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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 and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Augustana announces new director of student activities
Augustana College, Rock Island, has announces that Reynard Benschop will serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership & Engagement, a news release says. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y., started at the college July 15. Benschop will lead the college’s Office...
Driver crashes car into Rock Island residence early Sunday morning, police investigating
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Police are investigating after a driver crashed their car into a residence early Sunday morning in Rock Island, according to Chief of Police Timothy McCloud. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 21. McCloud said there were no witnesses, but officials believe the driver...
'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.
1972 – Gerber Grabs First Win at West Liberty
Jim Gerber of Davenport grabbed his first feature win of the season at West Liberty Raceway. – Dick Kleindolph Photo. West Liberty, Iowa (July 22, 1972) – Jim Gerber of Long Grove finally ran into some good luck at West Liberty Raceway as he copped his first feature win of the season in Mississippi Valley Speed Club action before an estimated 3,000 fans.
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.
New Illinois Law Requires Weather Radios In Certain Homes
It's been a rough tornado season and a new Illinois law is taking aim at that. We can all agree it's been a messy summer. In the Chicago area alone last week, there were 33 tornadoes, compared to their usual 5 or 6 per year. With the derecho that moved through last week, 5 tornadoes rolled through the QCA. In Iowa, May was ridiculous. We average 11 tornadoes in May. But this year, we had over 80 tornadoes in May alone.
PETA Pushes Iowa State Fair to Drop Animal Exhibits
A popular tradition at the Iowa State Fair had to be canceled this year for a startling reason. The bird flu is throwing a wrench in the plans for event organizers. Officials for the Iowa State Fair announced that due to the recent outbreaks of avian influenza, they have decided to cancel the milking parlor and "I Milked a Cow" experiences for this fair season.
KLEM News for Tuesday, July 23
The Le Mars Chamber Ag Committee says it’s time for a new look inside the Round Barn at the Plymouth County Fair Grounds. Ag Committee member Janelle Johnson says. there are plans to freshen up the permanent display in the Round Barn. It’s time for a new look at...
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