Some 4,000 Quad Citians protested President Trump and his administration actions and policies Saturday, March 28 as part of the nationwide "No Kings" march. The rally was held along the Mississippi Riverfront in Davenport.
A new Health Information Technology program is being offered by Scott Community College for students interested in a health care career.
Nine students are currently enrolled. The courses include medical transcription and medical coding for reimbursement.
Scott Community began offering the program this year because a survey of local health care providers indicated a need for educational training for health information professionals.
Bettendorf High's pep band keeps up the spirit during a recent basketball game. Together with the Gold Dusters Dance Team, the band provides great entertainment during the weekly sporting events.
Bettendorf High School's Student Council dreamed up a new assignment for it's student members - reach out to help various Quad City community organizations.
The attorney for an immigration detainee held in the Polk County Jail says federal officials maliciously staged a “sham” court hearing orchestrated to keep his client behind bars.... more
A report from the environmental group Food & Water Watch found that the majority of counties that are in the top 20% for glyphosate application have non-Hodgkin lymphoma rates above... more
The Iowa House advanced legislation Thursday that would provide greater oversight of pet breeders in the state, expand dog ownership documentation and specify how the state can issue... more
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