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Monday, May 11th, 2026
	Marguerite This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.As a child, you learned that it's possible for a kingdom to be lost for want of a nail. Long ago near Rock Island, it…
	As ranks of uninsured grow, charity care can be hard to come by at many hospitals An investigation of hospital data and charity care programs shows most Minnesota hospitals provide little financial aid to patients and often make assistance difficult to get.
	Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday.
	Bettendorf street patching begins May 12 It's an Our Quad Cities News traffic alert. According to a release from the City of Bettendorf, work will begin Tuesday, May 12 on State St. from 17th St. to 23rd St. as crews make improvements to the roadway and sidewalks. Lane closures will move daily on State St. The lane closures will last for [...]
	Remains of US soldier who went missing in Morocco have been recovered The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military drills in Morocco were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said. Military teams are searching for a second missing soldier.
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
	Your Medicare Roadmap: What to Know Before You Turn 65 (Feature Impact) Sixty-five is more than a number. It's a milestone. A moment to reflect on where you've been and look forward with confidence to what comes next. For millions of Americans, turning 65 also means unlocking one of the most valuable benefits you've earned: Medicare. The best is still ahead, and it starts with knowing your options. The official source for Medicare information, Medicare.gov, is here to help with clear, trusted information. The path to Medicare is not the same for everyone. Some people get Medicare automatically and others have to sign up. It depends on whether you are already getting Social Security. Either way, you'll want to choose how you get your Medicare coverage. Get information for your path at Medicare.gov, where you can find out when and how to enroll and explore your coverage options. Understanding Your Medicare Coverage Options When you first sign up for Medicare, you choose how to get your coverage. There are two main options: Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Original Medicare is health coverage provided directly by the federal government. It has two parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care and home health care. Most people pay no premium for Part A. Part B (Medical Insurance) covers doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services (like screenings, vaccines and annual wellness visits) and durable medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers. The standard Part B premium is $202.90 per month and is typically deducted from your Social Security check. With Original Medicare, you can visit any doctor or hospital in the U.S. that accepts Medicare. You can also add optional coverage to help manage costs: Medigap (Supplemental Insurance) helps pay your share of Medicare costs. Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) helps pay for medications. Medicare Advantage is an alternative to Original Medicare that provides Part A and Part B and is offered by private insurers approved by Medicare. You still pay the Part B premium. Some plans charge an additional premium - though many carry a $0 plan premium and may even help cover part of your Part B cost. Most plans include in Part D drug coverage along with extra benefits like dental, vision and hearing. Keep in mind most plans require you to use doctors within the plan's network. 5 Steps to Enroll with Confidence Use official sources. Go to Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE for step-by-step, personalized guidance on coverage and enrollment. Start early. You don't have to wait until your birthday. Explore your options now so you're ready when your enrollment window opens. Know your enrollment path. Your path depends on your circumstances - some people are automatically enrolled and some are not. There are unique steps for people who are still working. Avoid late enrollment penalties. Missing your enrollment window can result in a permanent premium penalty for both Part B and Part D. Signing up on time protects your wallet for years to come. Compare plans and save. At Medicare.gov, you can compare plan costs side-by-side, based on the specific drugs you take. A quick comparison could save you money each year. You can also confirm your current doctors are in-network before you choose a plan. Turning 65 is a milestone worth celebrating and it's the perfect time to focus on what matters most: your health and well-being. That includes eating well, exercising and making sure you have health insurance that fits your needs. There's no one-size-fits-all plan. What's important is finding an option that works for you and your health and financial needs. Start your journey at Medicare.gov - your roadmap to a healthier and confident future. Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Photos courtesy of Shutterstock
	Dog, occupants safe following Bettendorf fire No injuries were reported following an early-morning fire in Bettendorf. According to a release from the City of Bettendorf, the Bettendorf Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 3100 block of Sunburst Dr. May 10 3:18 a.m. Crews found smoke coming from the roof and discovered a fire inside [...]
	Crews respond to early morning structure fire in Bettendorf The Bettendorf Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire on the 3100 block of Sunburst Drive on Sunday.
	As HVAC demand rises, local schools and contractors work to fill growing labor shortage With more HVAC workers retiring and fewer entering the trades, local companies and colleges say demand for technicians continues to outpace supply.
	U.S. cruise passengers head to Nebraska for hantavirus monitoring Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. The Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials.
	U.S. cruise passengers fly back for hantavirus monitoring, as one tests positive Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. Most of the Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials.
	Where Davenport’s mobile speed cabinets are located week of May 11 Driving through Davenport? Here is where the mobile speed cabinets are for the week of May 4.
	Minor injuries reported in Milan 2-vehicle collision A two-vehicle accident in Milan resulted in minor injuries and a temporary traffic disruption Sunday afternoon, police report.
	Israeli settlers force Palestinian family to exhume and rebury their father The relatives of Hussein Asasa described to NPR how they were forced to exhume and rebury their father when Israeli settlers interfered with his grave.
	Eastern Iowa Community Colleges offers short-term HVAC training program Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is offering a 9-week HVAC training program as the demand for HVAC employees continues to grow.
	Crews respond to early morning Bettendorf structure fire The Bettendorf Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 3100 block of Sunburst Drive. No injuries were reported.
	What to do during bleeding emergency: Muscatine Fire offers free training The Muscatine Fire Department hosted a free “Stop the Bleed” training course Sunday, teaching community members how to respond during traumatic emergencies before EMS crews arrive.
	Trump rejects Iran's latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal Iran delivered its response to Pakistani mediators on Sunday, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
	113 corgis compete in annual race at Council Bluffs park 113 corgis headed to Rivers Edge Park in Council Bluffs for the 6th annual corgi race.
	Two men charged in fatal shooting of Clinton man submit pleas They are charged in connection with the Feb. 17 shooting death of 20-year-old Brady Newsom.
	Bettendorf Fire Department extinguishes garage fire on Sunset Drive early Sunday All occupants, including a dog, exited the home with no issue.
	Davenport man arrested in connection with shots fired near St. Ambrose University Jarod Gradert was taken into custody and faces two felony charges and two misdemeanor charges. He was released on an $8,000 cash bond on Saturday.
	Firefighters contain garage fire in Bettendorf Bettendorf firefighters quickly extinguished a garage fire early Sunday morning, preventing it from spreading to the home.
	East Moline’s Tacos and Margaritas Festival draws massive crowds as downtown revitalization continues Hundreds packed downtown for the festival, as organizers say growing attendance and vendor demand are turning Main Street into a major community destination.
	Is hantavirus the next pandemic? What experts say The sights of PPE-clad passengers leaving the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Sunday may prompt flashbacks to the COVID pandemic. Health officials say that isn't exactly the case.
