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Cant-miss summer fun in Johnson Co. from live music to movies in the park and Swisher Fun Days
Though the end of summer is looming, there is still plenty to do in Iowa City and Johnson County, from live music to free activities and small-town celebrations. Here are five things to do during the last weekend of July. Swisher Fun Days ...
Police arrest teen after Iowa mall shooting that left 2 people hurt
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Investigators arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting at an Iowa mall that left the teen and another person wounded and sent people running for safety, police said Tuesday.
Economist: Deere prepares for future losses
An Iowa State University professor says layoffs at John Deere reflect a broader cycle in the agriculture economy. The agricultural giant announced 610 workers at three factories would be without jobs by Aug. 30. That included 510 workers in the Quad-Cities area and 100 more in Dubuque. In a statement...
Forest City Works With a Tree Doctor
The Forest City Council is working to try and control the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer and other pests attacking city trees. Forest City Streets and Sanitation Director Andrew Faber commented to the city council that his team took matters into their own hands with part of the project.
City of Dubuque seeking public input for Central Ave. and White St.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Dubuque is asking for the public’s opinion in order to determine street design concepts for Central Ave. and White St. Officials say the input gathered through speaking to residents and through this online survey found here will be used to determine the preferred design concept. The survey outlines the pros and cons of each option and asks which design concept is preferred for Central Ave. and which design concept is preferred for White St.
Davenport filmmaker’s newest movie includes ‘Facts of Life’ actress
It’s a fact of life: Award-winning Davenport filmmaker Stephen Folker just wrapped a movie based on the book “My Heart Remembers.”. And among its stars is a face familiar to fans of a long-running television sitcom. Folker was hired to direct and film (cinematographer) after Melinda Myers, one...
“A Cabaret Night” to be performed in Hampton next week
The Franklin County Arts Council presents “A Cabaret Night” at the Windsor Theatre in Hampton on July 31st starting at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Performers from Cedar Summerstock Theatre will be singing, acting, and dancing on stage. This hour-long family friendly show has a casual atmosphere...
Greg McElroy Makes Surprising Pick For College Football Playoff Contender
The College Football Playoff has had three Big Ten programs qualify for it since its start in 2014. The Ohio State Buckeyes (2015, 2017, 2020, 2021, 2023), Michigan State Spartans (2016), and Michigan Wolverines (2022, 2023, 2024) have all made the playoffs before. However, on a recent episode of ...
Roth's walk-off home run sends Wahlert back to the 3A semifinals
FORT DODGE, Iowa — In a back-and-forth battle of talented 3A State tournament teams, #3 Dubuque Wahlert escaped Monday night with a 9-8 win over Sumner-Fredericksburg, thanks to Julia Roth's walkoff home run in the bottom of the 8th inning. Wahlert trailed S-F-T 5-1 after 3 innings. But the...
'They gave me a chance' | Quad City tree company removes falling tree, for free
DAVENPORT, Iowa — It was a blessing in action as Kevin Cross woke up on Sunday morning to a local tree company taking care of the massive problem in his backyard. Squirrel's Tree Care, out of Rock Island, spent the morning cutting, bracing, sawing and removing a massive tree that had partially toppled in Cross's backyard. And they did it all, for free.
Durant softball star Allison Toft wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Durant freshman Allison Toft was voted TV6 Spotlight Athlete of the Week after leading the Wildcats in ERA, strikeouts, hits, RBI and batting average this season. “She’s an elite athlete. Volleyball, softball, being a freshman she probably has the maturity of a senior she everything she...
Why Cincinnati's skies have been so smoky lately
You might have noticed a change in the air around sunrises and sunsets as of late. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ashley Novak says it's smoke from distant wildfires. “The highest concentration near this region is actually out in Iowa right now,” Novak says. “The source region for the smoke is coming from the northwest United States and western Canada.”
Des Moines woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery prize
DES MOINES, Iowa — Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa. But for one recent Iowa Lottery winner, the two may as well be one in the same. Melissa Runnels of Des Moines took home a $500,000 prize, the 11th top prize in the Iowa Lottery's "$500,000 CA$H" scratch game. She purchased her winning ticket at Git N Go (1307 Army Post Rd.) in Des Moines.
Steep fines in Iowa 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 […] The post Steep fines in Iowa set off state-federal showdown over child labor laws appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
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