Centennial Park
Parks & OutdoorsGet outside, Quad Cities: Centennial Park is a 250-acre green space with riverside trails and gazebos, athletic courts for quick pick-up games, a legit skate park, and a roomy dog area.
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Boulder Tap House Opens in Iowa City on South Gilbert St
Boulder Tap House has opened its doors in Iowa City at 1406 S.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
Fiery Exchanges At First Iowa Gubernatorial Debate
The first debate between the Republican and Democrat candidates for Iowa Governor was heated, with Republican Zach Lahn accusing Democrat Rob Sand of wanting to raise taxes and criticizing recent tax cuts.
Full story at 600wmtradio.iheart.com ↗
Iowa DNR to stock eastern Iowa ponds with trout this fall
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock several eastern Iowa ponds and lakes with trout this fall, including locations in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas.
Full story at cbs2iowa.com ↗
Rural Iowa hospitals, maternity wards threatened by Medicaid cuts
Iowa is expected to lose $904 million annually in federal Medicaid funding over the next decade, reaching a total of $9 billion to $11 billion.
Full story at northernplainsnews.substack.com ↗
City to open online surplus auction Oct. 13
The City of Muscatine, Iowa, will open its next online public surplus auction on October 13.
Full story at qconline.com ↗
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