	House fire, active crime scene reported after Washington blast Emergency crews are responding to an active crime scene Sunday morning on Mallard Way in Washington near Kingsbury Road.
	Crews respond to Davenport 2 vehicle crash A large police, fire and EMS presence responded Saturday night to a crash on a busy roadway.
	Iowa Down Ballot podcast: End of session (finally); U.S. Senate Dems debate House lawmakers clapped after signing the "sine die" resolution the evening of May 3, 2026, adjourning the legislative session for the year. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Iowa Down Ballot with Dave Price 5/9/26 by Iowa Writers Collaborative Laura Belin of Bleeding Heartland and Kathie Obradovich of Iowa Capital Dispatch are here to discuss all-nighters, nitrates, and a Senate primary arms race. Read on Substack On the 13th day of session overtime, the Legislature finally adjourned. Host Dave Price, Laura Belin and I wrap up some of the accomplishments (property taxes), bills left behind (eminent domain) and a surprise or two. We also follow up on the U.S. Senate Democratic debate and preview some upcoming campaign events. Listen here. The Iowa Down Ballot Podcast with Dave Price is a production of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative. Paid subscriptions help cover production costs. Courtesy of Iowa Capital Dispatch
	4 the Record Web Extra: Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling creates uncertainty Thanks for checking out this web extra. We ran out of time to bring you all of our panel discussion on 4 The Record. We're already seeing fallout from a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. The 6-3 conservative majority struck down a key provision of the voting rights act that directly impacts how [...]
	Pritzker's affordable housing plan at odds with local governments Gov. JB Pritzker wants to make it easier to build affordable housing in the state. His Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) plan would clear the way for duplexes and apartments by essentially ignoring local zoning laws and speeding up the review and inspection process for housing permits. This isn't sitting well with the Illinois Municipal [...]
	Iowa legislature failure to pass new eminent domain rules draws criticism Iowa state lawmakers adjourn for the session without moving forward on one of the priorities for Republicans. In Iowa, Republicans in the majority did not deliver on new legislation to restrict the use of eminent domain. It was so important to Senate Republicans last year they stalled on passing the budget unless it was addressed, [...]
	Steen hopes to steer into Iowa governor's mansion Our countdown to the Iowa primary has it 23 days from now. We focus again on the race to to be the Republican nominee for governor. Five candidates will be on the ballot. They are Eddie Andrews, randy Feenstra, Zach Lahn, Brad Sherman and Adam Steen. One candidate must get at least 35% of the [...]
	McCook Lake refills amid debate about sufficiency of flood cleanup Birds stand atop a sandbar in McCook Lake on April 8, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)Nearly two years after a historic flood devastated the southeast South Dakota community of McCook Lake, local officials and community groups say the lake is moving closer to normal summer use. But people who use the lake are divided about whether it’s ready. Renae Hansen, who lives in the McCook Lake community, submitted a petition asking the state to maintain a no-wake restriction on the lake until further cleanup is completed. Hansen said 468 residents and lake users signed the document in one week. “The reality on the ground is it’s not good to go,” Hansen said. Car, furniture and other debris pulled from McCook Lake as state completes $1 million flood cleanup The petition states that 11 acres of the 223-acre lake have been cleared of debris, evidenced by an Army Corps of Engineers survey conducted after the state’s cleanup work. Hansen said the state’s work has left submerged hazards and newly formed islands that could become dangerous to people unaware of what’s under the water. Dirk Lohry, with the McCook Lake Association, said Hansen and others overstate the danger, and their views do not represent those of most lake residents and the immediate community. “Most of those signatures are not people who live on McCook Lake or even use McCook Lake,” Lohry said. “I don’t think that having 500 signatures gives this particular position any more credibility.” Lohry said the lake has been surveyed with sonar and by boat, and hazards have been marked with buoys. He said the low water levels exposed areas that could pose problems, allowing cleanup crews and volunteers to identify and remove debris. “We’ve done a pretty good survey of everything,” Lohry said. “Anything that could be a problem has certainly been exposed.” Meanwhile, a group of local entities including Hansen’s employer, the McCook Lake Izaak Walton League, issued a press release describing recovery efforts as “ongoing.” The other entities are North Sioux City, Union County, and the McCook Lake Association. The groups said more than 64 tons of debris and about 20,000 cubic yards of sediment have been removed through work involving South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and Three Oaks Construction. Game, Fish and Parks used $1 million of state funds to contract with Three Oaks, of North Sioux City, after a competitive bidding process, according to the department. Work began on May 15 last year and concluded on the Aug. 1 deadline. Additional visible debris has been removed by the McCook Lake Association with help from Stockton Towing, and known debris will continue to be marked with buoys and removed as water levels rise, according to the press release. It also says that water quality testing showed conditions were within acceptable ranges for recreational use, and that fish sampling showed contaminant levels within safe consumption thresholds and consistent with pre-flood findings. Water has been pumped into the lake from the Missouri River since April 1, and the lake is expected to reach 7 feet of added depth soon. That will be the first time the lake has been full since the flood. More McCook Lake coverage ‘Like we don’t exist’: One year after the flood, a sense of abandonment lingers in McCook Lake After McCook Lake disaster, local officials ask Corps of Engineers to help with new flood plan McCook Lake catastrophe shatters complacency around old flood plans Commentary: Flood washes away Noem’s false veneer of leadership However, Hansen and some others fear that there won’t be enough depth between the hazards, like newly formed islands, and the surface. “If you put 7 feet of water on top of one of these new islands, what happens if a 6-foot-tall person dives in?” she said. “You don’t think they’ll go 1 foot underwater?” The June 2024 flood followed days of heavy rain and a record surge in the Big Sioux River. Authorities used a 1976 flood mitigation plan that diverted river water toward McCook Lake to protect North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes, hoping the lake would rise and spill over with minimal damage. Instead, the water slammed into dozens of McCook Lake homes, destroyed about 20 and carved deep gouges into the north shore. Some residents had to be rescued that night, but no one was killed. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks lifted the lake’s no-wake restriction on April 1 this year after cleanup work concluded, meaning boats can now drive fast enough to cause a wake. Game, Fish and Parks did not respond to an interview request. Hansen said the department dismissed her concerns, arguing that swimming in any lake or river comes with risk. “Not every other lake in South Dakota had a forced flood that took out the community,” Hansen said. “If South Dakota had a plan to divert the water to the lake, why did they not have a plan for recovery?” Lohry said he cannot guarantee the lake is risk-free, but said that is true of any body of water. “I’m confident that we’ve done a good enough survey on the entirety of the lake to where it’s certainly safe for boating,” he said. Hansen said her concern is not only with residents who know the lake, but with Memorial Day and July Fourth visitors who may interpret the lifted wake restriction as a sign that the lake is back to normal. “When they hear all that, why would they doubt what the authorities are saying?” Hansen said. Lohry said there are plans to install additional signage that warns of safety risks. The press release from the local groups says cleanup and testing will continue, and water levels are expected to drop again in the fall, creating more opportunities to plan for additional cleanup. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of South Dakota Searchlight
	KWQC team honors their family on Mother’s Day You can submit your Mother’s Day photos to KWQC here.
