Quad Cities Headlines
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Iowa expected to announce Lickliter's departure
Iowa expected to announce Lickliter's departure
Todd Lickliter's tenure as the Iowa basketball coach is
apparently over.
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 10:28 am
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Art students invited to compete
Art students invited to compete
The office of U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, is participating
in the 2010 Congressional art competition: “An Artistic Discovery”
for high school students. In 2009, Mitch Doll, Davenport, won the
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 9:44 am
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Federal campaign exceeds goal
Federal campaign exceeds goal
Federal, military and postal employees who donated $821,390 to
local, national and international charities celebrated a
record-breaking Illowa Bi-State Combined Federal Campaign. Maj.
Gen. Yves J. Fon
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 9:42 am
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Foundation offers funds for kids' summer activities
Foundation offers funds for kids' summer activities
Moline Foundation is offering $300-$1,000 mini grants to
nonprofit groups to develop creative, educational and fun
activities for children during the summer. The grants are provided
through Karen’s
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 9:36 am
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The Pluck of the Irish: "The O'Conner Girls," at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre through March 21
The Pluck of the Irish: "The O'Conner Girls," at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre through March 21
If there's one word I'd use to best describe Playcrafters Barn Theatre's current production, it would be "nice." And while that can be taken as an unflattering adjective, for The O'Conner Girls I mean it as a positive one; I[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 8:51 am
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QCA Today: March 15, 2010
QCA Today: March 15, 2010
This feature collects articles published online by the following Quad Cities-area media outlets: Quad-City Times, Rock Island Argus/Moline Dispatch, River Cities' Reader, and WQAD. If you'd like your media outlet included in this list, contact Jeff at jeff@rcreader.com.
Recent Items[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 8:15 am
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Ted Rall: The Perfect Resume
Ted Rall: The Perfect Resume
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 7:05 am
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Host of road projects to begin this week
Host of road projects to begin this week
With the spring weather comes road construction. Crews are
expected to begin work on several Quad-City roadways this week. New
work starting today includes:
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 7:00 am
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Beauty of a day shaping up in Q-C
Beauty of a day shaping up in Q-C
If you're still suffering from that lost hour of sleep this
morning, take some comfort in knowing that 'spring forward' is
being packaged with some spring weather here in the
Quad-Cities.
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 4:39 am
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Davenport man, never expected to live long, celebrates 30th
Davenport man, never expected to live long, celebrates 30th
Billy Marolf never was expected to live this long. Disabled due to an abnormal brain condition, he can neither walk nor talk.
But on Saturday, more than 100 people celebrated Billy’s birthday at Am
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 1:15 am
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TLC show will follow move of area home
TLC show will follow move of area home
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Its aging paint and ornate stained glass
reveal that it’s more than 100 years old, but new life is being
breathed into the Jayne House on Muscatine’s Mulberry Avenue.
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 1:00 am
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Daily planner, March 15, 2010
Daily planner, March 15, 2010
Rev. Robert B. Jones (Borders)7 p.m., Borders, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. (563) 359-7830. Show Choir Show Off7 p.m., Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. $12 ($7 ages 18 and
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
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Grassley: Car buying program may have been a clunker
Grassley: Car buying program may have been a clunker
In a second letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Grassley expressed doubts that the program created as many jobs as the Obama administration says.
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Created on: 14 Mar 2010 | 10:30 pm
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Mishmash Accomplished: "Green Zone," "Remember Me," "She's Out of My League," and "Our Family Wedding"
Mishmash Accomplished: "Green Zone," "Remember Me," "She's Out of My League," and "Our Family Wedding"
GREEN ZONE
Set in Baghdad during the early months of 2002, director Paul Greengrass' action thriller Green Zone casts Matt Damon as a stalwart, driven military officer who gradually discovers that the American government lied about the proliferation -[…]
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Created on: 14 Mar 2010 | 3:42 pm
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Quinn’s Budget Plan DOA but Provides Political Cover
Quinn’s Budget Plan DOA but Provides Political Cover
Like all of the budgets proposed by governors in the past few years, Pat Quinn's spending outline last week was an almost complete fantasy. It has pretty much zero chance of surviving intact and will have to be tossed out[…]
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Created on: 14 Mar 2010 | 6:31 am
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Meeting gives R.I. residents their say on proposed budget
Meeting gives R.I. residents their say on proposed budget
ROCKISLAND -- Residents will have a chance to comment on the city's proposed $104.6 million budget at a public hearing during tonight's city council meeting. The 2010-11 budget originally was proposed at $106.1 million, but after some budget
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Created on: 14 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
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Police "STEP" up patrols for St. Patrick's Day
Police "STEP" up patrols for St. Patrick's Day
Hundreds of drivers will hit the roads Saturday for an early St. Patrick's Day and police are stepping up patrols to catch drunk drivers.
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Created on: 13 Mar 2010 | 9:22 pm
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Durant HS Principal Monica Rouse's Fate Up in the Air
Durant HS Principal Monica Rouse's Fate Up in the Air
The Durant School Board met behind closed doors on Saturday, in the midst of a decision on the fate of embattled high school principal Monica Rouse.
