Veterans Voices: Service dog helps local veteran with PTSD
News Desk SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — Charlene Burns spent seven years serving the United States, but it’s taken over ten years for her to live a normal life. “I…
October 1, 2024
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approves new MOU for attorney’s office
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — After more than a month of debate and disagreement, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors have approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Perry Police Report October 1
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Sept. 27, 2024 Todd Allen Little Jr., 30, of 1423 Sixth St., Perry, was arrested on a charge of…
Iowa, Scott County face eviction crisis
Iowa and Scott County are both in the midst of an ongoing eviction crisis. Nick Smithberg, executive director of Iowa Legal Aid, says the agency has five eviction help desks…
Check out all there is to explore in Henry County!
From hitting the greens to kayaking on the Rock River, there’s a lot to explore in Henry County this October. Kelly Wolf joined Our Quad Cities News for all the…
Man dead after early morning shooting, Le Mars PD says
LE MARS, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — UPDATE: The Le Mars Police Department says a man died after an alleged shooting early Monday morning. According to a release, officers were…
Clay County Community Foundation gives over $300k in grants
SPENCER, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — After a summer of flooding and destruction across Siouxland, one local foundation has now awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in recovery grants. On…
7th annual Siouxland Big Give underway
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — The Siouxland Community Foundation has launched its seventh annual Siouxland Big Give campaign. The fundraiser started at midnight on Oct. 1, and for…
Moline Library earns Project Next Generation Grant for learning activities
The Moline Public Library has been awarded a Project Next Generation Grant (PNG) from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, a news release says. (molinelibrary.com) This grant marks the 11th straight…
New trustee joins Augustana board
Augustana College, Rock Island, announces the election of Brent Gwaltney, ’84, to the college’s Board of Trustees, according to a news release. Brent Gwaltney (Augustana College) “We welcome Brent to…
What you need to know about LIHEAP heating assistance
As the weather gets increasingly colder, energy costs can weigh heavily on home heating budgets, and a program can help eligible households stay warm during the winter. Dwight Ford from…
Pancheros Mexican Grill comes to Bettendorf
Pancheros Mexican Grill will reach 27 locations in the state of Iowa with a new Bettendorf restaurant as nationwide expansion efforts continue, according to a news release. Co-owners Doug Ormsby…
United Center holds bags tournament to bring awareness for United Way
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Iowa Media Wire) — The businesses of the United Center in downtown Sioux City are again joining forces by bringing awareness to the United Way of Siouxland‘s…
Rock Island High School student receives GritGrant Award
A Rock Island High School student has received a McKenzie Foundation GritGrant Award. Jesse Rockhold was presented the award October 1. GritGrants are $2,500 cash awards to recognize students who…
‘If everyone expects us to lose, what do we have to lose’?: Hawkeyes relishing Ohio State challenge
Nobody outside of the state of Iowa is picking the Hawkeyes to walk into Columbus and beat #3 Ohio State. The Buckeyes have lost just a single game at their…