	Willy Wonka would love this laboratory that checks the quality of chocolate The chocolate biz is raising the bar with a lab to assess cacao beans from around the world. (Talk about a sweet gig!) Consumers and farmers stand to benefit from the "Standard of Excellence" program.
	Every cacao is different: A new worldwide program evaluates cacao like wine or coffee The chocolate biz is raising the bar with a lab to assess cacao beans from around the world. (Talk about a sweet gig!) Consumers and farmers stand to benefit from the "Standard of Excellence" program.
	A chocolate laboratory in Italy will be good for chocolate eaters — and farmers The chocolate biz is raising the bar with a lab to assess cacao beans from around the world. (Talk about a sweet gig!) Consumers and farmers stand to benefit from the "Standard of Excellence" program.
	A lifetime of care: Mother and daughter work side by side at MercyOne Genesis Ally Grothusen’s first day as a nurse included a familiar face — her mom, a 30-year veteran at the same hospital.
	Hy-Vee celebrating America 250 with increased support for Veterans, active-duty service members Starting in May, Hy-Vee stores are bolstering their support for our country’s military veterans and active-duty service members through several Hy-Vee Homefront initiatives.
	Keir Starmer's party lost big in U.K. local elections. Here's what comes next. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour party suffered major losses in local elections held across Britain last week. So far, Starmer has rejected calls for his resignation.
	Happy Mother's Day to the kindest mom. P.S. Your kindness annoyed me when I was a kid She and her siblings had to make tea for and share food with every visitor. That did not make her happy. Today she has a different perspective. So she finally asked her mom: What made you so kind?
	Free community resource fair planned for Rock Island, open to all QC residents A community resource fair will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the YWCA, 513 17th St., Rock Island. Everyone is welcome to meet representatives of Quad Cities organizations and learn about services they provide. The first 70 attendees will receive a free food voucher for Abarrotes Carrillo. Prairie State Legal Services and [...]
	Upper Mississippi River Center, others win 2026 Eddy Awards Michael Reisner recently won the Eddy Award from River Action for his 13-year dedication as the Upper Mississippi River Center's director.
	BBB Tip: Top vacation scams to avoid Booking a vacation requires time and detailed planning. Whether just starting to research lodging and flights or completing the final scheduling, BBB encourages people to stay alert for common travel and vacation scams. Keep an eye out for the following…
	MARK-TO-MARKET: How AI is supercharging America’s demand for energy This year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. is expected to consume a record-high 4,200 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity.
	Rock Island-Milan Superintendent responds to discipline concerns Rock Island-Milan School District Superintendent Sharon Williams makes her case for the district's current discipline strategies and why more punitive measures won't work for the district.
	Of course we look for ourselves in art — but if we stop there, we're missing out As I watched the new series, I only cared about Piggy — the thoughtful, smart kid stranded on an island with other boys. That made me think about what we look for in art.
	'Not as bad as we had thought': Iowa Quad-Cities reacts to property tax changes State lawmakers have passed a bill reforming Iowa's property tax laws. Here's how Iowa Quad-Cities local governments say it will impact them.
	Jefferson Davis and Arsenal Island This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island.Have you ever regretted a decision that seemed absolutely right at the time? Here's a local example.In 1816, United…
	Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream In Cape Verde, a small island nation off West Africa, World Cup qualification is transforming dreams on and off the pitch.
	Per Mar Security Services renews TMA Five Diamond status Per Mar Security renews TMA Five Diamond status. This designation demonstrates continued commitment to public safety, rigorous operator training, and industry-leading best practices
	Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
	Gas, groceries and getting by: How voters in one Ohio district see affordability Ohio voters headed to the polls last week for primary elections, and in competitive districts like the one where Toledo is primarily located, the message was clear: affordability is a top priority.
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
	“Life is Bigger Than Sports” tournament held in honor of Davenport North soccer coach’s daughter The event is organized by Davenport North soccer coach David Gamble to honor his daughter, McKenzie, who died from ovarian cancer.
	Tacos & Margaritas Festival brings hundreds to Maine Street Hundreds packed downtown for the festival, as organizers say growing attendance and vendor demand are turning Main Street into a major community destination.
	Will guns be available soon through the mail? Guns may soon be available through the mail. Shipping firearms through the U.S. Postal Service is regulated by the Gun Control Act of 1968 and USPS Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail, but pressure from the Department of Justice might lead to a change. Our Quad Cities News correspondent Tyler Hill looks at the potential impact of [...]
	Protests and boycotts rock prestigious Venice Biennale The 61st edition of the international art event launched on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by geopolitical strife.
	Justice Barrett rejects swing vote label despite splits with SCOTUS conservative majority Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the Reagan Library on September 09, 2025 in Simi Valley, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Justice Amy Coney Barrett rejected the idea of being a swing vote on the U.S. Supreme Court during an appearance in Arkansas on Saturday, despite cases where she’s split from the court’s conservative majority. Barrett, who President Donald Trump nominated to the court in 2020, spoke for an hour about her work during an event at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Conservatives hold a 6-3 majority on the court, but Barrett has sided with the liberal justices on several key cases over the years. But Barrett said she doesn’t view herself as a swing vote. “I don’t like that label because it makes me sound sort of flighty,” she said during the “Building Bridges” Q&A with Crystal Bridges Board Chair Olivia Walton. “You could say a lot of things. I don’t think I’m flighty. I think independent, or just following the law, would be the way to describe it.” Barrett said that being a judge means that sometimes she’ll decide a case where she doesn’t like the results. “I think that’s what it means to be faithful to the law and not try to align yourself with what people want you to do on the outside,” she said. Barrett said that “spicy” dissents or sharp splits on the court aren’t an indication that justices don’t get along. When conferencing on cases, there aren’t loud arguments and justices do things to build collegiality, she said. “I think when you only see someone as a package of ideas, especially if some of the ideas are ones you disagree with, it’s pretty hard like them, right?” she said. “But if you put the ideas aside and get to know someone as a person, then you can relate. Then you can put those things behind so the disagreements don’t dominate the relationship.” When asked about artificial intelligence, Barrett told Walton the court doesn’t use it “because it would be insecure.” “You can trust that our opinions are not AI-generated,” Barrett said, though she said her husband occasionally uses it for recipes. Barrett, who has a daughter graduating from college and a son graduating from high school this year, said she would tell graduates to seek out people with whom they disagree. “Make sure to give them grace and see people as humans,” she said. Courtesy of Arkansas Advocate
	Downtown Burlington receives multiple honors Downtown Burlington’s Main Street program earned statewide recognition for leadership, business support and placemaking at the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards. According to a release, the annual awards ceremony brought together communities from Iowa to celebrate excellence in downtown revitalization. Downtown Burlington received the following recognitions: For more information, click here.