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Created on: 13 Mar 2010 | 8:11 pm
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Ted Rall: If Not Now, When?
Ted Rall: If Not Now, When?
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 9:24 pm
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Two arrests made in Davenport brutal beating
Two arrests made in Davenport brutal beating
Davenport police have arrested two people after a man was found brutally beaten in a road-side ditch.
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 8:21 pm
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"Non-dog lover" explains jumping into river to save pooch
"Non-dog lover" explains jumping into river to save pooch
She says she doesn't even like dogs that much but this morning a Davenport woman risked her own life to save one from drowning in the Mississippi. In the end, the fire department had to rescue them both. Chris Williams[…]
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 5:44 pm
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Quad City pub prepares for huge weekend St. Patrick's Day celebration
Quad City pub prepares for huge weekend St. Patrick's Day celebration
With St. Patrick's Day coming up Wednesday, Kelly's Irish Pub in Davenport is preparing to host the "Largest Saint Patrick's Day Festival" in the state of Iowa.
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 5:02 pm
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Kids use free time to help create meals for Haitian earthquake survivors
Kids use free time to help create meals for Haitian earthquake survivors
10,000 meals are ready to be shipped to Haiti thanks to some volunteers in the Quad Cities.
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 4:36 pm
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WIU, EICC to offer joint program in conservation, outdoor recreation
WIU, EICC to offer joint program in conservation, outdoor recreation
Getting a bachelor's degree in three years is something students will soon be able to do at thanks to a new partnership with two Quad City area colleges.
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 3:46 pm
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Iowa Politics Roundup: Tax-Credit-Reform Legislation Unveiled
Iowa Politics Roundup: Tax-Credit-Reform Legislation Unveiled
Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a long-awaited tax-credit-reform package that they said would reduce Iowa's tax-credit liability by $115 million a year; Republicans and business leaders were quick to criticize the legislation and said it sends the wrong message.
"We[…]
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 2:19 pm
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Mike Schulz with Dave & Darren on 104.9
Mike Schulz with Dave & Darren on 104.9
Going to the cineplex or IMAX this weekend? Every Friday morning at 9 a.m. you can listen to Mike Schulz dish on recent movie releases & talk smack about Hollywood celebs on the Quad City Rocker 104.9FM, with the fabulous[…]
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 9:35 am
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Cities vying for Google experiment
Cities vying for Google experiment
Davenport and Galesburg are among cities across the country vying to win Google's experiment to expand local internet service.
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Created on: 12 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
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“Heavy Rain”: Blurring the Line Between Story and Game
“Heavy Rain”: Blurring the Line Between Story and Game
2005's Indigo Prophecy was an interactive thriller in which players took the roles of two police officers and a murderer, and it was praised for the freedom it offered and cinematic storytelling through multiple points of view. Unfortunately it fell[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 8:27 am
Civic News & Politics
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Lunchtime Links
Lunchtime Links
Former Agriprocessors illegal workers being deported by the end of this month have to pay their way home.
Third District GOP congressional hopeful critical of franking privilege.
Staff cuts, hiring freeze hit state agencies.
U.S. Rep. Steve King calls process[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 11:30 am
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Question of the day
Question of the day
* Whether you could tolerate watching it or not, do you think Rod Blagojevich’s appearance on that Donald Trump show is helping or hurting him with the jury pool? Explain.
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 11:08 am
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Reform of ‘No Child Left Behind’ starts in Iowa
Reform of ‘No Child Left Behind’ starts in Iowa
CEDAR RAPIDS — Federal officials signaled over the weekend that the next big legislative push will be an overhaul of Pres. George W. Bush’s “No Child Left Behind” educational policies. Because U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa leads the influential Health,[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 11:00 am
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Fixing a hole in the ocean
Fixing a hole in the ocean
* Phil Kadner lays out where he thinks the governor’s proposed tax hike is going…
There is a hole in the state budget of about $13 billion.
But Quinn doesn’t have to cut the education budget.
He could cut anywhere[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 10:20 am
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Brady demonstrates “unity” at DuPage event
Brady demonstrates “unity” at DuPage event
* Sen. Bill Brady held a “unity” rally in DuPage County over the weekend. It was mainly designed to bring his former foes together under one roof…
Before Brady took the stage, his opponents in the primary race took turns[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 9:50 am
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King: Stopping health reform will stop amnesty for immigrants
King: Stopping health reform will stop amnesty for immigrants
Reforming the nation’s health care system is only one of President Barack Obama’s goals, and if conservatives can kill it they can stall other legislative aims, namely immigration reform, U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Kiron, said in an interview with the[…]
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 9:26 am
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Lawmakers expected to focus on creating jobs
Lawmakers expected to focus on creating jobs
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Created on: 15 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am
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Braley Announces First Iowa Guard Members Receive Respite Leave Payments
Braley Announces First Iowa Guard Members Receive Respite Leave Payments
Braley has led two-year effort ensuring thousands of troops receive promised benefits
Washington, DC – Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) announced today that members of the Iowa National Guard have finally started receiving long-overdue payments they were promised for extended tours[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 8:12 am
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IFAA Offers Iowa Youth $81,000 In Scholarships
IFAA Offers Iowa Youth $81,000 In Scholarships
DES MOINES, IA (03/10/2010)(readMedia)-- College-bound Iowa youth active in 4-H and/or FFA livestock projects and current undergraduate students may apply for $81,000 in scholarships available from the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA).
