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Francis Claeys of Eldridge will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house on Saturday, May 11. All family and friends are invited to call from 1-4 p.m. at Rustic Ridge in Eldridge. No gifts, please.
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5/1/24
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Another wet week helped lift parts of Iowa from drought, and the remaining dry conditions are predicted to continue to ease into the summer.
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
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5/1/24
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Regents Sherry Bates and Greta Rouse were reelected to lead the Iowa Board of Regents April 24 to the sounds of applause from board and university staff, faculty and leaders.
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5/1/24
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In a split vote, the Iowa Utilities Board declined to solicit more evidence before it decides whether to issue a pipeline permit to Summit Carbon Solutions, according to an April 25 board order.
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Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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5/1/24
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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5/1/24
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"Is it wrong to ask highly paid professionals to TRY to respond in English, even though it might be a broken-English? When they try, I’ll be the first to congratulate them ..."
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5/1/24
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The 2024 session was a big win for Iowans, and we passed some major legislation to address the concerns of Iowans and the issues important to them. With all these accomplishments, we are looking forward to getting back home to our districts, spending time with our families, and talking with constituents about our successes this year.
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Chris Cournoyer
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5/1/24
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May 1, 1974: A 21-year-old Bettendorf man was seriously injured after he stopped to help another driver change a flat tire along Highway 61 near Interstate 80. A southbound vehicle veered off the roadway, pinning the man between it and the disabled vehicle. The man was taken to Mercy Hospital, where one of his legs had to be amputated.
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Compiled by Erin M. Gentz
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5/1/24
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A group of good-hearted volunteers in the Quad Cities is welcoming refugees and putting into practice the Biblical injunctions, "Am I my brother's keeper?" (Gen. 4: 9) and "I was a stranger and you invited me in." (Mt. 25:35).
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Bill Tubbs
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5/1/24
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In a year that’s already been packed with natural phenomena, add one more to your list. The cicadas are coming to Iowa, and they’re coming in droves.
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Jacob Lane, Advocate News/ Index Editor
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5/1/24
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Moms Around the World will be featured at the Davenport-Bettendorf American Association of University Women International fashion show, 3 p.m., Sunday May 3, at Ridgecrest Village, Koning Center, 4130 NW Blvd. Davenport.
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5/1/24
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Six Republicans and one Democrat are running for two seats on the Scott County Board now held by two Republicans.
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5/1/24
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Supervisors approved the second expansion of a confined hog feeding operation in Cleona Township.
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5/1/24
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A $3.6 million commitment of taxpayer dollars from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will leverage a total investment of approximately $10 million toward statewide water quality efforts.
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5/1/24
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Supervisors approved a preliminary plat for The Reserve, a 12-lot subdivision proposed by Windmiller Development in Pleasant Valley Township.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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5/1/24
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Scott County Board Chairman Ken Beck proclaimed the week of April 28 as National Small Business Week in Scott County. He joined, from left, Jacob Foote, from the Quad City Chamber, with business owners Yasmin Moreles, and Dr. Kit Ford.
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5/1/24
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North Scott's programs in the fine arts have performed at a high level for many years, thanks to many. Sunday afternoon, before the curtain was pulled for the performance of Lancer Productions' "Beauty and the Beast," two individuals were thanked for making it happen.
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5/1/24
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Blue Grass Lions President, Stan Stansfield, presents a $325 donation to Shelley Moses on behalf of the “Friends of the Blue Grass Library” to support the events like Story Time and Summer Reading.
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5/1/24
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During a marathon session on the last day of the legislative session, the Iowa General Assembly approved two measures that North Scott superintendent Joe Stutting said will help districts across the state with open enrollment issues.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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5/1/24
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