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Ranked choice voting interest grows nationwide and in Illinois, Iowa
Evanston, Berwyn, Cedar Rapids and the Iowa Green Party are among the Illinois and Iowa entities exploring ranked choice voting. +
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Quad Cities Fall Pride this weekend features drag, comedy, veteran musicians
DAVENPORT — You’ll find some beloved veteran local musicians, like Jordan Danielsen and Wicked Liz and the Belly Swirls. You’ll +
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Elle Wyant focuses on education, economy, equity
Elle Wyant faces an extreme conservative with a deep political history. in her pursuit of Iowa House District 91. +
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“Rebirthed” Isaac Jordan joins diverse line-up for second chance at Iowa City Pride
Saturday's Iowa City Pride includes Isaac Jordan, Alisabeth Von Presley, Alyx Rush, Miss Christine, The Quire of Eastern Iowa, the I.C. Kings, Bawdy Bawdy HaHa Burlesque and more. +
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Long Live Community: Hundreds attend Clock Inc. Grand Opening in Rock Island
An overflowing crowd turned out April 28 from throughout the Quad Cities to help Clock Inc. LGBTQ+ Community Center celebrate +
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Students Say censorship promotes “narrow-mindedness,” prevents “full research”
In the new Students Say in The Real Mainstream, Grinnell High School students share how they feel about censorship. +
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