Staff and supporters of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, May 22, for a ribbon-cutting to open its new larger offices, at 908 1st Ave., downtown Silvis.
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Josh Turek, Iowa US Senate candidate and State Rep. from Council Bluffs, talks about the reasons for his candidacy, key issues, his appeal to working class voters, the endorsement of his campaign by former Senator Tom Harkin, and much more.
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The Iowa primary election is set for Tuesday, June 2. WVIK compiled a list of races statewide and locally that Iowans will see on their ballots.
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The iconic Centennial Bridge will be demolished as the Illinois and Iowa Departments of Transportation pursue a preferred alternative in a long-term study of the U.S. 67 (Centennial Bridge) Corridor.
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In this episode of Talking Art, acclaimed chalk artist Katie Bush joins the conversation ahead of Quad City Arts’ 10th Annual Chalk Art Fest at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Serving as a guest judge and visiting artist, Katie discusses the creative process behind large-scale 3D chalk art and how perspective, color, and illusion transform ordinary pavement into immersive public artwork.Katie shares insight into the temporary nature of chalk art, the unique connection it creates between artists and the public, and the excitement of creating live work in an outdoor festival setting. The conversation also explores her upcoming 3D chalk workshop with Quad City Arts and the growing appreciation for street and festival-based art forms that invite audiences to experience art in a more interactive and accessible way
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An April 22 action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Davenport has the community worried, and many concerned citizens met Monday night to discuss the issue and potential next steps.
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Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions
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A Morton farmer was applying pesticides on a farm near the Bethel Lutheran School, which was hosting an outdoor school event. A parent of one of the kids affected filed a compliant that the farmer did not take the proper precautions associated with high wind.
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The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI
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The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions
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May is National Foster Care Month. Iowa’s foster care system is responsible for some of the most vulnerable children in the state. What do you know about foster care in Iowa?
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Gov. Kim Reynolds signed what she called the "Iowa MAHA bill" into law Wednesday with U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. by her side.
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Five candidates are competing in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District primary races to replace Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson. Democrats and Republicans are focused on issues like the economy, healthcare and political division.
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Four of the five Republicans running for governor discussed water quality practices, health facility closures and immigration during a debate that aired Tuesday evening on KCCI-TV.
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An invasive worm is destroying forest floors and gardens across the country. Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them.
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Every spring, high school students from across the country travel to Oklahoma for the National Land and Range Judging Contest. The three-day event tests their knowledge of land and soil.
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The House passed a bill to allow the year-round sale of E15 – a priority in farm states – following infighting among Republicans.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing moving the Maize Genetics Cooperation Stock Center and the National Soybean Germplasm Collection from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, where they've both been housed for decades.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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