Elwood, IA Municipal and More

Davenport nurse accused of swapping Oxycodone with allergy pills, officials say

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A Davenport nurse is accused of swapping residents pain medication with allergy pills. While working as a nurse at Harmony Davenport, 55-year-old Anne L. Sutherland swapped three residents’ Oxycodone pills for Claritin pills, according to court documents. Court records show Sutherland cut a slit in...

partner publisher · 2.9K followers

Iowa Public Radio

Dubuque becomes the latest Iowa school district to downsize as it faces budget pressure

The Dubuque Community School District will close two middle schools and consolidate its high schools as it attempts to cut $17 million from its budget by 2030.

Dubuque, IA · 16h

WQAD

publisher · 83.7K followers

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities dedicates 145th home to Davenport family

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities dedicated its 145th home Saturday, giving a Davenport mother of four a new place to call home. Katelyn Kleinsmith received the keys to the house Saturday morning. She is a Habitat partner family, meaning she had to complete at least 250 volunteer hours and attend homeownership preparation classes to qualify for the home.

Davenport, IA · 3d

krosradio.com

City Closures 11-11-2026

City Hall, Clinton Fire Department – Building Safety Division, and the administrative offices at the Ericksen Community Center will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 for staff development. All phone calls will be returned on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when normal office hours will resume. THE REC Fitness...

Clinton, IA · 1d

KWQC

Muscatine Co. considers cutting trust services program for vulnerable residents

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) — The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors is considering cutting a community services program that helps vulnerable residents manage their financial resources and daily needs. Officials say the Community Services Trust Services program, which dates back to 1936, helps more than 200 people who cannot work...

Muscatine County, IA · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

MLK Jr. Reading Series will explore Davenport incident of injustice in 1943

The Martin Luther King Jr. Committee’s next Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Series will explore the story of Charles and Ann Toney, who were denied service in Davenport in 1943, a news release says. The program will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Clinton Community College Library, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. […]

Local 4 WHBF

partner publisher · 17.1K followers

Part of Bluff Blvd closing for Clinton water main project

A news release from the City of Clinton says a water main project is leading to a temporary partial road closure. The city is closing the 200 block of Bluff Boulevard to traffic for road patching as part of the ongoing water main project by Iowa American Water. The closure is effective immediately and is […]

Clinton, IA · 1d

KFIL Radio

Festival Of Trees Kicks Off Holiday Season With A Winter Wonderland In Downtown Davenport

The Festival of Trees opens its doors at RiverCenter in downtown Davenport starting November 21st, marking 41 years of holiday magic.

KCRG.com

‘More investigation’: Dyersville residents seek answers about Iowa’s cancer rates

DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - For Kay Vifian, questions about Iowa’s high cancer diagnosis rate are personal. Her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer more than a year ago. The Dubuque County resident says he is doing well, but she wants more research and discussion about what could be...

Dyersville, IA · 1d

Local 4 WHBF

Quad Cities area will honor military with Veterans Day events

As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee will show its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will host the special breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. […]

Bettendorf, IA · 3d

Des Moines Business Record

Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $9 million in tax credits for affordable housing

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has awarded nearly $9 million in federal housing tax credits and nearly $66 million in tax-exempt bond financing to support the development of 595 affordable rental homes in four Iowa communities. The projects include 240 new apartments at Crescent Heights Apartment Homes in Council Bluffs, 112 apartments at The Wilmac in Dubuque, 87 apartments at Rath Fifteen 15 in Waterloo and 156 new apartments at Central at 8th in West Des Moines. The Dubuque and Waterloo projects will convert existing buildings into apartments, while the Council Bluffs and West Des Moines developments will involve new construction. The awards were made through the federal 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which helps finance affordable rental housing for income-qualified households. The authority received six applications requesting more than $14 million in annual tax credits and nearly $104 million in tax-exempt bonds.

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

KCRG.com

Water main break impacting homes in Solon, city says

SOLON, Iowa (KCRG) - The City of Solon said in a statement on Facebook a water main break is impacting homes on Tuesday. The water main break occurred on Sovers Street, impacting homes on Sovers and Marshek Court. Crews are on the scene working to get water service restored. An...

Solon, IA · 12h

familydestinationsguide.com

The Budget-Friendly Illinois Town Where Retirees Live Comfortably On Social Security Alone

Nobody put Kewanee, Illinois on a billboard, and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s still worth talking about. It’s the kind of town that rewards curiosity, and if you’re an Illinois resident who’s been quietly watching your expenses climb while your patience shrinks, this place deserves your full attention.

Kewanee, IL · 3d

wvik.org

Unionized legal services staff protest planned Illinois layoffs

About two dozen people met Tuesday in downtown Moline to protest actions of Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS), which has proposed to cut 17 employees this Friday, Nov. 13. Union members, including unionized staff of PSLS’s office at 1515 5th Ave., Moline, carried signs, chanted, and encouraged motorists to honk at the intersection of 15th Street and 5th Avenue.

Moline, IL · 11h

holaamericanews.com

Davenport Veterans Day 2026: Trash Pickup and City Closures

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Garbage, recycling, bulky waste and yard waste collection scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, will be delayed by one day in Davenport because of Veterans Day. The holiday will also close City Hall, all three Davenport Public Library branches and several municipal...

Local 4 WHBF

Kewanee temporarily closing Jackson Street/Route 81 entrance

A news release from the Kewanee Police Department has details about a temporary road closure that’s part of the ongoing Route 81 construction project. The entrance to Jackson Street from Route 81 will be closed to traffic, starting Nov. 11 at 7 a.m. The closure is expected to remain in place through Friday, November 13, […]

Kewanee, IL · 14h

KWQC

THC crackdown leaves Quad Cities retailers facing uncertain future

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) - Popular THC drinks and over-the-counter gummies could soon disappear from grocery stores, gas stations and bars as new federal and Illinois restrictions take effect. The federal restrictions, set to take effect Dec. 11, will effectively ban the sale of most hemp-derived THC beverages nationwide. Illinois...

East Moline, IL · 13h

kewaneevoice.com