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Quad City Baseball Fans Flock To "Ballpark Island" In Davenport, IA
(Davenport, IA) -- Quad City River Bandit fans call Modern Woodmen Park "Ballpark Island" these days. Waters from the swollen Mississippi River have surrounded the ballpark, forcing baseball fans to use a gangplank to get from the parking lot to the stadium. River Bandits General Manager Paul Kleinhans-Schulz tells WQAD...
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) — The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide,KCRG reports. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education...
National Fried Chicken Day – Where to Find the Best in Eastern Iowa
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th, we're taking a look at some of the best chicken in Eastern Iowa!. Personally, my favorite place for chicken is Bluff Lake Catfish Farm in Maquoketa. The best day to visit the restaurant is on Sunday, which is when they offer all-you-can-eat chicken and shrimp!
Chicago mayor plans to address violence with more spending, guaranteed income
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to address public safety issues by investing in people. Speaking at a public forum in the Little Village neighborhood, the mayor blamed Chicago’s violence on disinvestment by previous administrations. “My vision for safety in Chicago is that every single neighborhood has safe spaces, and that we are fully funding our public accommodations: education, transportation, healthcare, jobs,” Johnson explained. ...
Man, woman found shot to death in South Chicago: police
Two people were found shot to death on Chicago's South Side on Friday morning, police said.Police said a man and a woman, whose ages were not immediately known, were found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds in the South Chicago neighborhood's 3400-block of East 87th Street just after 7 a.m.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe victims were pronounced dead on the scene, police said. What led up to the shooting was not immediately clear.Area Two detectives are investigating. Police did not immediately provide further information about the shooting.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood
Galesburg man given citation for illegal fireworks that sparked large garage fire
A Galesburg man has been cited for possession of illegal fireworks after a large cache of them exploded June 29, causing a garage fire that largely destroyed the structure. According to the Galesburg Police Department, Doug Miller received a citation for illegal possession of fireworks following the incident, in which firefighters were tasked with trying to extinguish a blaze coming out of a garage at his home in the 900 block of Bateman Street while also dealing...
New, challenging disc golf course opens in Galesburg
Galesburg has a new disc golf course at Lake Storey. The new course, which opened in June, is the second one in the city. The other is at Kiwanis Park. Josh Fleming, who designed the Lake Storey course, thinks it will attract visitors to Galesburg. “We want to bring tournaments...
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates
As Iowa colleges and universities receive the last of the federal student aid applications for the upcoming school year, financial aid officials are seeing fewer students submit their documents and changes in how much those who do file receive. Iowa’s completion rate of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is on par with […] The post Iowa colleges see lower federal student aid completion rates appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Crews respond to transformer fire, Walmart West Kimberly Road temporarily closed, officials say
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Crews responded to a report of a transformer that caught fire near the Walmart on West Kimberly Road in Davenport. TV6 on scene was told by fire crews that parts of Walmart were without power. As of 4:50 p.m. Walmart is currently closed until further notice,...
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