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Revenge of the White Working Class

But what happens next?

Des Moines County, IA · 3d

Yahoo!

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2,000 eastern Iowa absentee ballots found to not been counted in midterm election, officials say

Around 2,000 absentee ballots in the eastern part of the state were not counted as part of unofficial election results this week, according to a joint statement from election officials. In that statement, Secretary of State Paul Pate and Johnson County Auditor Julie Persons said both of their offices "have...

Iowa · 1d
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Shipley Wins Narrow Victory in Iowa House District 87

Incumbent Republican Jeff Shipley has won re-election to Iowa’s 87th House District on Tuesday, November 3rd, defeating Democratic challenger Tom O’Donnell by a margin of 326 votes out of 12,266 cast — a rematch of their 2024 contest. Shipley received 6,284 votes (51%) to O’Donnell’s 5,958 (49%)....

Iowa · 3d
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Washington County Receiving Federal Funding to Support Roads

Washington County is one recipient of over $76.2 million in federal funding to improve roadway safety across the state. The funds will be administered through the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, which was established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Washington County will...

Washington County, IA · 2d
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The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore Opening this Weekend in Washington

A new bookstore is opening in downtown Washington this weekend. The Bookworm’s Burrow Bookstore will be holding a grand opening celebration on Saturday. The Bookworm’s Burrow is a book and game store that celebrates stories in all forms and they’re officially opening their doors this weekend, inviting the community to stop in, explore, shop, and meet the owner at their grand opening.

Washington, IA · 2d

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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Iowa Regents to choose new leader for UI center after rocky start

The Iowa Board of Regents will interview and decide on the next permanent director for the University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom at its next board meeting. During a meeting of the center's advisory council on Friday, Nov. 6, the council voted forward two candidates for the Regents to consider at their Wednesday, Nov. 11, meeting in Ames. The council did not release the candidates' names. The candidates will have closed-session interviews with the regents before the regents announce and vote on the pick during Wednesday's meeting. More: Nebraska Omaha professor rejects Center for Intellectual Freedom offer The Center for Intellectual Freedom was created in 2025 to address what Republican lawmakers said was a hostile environment for conservatives in higher education. It aims to promote intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas. It soon will be charged with offering civics courses to all University of Iowa students. The new search comes after the regents offered the job to University of Nebraska at Omaha political science professor Carson Holloway. He declined the position on Tuesday, Nov. 3, to take one at the University of Florida at Gainesville. The process comes as the center is without a director after interim

Iowa City, IA · 1d

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State Tax Credits Help Turn Two Former Schools Into Senior Housing

Two vacant schools in southeast Iowa are slated to become affordable housing for older adults, with help from state historic preservation tax credits. In Burlington, the former Apollo Middle School would become 45 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. The building opened in 1910 as Burlington High School and has stood vacant for decades.

Burlington, IA · 2d

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New vintage flea market opens in downtown Moline

The place to be in the Quad Cities late afternoon Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 was 5th Ave. Flea, at 1405 5th Ave., Moline, which held its grand opening with a packed crowd in a packed two-story market. Check-out lines to buy merchandise stretched deep into the diverse business nearly out...

Quad Cities, IL · 2d

KWQC

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Bettendorf seeks public input on development near I-80 and Middle Road

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - The City of Bettendorf is asking residents to help shape the future of the Interstate 80 and Middle Road corridor. City officials hosted a public meeting Thursday evening, giving community members an opportunity to discuss potential development plans directly with the city’s planning consultants. “We...

Bettendorf, IA · 2d

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Moline Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Corey Smith, a native of Moline, Illinois, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Smith graduated from Moline High School in 2017. “Growing up, I learned to not be complacent,” Smith said. “In the Navy, being complacent is dangerous, especially...

Moline, IL · 1d

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FCI Thomson’s satellite prison camp set to permanently close

FCI Thomson’s satellite prison camp will permanently close. According to a release from FCI Thomson: On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the Federal Correctional Institution Thomson in Thomson, Illinois announced its adjacent minimum security satellite camp will no longer house inmates. The satellite facility will remain in operation and will be repurposed for staffing and administrative […]

Thomson, IL · 3d

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No recount for close state senate race: Scott County auditor

While the majority of votes have been counted and winners declared in races, some are still being decided. The race between Nikhil Wagle and Scott Webster for the Iowa State Senate seat for District 47 has yet to be called, with all precincts reporting and a mere 151 votes separating the two. Kerri Tompkins, Scott […]

Scott County, IA · 1d

KWQC

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Brady Street train bridge devours another truck

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Brady Street bridge in downtown Davenport devoured another box truck around noon Friday. Debris was scattered across the far right lane, where Davenport Police could be seen diverting traffic and assessing the scene. This is a developing story.

Davenport, IA · 2d

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11 Lane & Waterman lawyers honored as Best Lawyers in America

The Davenport law firm of Lane & Waterman, LLP, has announced that 11 of its lawyers are being recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and another three were honored by the publication as Ones to Watch in America. The firm’s Best Lawyers in America 2027 awardees are: Michael Byrne,...

Davenport, IA · 3d

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A tribute to a veteran among things to do in Galesburg

A Korean War veteran and former member of the Galesburg City Council will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 11 on Veterans Day. A tribute to Lomac Payton will be held in the Graham Health System S+T Center Atrium beginning at 6 p.m. Payton will be honored for his decades of service,...

Galesburg, IL · 1d

KWQC

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Festival of Trees set to celebrate ‘Winter Wonderland’ Nov. 21-29

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Quad City Arts is gearing up for the 41st annual Festival of Trees, returning to the RiverCenter from Nov. 21-29. The 2026 beloved holiday extravaganza will feature the theme “Winter Wonderland” as it promises more magic, more memories, and more community spirit than ever before.

Davenport, IA · 2d

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Wings Academy celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

KEWANEE, Ill. — Educators, community leaders, elected officials and supporters gathered Wednesday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the official opening of Wings Academy during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new school. Among those attending were Illinois State Rep. Travis Weaver, Kewanee Mayor Gary Moore, members of the Kewanee Veterans Council,...

Kewanee, IL · 2d

galesburgcommunitynews.org

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A note from our publisher: Help sustain local news in Galesburg and Knox County

After our community lost the Register-Mail as we knew it, a small group of us began talking about ways to strengthen local news in Galesburg and Knox County and keep our community connected. Those conversations led to Galesburg Community News. We wanted GCN to offer another way for people to stay informed about the decisions, events and stories shaping life here. In our first year, readers showed us how much they value this work.

Galesburg, IL · 2d

Local 4 WHBF

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Donate old computers, laptops or phones at Knox County digital device collection

Give your old computers, phones, laptops or tablets a new purpose by donating them during the Knox County Extension Office’s Digital Device Collection from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 16-20 at the Knox County Extension Office, 180 S. Soangetaha Road, Suite 108, Galesburg, a news release says. Through a partnership with the Illinois Tech Reuse Network, […]

Galesburg, IL · 1d