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Celebrating "simple gifts" at Randall Elementary

Celebrating "simple gifts" at Randall Elementary

  • Madison Metropolitan School District

At Randall Elementary, the "Simple Gifts" program turns lunchtime into a stage where students perform, build confidence and strengthen their school community.

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Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties

  • Governor of Iowa

Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties after June 5, 2026, storms, activating state aid, grants, and disaster case advocacy programs.

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City surplus auction begins June 15 for equipment

City surplus auction begins June 15 for equipment

  • City of Muscatine

The City of Muscatine will hold an online public surplus auction June 15–29 featuring transit buses, public works equipment, fire gear, and transfer station items.

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Augustana cross country announces 2026 schedule

Augustana cross country announces 2026 schedule

  • Augustana College

Augustana Vikings men’s and women’s cross country teams announce their 2026 schedule, featuring key invitationals, CCIW Championships, and NCAA postseason meets.

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Figueroa homers in River Bandits’ 13-2 loss to Cubs

Figueroa homers in River Bandits’ 13-2 loss to Cubs

  • Quad Cities River Bandits

Derlin Figueroa hit his 12th home run, but the Quad Cities River Bandits stranded 9 runners and fell 13-2 to the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park.

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Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span work to close ferry

Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span work to close ferry

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

Center span installation of the Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge on June 11–12, 2026 will close the free car ferry and restrict boat traffic near Lansing.

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Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set June 11-12

Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set June 11-12

  • Iowa Department of Transportation

Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs will install the new Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge center span June 11-12, temporarily closing the river channel and car ferry.

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Celebrating "simple gifts" at Randall Elementary

Celebrating "simple gifts" at Randall Elementary

    At Randall Elementary, the "Simple Gifts" program turns lunchtime into a stage where students perform, build confidence and strengthen their school community.

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    Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties

    Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties

      Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Iowa counties after June 5, 2026, storms, activating state aid, grants, and disaster case advocacy programs.

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      City surplus auction begins June 15 for equipment

      City surplus auction begins June 15 for equipment

        The City of Muscatine will hold an online public surplus auction June 15–29 featuring transit buses, public works equipment, fire gear, and transfer station items.

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        Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span work to close ferry

        Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span work to close ferry

          Center span installation of the Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge on June 11–12, 2026 will close the free car ferry and restrict boat traffic near Lansing.

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          Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set June 11-12

          Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge span set June 11-12

            Iowa and Wisconsin DOTs will install the new Iowa 9/WIS 82 Mississippi River bridge center span June 11-12, temporarily closing the river channel and car ferry.

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            The group reaffirms women’s health care in Clinton

            The group reaffirms women’s health care in Clinton

              The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists continues weekly OB-GYN clinic services in Clinton, offering comprehensive women’s health care close to home.

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              Spring 2026 highway construction grads honored

              Spring 2026 highway construction grads honored

                Black Hawk College celebrates its Spring 2026 Highway Construction Careers Training Program graduates and shares outcomes plus details on the upcoming Fall 2026 class.

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                Middle Road north of I-80 to close June 8 for construction

                Middle Road north of I-80 to close June 8 for construction

                  Middle Road north of I-80 in Bettendorf will close June 8 for Spencer Creek culvert work, with traffic detoured and ramps open until reopening in fall 2026.

                  Community Sports

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                  Augustana cross country announces 2026 schedule

                  Augustana cross country announces 2026 schedule

                    Augustana Vikings men’s and women’s cross country teams announce their 2026 schedule, featuring key invitationals, CCIW Championships, and NCAA postseason meets.

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                    Figueroa homers in River Bandits’ 13-2 loss to Cubs

                    Figueroa homers in River Bandits’ 13-2 loss to Cubs

                      Derlin Figueroa hit his 12th home run, but the Quad Cities River Bandits stranded 9 runners and fell 13-2 to the South Bend Cubs at Modern Woodmen Park.

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                      Mitchell powers River Bandits past Kernels for third win

                      Mitchell powers River Bandits past Kernels for third win

                        Blake Mitchell hit two home runs and drove in seven as the Quad Cities River Bandits beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 11-6 for their third straight win at Veterans Memorial.

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                        Augustana softball adds two transfer athletes

                        Augustana softball adds two transfer athletes

                          Augustana Vikings softball head coach John Nelson announces transfers Cami Carter and Izzy Nordwahl, highlighting their honors and expected impact on the program.

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                          Hendren, Nettleton earn D3baseball.com, ABCA all-region honors

                          Hendren, Nettleton earn D3baseball.com, ABCA all-region honors

                            Augustana pitchers Blake Nettleton and Riley Hendren earned D3baseball.com and ABCA/Rawlings all-region honors after standout 2026 seasons leading key CCIW stats.

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                            Kemp homers as Hansell closes Bandits’ 7-3 win over Kernels

                            Kemp homers as Hansell closes Bandits’ 7-3 win over Kernels

                              Tyriq Kemp hit his fifth homer and Josh Hansell earned his first High-A save as Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 7-3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Iowa.

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                              MSCR marks 100 years of recreation with first pitch

                              MSCR marks 100 years of recreation with first pitch

                                Madison School & Community Recreation marks its centennial at Goodman Park, honoring 100 years of softball, community programs and partnership with MMSD.

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                                Five Augustana softball players earn CSC academic honors

                                Five Augustana softball players earn CSC academic honors

                                  Five Augustana Vikings softball student-athletes earned 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District honors, recognized for their achievements on the field and in the classroom.

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                                  QC craft beer week marks 15th anniversary in Quad Cities

                                  QC craft beer week marks 15th anniversary in Quad Cities

                                    QC Craft Beer Week returns to the Quad Cities May 29–June 5, 2026, celebrating its 15th anniversary with events, a new logo and a focus on local brewing history.

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                                    Allen Eberle art exhibit at Clinton Community College

                                    Allen Eberle art exhibit at Clinton Community College

                                      Clinton Community College hosts an exhibit of Allen Eberle’s “Splintalism Old Maid” paintings, featuring neon, blacklight art and a June 23 artist reception.

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                                      Bettendorf Public Library hosts free pie documentary

                                      Bettendorf Public Library hosts free pie documentary

                                        Bettendorf Public Library will host a free May 30 screening of award-winning pie documentary PIEOWA, with filmmaker Beth M. Howard and pie for attendees.

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                                        An evening of wine, cheese and creativity at the art center

                                        An evening of wine, cheese and creativity at the art center

                                          The Muscatine Art Center will host Paintings and Pairings on May 14, featuring wine and cheese tastings plus a guided floral painting session with reservations required.

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