	Clinton addiction recovery center celebrates 2 years, opens new location The Rediscover Recovery Community Center celebrated its second anniversary Saturday while marking the opening of its new location in Clinton.
	Davenport Central soccer players photograph moments from the pitch Jensen Mier and Alex Nguyen are making the balancing act work with two hobbies they love.
	Your Mother's Day Forecast While the start of the weekend had warmer weather and some slight rain in the afternoon, your Mother's Day tomorrow will be a lot nicer. Temperatures will be cooling down slightly into the mid 60s but remaining to see a lot of sunshine to go out and enjoy with all of the moms out there!
	Open Wheel Madness lives up to its name at Davenport Speedway Open Wheel Madness lived up to its billing Friday night at the Davenport Speedway. A last lap thriller, a couple of hard knocks, and a great night of racing was had. The most exciting race of the evening was the Interstate Racing Association winged sprint car feature. Joel Myers Jr. jumped out to the lead [...]
	In photos: A tumultuous Alabama special session, marked by protest Voters hold signs saying "Hands Off Our Votes" and "Our Vote Our Voice Our Power" outside the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama Legislature on Friday passed two bills that would allow the state to set new primary elections in certain congressional and legislative district if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps it previously declared racially discriminatory. The session came after the U.S. Supreme Court substantially weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, preventing racial discrimination in voting laws, in Louisiana v. Callais, and as the Alabama Attorney General’s Office sought to overturn prior court rulings that led to the creation of a second congressional district with a substantial population of Black voters. Republicans said the efforts were meant to allow state officials to draw maps. Gov. Kay Ivey, who called the special session on May 1, said it would take mapping power from “activist groups who think they know Alabama better than Alabama.” Democrats through the session said Republicans were trying to reduce Black political representation, won through the suffering and deaths of civil rights activists. “My aunt bludgeoned on the Edmund Pettus Bridge, tear gas, billy clubs, trampled over for the right to vote not a long time ago,” said Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, during debate on Friday. “We didn’t even have the Voting Rights Act intact for 50 years. That is a sin and a shame.” Protestors shadowed the session all week, from a Monday rally that drew at least 400 people to demonstrations in legislative committees on Thursday to a protest on Friday that led to the removal of one activist from the House galleries and drew Democratic state representatives attempting to intervene on her behalf. Litigation over the new laws is likely if the federal courts reverse their previous rulings and allow the state to redistrict. Democrats throughout the week noted an amendment to the Alabama Constitution passed in 2022 forbids election law changes six months before an election. Republicans said the amendment did not apply to primaries. Alabama Reflector staffers documented the session and took photos throughout the week. Carsie Evans of Anniston, Alabama holds a sign saying "Who Invited Jim Crow?" outside the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Voters hold signs saying "Hands Off Our Votes" and "Our Vote Our Voice Our Power" outside the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)A group of protestors hold a banner saying "Black Voters Matter" with a quote from Allen v. Milligan, a 2023 case that required Alabama to draw a second congressional district to give Black voters an opportunity to elect their preferred leaders, on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)A person holds a sign saying "No Jim Crow 2.0" at a protest of a special session of the Alabama Legislature on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Randy Kelley, the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, stands during a rally against redistricting at the Alabama Statehouse on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)A protestor holds a sign saying "It Is Time We The People Say No" with the Alabama State Capitol in the background on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Lindsay McCormick, a community organizer from Auburn, Alabama, holds a sign with a picture and a saying from the late civil rights activist and U.S. Rep. John Lewis during a rally against redistricting on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Dee Reed of Black Voters Matters addresses a rally against redistricting at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama on May 4, 2026. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)A woman holds a fan saying "Black Voters Matter" at a rally against redistricting on May 4, 2026. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)A person holds a sign saying "No New Map" at a rally against redistricting at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama on May 4, 2026. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sheyann Webb-Christburg (bottom center, holding microphone), who survived "Bloody Sunday" on the Edmund Pettus Bridge Selma, Alabama in 1965, speaks to a rally against redistricting on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. Webb-Christburg was eight when marched over the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 7, 1965 before law enforcement attacked protestors after they crossed. The event became a spur for the Voting Rights Act. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Curtis Travis, D-Tuscaloosa, stands at a lectern in the Alabama House of Representatives shortly before delivering a prayer on May 4, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature began a special session Monday that could result in changes to primary elections and current congressional legislative district lines. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, speaking to reporters after the Senate adjourned on May 4, 2026, the first day of a special session on primary elections for court-altered districts, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey speaks with the media on Monday in Birmingham before discussing the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais with Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham and its potential impact on voting rights for African Americans. (Ralph Chapoco/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham speaks with members of the media on Monday in Birmingham before hosting a discussion with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey. She told reporters that state “will not go back” amid a U.S. Supreme Court decision that blunted the impact of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. (Ralph Chapoco/Alabama Reflector)Democratic Sens. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile, Kirk Hatcher of Montgomery, Bobby Singleton of Greensboro and Merika Coleman of Pleasant Grove speaking before a committee meeting on May 5, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama, on the second day of the special session addressing legislation on special primary elections for court-altered legislative districts. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Democratic Sens. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile, Kirk Hatcher of Montgomery, Bobby Singleton of Greensboro, Merika Coleman of Pleasant Grove and a staffer speaking before a committee meeting on May 5, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama, on the second day of the special session addressing legislation on special primary elections for court-altered legislative districts. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, speaks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee about a bill to set new primary schedules if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to redistrict on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee (right) questions Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile (foreground) about a bill that would allow new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to redistrict on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Pebblin Warren, D-Tuskegee (right) questions Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile (foreground) about a bill that would allow new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to redistrict on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Ja'Mel Brown, a Democratic candidate for Alabama governor, speaks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee about a bill that would allow new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to redistrict on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Eliza Jane Franklin of Barbour County holds up a copy of "Witness to Injustice," a book by David Frost Jr. about racial violence and the Civil Rights Movement in Eufala, Alabama while speaking to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Franklin spoke in opposition to a bill that would set new primary dates should the U.S. Supreme Court allow the state to use maps ruled racially discriminatory in the past. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham (center) applauds a speaker in the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Rep. Penni McClammy, D-Montgomery, sits on the left; Rep. Tashina Morris, D-Montgomery, sits on the right. The committee Tuesday approved a bill that would allow the state to set new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to revert to congressional and state Senate maps previously deemed unconstitutional. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Richard Williams, pastor of Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Montgomery, speaks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Williams spoke in opposition to a bill that would allow the state to set new primary dates if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to use legislative maps previously ruled to be racially discriminatory. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham, listens to speakers at a meeting of the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The committee approved a bill that would allow the state to hold new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to revert back to congressional and legislative maps previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Ja'Kobe Bibbs, a student at the University of Alabama and president of UA's NAACP chapter, returns to his seat after speaking to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Bibbs spoke in opposition to a bill that would allow the state to set new primary dates if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to revert back to congressional and legislative maps previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. A.J. McCampbell, D-Linden (left) questions Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile (foreground) about a bill that would allow new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to redistrict on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rev. Agnes Lover of St. Paul AME Church in Montgomery returns to her seat after speaking to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Lover spoke in opposition to a bill that would allow the state to set new primary dates if the U.S. Supreme Court allows it to revert back to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed racially discriminatory. