COMMUNITY UPDATES

Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

New spots popping up in the Quad Cities: ice cream, thrift shopping, and nightlife

Aledo has a familiar sweet treat back again—just without the grill. Bowlyou’s Ice Cream Shop reopened on Third Street after shutting down its full restaurant last fall. This time, it’s all about scoops and cones, not burgers. The shop’s social media post called it a place for summer memories, with c

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Jan 29 2026WEATHER

Stay Informed: How to Share Closures with WIS

In the Midlands, when bad weather hits, many places like schools, churches, and businesses might close or change their hours. WIS helps keep everyone in the loop by letting people report these changes easily. First, you need an online account with WIS to report a closure. If you don’t have one or f

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Forest Acres Park Gets a Big Makeover

Forest Acres is getting a major upgrade to Citadel Park. The park will be closed from December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This is to fix the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The storm took down many trees and left the park in bad shape. The city chose to close the park in winter. This way, fewer

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