Trees in Bettendorf's Pigeon Creek Park reflect off the calm waters of the Mississippi River. The park provides wintering habitat for bald eagles, and during summer months a wide variety of birds can be seen in the park woodlands and savanna areas. Click here for a walkabout video. (2.1 MB Quicktime)
The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “Make America Healthy Again” legislation to her desk Monday, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin and several... more
by Sen. Janice Weiner, Democrat, Iowa City, District 45
Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers passed an insultingly low amount of school funding for the 2026-27 school year. The measly two percent increase ensures that Iowa’s public schools will remain underfunded and school... more
The fire chief for the City of Eldridge, fired last year from his job as a city mechanic for the misuse of public funds, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled... more