In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we explore the role of fiber in supporting gut health and overall well-being. Learn how a balanced diet rich in plant-based foods helps nourish beneficial gut bacteria, improve digestion, and support immune function. Small changes—like adding more fiber to your meals—can have a lasting impact on your health.

Jon Ralston talks about his book, Games Changer: How Harry Reid Remade the Rules and Showed Democrats How to Fight. We discuss Reid's upbringing into poverty in small town Nevada, his rise in politics, relationship with the casino industry, connection with Howard Hughes, investigations of him by the FBI, his rebuilding of the Nevada Democratic party, and the evolution of his political views, including on the filibuster and "nuclear option." Ralston is Founder and CEO of Nevada Independent and regular commentator on MS-NOW. He is recognized as the leading authority on Nevada politics.

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a union representing correctional officers and law enforcement, and Gray Matters Collective met on Thursday, April 2 with local first responders on mental health challenges.

Wednesday, Rock Island city leaders and local developers gathered for a groundbreaking at 3809 60th Ave. West, Rock Island, across Illinois 92 from Bally’s Casino and Hotel.

The leaders of Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College gathered at BHC’s Moline campus Wednesday morning to formally renew the public institutions’ longtime partnership

Tom Chouteau created a dazzling, dreamlike world of color, light, and unending reflection with Kaleidoscope Odyssey, a mind-bending new exhibit on view through Sept. 7, 2026.

Iowa Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport) is hosting University of Iowa School of Public Health researchers at the Scott Community College Urban Campus on Thursday, April 2nd, starting at 6:30 p.m. A presentation will cover preliminary findings of a new cancer study, including demographic and behavioral risk factors.

The Quad Cities nonprofit is close to meeting its $2.9 million goal to maintain its 152 units and support services for the next five years. They need $200,000.