Great River Health has recognized Shelly Peterson, RN, with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses after her swift response helped save a newborn’s life in West Burlington. Peterson, a labor and delivery nurse in the […]
The Lee County Leadership Program is accepting applications for its 2026 class, offering hands-on sessions from October through May to develop community-minded leadership skills. Organized by the Fort Madison and Keokuk Chambers, ISU Extension, and […]
The Burlington Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred just after midnight on August 28th near 12th and Locust Street. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and located multiple shell casings at […]
High school seniors in Southeast Iowa can now sign up for ANCHOR, a free volunteer-based support program designed to help students navigate the college application process with confidence. ANCHOR is led by recent graduates from […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration is preparing to expand immigration enforcement in Chicago, with DHS requesting logistical aid from Naval Station Great Lakes, despite no request or consent from local officials. […]
With classes back in session, Iowa is still short over 660 full-time teachers, according to the state’s education department. More than 3,000 education-related positions are also posted on the state hiring site, leaving many districts […]
Ameren customers in Illinois may be eligible for a one-time $150 grant to help with overdue energy bills, thanks to new funding distributed through local LIHEAP agencies. The assistance is aimed at residents facing rising […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday to defend his recent overhaul of leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and his […]
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. The Armani Group announced in a statement posted to the designer’s Instagram: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the […]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that they will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state. Ladapo declared at a press conference, “every single […]
The Denver Broncos signed linebacker Nik Bonitto to a four-year, $106 million contract extension (per his agency, Athletes First). The deal makes Bonitto the highest paid non-QB in Broncos history, and includes $70 million guaranteed […]
Right tackle Abe Lucas has agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Lucas, who was entering the final year of his rookie deal, can reportedly earn more money based on incentives. […]
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension. Washington had one season left on his contract that would have paid him $14.1 million. Washington’s agent, Kevin Bradbury told ESPN’s […]
