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Northwestern deal with Trump administration splits students, faculty
Northwestern deal with Trump administration splits students, faculty
The agreement, announced Friday, restores nearly $800 million in research funding and closes several government probes related to federal anti-discrimination laws.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Northwestern deal with Trump administration splits students, faculty
'Tis the season to choose the best Christmas movie; take our poll
'Tis the season to choose the best Christmas movie; take our poll
'Elf,' 'Die Hard,' 'A Christmas Story,' ' It's a Wonderful Life?" See our list of 21 Christmas movies and choose your favorite.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
'Tis the season to choose the best Christmas movie; take our poll
Muscatine's Elves Workshop returns to the mall on Dec. 13
Muscatine's Elves Workshop returns to the mall on Dec. 13
Kids can enjoy some holiday crafts at this free, drop-in event.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Muscatine's Elves Workshop returns to the mall on Dec. 13
Ropes course? Creek access? Mountain biking? Bettendorf to look at ideas for Forest Grove Park
Ropes course? Creek access? Mountain biking? Bettendorf to look at ideas for Forest Grove Park
Bettendorf sees the 100-acre park as a blank slate. The engineering firm will evaluate and ask for public feedback on amenities like a ropes course, creek access, and mountain biking.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Ropes course? Creek access? Mountain biking? Bettendorf to look at ideas for Forest Grove Park
See what Scott County's new ambulances could look like
See what Scott County's new ambulances could look like
The new ambulances could be mostly blue or dark grey and green rather than the traditional white, blue and red.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
See what Scott County's new ambulances could look like
Augustana to host annual winter holiday lightshow, starting this weekend
Augustana to host annual winter holiday lightshow, starting this weekend
Celebrate the holiday with a lightshow at the John Deere Planetarium this weekend.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Augustana to host annual winter holiday lightshow, starting this weekend
IPERS chief open to review, but urges caution on new retirement option
IPERS chief open to review, but urges caution on new retirement option
“We think it's a great system. We think it provides benefits to all of Iowa," Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System CEO Gregory Samorajski said.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
IPERS chief open to review, but urges caution on new retirement option
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Christmas in the Village, Disney and other weekend events
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Christmas in the Village, Disney and other weekend events
Events this weekend include Christmas in the Village, Disney on Ice, the East Moline Holiday Lighted Parade and more.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Things to do in the Quad-Cities: Christmas in the Village, Disney and other weekend events
How do Quad-Cities schools plan for snow days?
How do Quad-Cities schools plan for snow days?
There was almost a foot of snow last week. Here's how school districts plan to make sure they have enough school days while also allowing for snow days.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
How do Quad-Cities schools plan for snow days?
See where Quad-Cities hospitals landed in the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grading
See where Quad-Cities hospitals landed in the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grading
Illinois tied for 17th among states with the most hospitals with A grades, while Iowa tied for last with no hospitals that received an A grade.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
See where Quad-Cities hospitals landed in the fall 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grading
Iowa general manager Tyler Barnes details tight end signee’s unique path to Hawkeyes
Iowa general manager Tyler Barnes details tight end signee’s unique path to Hawkeyes
Iowa did not originally plan to take a tight end in its 2026 recruiting class, but a coincidence caused the Hawkeyes to scrap their plan to land an in-state star.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Iowa general manager Tyler Barnes details tight end signee’s unique path to Hawkeyes
What records did ISU's 132-point win vs Alcorn State break?
What records did ISU's 132-point win vs Alcorn State break?
Ben Hutchens gives his three takeaways from Iowa State's record-breaking win.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
What records did ISU's 132-point win vs Alcorn State break?
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Near Record Cold with Sub-Zero Temperatures This Morning
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December 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Iowa State breaks school scoring record in win vs Alcorn State
Iowa State breaks school scoring record in win vs Alcorn State
The Cyclones had an all-time shooting day against Alcorn State.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Iowa State breaks school scoring record in win vs Alcorn State
Firefighters fight barn fire Wednesday evening in rural Bettendorf
Firefighters fight barn fire Wednesday evening in rural Bettendorf
A portion of 195th Street east of 251st Avenue is closed to traffic due to the fire.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Firefighters fight barn fire Wednesday evening in rural Bettendorf
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Early Arctic Cold Bringing Record Low Temperatures Tonight
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December 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Special Weather Statement until THU 9:00 AM CST
Prizker signs bill permitting Illinois to set state-specific vaccine guidelines
Prizker signs bill permitting Illinois to set state-specific vaccine guidelines
The bill broadens IDPH’s scope to consider the advice of scientific and medical experts who disagree with the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Prizker signs bill permitting Illinois to set state-specific vaccine guidelines
Ella Langley to headline Illinois State Fair in 2026
Ella Langley to headline Illinois State Fair in 2026
Country music artist Ella Langley is set to headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand Stage on Friday, Aug. 21.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Ella Langley to headline Illinois State Fair in 2026
What you need to know about Western Big 6 Conference girls basketball
What you need to know about Western Big 6 Conference girls basketball
Heading into the second week of Western Big 6 Conference girls’ basketball battles this week, the league is shaping up to be as competitive as ever.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
What you need to know about Western Big 6 Conference girls basketball
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first to be sentenced of five defendants who pleaded guilty in connection with Perry's 2023 death at age 54.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets more than 2 years in prison
QC Storm back on the road this week for two games in Knoxville
QC Storm back on the road this week for two games in Knoxville
Back on the road this week, the Quad City Storm take on the Knoxville Ice Bears Thursday and Friday in Tennessee.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
QC Storm back on the road this week for two games in Knoxville
Sen. Durbin seeks answers from Homeland Security on U.S. citizens arrested in ICE raids
Sen. Durbin seeks answers from Homeland Security on U.S. citizens arrested in ICE raids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin sent a six-page letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding answers about the department’s detention of U.S. citizens.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sen. Durbin seeks answers from Homeland Security on U.S. citizens arrested in ICE raids
Muscatine County Attorney Jim Barry resigns; supervisors plan to appoint replacement
Muscatine County Attorney Jim Barry resigns; supervisors plan to appoint replacement
He said his resignation was not because of a public reprimand by the state Attorney Disciplinary Board.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Muscatine County Attorney Jim Barry resigns; supervisors plan to appoint replacement
Attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents
Attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents
The board for the Chicago Headline Club claimed victory, saying that Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino and his team of agents left town soon after Ellis’ injunction was entered.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who could review the report in a classified facility.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say