 7 on Saturday. One patient needed to be transferred for further observation to. Genesis Medical Center Emergency Room. “Cooler temperatures and overcast. skies helped...
18th annual Iowa Irish Fest starts Friday
WATERLOO, Iowa — The 18th annual Iowa Irish Fest returns to Waterloo on Friday with local favorites like Wylde Nept, and The Crowfoot Rakes joining headliners Scythian, Enter the Haggis, and The High Kings. The Highland Games are set to take place on Saturday and an array of traditional...
Cedar Rapids Takes Legal Action Against Strange, Bright Structure
The city of Cedar Rapids is taking legal action against the owners of a strange, bright structure. Exactly what is this item that shines brightly at night? I'm not sure the owners even know. KCRG reports that the odd-looking tower sits on the old Safari Daycare playground on Prairie Drive...
Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk Held at Threshers Ground
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Bettendorf continues underground work for fast-growing expansion projects
The City of Bettendorf continues to complete underground work before more developments are built above ground in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Quad Cities, according to a news release. Spencer Creek Lift Station Improvements Project. On July 16, the Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved a resolution to begin...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, March 4, 2024: Caitlin Clark sets record
Featured front page Millions watch on March 3, 2024, as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark breaks Pete Maravich's all-time NCAA Division 1 scoring record, the Des Moines Register reports...
Weather Impact Alert: Extreme heat and severe storms on the way
IOWA, USA — Local 5 has issued a Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday, July 31. These alerts help keep you informed of severe weather that will impact you. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. for much of central and southern Iowa through the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures are expected to read the low-to-mid 90s but the head index could reach 105° for many locations. Be sure to drink lots of water and take plenty of breaks from the heat outside.
Another Potentially Deadly Virus May Be Coming to Iowa
There are a lot of bugs around Eastern Iowa this summer. Largely because of all the rain we've had, mosquitos are chief among those pesky visitors who love to disrupt our outdoor fun. We all know mosquitos can carry terrible diseases like West Nile Virus. While the chances of getting...
Treasurer Smith Seeks Iowans’ Help Reuniting Lost Purple Heart
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing National Purple Heart Day by asking for Iowans’ help to reunite a Purple Heart held in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, the State’s program for returning lost and unclaimed property. “I don’t think I can adequately put into words the magnitude of emotions I felt holding a Purple Heart for the first time,” said Smith. “Those same emotions inspire me to reunite Garold Hayes’ family with the Purple Heart found in his abandoned safe deposit box. I call out to Iowans to help us return this medal to the care of his family.” Hayes died in Sept. 2015 at the age of 76.