Pop-up RAGBRAI museum coming to Carnegie Library July 21
News Desk The Perry Historical Society has been selected as the custodians of the future RAGRAI museum, the society announced this week. The Perry Historical Society (PHS) is still raising funds and…
July 2026
2024 sees Poweshiek County investing $344,820 in collegiate basketball teams
Poweshiek County’s only college invested $344,820 on their basketball teams in 2024, a 3% increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The county’s funding for…
With RAGBRAI passing through Perry, let’s review bike-safety basics
Every summer our streets fill with more than just cars. Bikes, scooters and pedestrians share routes around town and throughout the county. Bicycle accidents also peak around this time, reminding…
Iowa Down Ballot podcast: Politics in court, on stage
Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa’s annual Lincoln Dinner fundraiser. Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Des Moines, July 10, 2026. (Photo by Kadin Luhmann/Iowa Capital Dispatch)…
4 the Record Web Extra: Rise of Democratic Socialists within Democratic Party hit mostly solid blue districts
Party unity is crucial for Democrats and Republicans this election year. Both are in a battle to see who winds up in control of Congress next year. We talked about…
Clucking egg prices as of 7/10/26
Here’s this week’s egg price update. This is the USDA’s average price per dozen when delivered to the warehouse on Jan. 20, 2026, compared to where prices are now. To…
Iowa poised to follow Trump Administration on quest for rooting out Medicaid fraud
Governor Kim Reynolds signed an executive order almost two weeks ago to create the Iowa Medicaid fraud task force. Attorney General Brenna Bird will be the chair. The clear goal…
Key to Illinois artificial intelligence regulations could be independent safety reviews
Illinois’ governor signed some of the toughest regulations on artificial intelligence into law. Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law.There are several provisions to this.…
Davenport mayor focused on expanding development in west end of city
Davenport iss focused on building blocks – not the childhood toys – but expanding the city in a variety of ways. Those plans came through during Mayor Jason Gordon’s State…
WATCH: Every runner & walker starting the Moonlight Chase in Eldridge
If you ran or walked in the Moonlight Chase on Saturday night, you’re in the video above. Our Quad Cities News was there as everyone left the starting line to…
Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise. Good science takes time.
Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a…
Alaska expands eligibility for early interventions for children with developmental delays
More Alaska infants and toddlers who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities can be eligible for early intervention services under a new law now in effect. But service providers say…
Elected officials hail Great Falls economic progress in two events
GREAT FALLS — An economic boom is happening to Great Falls, at least according to local, state and federal officials who spent much of Friday celebrating two large businesses coming…
Nursing home group asks for exemptions for Haitians working in Florida facilities
The state’s largest nursing home association has asked the Department of Homeland Security to consider allowing Haitians with temporary protected status (TPS) to continue to work in long-term care and…
Maine, 14 other states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Phone trees at Brewer High School store students phones for the duration of the school day. Fifteen Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over cuts to a $1 billion…