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I work on a Mississippi River barge. I don't think we should pump its waters to the West

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I’ve seen different letters on the topic of getting Mississippi River water for westerners. Why don’t you get the water from the ocean? It's a lot closer. I know they can convert water from salt to drinking water. By doing so, it would be a lot better since global warming is happening and oceans are rising — this may help the coastlines from flooding! If we send men to the moon, we can do this too.

I work on the Mississippi River on a boat that pushes barges up and down the river for exports an ... Read more

Shelters open in northern Illinois for flooding victims

The Rock River crested its banks and floods Shore Drive, seen here on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from the Bauer Parkway bridge in Machesney Park, Ill. Many rivers and creeks in the Midwest are at record levels after days of snow and rain. (Scott P. Ya ... Read more

2022 Indy 500 field has a rare mix of experience and youth

The 2022 Indianapolis 500 brings the real possibility for record-breaking performances, whether it be for all-time victories, youngest winner or team champion.

Eight drivers who previously won the race are in the field, while seven are t ... Read more

Monmouth College Students Maddie Blaesing, Maddie Wilson to

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 19, 2022) — When 74 young women compete January 20-22 in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Monmouth College, will be well represented.

Juniors Maddie Blaesing o ... Read more

Burlington Police Show Off New Headquarters

The Burlington Police Department moved into its new headquarters a few weeks ago. And this week marked the first time the public has had a chance to tour it.

The department held two open houses. It said more than 450 people signed the official guestbook for the open houses and many others simply joined a tour without signing in.

Burlington residents in Nov. 2015 voted in favor of the city borrowing up to $4 million to purchase a former bank at the corner of 2nd and Jefferson Streets and renovate it into a police statio ... Read more

ADM, Cargill to exchange grain elevators

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, U.S. — Archer Daniels Midland Co. and Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.-based Cargill have reached an agreement to exchange ownership of certain grain facilities in Indiana and Illinois. Financial terms of the agreement were not discl ... Read more

Illinois man arrested in 25-year-old Tennessee murder kept l

ROSEVILLE — A Warren County man arrested last week in connection with a homicide 25 years ago in Tennessee hadn't made much of an impression around his current hometown.

Except at Casey's.

Rodney E. Jackson, 53, of Rosevil ... Read more

Open for Business: The Muddy Cup Coffee Co.

OQUAWKA, Ill. (KWQC) - The sound of an espresso machine is the sound of a dream come true for Tianna and Shawn Lain, as The Muddy Cup Coffee Company opens up shop in the small Mississippi River town of Oquawka, Illinois.

“We have, you ... Read more

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Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.