The scholarships are available to freshmen entering[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 8:00 am
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Iowa College Aid Announces Free ACT®, SAT® and GRE® Test Prep
Iowa College Aid Announces Free ACT®, SAT® and GRE® Test Prep
Students can prepare for free at www.IHaveaPlanIowa.gov
Des Moines, IA., March 10, 2009 – Iowa students have access to a free test preparation resource to help them prepare for quickly approaching ACT® and SAT® test dates. Free online ACT® and[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 7:53 am
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Walkers “Join the Movement” to Create a World Free of MS
Walkers “Join the Movement” to Create a World Free of MS
Bettendorf, IA – The North Central States Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will hold its annual walk MS in the Quad Cities on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Veterans Memorial Park.
More than 700 walkers are expected[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 7:38 am
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Do Americans Have Standing Anymore?
Do Americans Have Standing Anymore?
This Thursday, March 11, 2010 In U.S. Court of Appeals... One American Argues Historical Lawsuit Against the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury For Unconstitutional Billion-Dollar AIG Bailouts WHO: Robert “Bob” Schulz, Chairman
We the People Foundation for Constitutional Education[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 7:35 am
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Don't Forget to Show Your Love for the Iowa State Fair on Your Taxes!
Don't Forget to Show Your Love for the Iowa State Fair on Your Taxes!
DES MOINES, IA (03/09/2010)(readMedia)-- April 15 is right around the corner! When you file your Iowa state income tax return, don't forget to support the Iowa State Fair by participating in the Corndog Tax Checkoff and show your love for[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 7:22 am
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Drink This, Not That!
Drink This, Not That!
MADISON, Wis.—The human body is composed of about 70 percent water. Take that as a hint.
Water is at the top of the list of things you should be drinking plenty of, says Dr. Kristina Penniston, a clinical nutritionist with[…]
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Created on: 11 Mar 2010 | 7:20 am
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“Free Groceries for a Year!” Sweepstakes Partners with Iowa’s Food Banks to Make ...
“Free Groceries for a Year!” Sweepstakes Partners with Iowa’s Food Banks to Make ...
Des Moines, Iowa (March 8, 2010) – In the first two months of the Iowa Farmers Feed US (www.foodintegrity.org (http://www.foodintegrity.org/).
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Created on: 9 Mar 2010 | 9:47 am
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Genesis Earns Communitas Award For Flu-Free Quad Cities Initiative
Genesis Earns Communitas Award For Flu-Free Quad Cities Initiative
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- March 8, 2010 -- Communitas Awards has recognized Genesis Health System for Leadership In Community Service.
Genesis received a Communitas Award award for its Flu-Free Quad Cities project that provided seasonal influenza vaccinations to more than 10,000[…]
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Created on: 9 Mar 2010 | 9:36 am
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New wind energy study
New wind energy study
Chuck Grassley released the following comment after learning of a study that shows Iowa’s wind energy production accounts for up to 20 percent of Iowa’s electricity.
Grassley is the author of the wind energy production tax credit, and has worked[…]
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Created on: 8 Mar 2010 | 7:38 am
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Braley Urges Pelosi to Fund Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates
Braley Urges Pelosi to Fund Energy Efficient Appliance Rebates
Iowa’s Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program exhausted nearly $2.8 million in one day
Washington, DC – Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) sent a letter today urging Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to include funding for clean energy appliance rebate programs[…]
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Created on: 4 Mar 2010 | 7:45 am
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22 Iowa Employers Nominated for 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
22 Iowa Employers Nominated for 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
Employers across the Nation Nominated for Superior Support to
Guard and Reservist Employees
ARLINGTON, Va. – 24 Iowa Guard and Reserve service members nominated their employers for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given[…]
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Created on: 2 Mar 2010 | 10:32 am
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ROCK ISLAND COUNTY AREA WHITE GOODS AND USED TIRES PROGRAM RESUMING
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY AREA WHITE GOODS AND USED TIRES PROGRAM RESUMING
BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 1st, the curbside white goods and used tires program in the Rock Island County area will resume normal ooperation. Please call 1-877-934-5378 to schedule a time for pick-up. The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency has selected[…]
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Created on: 1 Mar 2010 | 2:35 pm
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Reward Offered for Information on Bald Eagle Shot Near Good Hope, Illinois
Reward Offered for Information on Bald Eagle Shot Near Good Hope, Illinois
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a reward of $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who recently shot an immature bald eagle near Good Hope, Ill.
On Feb. 10, 2010,[…]
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Created on: 1 Mar 2010 | 2:21 pm
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I-80 Bridge to shut down to eastbound traffic
I-80 Bridge to shut down to eastbound traffic
The Interstate 80 bridge over the Mississippi River will handle only westbound traffic starting April 5. It is the hope of the DOT that the bridge will return to two-way traffic as early as June 15, if work on the[…]
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Created on: 22 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
