The first Earth Day in 1970 mobilized millions of Americans to protect the planet. On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans, or 10% of the US population at that time took to the streets, college campuses, and hundreds of cities to protest environmental ignorance and demand a new way forward for the planet.

Apr 9, 2025 · The Broadway hit Hadestown has made several stops in Iowa this year on its national tour. Production Stage Manager Molly Goodwin, who grew up in Davenport and attended Luther College, oversees every aspect of the show from backstage.

Apr 3, 2025 · Sixth-generation farmer Todd Western III believes his family is the only Black family in Iowa to own a Heritage Farm, a term used for farms operating longer than 150 years.

Dec 24, 2024 · Union members at two Iowa locations are joining a nationwide picket line on Tuesday, Dec. 24, calling on the billion-dollar company to end unfair labor practices and agree on a contract. A member of the unionized Starbucks at 53rd Street Davenport says the company's meager economic proposals are a major sticking point.

Mar 3, 2025 · On Friday, Feb. 28th, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand filed a pro se brief asking for new counsel and to remove the attorney general's brief in its case against the city of Davenport. Sand alleges a conflict of interest within the AG's office, while Attorney General Brenna Bird said the office is putting its best brief forward to win the case.

Jun 5, 2024 · This week, the Association of Business and Industry is hosting its annual conference in Davenport at the River Center. Governor Kim Reynolds spoke briefly about the state's policy to make Iowa more business-friendly.

Oct 11, 2024 · Josué Rodriguez is running for the 97th Iowa statehouse seat, covering most central and eastern Davenport residents. He spoke with WVIK News on issues affecting voters ahead of the November 5th general election.

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, provides two radio stations, WVIK News at 90.3 FM and WVIK Classical at 98.3 FM. Both are broadcast and streamed 24-hours-a-day to the Quad Cities and surrounding community in northwestern Illinois and eastern Iowa.

Mar 28, 2025 · Brady is a 2021 Augustana College graduate majoring in Multimedia Journalism-Mass Communication and Political Science. Over the last eight years, he has reported in central Illinois at various media outlets, including The Peoria Journal Star, WCBU Peoria Public Radio, Advanced Media Partners, and WGLT Bloomington-Normal's Public Media.

Oct 4, 2022 · And next, Stoltenberg's Democratic opponent in the 81st Iowa House District is Craig Cooper who is also from Davenport. He most recently worked for Genesis Health System and says Iowa needs to increase funding for public education to restore the state's schools to be the best in the country.