The lime pile removal project has been started again, with another company stepping in to remove the pile. From the progress they are making, it looks like they may get it done.
The work being done on the Tanglefoot extention appears to have stopped for the time being. A pair of geese are enjoying a small pond created by recent rains near Devils Glen road.
The new Arby's on Middle Road in Bettendorf is nearing completion. Soon, fans of Arby's roast beef sandwiches won't have to drive to 53rd Street in Davenport to get their Big Montana.
The Pleasant Valley Spartans' fine season came to an abrupt end in the first round of the 4A boys state basketball playoffs, losing 55-48 to Iowa City High.
The Spartans trailed throughout the contest, but got as close as three in the final period. Tom Anthony led the Spartans with 20 points, Seth Hamilton scored 14 and center Eric Heil had 8.
A western Iowa teacher who was fired after publicly commenting that she wouldn’t miss activist Charlie Kirk after his death last year has been awarded jobless benefits.
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