Beloved Merle Hay Mall tamale shop closes, shifts to farmers markets

Tamale’s Industry is closing at Merle Hay Mall and shifting focus to farmers markets and a new food trailer opening later ...

The #1 sandwich from your state everyone needs to try at least once

Stacker researched staple sandwiches—the kind that makes residents proud—and highlighted one from each state that everyone ...
wandtv.com

Around the 217: Long before McDonald's, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

As the Route 66 centennial kicks into high gear, WAND News evening anchor Sean Streaty shows you that the Maid Rite recipe is ...
The Muscatine Journal

Vance postpones Iowa State campus stop, plans Iowa campaign visit with Nunn next week

Vice President JD Vance postponed his Iowa State University Turning Point USA tour appearance due to congressional votes, but ...
The Muscatine Journal

Iowa bill that would regulate prediction markets may come to a halt in House committee

A proposal to regulate event-driven prediction markets like Kalshi has advanced in the Iowa Legislature. But the bill may be halted as some lawmakers express hesitancy over pending lawsuits.
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Federal funding changes threaten Quad-Cities permanent housing programs for homeless people

Two nonprofits that provide housing and support services in the Quad-Cities say drastic changes to federal funding will reduce the number of people transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing ...