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U.S. Attorney General Gonzales resigns
By The Associated Press
TODAY: (Updated 11:49 a.m.) WASHINGTON — Alberto Gonzales, the nation's first Hispanic attorney general, announced his resignation Monday, driven from office after a wrenching standoff with congressional critics over his honesty and competence.
Boil water order lifted in Cambridge
By Times staff
TODAY: (Updated 10:11 a.m.) A boil water order in the village of Cambridge is no longer in effect.
Democrats talk health care at Iowa forum
By Ed Tibbetts
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards and U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton took different approaches Monday to how they would treat insurance and drug companies in reforming the country’s health-care system, as they and two other Democratic presidential hopefuls took part in a cancer forum put on by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Cardiologist receives marrow transplant for preleukemia
By Ann McGlynn
While waiting for a doctor’s appointment in Iowa City, a doctor told his journey of being a patient.
Disparities in teacher pay: Less-experienced instructors given great expectations
By Sheena Dooley
For math teacher Michelle Lillis, the best part of her job is breaking through to a student who is struggling. The worst is when she loses one.
Company offers free facial hair trims for Man of the Year contest
By Jody Ferres
A bearded or mustachioed Quad-Citian could be named Man of the Year.
Davenport woman to serve on Generation Iowa commission
By Mary Louise Speer
Emilia Martin, 27, of Davenport, finds it difficult to sit still.
Area rivers are on their way down
By Linda Cook
Quad-City-area rivers should crest in the next day or two and should recede slowly after that.
Dems square off at Iowa forum
By Ed Tibbetts
TODAY: (Updated 2:01 p.m.) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — John Edwards and Hillary Clinton took different approaches today to how they would treat insurance and drug companies in reforming the country's health care system, as they and two other Democratic presidential hopefuls took part in a cancer forum put on by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Judge dismisses 'frivolous' lawsuit
By Dustin Lemmon
A federal lawsuit asking for $650 billion in damages from a wide range of defendants was dismissed as soon as it was filed last week with a local judge deeming it frivolous and incomprehensible.
Moline Neighbors of the Month announced
By Times staff
Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111 1st St. A, Moline, has received the city’s commercial Neighbor of the Month Award for August. The residential award went to Tim and Lynn Vershaw, 3415 32nd St., Moline.
Mobile computer lab now available at Rock Island Public Library
By Times staff
Organizations who want to add a high-tech element to presentations or training can now use a new tool just made available through the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St.
Exelon mailing brochure to Cordova neighbors
By Times staff
All residents and businesses within a 10-mile radius of Quad-Cities Nuclear Power Station in Cordova, Ill., soon will be receiving a new Public Information Emergency brochure. The brochure includes important information residents can use during any type of emergency.
Iowa doles out $1.6M payout at state fair
By Times staff
The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt resulted in more than 6,800 claims totaling over
Scott County to improve dangerous intersections
By Deirdre Cox Baker
Scott County will make changes aimed at improving safety at two of its most dangerous rural intersections.
Disparities in teacher pay: Lower income equals higher risk
By Sheena Dooley
Many of Mikkie Edmonds’ students don’t have much experience being read to or taking trips to museums or zoos. They haven’t gone on family vacations or traveled. Their access to technology is limited.
Agencies to conduct lifesaver program training
By Thomas Geyer
The Scott County Sheriff’s Department along with partnering agencies will be conducting training today for the Project Lifesaver program that provides a tracking system to locate people who tend to wander off and become lost.
