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'I lived for a reason': Mayo Clinic's face transplant procedure gives man 2nd chance at life

People

New York City teenager takes her piano skills to shelter pets in need

The Bideawee Animal Rescue is one of the oldest shelters in the US, and inside the shelter is one teen soothing pets with soft notes from her piano.
Good News

Bettendorf teacher is 1 of 9 in the state to receive inaugural Regional Teacher of the Year award

Representing the Mississippi Bend Region, Kaitlin Mahoney teaches math at Bettendorf High School and is in her 11th year of teaching.
Community

St. Ambrose University breaking barriers with Special Olympics fundraiser

The Scott County Thunder joined forces with the Fighting Bees over the weekend to raise money for transportation to an upcoming tournament.
People

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

"Rise Above" teaches kids to stand up to bullies and explain why their comments are hurtful.
Sports

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

St. Paul, Minnesota native Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday.
National

'Sully' talks about the 'Miracle on the Hudson,' airline safety challenges today

It was a winter day in 2009 when Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed a new title — hero.
Local News

Muscatine police partner with local business to rescue cat from tree

A Notch Above Tree Service used a bucket truck to retrieve the cat.
People

Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, medical examiner says

Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month.
Regional

'God Bless the USA!' | Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony

Forty-seven people were sworn-in at the airport Tuesday as U.S. citizens.
Entertainment News

People magazine reveals 2024's Sexiest Man Alive

Krasinski, 45, told People that his immediate reaction to the honor was “just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts.”
Regional

'It's pretty special': Military family opens fitness studio in historic armory

After spending years traveling to support her husband's military service, Kacie Graving has returned to her hometown to empower women through fitness.

Iowa DOT prepares snow plow crews for winter

'Don't give up' l Community helps gift new bed for Davenport shooting victim

Weather Impact Alert: Gusty snow showers to reduce visibility throughout the evening

Wind gusts could reach 45 mph on Thursday: Storm Track 8 Weather Impact Alert

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'I lived for a reason': Mayo Clinic's face transplant procedure gives man 2nd chance at life

New York City teenager takes her piano skills to shelter pets in need

Bettendorf teacher is 1 of 9 in the state to receive inaugural Regional Teacher of the Year award

St. Ambrose University breaking barriers with Special Olympics fundraiser

Racist incident pushes 12-year-old to write a book about her experience

Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback

'Sully' talks about the 'Miracle on the Hudson,' airline safety challenges today

Muscatine police partner with local business to rescue cat from tree

Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, medical examiner says

'God Bless the USA!' | Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony

People magazine reveals 2024's Sexiest Man Alive

'It's pretty special': Military family opens fitness studio in historic armory

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