Figge director to return home for new job
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Figge director to return home for new job

A native of Michigan, Figge Art Museum executive director Michelle Hargrave will return to her home state next month to become new head of the Kalamazoo I...

Published: Aug 01, 2026

Rising country music star coming to the Iowa State Fair in 2024
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Rising country music star coming to the Iowa State Fair in 2024

DES MOINES, IOWA — The Iowa State Fair is sending warm thoughts to country music fans this frigid January morning with a big announcement – 2023 CMA New A...

Published: Aug 01, 2026

US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate c...

Published: Aug 01, 2026

What to know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen
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What to know about the US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in Yemen

BEIRUT (AP) — British forces on Saturday joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen. The U.S. military earlier launched strikes ...

Published: Aug 01, 2026

Jackson Mahomes’ felony charges dismissed; misdemeanor could go to trial
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Jackson Mahomes’ felony charges dismissed; misdemeanor could go to trial

A judge approved a motion to dismiss felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, but he still has a misdemeanor charge, which could go to trial.

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Rock Island’s Madison Keys upsets former champ in 1st round of Australian Open
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Rock Island’s Madison Keys upsets former champ in 1st round of Australian Open

Rock Island native Madison Keys advanced to the second round of the 2022 Australian Open with a win over 2020 champion and world ranked-No. 11 Sofia Kenin...

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Davenport museum leader is a rising star
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Davenport museum leader is a rising star

There will be two extra reasons for the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport to celebrate this fall. Its assistant director and curator, ...

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Modern Woodmen employees show love … for the environment
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Modern Woodmen employees show love … for the environment

Modern Woodmen employees showed love for the environment on Valentine’s Day by wrapping trees. It was part of an effort to help Living Lands and Waters’ M...

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Davenport Central Swim team goes undefeated
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Davenport Central Swim team goes undefeated

The Davenport Central swim team went 13-0 on the season and won the MAC title in 2023.

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Jordan Love’s strong 1st season as Packers QB ends with disappointing playoff loss
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Jordan Love’s strong 1st season as Packers QB ends with disappointing playoff loss

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — For all that went well in Jordan Love’s first season as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, the end proved disa...

Published: Jul 31, 2026

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