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The Atlas Collective in Moline receives holiday bonus from author James Patterson

The bestselling novelist has been awarding independent store employees since 2015. 41 Illinois employees received a bonus in 2024.

Politics

Some in seafood industry see Donald Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

The seafood industry could be seriously disrupted if Trump goes through with a plan to impose a 25% tax on all products entering the country from Canada.

Regional

Wisconsin dinner club celebrates reopening following summer tornado

The Village Bar Supper Club temporarily closed after an EF-1 tornado hit the restaurant. Since then the community has donated funds to the owners for renovations.

Local News

Happy Joe's opening new location in Kewanee

The store's grand opening is set for Monday, Dec. 16.

Regional

Bird flu impacts Minnesota facility after outbreak at Iowa facility

About 12% of Post Holding's supply was affected, according to the company.

Local News

Potential TikTok ban could leave Iowa-based small business looking for other marketing options

For Iowan Linda Tong, the popular app is more than just a way to kill a few minutes — it's a helpful tool to make a living.

Local News

How an Iowa-based small business could be impacted by proposed TikTok ban

For Iowan Linda Tong, the popular app is more than just a way to kill a few minutes — it's a helpful tool to make a living.

Nation World

Fortnite settlement: How to claim your share of the $520 million refund pool

The average refund is about $114, and players can still apply to be part of the settlement.

State

Members of Iowa Green Brewing program pushing state brewers to become eco-friendly

The program looks at a brewery's environmental management, water quality and conservation and provides alternatives to become more sustainable.

Regional

Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

The business groups say the law violates a state constitutional requirement that ballot measures only address one issue.

Business

China says it's probing Nvidia, which is part of Memphis' xAI expansion, for violating anti-monopoly laws

NVIDIA is one of three Fortune 500 tech companies announced as part of the expansion of the Memphis xAI facility.

Police: Davenport man charged with attempted murder after shooting girlfriend with shotgun

Icy roads lead to local business closures and event postponements

Several injured, significant damage caused after tornado touches down in California

Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice, causes confirmed tornado in California

Vote for this week's Midwest Technical Institute Score Standout | Week 16

No. 21 Iowa women rally in fourth quarter to beat No. 18 Iowa State 75-69

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Starbase site into a Texas city

The Atlas Collective in Moline receives holiday bonus from author James Patterson

Some in seafood industry see Donald Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

Wisconsin dinner club celebrates reopening following summer tornado

Happy Joe's opening new location in Kewanee

Bird flu impacts Minnesota facility after outbreak at Iowa facility

Potential TikTok ban could leave Iowa-based small business looking for other marketing options

How an Iowa-based small business could be impacted by proposed TikTok ban

Fortnite settlement: How to claim your share of the $520 million refund pool

Members of Iowa Green Brewing program pushing state brewers to become eco-friendly

Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

China says it's probing Nvidia, which is part of Memphis' xAI expansion, for violating anti-monopoly laws

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