What would permanent daylight saving time look like in Iowa and Illinois?
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National Hot Dog and Sausage Council: Is a hot dog a sandwich?
National Hot Dog Day is upon us once again.
Bird Announces Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the newly-established Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its first official meeting today. Governor Reynolds established by executive order the 11-member task force to enhance…
Muscatine city leaders address structural issues in downtown buildings
Muscatine city leaders are looking ahead after several downtown buildings closed due to structural concerns. The mayor, city administrator and police chief talked through those structural issues that left the…
MercyOne Clinton debuts new Air Med helicopter service
MercyOne Clinton debuted its new helicopter service Air Med services are now available from MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. Additionally, a new patient transportation shuttle service designed to enhance access to…
National Pet Fire Safety Day: Great time to ensure your pet’s safety in case of fire
On Wednesday, July 15, National Pet Fire Safety Day, the Muscatine Fire Department encourages residents to take simple steps that protect their four‑legged family members long before an emergency happens,…
How you can experience “The Odyssey” on 35mm in the QCA
It’s an epic retelling of Odysseus as he embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, and you can see it in a special format right…
Rock Island Grand Prix suspended for 2026
The Rock Island Grand Prix has decided to suspend the race for 2026, citing “increasing costs, declining participation at kart races across the country, and the rising costs for air and…
Davenport man sentenced on methamphetamine charges
A Davenport man was sentenced to federal prison on methamphetamine charges. According to public court documents, Anthony Duyvejonck, 33, conspired with others to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine across the…
Five sentenced to federal prison for QCA fentanyl charges
Five suspects were sentenced to federal prison for Quad-City fentanyl charges. According to public court documents, between April 2022 and March 2024, five conspired together to distribute fentanyl across the…
AG Bird: ‘There is no acceptable amount’ of Medicaid fraud in Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, center, led Iowa’s first Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force meeting July 15, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Members of Iowa’s newly created Medicaid…
Rock Island road work leads to traffic restriction
Drivers in Rock Island will find a temporary traffic restriction in place on Friday and Saturday. A news release from the city said there will be a temporary traffic restriction…
Hardin County: $579,479 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2024
Hardin County’s Ellsworth Community College invested $579,479 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education. This is a 28.7% increase compared to…
Learn about healthy eating at Cooking with Heart series
QCA residents who want to learn about healthy cooking can join UnityPoint Health – Trinity’s Cooking with Heart series, with new classes starting in August and September. The classes include…
Lahn Campaign Launches $1 Million TV Buy Behind “Friedrich”
The Zach Lahn campaign today announced a $1 million statewide advertising buy and the launch of its television ad “Friedrich.” The new spot will air statewide across broadcast television, cable,…