Practice in Dewitt receives $1.2 million dollar loan for new clinic
News Desk A medical practice in Dewitt will see a new and improved clinic with the help of a $1.2 million loan from the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. The…
October 2024
Davenport man faces charges of sexually abusing 12-year-old
A 44-year-old Davenport man faces charges of sexual abuse after police say they found videos on an electronic device, court records show. Alexander Givens (Scott County Jail) Alexander Givens faces…
Man gets suspended sentence in assault of former US senator in Iowa park
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A judge gave a man probation and a suspended sentence Thursday after he pleaded guilty to attacking a former U.S. senator as she was running…
Plymouth County Democrats giving free rides to the polls
PLYMOUTH COUNTY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — In an effort to get people out to the polls before Election Day, Plymouth County Democrats are offering free rides to polling places.…
2 Davenport men face rioting charges
Two Davenport men face rioting charges after an incident Wednesday night in Davenport, according to court records. Isaiah Hayslett, 27, and Jordan Lester, 28, each face a felony charge of…
Documentary about human trafficking will be shown at SCC, Bettendorf
A documentary that will be shown at Scott Community College examines human trafficking in Iowa. “Gridshock: A Film About Sex Trafficking in Iowa,” will be be shown 1-3 p.m. Saturday,…
Iowa election officials sued by 4 naturalized citizens who say their right to vote was harmed
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four voters and a Hispanic civil rights group sued Iowa’s top election official, alleging he infringed upon their rights when he directed election workers to…
Spirit Lake man accused of attempted murder sentenced on lesser charge
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — A Spirit Lake man is set to serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two charges. On Monday, Oct. 28, Caleb…
‘It gets me going’: Dakin renews tradition of punting excellence
Nobody cheers for the punter like fans in Iowa. Tory Taylor brought the Kinnick faithful to their feet every time the punting unit came onto the field. The Hawkeyes seem…
Both Harris and Trump campaigns display confidence as Election Day approaches
Elon Musk leaps on stage with Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, during a campaign rally Oct. 5, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) As Vice…
3 arrested in Galesburg on child pornography charges
The Illinois State Police, Knox County Sherriff’s Office, Illinois Attorney General’s Office Technical Division and the Knox County State’s Attorney’s Office conducted a joint investigation into child pornography activities in…
Moline Parks & Recreation helps kids get letters to Santa
Moline Parks and Recreation wants to make sure kids can get their letters to Santa on time. That’s why the department placed one of Santa’s special mailboxes outside of the…
To save affordable housing, states promote resident-owned mobile home parks
Neighbors Terry Graham and Kristi Peterman show off Halloween decorations at Liberty Landing Cooperative in Liberty, Mo. Residents collectively purchased the mobile home community in 2021 from its longtime owner…
Officials recommend mailing absentee ballots by Thursday to ensure votes count
Absentee ballots in a mailbox. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) Iowa voters should mail in their absentee ballots by Thursday to ensure their ballots reach local county auditors’ offices by…
On the back of the ballot, Johnson County voters have a chance to continue funding conservation work
A native bergamot wildflower grows in the Malinda Reif Reilly Fen and Prairie near Solon. — Adria Carpenter/Little Village It’s understandable that the first choice on ballots in this year’s…