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AAA predicts 81.8M to travel over Thanksgiving holiday
Whether it’s by car, plane or another mode, millions of Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday season. According to motor club federation AAA, it is predicting more than 73 million Americans – 90% of the holiday travelers –…
29th Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix to roar along new route
Downtown Rock Island will be filled with thousands of race fans this Labor Day weekend…
‘This is fantastic’ – Grand opening held for Kobe Sushi & Hibachi
John Jiang was hoping Tuesday’s hot, muggy weather was not going to hurt people’s urges…
Kewanee to go Hog-Fest wild on Labor Day weekend
KEWANEE, Illinois – In Kewanee, Labor Day weekend is synonymous with its annual Hog Fest. …
River Action golf car tours scheduled
River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours will be held Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6.…
Missing $572.9k found at Iowa State Fair Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating another outstanding year of finding Iowans’ missing money…
RI County hosts free household hazardous waste collection
From oil-based paint to household cleaners, Illinois residents can dispose of it all for free…
WIU launches Spanish telephone line to assist students
Western Illinois University has launched a new telephone line dedicated to assisting prospective students and…
Leaders, stakeholders to help guide NorthPark Mall rebirth plan
An ambitious strategy to right-size and reimagine Davenport’s NorthPark Mall as a hub of activity…
Race to RI Grand Prix, stay for Rock the Blues party
This Labor Day weekend, karts will again race the streets of downtown Rock Island. But…
Fairmount Community Center almost ready to open
An “awesome facility” is about to open in west Davenport. A public ribbon-cutting ceremony will…
USDA grants offer assistance for renewable energy projects
Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is offering free energy coaching to assist farms and…
2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival announces call for entries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The 2025 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival (CRIFF) is seeking submissions…
Genesis Health to host Walk-In job fair Wednesday
Genesis Health System will host a Walk-in Wednesday hiring event from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.…
Muscatine students study abroad in China
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Students from Muscatine participated in a study in China experience program this…
Iowa 80 celebrates 60 years of service by giving away $60,000
WALCOTT, Iowa – Travelers will get a chance to win cash and prizes as Iowa…
