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Rising prices have pushed people to look for new ways to save money. The do-it-yourself approach to home repairs has long been seen as a potential avenue to save money, and holiday shoppers can consider DIY when shopping for loved ones this year.
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9/11/24
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Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that’s not mere conjecture. A 2022 survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41 percent chose the kitchen.
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9/11/24
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As hours of daylight shorten and fall gives way to winter, thoughts shift from fall foliage to spending time cuddling under warm blankets and being cozy indoors. A fireplace can improve the ambiance of any room and help to create a warm and welcoming gathering spot.
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9/11/24
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Homeowners are spending big bucks on home renovations. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, home improvement project spending continues to increase. It’s predicted to go from $472 billion spent in 2022 to $485 billion in 2024.
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9/11/24
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The meaning of the term “cozy” varies as it pertains to home decor. For some, cozy may mean intimate spaces with lots of quilts and throws. For others, cozy could indicate bright and airy spaces enhanced by plenty of fresh foliage.
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9/11/24
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Organizers have provided an update on the 27th annual West Liberty Children’s Festival on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13-14.
The festival will not only display the works of West …
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By Tim Evans
Index Reporter
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9/11/24
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Iowa State Fair Results: Muscatine County
Beef
Beef Showmanship
Grades 11-12: Addyson Lehman, Purple, Grade 11-12 Champion Beef Showman; Kalyssa Herrold, Blue; Grady Claussen, Blue
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9/11/24
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Dozens of classic cars will proudly parade through Davenport, Walcott and Durant before stopping in Wilton on a U.S. Route 6 cross-Iowa journey known as the River to River Retro Road Trip set for Sept. 19-22.
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Tim Evans, NSP Reporter
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9/10/24
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New Eldridge police officer Haley Sanders, of Grandview, Iowa, completed the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and is patrolling city streets.
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9/10/24
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Some Eldridge council members want the public to weigh in on the $44,000 engineering study that recommended roundabouts at four LeClaire Road intersections.
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Mark Ridolfi, NSP Managing Editor
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9/10/24
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The North Scott School District is proceeding with plans for an eight-foot-high fence around the playground at Alan Shepard Elementary following a confrontation between staff and a neighbor on Aug. 28.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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9/10/24
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State inspections underway Tuesday morning will determine if the new Lancer Stadium will debut Friday.
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Erin M. Gentz, NSP Editor
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9/10/24
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Applications are available for the 2024 grants from the proceeds from this year’s Moonlight Chase.
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9/4/24
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A ride through rural Scott County to raise funds for North Scott-area first responders will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, starting in Princeton. Side-by-sides, UTVs and other vehicles are welcome to participate.
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9/4/24
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The Quad Cities’ Food Rescue Partnership is hosting a biennial Food Rescue Workshop with awards on Sept. 26 in Davenport.
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9/4/24
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FEMA teams will begin visiting neighborhoods within Scott County to help survivors impacted by the severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred between June 16 and July 23, 2024.
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9/4/24
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Scott County building inspectors will resume building permitting and inspections in Princeton.
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9/4/24
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A new Kwik Star and other development prompted supervisors to ban engine braking on a stretch of U.S. 61 from I-280 west to the Muscatine County line.
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9/4/24
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Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House is hosting its annual Porch Party on Sept. 15, from noon – 5 p.m.
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9/4/24
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Iowa Democratic lawmakers released a report Thursday showing there has been a reduction of more than 400 staff at Iowa’s Area Education Agencies for this school year in the wake of a new law making changes to the system of agencies.
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Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch
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9/4/24
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