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham (left), speaks to a rally at the Alabama Statehouse on May 5, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. The rally was a protest against two bills that would allow Alabama to set new primary election dates if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to use maps previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Birmingham (center, holding microphone) speaks at a rally at the Alabama Statehouse on May 5, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. The rally was held in opposition to two bills that would allow Alabama to set new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to revert to congressional and state Senate maps previously ruled racially discriminatory. Behind Sewell (l-r) are Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile; Sen. Robert L. Stewart, D-Selma; Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile and Rep. Kelvin Datcher, D-Birmingham. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Andra Johnson-Lee, an ABA therapist from Helena, holds signs supporting equal representation on May 5, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Democrats held a rally at the building on Tuesday in protest of two bills that would allow the state to set new primary dates if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed unconstitutional. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, speaks to a rally in opposition to two election bills on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The bills would allow the state to set new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed racially discriminatory by federal courts (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, speaks to a rally in opposition to two election bills on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The bills would allow the state to set new primary elections if the U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed racially discriminatory by federal courts (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, leans against the dais in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Wednesday debated a bill that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow Alabama to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously declared discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, sets up a phone to record debate in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Wednesday debated a measure that would allow the state to set new primary elections if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously deemed discriminatory to Black voters. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Adline Clarke, D-Mobile (bottom) speaks in opposition to a bill that would set new primary dates in the state on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama, The measure would take effect if federal courts allow the state to revert back to congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory against Black voters. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)(Left to right) Reps. Chip Brown, R-Hollinger's Island; Rhett Marques, R-Enterprise, and Jeff Sorrells, R-Hartford, speak to each other during a meeting of the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, looks up into the galleries in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026. The House Wednesday debated a measure that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow the state to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed discriminatory against Black voters. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, speaks in the Alabama House of Representatives while her phone records her speech on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Wednesday debated a measure that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow the state to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed discriminatory against Black voters. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville (right) speaks to a colleague in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026 in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Wednesday debated a measure that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow the state to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed discriminatory against Black voters. To the left is Rep. Prince Chestnut, D-Selma. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, looks at a colleague in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Wednesday debated a measure that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow the state to revert to congressional and legislative maps previously deemed discriminatory against Black voters. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Protestors on the seventh floor of the Alabama Statehouse raise their fists on May 6, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. The protest was against SB 1, a bill that would require a special election for two Montgomery-area Senate districts, if a federal court allows it. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Mildred Bennett, a civil rights foot soldier in the 1960s, speaks during a protest in the hallway of the seventh floor of the Alabama Statehouse on May 6, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. The protest was against SB 1, a bill that would require a special election for two Montgomery-area Senate districts, if a federal court allows it. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)A group of people hold their fists aloft to protest SB 1, a bill that would allow new primaries for for two Montgomery-area Senate districts if a federal court allows it, in the Alabama Statehouse on May 6, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. The Senate passed the bill on Wednesday amid flooding in downtown Montgomery. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, discusses a primary bill in the Alabama Senate on May 6, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Senate approved the bill, which would allow the state to set new primary elections in two Montgomery-area state Senate districts if federal courts allow the state to use a legislative map previously declared unconstitutional. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)The Alabama Statehouse, shortly after being evacuated on May 6, 2026. Flooding on the first floor of the building threatened electrical systems, leading to an evacuation Wednesday evening. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Water spills into the first floor of the Alabama Statehouse on May 6, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. Torrential rain in Montgomery forced the Alabama Senate to abruptly end debate on a primary election bill and evacuate the building. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, speaking to the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee on May 7, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The committee held a public hearing and approved HB 1, which would create a process for a special primary election for four congressional districts that were altered by a court order, if the order is lifted. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, speaking at the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee on May 7, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The committee held a public hearing and approved HB 1, which would create a process for a special primary election for four congressional districts that were altered by a court order, if the order is lifted. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, thanks the audience for attending an Alabama Senate committee meeting on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. House and Senate committees moved two bills that would reschedule primaries should courts allow the state to use congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory. The committee votes were preceded by protests from audience members who said the Legislature was denying Black Alabamians proper representation. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, leaves the lectern after speaking to an Alabama Senate committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. House and Senate committees moved two bills that would reschedule primaries should courts allow the state to use congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory. The committee votes were preceded by protests from audience members who said the Legislature was denying Black Alabamians proper representation. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, listens to a question from the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. House and Senate committees moved two bills that would reschedule primaries should courts allow the state to use congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory. The committee votes were preceded by protests from audience members who said the Legislature was denying Black Alabamians proper representation. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Travis Jackson leading a protest after the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee approved legislation setting up the possibility of new primary elections for four congressional districts in the lower half of the state, should the U.S. Supreme Court allow it, on May 7, 2026, in the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Activist Travis Jackson (back, with fist raised) leads chants against a primary bill in a House committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham (foreground, in patterned dress) joins in the protest. House and Senate committees moved two bills that would reschedule primaries should courts allow the state to use congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory. The committee votes were preceded by protests from audience members who said the Legislature was denying Black Alabamians proper representation. