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Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
1984 - Sills Scores NSCA Sprint Win at Donnellson
Californian Jimmy Sills made himself at home in Donnellson, Iowa, winning the NSCA winged sprint car feature. – Max Dolder Photo. Donnellson, Iowa (July 22, 1984) – Jimmy Sills of Sacramento, Calif., in the area for some Midwest sprint car shows, made a stop at the Lee County Fair and walked away with top honors in the National Speedways Contest Association winger sprint car feature on Sunday evening.
OPD: Intoxicated Man Allegedly Drove While Revoked
An intoxicated Ottumwa man allegedly drove while revoked. 37-year-old Wansa Walter was charged with drunk drive revocation and OWI – 3rd or subsequent offense. On July 19 at 11:44 p.m, court records say Walter was driving a vehicle on South Sheridan Avenue. Officers observed Walter to have watery blood shot eyes, an odor of alcohol, and unsteady balance. Officers say Walter admitted that he was previously drinking an alcoholic beverage.
HESCO flood barriers coming down in downtown Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The end of the flood is in sight as flood barriers are removed in downtown Davenport. Crews began to take down HESCO barriers at the corner of Iowa Street and River Drive in Davenport. In the Quad Cities, the Mississippi River fell dramatically by a foot...
Waterloo Welcomes New Family-Owned Steakhouse
A new restaurant is opening up very soon in Waterloo. Elena's Steakhouse & Bar is a family-owned restaurant with a menu that "showcases the finest quality and flavor." Located at 126 E Ridgeway Ave in Waterloo, this new business is run by the Sanchez family, according to the eatery's website.
Run To The Party At The Bix Mix In Downtown Davenport
The Quad Cities never halfway does anything and this year is the Quad-City Times Bix 7's 50th birthday! So the parties will be extra poppin' for sure. We at the Rock n' Roll Mansion will definitely be drinking bevys and eating pizza on the sidelines cheering on the runners. You go, athletic peeps. Here's the good news: you don't have to be an elite runner or even a Bix walker to enjoy the festivities in downtown Davenport. All you have to have is a desire to party (and an ability to rally if your crew is that strong).
Prairie Chicken Arts Festival wraps up annual two-day event: Photo gallery
The annual Kewanee Prairie Chicken Festival wrapped up Saturday and offered the public plenty of events. The Chalk Art Competition began on Friday and the winners have been announced. Awards went to youth competitors, adult amateur competitors and professional artists, who took part in the event. The winners are:. People’s...
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Local bottle redemption center owners expanding to Ankeny
ANKENY, IOWA — At the very end of the 2023 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers passed the bottle bill with several goals. One was growing bottle redemption center businesses across the state. Ames Bottle & Can opened up right after lawmakers made changes to the law. The two owners opening up the part time business with […]
All-star cast of former players turn out for Coach Jimmy Isaacson Field dedication
An all-star cast of former players representing four decades joined family, friends and city dignitaries Sunday at H.T. Custer Park where the baseball diamond was officially named in memory of late longtime coach Jimmy Isaacson. On May 6, the Galesburg City Council unanimously approved naming the baseball diamond at H.T....
Fire crews fight garage blaze in Davenport
Fire crews remained on the scene of a fire in a garage on the 1700 block of Fillmore, just south of its intersection with Locust Street, on Sunday evening. Firefighters told Our Quad Cities News crew that the fire started about 6:10 p.m. There were no apparent injuries. Crews remained...
Here are 10 of the top baseball players at the 2024 Iowa high school state tournament
We've reached the final leg of the 2024 Iowa high school baseball season, and plenty of elite talent will be on display this week at the state tournament. The action begins Monday and runs through Friday, with the four classes again split up between two sites. Class 1A and 2A gets underway at Merchants Park in Carroll, while Cedar Rapids' Veterans Memorial Stadium will host Class 3A and 4A. ...
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