Economy’s solid growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says at Jackson Hole
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Economy’s solid growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation, Powell says at Jackson Hole

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Truck-eating bridge has semi for breakfast
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Truck-eating bridge has semi for breakfast

Another semi was served to the Brady Street truck-eating bridge on Monday morning, the latest in a long line of entrees. A significant portion of the trai...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Where are top counties to live in Illinois?
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Where are top counties to live in Illinois?

Is Port Byron the best place to live in the Illinois Quad Cities? Maybe, according to a new survey of the best counties in Illinois. It shows that none of...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Local resale shops does more than just sell clothes
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Local resale shops does more than just sell clothes

A local resale shop is kicking off the holiday season.   The “American Cancer Society Discovery Shop” in Bettendorf started its annual “Fur and Glitz reve...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele takes aim at critics in looking ahead to 2nd presidential term
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El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele takes aim at critics in looking ahead to 2nd presidential term

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is savoring what appears to be a landslide reelection victory, and is railing agains...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

National foundation pays full mortgage of fallen Sterling firefighter
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National foundation pays full mortgage of fallen Sterling firefighter

In honor of Independence Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced Thursday it has paid, in full, the mortgages held on the home of fallen Sterling F...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says
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Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison, AP source says

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate and seriously injured Friday at a ...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling military secrets to China
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Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling military secrets to China

A U.S. Army soldier and intelligence analyst was arrested Thursday at Fort Campbell after being accused of selling confidential information related to nat...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Local dance studio hosts holiday recital
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Local dance studio hosts holiday recital

ELDRIDGE, Iowa — Dozens of little dancers in Eldridge, Iowa geared up for a big performance today to help grant the wishes of other kids.

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Madison Keys into the 3rd round of the Australian Open
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Madison Keys into the 3rd round of the Australian Open

Rock Island native Madison Keys collected her second win at the 2022 Australian Open to get to the third round of the Grand Slam. It was also her second s...

Published: Jul 29, 2026

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