‘Plant a Seed, Read’ and more at Rock Island library programs
News Desk Opportunities to grow free summer fun with Rock Island Public Library Plant a Seed, Read summer events are in full bloom for the weeks of June 22-30, a news release…
Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena, hosts three days of patriotic events
This Independence Day weekend, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa will transform into a tribute to America’s veterans as it hosts A Soaring Salute, a two-day Fourth of July celebration benefiting…
Iowa City man accused of throwing rock at, threatening to kill downtown pedestrian
Lang 6/20/26 An Iowa City man has been arrested twice in less than one week…with the latest incident reportedly involving him throwing a rock at a downtown pedestrian while threatening…
Knox Arts in Action offers summer community art pop-up workshops
This summer, Knox College is offering free summer pop-up art workshops for all ages and skill levels through the Arts in Action program. Participants can learn various forms of art,…
Hooppole celebrates 50 years, nation’s 250th anniversary
Hooppole Fun Day celebrates 50 years in 2026, and a big celebration is planned to coincide with America 250, a news release says. The decades-long event returns on Saturday, June…
Suspect shot by West Branch Police officer now facing sex offender registry violations
Lang 6/20/26 The suspect who was shot by West Branch Police earlier this month now faces three sex offender registry violations. 22-year-old Kalen Tihpen of West Branch was reportedly involved…
Central Iowa man given deferred judgment in Johnson County shooting case
Lang 6/20/26 A Jasper County man has been given a deferred judgment in a case involving him allegedly firing a gun outside of an Iowa City residence. Court records show…
Tiffin man faces drunk driving charge after I-380 accident
Lang 6/20/26 A Friday morning crash that tied up traffic on Interstate 380 had led to a drunk driving charge against a Tiffin man. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office arrived…
University of Iowa researchers track worsening surface ozone pollution from wildfires
Wildfire smoke that has caused hazy skies in Iowa also leads to more surface ozone pollution, University of Iowa researchers say, leading to worse air quality. (Photo by U.S. Forest…
Lowden to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with parade, family activities
Lowden’s America 250 Celebration will be on Saturday, June 27, at Lowden Memorial Park. As communities across the nation commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the residents…
Illinois pheasant and wildlife habitat grant applications begin July 1
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will begin accepting applications for pheasant and wildlife habitat grant programs July 1. According to a release from the IDNR: The pheasant habitat…
DROWNING REPORTED AT EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
THE DICKINSON COUNTY SHERIFF SAYS THE BODY OF A WOMAN FROM JOHNSTON, IOWA HAS BEEN RECOVERED FROM EAST LAKE OKOBOJI. OKOBOJI POLICE WERE CALLED TO EDGEWATER PLAZA FOR A MISSING…
RICKETTS COMMENTS ON IRAN M-O-U
U.S. SENATOR PETE RICKETTS OF NEBRASKA HAS COMMENTED ON THE SIGNING OF THE U.S.-IRAN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. HE ISSUED A STATEMENT SAYING “A NATION THAT CHANTS ‘DEATH TO AMERICA’ CAN…
OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN RED OAK
THE IOWA D-C-I IS INVESTIGATING THE SHOOTING OF A WOMAN BY RED OAK POLICE OFFICER. POLICE CHIEF JUSTIN RAMEY SAYS IT STARTED WEDNESDAY EVENING WHEN OFFICERS WERE CALLED OUT ON…
DOW CITY MAN SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON
A DOW CITY MAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS IN PRISON IN SIOUX CITY FEDERAL COURT AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY RELATED CHARGES. 42-YEAR-OLD BRYCE WHITE WAS SENTENCED…