Widespread power outages are impacting businesses in the Quad Cities. The Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road, and Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th Street, have power but no…
Weather Service Update for Storms, Flooding 19 DES MOINES, Iowa—The National Weather Service Office in Des Moines has updated information about the potential for severe storms and flash flooding. Several…
This morning’s storm has led to multiple power outages in the Quad Cities. MidAmerican Energy’s Outage Map says there are 25,956 customers currently without power. The Iowa Quad Cities has…
Joan A. (McHenry) Harvey, daughter of John and Rubye (Colvin) McHenry, was born May 11, 1929, and departed this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Joan was raised on a…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — Farmers across the nation, which include Ringgold County farmers will once again have to wait to see if Congress can pass a bipartisan…
by PRISCILLA ALVIK MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Kids Library Club met with Librarian Mary Kathryn Gepner and Rick Bender representing the “Community Breakfast” chefs last Tuesday to…
There are no classes today for students at three schools in the Rock Island-Milan School District. A notification from the district says there is no power at Rock Island Academy,…
The Storm Prediction Center confirmed that the damaging winds that started early in the morning over northern Iowa was a derecho. More severe weather is possible today. Here’s your full…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Ringgold County Board of Supervisors learned about some of the growing mental health issues in the area during a presentation by Miranda…
By Olivia West MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr Community School District Board of Education discussed student athletics, building improvements and changes within the district during its monthly meeting…
By Jeff Snyder MOUNT AYR, Iowa — The Mount Ayr City Council heard a funding request from the city’s Airport Commission during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at City…
Hunter 08/12/26 An Iowa City man wanted on a handful of warrants was arrested Tuesday morning, prompting additional charges. According to police, 29-year-old Alexander Regennitter of Westside Drive had warrants…
Very warm and muggy weather will stick around the Quad Cities through the weekend. Strong to severe weather is possible over the next three days. Here’s your full 7-day forecast.
Lopez Foods is marking a major milestone in Cherokee — and it comes with new jobs, new capacity and a renewed commitment to the community. The company celebrated the completion…
A new kind of digital dashboard may be coming to Buena Vista County — but leaders want more answers before they sign on. The county board of supervisors on Tuesday…
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