More “pool” weather this week in the Quad Cities
News Desk Hot and sunny – that sums up the forecast for this week in the Quad Cities! We’ll see highs in the 90s with plenty of sunshine. We’ve had 8 days…
Traffic alert: Davenport runs trial change to East Davenport intersection
A major change to a traffic pattern at the intersection of River Street and River Drive in east Davenport is under a trial run. A concrete barrier has been placed…
One year later, Iowa’s hands-free driving law is reducing car phone use
DES MOINES, Iowa – A little more than a year after Iowa’s hands-free driving law took effect, new data suggests some drivers are making an effort to put their phones…
Boone to host 34th annual Iowa Municipal Band Festival
BOONE, Iowa — It started as an idea back in the 1990’s. Some leaders of the bands in Boone thought it would be a great idea to invite other municipal…
Iowa State’s Jamie Pollard leaves lasting impact on athletics program
AMES, Iowa — Jamie Pollard’s 22 years leading Iowa State Athletics can be measured in championships, postseason appearances, and record-setting academic results. It can also be measured in concrete, steel,…
Shift in Iowa’s sportsbooks in June
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa gamblers put down nearly as much money in June as they did the month before. The sportsbooks kept far less of it. The state’s casinos…
Zach Lahn receives Trump’s endorsement for Iowa governor
DES MOINES, Iowa — President Donald Trump endorses Republican candidate Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race. Trump announced his endorsement on Friday in a post on Truth Social, saying,…
3 Iowa women’s basketball players have Georgia roots
The Iowa women’s basketball team has a little Georgia flare to it this year. Dani Carnegie and Jocelyn Faison transferred in from Georgia this offseason, while Chit-Chat Wright started her…
Iowa corn silking jumps ahead following hot, dry week
Corn tassels appear on a crop in Marshall County, Iowa July 10, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) After several weeks trailing last year’s pace and the five-year average,…
Muscatine boat launch temporarily closes for American Serenade docking
The City of Muscatine will temporarily close the downriver boat launch and adjacent parking lot near the Iowa Avenue entrance to Riverside Park on Tuesday, July 14, from 6 a.m.…
City council to weigh data centers options
The Ames City Council will learn Tuesday just how much power it actually has to control a proposed data center, as city attorneys present a legal breakdown of the limits…
East Moline Fire Department: Scammers pretend to raise money for charity
East Moline Fire Department warns residents and local businesses that scammers are falsely claiming to represent the department and are requesting donations for a fundraiser or charitable drive, according to…
Expect single-lane closures on Government Bridge
The Government Bridge will have intermittent single-lane closures for electrical work from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, according to a news release. Flagmen and signage will be in…
Augustana College may get new school street name signs
Augustana College is looking to add a little more school pride to the streets surrounding the campus. The Rock Island City Council will consider a request from the college to…
MidAmerican Energy seeks to increase gas delivery fee
MidAmerican Energy customers in Iowa were recently notified about a potential gas rate adjustment, pending approval by the Iowa Utilities Commission. Geoff Greenwood, spokesperson for MidAmerican Energy, spoke with Our…