Farm Bill passes in the House: Local legislators and farmers react
News Desk The new Farm Bill is nearing completing the process to become law. It would be the first time since 2018 that a farm bill was signed into law. Typically, the…
April 2026
IMEG, Rock Island, adds national director role
IMEG has announced the addition of a new leadership role within its infrastructure group—further strengthening the firm’s ability to serve clients across transportation, water resources, utilities, and public works, according…
Veteran-founded company aims to help spring cleaning easier
Donating clothes or unwanted items has become even easier in Siouxland. So easy in fact, you don’t even need to leave your house!
Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, Viola, will feature go-kart races
Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, 686 240th St., Viola, Illinois will host week 2 in its 2026 point racing series of racing action. Hot laps will begin at 6 p.m., with…
House panel advances bill legalizing closure of Iowa City Historical Research Center
Ricki King, a public historian who serves on the boards of the Iowa Historical Foundation and the State Historical Society of Iowa, speaks April 30, 2026 to lawmakers in opposition…
Pancheros Mexican Grill, Burlington reopens after extensive remodel
Pancheros Mexican Grill, has announced its third completed remodel in Iowa this year, this time in Burlington, according to a news release. Officially reopening to the public on Friday, the…
Turtle at Nahant Marsh, Davenport, continues recovery after surgery
Her surgery was successful, she continues to improve, and now Oneida – an ornate box turtle at Nahant Marsh, Davenport – has had a bath. An update on the turtle…
Nuclear energy sales tax, animal torture and radon bills head to governor
The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, which ceased operations in 2020 and is currently projected to be restarted by 2029 by NextEra Energy. (Photo via NextEra Energy) Lawmakers in…
The Heart of the Story: Fossil fanatic
Our Quad Cities News is partnering with award-winning journalist Gary Metivier for The Heart of the Story. Each week, Gary showcases inspiring stories of everyday people doing cool stuff, enjoying…
Illinois bill to help protect medical privacy
A federal push to ban gender-affirming care has Illinois lawmakers considering changes to a state drug monitoring program. Senate Bill 4834 would remove estrogen, testosterone and other hormone medication from…
Couple more frosty mornings coming up this week
We have more chilly nights ahead this week in the Quad Cities. Temps drop into the middle and upper 30s and that could lead the way to more frost in…
New suicide prevention program now being offered to Siouxland veterans
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, those who serve face a 58% higher risk of suicide than the average American. One new program in Siouxland aims to help veterans…
Sioux City man may face $20M fine for meth charges
A Sioux City man was found guilty on methamphetamine charges on April 29.
Eligibility restrictions for food assistance programs head to governor’s desk
Lawmakers send legislation to the governor’s desk April 30 restricting eligibility for food assistance programs. (Background photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch; EBT card courtesy of the state of Iowa)…
Rippey Ruckus baseball season starts Friday afternoon
RIPPEY, Iowa — The Rippey Ruckus VI baseball season starts Friday, May 1 at the Walt Anderson baseball field, where the Rippey Demons take on the Kansas City Bulls at…