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St. Ambrose to become owner of Mount Mercy
Davenport, IA- Officials say St. Ambrose University in Davenport will become the non-profit owner of the Mount Mercy University campus in Cedar Rapids. Radio Iowa reports that the residents of the two Catholic universities held a news conference to discuss the merger and sign the agreement. Federal officials and the commission that reviews US college and university academic standards have to review the merger plan and approve it.
Get ready for another day at the Great Mississippi Fair
If you haven’t made it out to the Mississippi Valley Fair this week, there’s still time and plenty to see and do, including some great musical acts that are performing at the grandstands. And we stopped out at the fair to get all the details. For more information...
The Group OB-GYN starts expansion project
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. announced an expansion on Wednesday at their current location on the corner of Eastern and 53rd. The addition and some interior renovations will provide approximately 7,300 square feet of additional space that includes thirteen new examination rooms, four new procedure rooms, two patient education rooms, and a new conference room, a media release said.
Chicago abortion providers brace for new clients seeking care after Iowa ban takes effect
Abortion providers in Chicago and Illinois are expecting a surge of out-of-state patients after Iowa’s six-week abortion ban went into effect Monday. The state became the fourth in the U.S. to enact a ban on abortions after six weeks, which is before most people know they’re pregnant. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the ban, which was passed last year by the Republican-controlled statehouse.
Rhythm City presents Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast
Rhythm City Casino Resort presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast, hosted by Nell Campbell October 20. Join Campbell, the original ‘Columbia,’ for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation as the film celebrates with a 49th anniversary spectacular tour. Enjoy a live shadow cast and audience participation, plus a V.I.P. Meet & Greet to meet Campbell.
Three public hearings on lengthy City Council agenda
Three public hearings are part of a very busy night for the Muscatine City Council Thursday including a hearing on adoption of a revised code of ordinances, a proposed zoning change at Hershey and Green, and the voluntary annexation of property into the City of Muscatine. The public is welcomed,...
Flood Watch Issued for East Tennessee, SW North Carolina, SW Virginia Amidst Soaring Temperatures
East Tennessee, southwest North Carolina, and southwest Virginia are under a Flood Watch until late tonight, as reported by the National Weather Service Morristown TN. Conditions that could cause flash flooding—characterized by excessive rainfall—remain a concern, particularly due to the soil already saturated from recent downpours. The flood...
PHOTOS: Training Day for the Muscatine Fire Department
Muscatine Fire Departments Red Shift took advantage of the weather and a quiet day at the Station One to train at the Muscatine Fire Academy Wednesday. The Fire Academy is located at Station Two. Battalion Chief Gary Ronzheimer noted that keeping the skills of staff members sharp is a prime directive of the department and using the facility to hone firefighting skills is a bonus.
Davenport’s Last Picture House Unspooling Events For Alternating Currents
8:30 p.m. – The One Night Standards. For more information, visit the Alternating Currents website. Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.
2024 National Night Out is August 6
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods across the U.S. safer and more caring places to live. The Muscatine Police Department will again be part of the national celebration and will host Muscatine National Night Out 2024 from 6-9...
Lottery player told she had won $5.5 million found $2,000 missing, as warning issued over ‘too good to be true’ calls
A LOTTERY player was the victim of a scam that robbed her of thousands. The woman had been promised $5.5 million she never received. An Iowa woman was targeted by lottery scammers who claimed she had won $5.5 million, KTVO — an ABC and CBS affiliate — reported. The Iowa Attorney General’s Office said the victim […]
Does Illinois Even Allow A 4-Day School Week?
The school week isn't a whole 5 days for everyone in the country. The new school year is just about upon us and the debate resumes: do we like 4-day school weeks or not? Several districts in Iowa are signing on for it for the 2024-2025 school year. Like anything...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Illinois Is Getting Digital Licenses: Here’s How It All Works
We've been keeping an eye on the progress of Illinois House Bill 4592 (HB 4592) for a while now, and because we're technology geeks we're pretty excited that it brings that little plastic card in your wallet into the digital age by allowing us to have our driver's licenses or state IDs on our phones, where we have seemingly everything else.