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.
Nearly 79% of students who used Iowa’s funding program for K-12 private schools were “already projected” to attend private schools, according to a report released Wednesday by Iowa... more
The Attorney Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Iowa has sanctioned a former attorney for the City of Davenport for allegedly withholding information from select city aldermen.
Davenport-based Lee Enterprises, Inc. – owner of the QC Times and Daily Dispatch/Argus – has a new CEO, a new chief financial officer, several new board members and a new majority owner.
The initial financial results, however, look very much the same: declining revenues and negative... more
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