Congress presses for involvement in Iran peace deal
News Desk There’s peace with Iran. At least Pres. Donald Trump says so after electronically signing a deal at the beginning of the week. It’s only memorandum of understanding at this point.…
Pritzker’s stance on data centers forces state lawmakers’ hands
Illinois governor JB Pritzker pulls back on the state’s support of new data centers, and Iowa governor Kim Reynolds vetoed two bills lawmakers sent to her desk related to education.…
Iowa sportsbooks won more from less in May
DES MOINES, Iowa — May opened with one of the most memorable sports stories of the year: Golden Tempo’s historic Kentucky Derby win, making Cherie DeVaux the first female trainer…
Lawmakers demand info on Trump use of national park fees to pay for D.C. repairs
The Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain outside of Union Station in Washington, D.C., on June 16, 2026. The Columbus Circle fountain is one of nine ornamental fountains in Washington, D.C. that…
Keep cool this summer even during Iowa scorchers
It wouldn’t be an Iowan summer without at least one heatwave and while we’ve enjoyed mostly mild weather so far, we know to expect the heat sooner rather than later.…
Naked transient accused of assaulting an Iowa City Police officer and a second person who offered her help
Lang 6/21/26 A naked transient is accused of assaulting an Iowa City Police officer and a person who offered her help. Iowa City Police say just after 1:30 Sunday morning…
Iowa City man accused of choking child to the point of required medical intubation
Lang 6/21/26 An Iowa City man faces charges that he choked a child with such force that the girl required medical intubation. 45-year-old Charles Smith…who lists his address as CommUnity…
Bluff Blvd., Clinton to be closed for construction beginning June 22
It’s an Our Quad Cities News traffic alert. According to a release from the City of Clinton, Bluff Blvd. will be closed to all through traffic from S. 14th St.…
Warrant issued for arrest of man accused of driving drunk with dependent adult in his car
Lang 6/21/26 A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a suspect who police say was driving drunk with a dependent adult in his car. 59-year-old William Perigo of…
Muscatine County Emergency Management accepting donations for those affected by 2nd Street evacuation
Muscatine County Emergency Management news release Anyone wishing to donate money or gift cards to those affected by the 2nd St Evacuation can drop them off or mail them to…
Motorcyclist severely injured in Davenport crash, police say
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday in a Davenport crash, according to a news release from the Davenport Police Department About 4:30 p.m., Davenport police, fire and Medic EMS crews…
Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’
In the trailer for “Toy Story 5,” a little girl named Bonnie is playing with her toys when a package arrives in the mail. She opens it to find Lilypad,…
Dunleavy vetoes nine bills, but Alaska lawmakers override two in special session flurry
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy extended his record-high veto rate Thursday by vetoing nine of the 82 bills passed by lawmakers in the second year of the 34th Alaska State Legislature.…
Legendary TV director James Burrows dies at 85
In this March 25, 2025, file photo, James Burrows attends a premiere in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images, FILE) Legendary director James Burrows has died, his agent confirmed to ABC…
A ‘Golden’ year: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ by the numbers
‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ (Courtesy Netflix) The Netflix phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters celebrates the one-year anniversary of its release on Saturday, June 20. The animated film has gone on to dominate…