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Ominous Clouds in Our Iowa Skies: What’s a Mammatus?
Strange pouch-shaped clouds rolled across eastern Iowa skies today, leaving many residents wondering about the dramatic weather phenomenon known as mammatus clouds.

How Iowa Plans to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
Iowa’s Healthy Hometowns initiative hopes to simplify rural healthcare by bringing medical, mental health, and support services together under one roof.

A Swath of Bottle-Fed Kitties Have Landed at Dubuque Regional Humane Society
The kitties are this week's "Pets of the Week" at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

New IKEA Store to Open in Wisconsin, Not Far from Dubuque
Wisconsin will be getting its second IKEA store later this year, this one in Madison.

Thinking About Mowing a Roadside? Linn County Says Wait
Officials are encouraging residents to wait until after July 15 before mowing roadsides in Linn County.

Iowa Toughens Animal Abuse Laws After Decades of Advocacy
Advocates celebrated a historic day at the Iowa Capitol as Iowa officially strengthened its animal abuse laws.

Iowa Pelican Migration Is Filling Midwest Skies Again
American White Pelicans are making their way across Iowa again, with massive flocks gathering at lakes and reservoirs during spring and fall migration.

New Liquor, Vape Store Coming to Dubuque’s Key West Neighborhood
Dubuque Wine & Spirits is set to expand with a third location.

Dubuque Nonprofit That Provided Toys to Community Set to Close
Oh Happy Play on Dubuque's Central Avenue is set to close at the end of May.
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The Best Things I Ate At Eastern Iowa Restaurants This Spring [GALLERY]
I've spent the last couple of months enjoying some delicious food and beverages from lots of awesome local businesses, and now I want to share some of those businesses with you!

Why Are Northern Illinois' June Bugs Around All Summer Long?
It’s that time of year again! Those brown-shelled beetles are buzzing around, but many folks are scratching their heads about their real names.

Best 4 Illinois Family Vacations That Won’t Break the Bank
If you're looking for a family-friendly Illinois vacation destination that won't break the bank, there are 4 very good options.
