Sterling vendor pop-up will showcase products created by middle-schoolers
News Desk Sauk Valley Young Creators Camp will host a Vendor Pop-Up from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling during Chalk the Walk. This vendor…
Donors needed for QC Pints and Paws blood drive
The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without…
Black Box Theatre, Moline, to present ‘Grandma Gatewod Took a Walk’ premiere
The Black Box Theatre once again brings a premiere to the Quad Cities are with “Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk,” a news release says. Written by Catherine Bush, it’s the…
Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
A lone star tick, which is a very aggressive tick that bites humans. A circular rash sometimes follows the bite. (Photo courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) WASHINGTON —…
Swim advisories have been posted at 20 Iowa state beaches since Memorial Day
Lifejackets on a sign at Gray’s Lake on May 23, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Twenty state park beaches in Iowa have had swimming not recommended notices posted…
Kiwanis summer flea market scheduled for Rock Island County Fairgrounds
The Kiwanis Club of East Moline-Silvis will hold its summer flea market from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East…
After convictions for theft and abuse, Iowa nurse faces sanctions from licensing board
After being convicted last year of 10 felonies including theft and dependent adult abuse, a central Iowa nurse is facing sanctions from the state’s Board of Nursing. Registered nurse Holly…
Montanans support cigarette tax increase, poll says
Montanans support a $2-per-pack increase in the state cigarette tax, according to a new poll. The poll said 77% of survey respondents support such an increase, and 59% “strongly” support…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are married: All the details
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Taylor Swift embrace after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11,…
Practice food safety during Independence Day celebrations
The Fourth of July weekend means a lot of grills firing up for holiday meals. Don’t forget the importance of food safety when cooking on a grill. Meredith Carrothers, technical…
When rebuilding the herd, quality must be the focus
For the Angus cattle industry, business has been very good recently. Casey Jentz, Chief Operating Officer at the American Angus Association, says that Angus currently have 80 percent of the…
Promoting pork for today’s tastes
Driving pork demand and swine health remain top priorities for newly-elected National Pork Board President Chad Groves. He mentioned the importance of the “Taste What Pork Can Do®” campaign in…
Ag groups react to first USMCA review
American agricultural groups reacted to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada launching the first joint review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Getting USMCA right matters enormously to our industry, which ships more…
Iowa Politics with Jeff Stein — Fri. Jul. 03, 2026
The Meaning of the Day Each year in this country, we mark July 4th as Independence Day, when we celebrate the time in 1776 when a brave people filed for…
Thu. Jul. 02, 2026
A new Iowa law which took effect Wednesday raises the speed limit on many Iowa roads from 55 to 60 mph. Agree with the move, or disagree? 77.8%–Agree 22.2%–Disagree