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Iowa State Fair brings nostalgia, new experiences to fairgoers
DES MOINES — Long-time Iowa State Fairgoer Jeff Rotert, 60, of Altoona, IA, hasn’t missed the event in 55 years. Rotert takes joy in sharing the fair experience — he initiates newcomers to the fair scene, takes his grandchildren on rides, and brings back salted nut rolls for his elderly neighbors.
Siouxland communities receiving part of $37M in tax credits for housing projects
Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Tuesday that more than $37 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credits to use for developed housing across the state.
Augustana names new assistant VP of marketing
Augustana College has a new assistant vice president. The college announced that Irene Karedis Borys will be the assistant vice president of marketing and brand communication. Borys was vice president of client experience and integrator for The Childress Agency and started at Augustana on August 19. Borys will lead the college’s Office of Communication and […]
State legislators compare redistricting processes as Ohio's process heads to the ballot
CHICAGO — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine doesn’t think the state redistricting process works, suggesting Ohio follows a similar process to Iowa, so Ohio Democratic legislators discussed redistricting plans with their peers from the Hawkeye state. “I am very proud of Ohio people for coming up with a very unique plan that has pulled together some of the best practices from Iowa and from other states that they believe is going to produce a very Ohio-unique plan that will truly give Ohio citizens a redistricting plan that represents its population in a very fair way,” Iowa state Sen. Pam Jochum (D.,...
“The Addams Family,” September 4 through November 2
Wednesday, September 4, through Saturday, November 2. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL. With the stage hit lauded by Broadway World as "entirely entertaining and enjoyable," the spooky, kooky, ooky musical-comedy version of The Addams Family makes its debut at Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, its September 4 through November 2 run treating audiences to a Tony Award-nominated delight inspired by the beloved TV comedy and the iconic cartoon strip by series originator Charles Addams.
I-Rock Fifth-Anniversary Show: All That Remains, Alborn, and Shallow Side, August 31
Celebrating a quintet of years as one of the Quad Cities' most popular FM radio stations with a free Labor Day weekend bash, East Moline venue the Rust Belt will present the I-Rock Fifth-Anniversary Show on August 31, this evening of exhilarating live music featuring sets by three national rock outfits: the Massachusetts-based All That Remains, northern Illinois' Alborn, and the Alabama talents of Shallow Side.
KK's Priest and Accept, September 5
Thursday, September 5, 7:45 p.m. An evening of thunderous, high-powered rock is guaranteed at the Rust Belt on September 5, the East Moline venue proud to host a pair of thrilling co-headlining acts: KK's Priest, featuring original Judas Priest musician K.K. Downing, and Accept, who have been thrilling fans as rock trailblazers for close to 50 years.
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, August 30
Friday, August 30, 7:15 p.m. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island IL. On August 30, the chart-topping, Grammy-winning rockers of the Eagles will be celebrated when Rock Island's Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse hosts the return of 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, an evening of beloved, iconic hits sure to include such chart-toppers as "Best of My Love," "One of These Nights," "Heartache Tonight," and "Hotel California."
Iowa joins states seeking damages from Live Nation for overcharging on concert tickets
NEW YORK — Attorneys general from 10 states, including Iowa's Brenna Bird, have joined nearly 30 others seeking treble damages against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticket-selling unit, Ticketmaster, for allegedly monopolizing markets across the concert industry. The lawsuit is an updated version of one originally filed in May, when the U.S. Justice Department, joined by several states, sued to break up Live Nation, arguing the concert promoter and Ticketmaster illegally inflated concert ticket prices and hurt artists. ...
2024 Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, August 31 and September 1
A Labor Day-weekend tradition once again blasts into the District of Rock Island in this year’s Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix, the August 31 and September 2 event in which hundreds will cheer as participants, from one inch off the ground, traverse city streets at speeds approaching 100MPH. Post...
One In 10 Iowans Has Unclaimed Money In ‘Great Iowa Treasure Hunt’
State Treasurer Roby Smith (on right) presents check to David Kilpatrick of Des Moines Community Playhouse,with work underway on stage for next theatrical production. (RI photo) Des Moines, Iowa — State Treasurer Roby Smith says it’s not just individuals who may find money in the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” managed...
Rock Island Woman Wins Huge Powerball Prize From Iowa Lottery
One of the cool things about living in the Quad Cities is the fact that we can play both the Iowa and Illinois lotteries. A woman on the Illinois side definitely used that to her advantage. She may be a resident in Illinois, but her Powerball ticket purchased in Iowa is what has made her quite a bit richer. She didn't score the jackpot but I surely wouldn't turn away her big winnings.
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