The Lee County Board of Supervisors is revising proposed ordinances for commercial wind and solar projects and plans to host another town hall to gather input. Following a well-attended town hall last Thursday, where residents […]
Burlington Memorial Auditorium will host public funerals this weekend for two prominent community members who left lasting legacies. On Saturday, the community will gather to honor Des Moines County Sheriff Chief Deputy Chad McCune, who […]
Des Moines County officials discussed plans for an 18-bed jail expansion, estimated at $1.6-$1.8 million, to address overcrowding and reduce inmate housing costs. Sheriff Kevin Glendening highlighted potential savings of $975,000 over four years if […]
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center has received Hospital Accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This recognition highlights compliance with CIHQ Standards and Medicare and Medicaid requirements, reflecting the hospital’s commitment to […]
Iowa’s Department of Education has proposed updates to state science standards that replace the term “climate change” with “climate trends” or similar phrases like “change over time.” Critics argue the revisions could make teaching the […]
Moments after taking office, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe issued six executive orders aimed at reducing crime. Measures include increasing law enforcement funding, pushing for the arrest of known criminals, training officers for federal immigration support, […]
Iowa has secured federal approval to extend postpartum health coverage for new mothers from 60 days to 12 months, targeting families earning up to 215% of the federal poverty level, or about $67,000 annually for […]
Former first lady Michelle Obama will not be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to a statement from the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama released on Tuesday. The statement said: “Former President […]
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced on Tuesday that her cancer is in remission – less than one year after first announcing her diagnosis. Catherine, the wife to the heir to the throne, Prince William, […]
Per NBC NEWS: Southern California is braced for “extremely critical fire conditions” caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds today through Wednesday across parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Weather officials said […]
A Texas man who was arrested for allegedly sending threats and sexually explicit messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark is being held on $50,000 bond, following a disruptive court appearance in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Michael […]
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has had additional conversations with team president Pat Riley that he is not interested in seeking an extension, and has demanded a trade. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, in a […]
League sources confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles starting linebacker Nakobe Dean is expected to miss the remainder of the playoffs after suffering a serious knee injury early in the second quarter during Sunday’s wild-card playoff […]
