Mikael Gibson’s nonprofit career over a quarter-century in the Quad Cities led to her latest post, as new executive director for Dress for Success Quad Cities, which will host an open house April 16.
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In this final episode of our Race Reimagined series, Daisy Moran Ramirez joins the LOVE Girls team for a conversation on culture, family, and identity. Hosted by Kayla Babers and Jasmine Babers-Gunn. This episode also features youth voices from Illiana Ambriz and Tamiah Rogers, along with college intern Amiyah Woods, bringing fresh perspective, honesty, laughter, and tears to the conversation.
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What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play…at Quad City Music Guild’s production of the groundbreaking, multi-award winning musical, Cabaret, with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masterhoff and brilliantly directed by Luke Vermeire.
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In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we explore the role of probiotics in supporting gut health and overall wellness. Learn how beneficial bacteria help maintain balance in the digestive system, where to find probiotics in everyday foods, and what to look for when choosing supplements. Simple additions like fermented foods can help support a healthier gut.
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Daniel Bullen discusses his book, Daniel Shays's Honorable Rebellion: An American Story. He talks about how this 'rebellion' was misrepresented, the economic conditions that led to the protests by small farmers in western Massachusetts, profiles of Daniel Shays and his fellow protesters, the roles of Founders George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, the similarities and differences with the Whiskey Rebellion, and why this story is important for today.
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News From Illinois
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The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition said data center operators need to be transparent about what the public gets out of the big installations, releasing polling data showing 70% of Illinois residents support tighter regulation of the data center industry embodied in the POWER Act.
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ComEd electricity customers will see an average of around $19 back on April energy bills, providing relief amid concerns over energy affordability. May credits could be even higher.
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A faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield entered a second week on Monday despite eight bargaining sessions. The union is seeking a 2.6% increase in the current fiscal year and 6% over the next two years, according to the university’s bargaining update.
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An audience chair used the night of Lincoln's assassination will be on display this summer.
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A federal appeals court decision on Monday cleared the way for enforcement of a state law that bans Iowa’s public schools from offering certain books and forms of instruction related to gender and sexual orientation.
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Two more immigrant truck drivers picked up by the Iowa State Patrol and ICE officers along Interstate 80 are suing the federal government.
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The future of more than 20 small-town newspapers and shopping guides is in the air as the publisher seeks new owners. Experts say the future of rural journalism likely depends on digital growth and new funding models, including nonprofit support.
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Thousands of Iowans joined "No Kings" protests over the weekend, including hundreds who gathered in Sioux City. Organizers said the demonstrations were meant to push back against what they view as abuses of power by the Trump administration.
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Guest farm workers holding H-2A visas are more important than ever for agriculture, especially after President Trump’s immigration crackdown. But efforts to expand the program are opposed by groups across the political spectrum.
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The economic uncertainty brought on from war in Iran will likely drive up U.S. food prices, especially for fresh produce.
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From a field on an Illinois university campus, to rare, untouched land in Texas, here are some efforts to replant once-abundant prairie in the Midwest and Great Plains.
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When beekeepers saw widespread honeybee die-offs last year, researchers at the USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center stepped in to help. The Trump administration now plans to close the facility, sparking concern among beekeepers and scientists.
Join Kai Swanson on a trip along the Danube river to visit a series of historic Christmas Markets.
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