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High schoolers in rural, western Illinois learn the history of why their town is white
CUBA — Nestled between vast stretches of cornfields in western Illinois, Cuba is home to about 1,100 people. It is also 95 percent white, according to the last U.S. census. Once in a while, Cuba High School history teacher Joe Brewer’s students ask him why. “My students want...
Muscatine railroad crossing closures begin today
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Several railroad crossings in Muscatine will be closed for repairs starting Monday. The Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Railroad will close all crossings over the next three days in Muscatine to replace ties and perform additional maintenance. According to a media release, repairs will occur in numerous places.
U.S. Air Force Band to perform in Muscatine
The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of concerts across Eastern Iowa, according to a press release. All concerts are free, open to the public and approximately 75 minutes long. The first concert will be held in Muscatine on Wednesday, August...
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. ...
It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
Grassley: Changing candidates doesn't fool anyone
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley led a chorus of Iowa leaders saying President Joe Biden's decision to exit the presidential race doesn't change anything. "The American (people) are sick and tired of the Biden-Harris open border policies plus high cost of living crushing family budgets. A change in candidate doesn’t fool anyone," Grassley said in a social media post. "Changing horses midstream isn't going to stop the bad policies + reckless agenda at the top of the Democrat ticket." ...
Join QCAWC at upcoming events
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will host a variety of events in the coming weeks to raise money and bring awareness to important issues surrounding pets. The Blue Grass Community Charitable Drop off will present the New Year’s Eve in July FUNdraiser Gala on Saturday, July 27 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Blue Grass Community Center, 232 E. Orphed St, in Blue Grass.
‘Pantry-lympics’ celebrate efforts to fight food insecurity in Johnson Co.
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (KCRG) - Saturday, three food pantries in Johnson County held an event to strengthen their relationships and build morale as they work to meet increasing demands. Staff members and volunteers from CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City, Coralville Community Food Pantry, and the North Liberty Community Pantry...
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