UnityPoint Clinic-Grand River Medical Group Merger Finalized May 4th

Leaders with UnityPoint Clinic say the integration of Grand River Medical Group and UnityPoint Clinic will be finalized this Sunday. GRMG’s physicians, advanced practice providers and team members will become part of UnityPoint Clinic. Officials say patients
Loras College Commencement Saturday

The 187th graduation ceremony at Loras College will take place this Saturday afternoon at the Rock Bowl Stadium beginning at 1:30. During the ceremony, 301 degrees will be awarded to graduates The Most Reverend William M. Joensen
DMASWA Works To Increase Battery Safety

The Dubuque Metro Area Solid Waste Agency is working to increase battery recycling opportunities in the county. Officials say batteries and battery containing devices not disposed of properly can cause fires damaging collection vehicles and recycling and
Thursday’s Area Scoreboard

HIGH SCHOOL Boys Soccer Wahlert played #6 CR Washington to a scoreless draw. Hempstead lost to #9 Iowa City High 5-0. Senior played #3 Iowa City Liberty to a 2-2 draw Western Dubuque lost to Iowa City
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz leaving post; Pres. Trump to nominate him for UN ambassador

National security advisor Mike Waltz will be leave his post in the Trump administration, which comes on the heels of controversy over the creation of a Signal messaging app group that inadvertently included The Atlantic Editor Jeffrey
Kohl’s terminates CEO Ashley Buchanan after investigation into conflict of interest with vendors

Kohl’s announced on Thursday that CEO Ashley Buchanan has been terminated for cause, after an internal investigation found that Buchanan had arranged vendor deals that involved undisclosed personal relationships, violating company ethics policies. Buchanan had served as
NHL Playoffs: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Oilers advance; Avalanche force Game 7 against Stars

The Toronto Maple Leafs will advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 in Game 6 on Thursday. Toronto took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Auston Matthews
NBA Playoffs: Knicks eliminate Pistons to advance; Clippers beat Nuggets to force Game 7

The NY Knicks will advance to the second-round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Detroit Pistons 116-113 in Game 6 on Thursday in Detroit, clinching the series 4-2. Jalen Brunson’s clutch 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds remaining
60th ACM Awards adds performers, collaborations from Reba McEntire, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll and more

The 60th annual ACM Awards announced additional special performances and collaborations, opening with 12 straight minutes of music highlighting ACM Award-winning ‘Songs of the Year’nfrom across six decades featuring performances from Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna
Renée Zellweger joins cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5

Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger has join the star-studded cast of Hulu’s comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building for Season 5. The news was confirmed in a social media post on the show’s Instagram account, with a