Past time recaptured with hanging of Perry town clock
News Desk 1 of 5 Helping save time for Perry are, from left, Joelle Conklin Miner, Kathy Glass Lenz and Alan Lenz. Workers from Tri-County Ag rehang the Perry town clock Friday…
Clinton opening cooling centers during heat wave
Extreme temperatures expected over the next several days are leading local officials to open cooling centers for residents. In Clinton, officials will activate their Extreme Temperature Plan starting on Sunday,…
Iowa leaders insist they’ll make poor kids healthier, even if some have to go hungry.
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered remarks at the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines May 20, 2026 in support of Gov. Kim Reynolds signing…
United Way of Southeast Iowa earns RSVP medical transportation grant
United Way of Southeast Iowa has announced it has been awarded the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Medical Transportation Grant, ensuring the continuation and expansion of its volunteer-driven medical transportation program serving…
QC Airport sees highest monthly passenger traffic since 2019
Business is up at the Quad Cities International Airport (QC Airport). The airport reported a 6% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic for May 2026, compared to May 2025. This is…
Happy Joe’s Community Block Parties celebrate America 250
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream invites families to celebrate at its America 250 Community Block Parties on Monday, June 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. at three locations in…
Weekly Log: Job Cuts at Several Radio Groups
iHeartMedia has cut numerous jobs across the nation. RadioInsight has been doing an excellent job of tracking those affected, so they won’t all be duplicated here. The cuts include Jon…
Road repair results in temporary street closure in Clinton
Because of a road repair, the east-bound lane of 19th Avenue North from Springdale Drive to North 5th Street in Clinton will be closed. This closure will be in effect…
Enjoy food, music and ‘Captain America’ at Party in the Park, Moline
Start the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary at the free Party in the Park in Moline! The Moline Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to the Party in the Park…
Cook review: ‘Death of Robin Hood’ kills off anything merry in the legend
It takes a lot to gross me out. I’ve seen hundreds of horror movies – darned near walked out of a few, but I stuck with them because I figured…
Steamwheelers will present Military Appreciation Night
This Sunday, the Quad City Steamwheelers take the field at the Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline for Military Appreciation Night, presented by Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory, a…
Family Bike Ride provides fun, fitness, ice cream in Muscatine
Families, cyclists, and community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun, fitness, and treats during the Melon City Bike Club’s annual Family Bike Ride on Sunday, June 28.…
Iowa Students Meet with Senators During Electric Cooperatives Tour
Iowa U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst met last week with students from the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives as part of the group’s annual Youth Tour to Washington,…
New report offers strategy for reducing homelessness in the QCs.
A new regional report offers a practical, evidence-based strategy to reduce unsheltered homelessness across the Quad Cities through coordinated investments, shared goals and collaboration across city, county and state lines.…
Star Spangled Spectacular Fundraising Enters Final Week
Fundraising for the 2026 Star Spangled Spectacular is entering its final week, and organizers say they are closing in on their $50,000 goal. Co‑chairs Josh Newhouse and Matt Brostad report…