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The City of Moline is upgrading its South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant to stay in compliance with state regulations. They broke ground on the project this week.WVIK News spoke with WPC Operations Manager Greg Pyles and Moline Utilities Director Laura Pigatti Williamson about the upgrades that are expected to be completed in 2029.
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Moline Coal Valley School DistrictMoline Coal Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Rachel Savage speaks with WVIK News about the district's long-range facilities plan, including the retirement of the 127-year-old Willard Elementary building. The district is paying WIU $20,000 a month to relocate Lincoln-Irving students for the 2026-27 school year at the university's Quad-Cities campus, as the district renovates and expands the Lincoln-Irving building. -
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https://www.epa.govRock Island Public Works crews are flushing hydrants and cleaning the city's water system over the next two months. Residents may notice a chlorine smell or discoloration. Rock Island Utilities Superintendent Jason Upton says water quality will not be impacted.
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Lauren Warnecke/WGLTAs part of the nationwide Welcoming Week initiative, representatives from The Immigration Project, ISU's Queer Coalition and Rainbow Railroad will discuss how immigration policies are affecting the queer community. -
(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)Lawmakers accuse DOC of moving too slowly, poor communications
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Isabella Luu/Iowa Public RadioMaryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen called on those at the Polk County Democrats' Steak Fry to seize responsibility in face of President Trump's agenda. -
Flock SafetyCommunity members in eastern Iowa are bringing attention to a new surveillance technology that’s been quietly rolled out across the state. It’s a tool that helps law enforcement agencies track vehicles across multiple jurisdictions. While some say it helps reduce crime, there are growing concerns that it might be used with other motives in mind. -
Madeleine Charis King/Iowa Public RadioRenewable energy from wind and solar rose to 67% last year in Iowa. But tariffs and a rollback on federal tax credits could dampen momentum. -
Ajay Nair/Iowa State University Extension and OutreachLate August and early September is when you should introduce cover crops to your home garden.
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Illinois Environmental Protection AgencyQuick-growing blooms of bacteria and algae have long been a hazard in lakes and rivers, because of the toxins they produce. Fueled in part by agricultural runoff, these blooms are also threatening public water systems, making water temporarily unusable, and forcing some cities and towns to take costly preventive measures. -
Preston Keres/USDAA plan to disperse Washington-based USDA jobs to five hubs, including Kansas City and Indianapolis, is making waves across agriculture. Critics say the shakeup could hobble the agency, while proponents say it will move staff closer to farmers and save money. -
Matti BillsBeef prices have hit record highs, yet American consumers haven’t stopped buying it. A look at what’s behind the steep price increase and when they might come down. -
Rich Kremer/Wisconsin Public RadioSettlement payments from chemical companies are helping cities pay for expensive PFAS removal technology. But local leaders say the dollars often fall short of covering the full costs to clean up drinking water.
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