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard (seated) listens to Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile (foreground) during a meeting of the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)(Left to right) Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile and U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile listen to speakers in the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. (Brian Lyman/Alabama ReflectorRep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, speaks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, raises her fist in protest of a bill setting new primary election dates on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Wayne Taft Harris (right) of Black Lives Matter Birmingham speaks amid protests in an Alabama House committee hearing on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Two bills that could change primary elections in Alabama — should federal courts allow the use of congressional and legislative maps previously ruled discriminatory – moved closer to passage Thursday, but not without major protests erupting in legislative committees. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Mildred Bennett, a civil rights foot soldier in Birmingham in the 1960s, speaks to the House Ways and Means General Fund Committee on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Wayne Taft Harris (right) of Black Lives Matter Birmingham speaks amid protests in an Alabama House committee hearing on May 7, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, talks to the crowd at a town hall event hosted by U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures on May 7, 2026. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)Maia McKinney, a rising junior at The University of Alabama, asks state leaders how younger people can get involved with voting efforts at a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, on May 7, 2026. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)(Left to Right) U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile; House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville; Sheyanne Webb-Christburg, a civil rights activist and Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery listen to Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, speak at a town hall on voting rights and redistricting on May 7, 2026. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Tashina Morris, D-Montgomery, speaks to a colleague on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives on May 8, 2026. The Alabama House Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, listens to debate in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama House Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham (right, in maroon suit) speaks to security in the gallery of the Alabama House of Representatives on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Friday recessed over a bill to set new primary dates after protests began in the gallery over the chamber. One protestor was taken out by security. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmigham, embraces Dee Reed of Black Voters Matter after Reed was removed from the House gallery amid a protest on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Friday recessed over a bill to set new primary dates after protests began in the gallery over the chamber.(Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Dee Reed of Black Voters Matter (left) speaks with Reps. Juandalynn Givan (center) and Travis Hendrix, both D-Birmingham, after being removed from the Alabama House gallery on May 8, 2026 following a protest. The House Friday recessed over a bill to set new primary dates after protests began in the gallery over the chamber. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Kelvin Datcher, D-Birmingham, speaks to protestors in the gallery of the Alabama House of Representatives following several protests on May 8 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Datcher asked those present to allow House Democrats to debate two bills that could lead to new primary dates in order to build a legal case against them. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, listening to debate on HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, and carried by Albritton, on May 8, 2026, in the Alabama Senate in Montgomery, Alabama. The bill would set new primary elections for Congressional districts 1, 2, 6 and 7, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to use a 2023 map the Legislature passed of the map, which the court previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, debating HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, on May 8, 2026, in the Alabama Senate in Montgomery, Alabama. The bill would set new primary elections for Congressional districts 1, 2, 6 and 7, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to use a 2023 map the Legislature passed of the map, which the court previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector) Rep. Mary Moore, D-Birmingham, speaks in the Alabama House of Representatives on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama House Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Robert Stewart, D-Selma, holding a photo of his aunt, who he said marched on "Bloody Sunday" in 1965, on the floor of the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Spectators in the gallery of the Alabama House of Representatives film and stream a debate on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama House Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, becomes emotional when describing law enforcement removing a protestor from the House gallery on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The House Friday recessed over a bill to set new primary dates after protests began in the gallery over the chamber. Givan said the presence of state troopers reminded her of similar tactics used against protestors during the Civil Rights Movement. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Orlando Tillman, D-Bessemer, speaks to reporters about the removal of a protestor from the House gallery on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, listens to a debate in the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. A lithograph of the first Black U.S. representatives and senators during Reconstruction sits next to him. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, speaks on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama House Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, debating HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, on the Alabama Senate floor on May 8, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. The bill would set new primary elections for Congressional districts 1, 2, 6 and 7, if the U.S. Supreme Court allows the state to use a 2023 map the Legislature passed of the map, which the court previously ruled racially discriminatory. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector) Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard, speaks to reporters on May 8, 2026 after the Alabama House of Representatives approved a bill allowing new primary dates in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert back to maps previously ruled discriminatory against Black voters. Bracy said Democrats would file a motion with federal courts opposing it. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Rep. Napoleon Bracy, D-Prichard, speaks to reporters at a press conference held by the Alabama House Democratic Caucus on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sens. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville (left) and Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia (right) speak next to a lithograph of the first Black members of Congress during Reconstruction on May 8, 2026 in the Alabama Senate. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved two bills that would allow the state to set new primary dates should federal courts allow Alabama to use congressional and legislative maps previously declared discriminatory by federal courts. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Pleasant Grove, listens to debate in the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, speaks in the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Alabama Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile (left) and House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, speak to reporters on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector)Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro (second from right) speaks to reporters outside the Alabama Senate on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. From left to right: Democratic Sens. Merika Coleman of Pleasant Grove; Linda Coleman-Madison of Birmingham; Rodger Smitherman of Birmingham; Robert Stewart of Selma and Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, speaks to reporters on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. To Hatcher's right is Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile. (Andrea TInker/Alabama Reflector)Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, speaks to reporters on May 8, 2026 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama Legislature Friday approved legislation that would allow new primary dates to be set in the state if federal courts allow the state to revert to maps previously declared racially discriminatory against Black Alabamians. To Figures' right is Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector) Courtesy of Alabama Reflector
	'We're dry:' The new U.S. Wildland Fire Service prepares for extreme fire season Brian Fennessy, new head of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, says his agency is 'trying to bring on additional aircraft and bring them on early,' and dismisses criticism of prevention methods.
	Bobby Cox, Hall of Fame manager of Atlanta Braves, dies at age 84 The Braves announced Cox's death on Saturday. He managed the team to prominence during the 1990s and the team's only championship in 1995, before retiring after the 2010 season.
	Is there a treatment for hantavirus? Health officials in numerous countries are working to contain the spread of illnesses linked to a hantavirus outbreak traced back to a now-deceased passenger on a Dutch cruise ship.
	CDC says threat of widespread outbreak of hantavirus remains low As hantavirus has dominated headlines, sparking fears of another debilitating pandemic, the CDC stressed that the risk of sweeping contagion was small.
	13-year-old Muscatine boy arrested for allegedly committing thefts, burglaries The teen is accused of multiple crimes that occurred between April 25 and May 6.
	6th annual Sip & Shop event to take over Downtown Muscatine in June The Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry along with downtown businesses will host the 6th annual Sip & Shop event later this spring.
	Galesburg’s Discovery Depot, Judy’s Cafe partner to launch new interactive exhibit Discovery Depot Children’s Museum and Judy’s Family Cafe are partnering to bring a new and interactive exhibit to town.
	Work to improve Bettendorf’s State Street begins Tuesday To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, there will be lane closures that move from day to day on State Street.
