A little over a week ago, Joe Dredge posted a story on our website about a black bear from Wisconsin coming through Illinois on his way to Iowa. Instead of doubling back, the bear appears to be heading south.
So are you rooting for your home state? Hoping for an upset? Perhaps just interested in the party that surrounds the tug itself? This weekend LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois celebrate Tugfest with carnival rides, games, food and live music...
We're following a story from OurQuadCities.com news partners that part of a crane working on the new Interstate 74 bridge has fallen into the Mississippi River. You can see it here.
September is Drive the Great River Road Month. While driving it from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico isn't possible in a weekend. Driving the Iowa part is.