QCA fire departments receive grants for small equipment
News Desk The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire…
$2 M grant helps Galesburg improve Standish Park
A $2 million grant will help Galesburg update and improve a 153-year-old park, according to a news release from the city. The city, in partnership with Knox College, announced that…
Trump picks acting AG Blanche to stay on full time
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the department on a permanent basis, walks by reporters at the U.S. Capitol on May 21, 2026. (Photo by…
Future Ready Perry initiative expands Career Advantage+ summer offerings
Perry High School students will get a chance again this summer to strengthen their academic skills, develop leadership abilities and prepare for future careers in the second annual Career Advantage+…
Celebrate 250: How John Deere has become an American mainstay after 189 years
From humble beginnings, to an international brand worth upwards of $100 billion dollars. The familiar green and gold of John Deere can be seen in fields far and wide. And…
New Figge exhibit a response to current ‘The Golden Age’ exhibit
The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second Street in Davenport, opens a new exhibition on Saturday, June 6, in the second-floor Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery that gives a contemporary…
Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Drops 21¢
Weekly Fuel Report, Gasoline Drops 21¢ 9 DES MOINES, Iowa—The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has released the Weekly Fuel Report and the price of regular unleaded gasoline…
Victoria Helling, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, June 4, 2026
Victoria Helling, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce, June 4, 2026 17 Victoria Helling, Executive Director, Boone County Chamber of Commerce provides updates on Chamber activities, including the Chamber…
Empty Bowls event at East Elementary School in Waukon teaches valuable lessons to local youth, raises money for area food pantries
Empty Bowls project benefits Allamakee County Food Shelf … Third through fifth grade art students under the guidance of instructor Emily Timm at East Elementary School in Waukon hosted an…
Iditarod dog musher Karen Land to present program at Robey Memorial Library June 13
Robey Memorial Library in Waukon invites the community to an educational presentation featuring veteran Iditarod dog musher Karen Land Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. in the library’s lower level…
Waukon City Council remands pair of variance requests back to Planning & Zoning, approves accepting requests for proposals for solid waste collection
by Joe Moses The Waukon City Council met in regular session Monday, June 1 to address a full agenda of matters including discussion relating to electric bicycles and electric scooters,…
Supervisors approve Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment, discuss county courthouse appraisal and AED inventory during pair of regular sessions
by Joe Moses The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met twice within a week following the Monday, May 25 closure of the Allamakee County Courthouse in recognition of the Memorial…
Perry man allegedly harasses Clive man at Perry Industrial Park
A Perry man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly harassed a Clive man near the TC and B Wearables warehouse in the Perry Industrial Park. Zachary Wayne Devilder, 36, of…
Perry DMACC offers new certified medication aide class
The DMACC Continuing Education program has announced a new certified medication aide (CMA) course to be offered in person on the campus of the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy beginning…
Kewanee man arrested on sexual assault, child sex abuse materials charges
A Kewanee man has been arrested after a police investigation into sexual assault and child sex abuse materials (CSAM) involving two victims. A news release from the Kewanee Police Department…