	EGLE examines ways to improve battery recycling as disposal barriers persist Photo by Jon King/Michigan AdvanceThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy released a new analysis examining how individuals dispose of used batteries, finding more efforts are needed to ensure proper disposal. The analysis, performed by Resource Recycling Systems, found that Michigan residents were generally confused on how to get rid of spent batteries, with many tossing them in their trash cans and recycling bins, with more than 10,000 tons of batteries ending up in Michigan landfills each year. While some batteries are safe to include in your trash, most are not due to the chemicals they contain, with EGLE stressing that recycling is always the best option. Additionally, EGLE advises against placing rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries in curbside trash or recycling, as these power sources can hold enough charge to spark and cause a fire during collections or processing. However, the barriers for proper disposal are numerous, with the analysis pointing to inconsistent information from local governments about battery disposal, limited access to drop off site and retail recycling programs, unstable funding for recycling efforts and a lack of policies on producer responsibility as among the hurdles preventing more individuals from properly disposing of their batteries. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE In order to address these concerns, the report also identifies several steps for addressing these shortfalls including: Establishing an advisory group to guide policy and program development. Assessing and expanding existing recovery infrastructure. Exploring extended producer responsibility legislation for sustainable funding. Improving access to recycling drop-off locations. Coordinating statewide education and outreach. Expanding capacity for battery recovery and processing. According to the department, EGLE is working to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve battery collection, recycling and reuse using the results from the analysis and input from industry stakeholders, local governments, and community organizations. “Batteries – both consumer and electric vehicle batteries – are a unique opportunity for Michigan based on our strong roots in industry and the investments we’ve made toward a circular economy,” Julie Staveland, assistant director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division said in a statement. “We are well positioned to implement best practices for proper battery management to mitigate safety and environmental risks while reaping the benefits of jobs across the battery recovery and recycling value chain. We are taking action to ensure that we keep our residents safe, capture valuable materials, and build a stronger local economy.” As part of that effort, EGLE said it would be launching a battery solutions accelerator through its NextCycle Michigan initiative later this year to help address challenges with battery disposal. EGLE also offers a link on their website for residents to find the nearest battery recycling location. Courtesy of Michigan Advance
	QC Community Foundation announces record $856,327 in scholarships The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the recipients of $856,327 in scholarship awards, the largest total dollars awarded in the organization’s 60-plus-year history, a news release says. The awards are made possible by the generosity of donors to scholarship funds at the Community Foundation. “Behind every scholarship is a personal motivation,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, [...]
	Alaska Beacon state and legislative daybook for the week of May 11, 2026 Senators passed the mental health budget by a 20 to 0 vote on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)We’re headed into the finale of the second legislative session of the 34th Legislature. The Senate passed a draft operating budget and the House continues work on the capital budget, while lawmakers are considering final bills to pass or reject. A joint session to vote on the governor’s appointees for various boards and commissions is expected this week, but a date has not been set yet. Gov. Mike Dunleavy is in Juneau and pushing for legislative action on the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project, but there is still considerable disagreement among legislators about what that should look like — and how much the state should subsidize the gas line. This is the Alaska Beacon’s list of where we’re putting our attention in the coming week. There’s always more news than there are people to report it. Every Thursday, the Alaska Legislature publishes its committee schedule for the coming week. Public notices alert us to meetings and events. The governor’s office occasionally lets us know ahead of time that something’s coming down the pike, too. Here’s what we know about for the coming week. If you know of something that’s coming up that you should think we should pay attention to, email us at info@alaskabeacon.com. We can’t cover everything on this list, but we’re interested in them and we think you should know about them in case you’re interested in them, too. This list is ripped from our notebooks, and it is likely to change over the course of the week. We’ll update it when we can. Are you trying to keep track of when to testify on a bill? The Legislature has a website for that. Monday, May 11 House/Senate floor sessions in the morning 9 a.m. – Senate Finance considers an omnibus crime bill, containing ten bills related to a variety of court and criminal justice issues 1:30 p.m. – House Finance considers a “mini-bus” education bill, including adding nearly $82 million in one-time funding for schools and a variety of policy changes 3:15 p.m. – House Labor and Commerce considers a bill to change charitable gaming law to include electronic pull tabs, passed by the Senate 3:30 – Senate Resources continues considering tax breaks for the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project Tuesday, May 12 8 a.m. House Community and Regional Affairs considers a bill to expand property tax deferments for some farms and agricultural businesses, which was passed by the Senate 9 a.m. – Senate Resources continues considering the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project, and a bill to enact tougher standards for residential licenses for hunting and fishing, which was already passed by the House 1:30 p.m. – Senate Transportation considers a bill that would regulate autonomous vehicles, which was passed by the House 3:15 p.m. – House State Affairs considers a bill that would cap campaign contributions and enact more reporting requirements for political campaigns 3:30 p.m. – Senate Resources considers a bill to establish cooperatives for salmon setnetters that has been passed by the House, and continues considering the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 3:30 p.m. – Senate State Affairs considers a bill to establish an Alaska Native Languages Task Force, and looks at a new elections bill introduced by Gov. Dunleavy after he vetoed a bipartisan elections reform bill that the Legislature tried and failed to override Wednesday, May 13 9 a.m. – House Finance considers a bill to enact a statewide spay and neuter program, and another bill that would establish shared responsibility for construction project owners and contractors for unpaid wage violations 9 a.m. – Senate Finance hears a presentation on the Donlin Gold project 9 a.m. – Senate Resources continues considering the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 1:30 p.m. – House Finance considers a bill related to property taxes for the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 1:30 p.m. – Senate Labor and Commerce considers a bill that would require contracts for new data centers to account for energy needs, prioritize renewable energy and ensure other energy customers’ costs do not increase 3:15 p.m. – House Labor and Commerce continues considering a bill to change charitable gaming law to include electronic pull tabs, passed by the Senate 3:30 p.m. – Senate Resources continues considering the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project Thursday, May 14 9 a.m. – House Finance considers a bill to expand state funding for early education, including school districts’ funding for pre-K student programs, passed by the Senate 9 a.m. – Senate Finance to consider a governor’s proposal, amended by the Senate Resources Committee, to levy a state tax for education and expand corporate income taxes 9 a.m. – Senate Resources continues considering tax breaks for the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 1:30 p.m. – House Finance continues hearing a House proposal for tax breaks on the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 1:30 p.m. – Senate Finance considers two bills that would allow communities to borrow from the state’s bulk fuel loan program to help offset rising fuel costs 3:15 p.m. – House State Affairs continues to consider a bill that would cap campaign contributions and enact more reporting requirements for political campaigns, and another bill to update state law to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or expression in real estate transactions Friday, May 13 9 a.m. – House Finance considers a bill that would enact a $0.98 monthly surcharge on all phone lines to fund behavioral health crisis services, including a 988 crisis hotline 1:30 p.m. – House Finance continues consideration of a House proposal for tax breaks on the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project 1:30 p.m. – Senate Labor and Commerce considers a bill to exempt seafood processing workers from paid sick leave, passed by Alaska voters with Ballot Measure 1 in 2024 3:30 p.m. – Senate Resources continues considering the proposed Alaska LNG gas line project Saturday, May 14 Hearings on various bills are scheduled to continue in Senate Finance, House Finance, House Health and Social Services and House State Affairs SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE Courtesy of Alaska Beacon
	Rock Falls Tourism seeks works for Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery Rock Falls Tourism has announced two calls for artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls, a news release says. These opportunities invite artists to showcase their creativity through a juried outdoor gallery and a year-long public [...]
	Be Downtown family-friendly celebration scheduled for Bettendorf The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) has announced expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf. The day kicks off with a free outdoor festival from noon-7 p.m. at 15th Street Landing, 15th [...]
	Trials of the Centuries: “The Skin of Our Teeth,” at Augustana College through May 10 You should see the groundbreaking comedy classic The Skin of Our Teeth at Augustana College. I’ll explain why in a moment, while also trying not to ruin your experience with too many details. But just by reviewing director Jeff Coussens' perfectly cast production, I will be spoiling it a bit.
	Monster Jam takes over Vibrant Arena at The MARK Monster Jam is set to take over the Vibrant Arena at The MARK this weekend.
	Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards over $260,000 in Illinois literacy grants The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has announced the award of more than $260,000 in literacy grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools, a news release says. The funds contribute to a record-setting, single-day total of nearly $16 million in grants nationwide - supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs in the 48 states where [...]
	Pickleball courts in Muscatine to close temporarily for cleaning The Musco Sports Center will close its hard-surface pickle-ball courts on Monday, May 11, to complete a scheduled deep cleaning, a news release says. The work is expected to take one day, with courts reopening for play on Tuesday, May 12. The facility’s synthetic turf field will remain open on Monday for both free-time use [...]
	Bettendorf approves hiring IMEG to create master plan for I-80 and Middle Road area Bettendorf will do a master plan of an area it’s eyeing for future growth north of Interstate 80 and Middle Road.
	Why saying hello to strangers can be good for you A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.
	Scott County Supervisors approve records policy; decline to take up local control resolution The policy comes after the Scott County attorney's office settled an open records complaint filed with the Iowa Public Information Board over a six-month delay in producing a large request to a frequent requester.
	Memories of Muscatine: Giffrey's European Cafe This week for Memories of Muscatine: A photo of Giffrey's European Cafe.
	The Gas Spot in Davenport to feature Iowa products The Gas Spot at 303 W. Locust Street, near St. Ambrose University, will soon feature an Iowa made section.
	Three Seeds This is Roald Tweet on Rock Island. I know a story about three magic seeds, far more powerful than Jack and his beans that grew up to the clouds.One…
	How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer Soccer — or football as it's known around the globe — was far from mainstream in the U.S. leading up to the 1994 World Cup. But in the end, the tournament was considered a resounding success. How exactly did that happen?
	They graduate to six figure salaries, and grueling work Cadets from the nation's Merchant Marine academies are finding lots of demand and great salaries because of a shortage of licensed mariners.
	Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security Security was tight in Moscow as Putin and several foreign leaders attended the parade, even as a U.S.-brokered three-day ceasefire eased concerns about possible Ukrainian attempts to disrupt the festivities.
	What is a radical? It's the question of M.I.A.'s vexing career Fans who danced to "Paper Planes" might hardly recognize the conspiracy-touting artist before them today — but in a certain way, she's the same button-pusher as ever.
	National mood is against Republicans, but redistricting could help prop them up The national political landscape looks bad for President Trump and Republicans, but recent wins in the redistricting fight could soften the blow they might have suffered without them.
Friday, May 8th, 2026
	Wisconsin Examiner takes home 12 Milwaukee Press Club awards with six first-place finishes Examiner staff at the Milwaukee Press Club Awards dinner on Friday, May 8. Left to right: Frank Zufall, Andrew Kennard, Henry Redman, Isiah Holmes, Baylor Spears, Ruth Conniff and Erik GunnThe staff of the Wisconsin Examiner won 12 Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism in the online category Friday evening. Editor Ruth Conniff took first place for Best Multi-story Coverage of a Single Feature Topic or Event for her series, Midwest-Mexico Connections on Mexican farmworkers and Wisconsin dairy farmers. Deputy Editor Erik Gunn won the first place award for Best Long Hard Feature Story for his piece Wisconsin legislators pause to remember former colleague Jonathan Brostoff Isiah Holmes took home the first-place gold award in the Best Investigative Story or Series category for How the Milwaukee Investigative Team protects officers when investigating police shootings. Top honors went to Baylor Spears for Best Coverage of a Single News Topic or Event for her series about public schools and the struggle over Wisconsin’s budget. Spears also took first place in the Best Short Hard Feature Story category for ‘What is the bar?’: Wisconsin Legislature divided as it passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. Criminal Justice Fellows Andrew Kennard and Frank Zufall won gold in the Best Public Service Story category for Shredding of legal mail by Wisconsin prisons worries advocates Conniff also won the second-place silver award for Best Single Editorial, Statement of Editorial Position or Opinion for her column We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering, and third place for Best Columnist for her 2025 columns. Gunn won third place in the Best Short Hard Feature Story category for People with autism and their families find Trump-Kennedy autism message harmful and wrong. Holmes won the the second-place silver award for Best Long Soft Feature Story for UW psilocybin study gives man second chance after 10-year opioid addiction and the bronze award in the Best Explanatory Story or Series category for Biodiversity in Wisconsin amidst the 6th great mass extinction. Spears won bronze for her Best Short Soft Feature Story Wisconsin Democrats want to say ‘Bye Bye Baby’ to unfair ticket selling practices and another bronze award for Best Coverage of a Single News Topic or Event, including Breaking News for a series of stories over five months about the defunding of a Wisconsin veterans housing program, and the conflicting attempts to revive that funding. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Courtesy of Wisconsin Examiner
	ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
	Grow Clinton opens new visitors center as city sees business boom A new tourism center has opened in Clinton. The organization Grow Clinton cut the ribbon on the building Thursday. The visitor center has pamphlets, maps and other information about the area. There's also Clinton-themed merchandise for sale. Managers say the small city has seen the tourism push succeed in recent years. "It's kind of that [...]
	St. Ambrose preparing to host and play in NAIA Men’s Golf Championships The 74th annual NAIA men’s golf championships return to the Quad Cities next week at TPC Deere Run with Visit Quad Cities and St. Ambrose hosting the event.
	7th annual Life is Bigger than Sports event Muscatine team presents jersey to Coach David Gamble at Life is Bigger than Sports tournament.
	Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, President Vladimir Putin's foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
	No deal yet between Arconic and United Steelworkers USW announced Friday it would hold a strike authorization vote. This doesn't guarantee a strike will take place.
	Man arrested in Clinton after allegedly shooting 2 vehicles Larry Stauffer III has been charged with reckless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a domestic assault offender and intimidation with a dangerous weapon.

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