At Waterloo in Belgium on June 18, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte suffers defeat at the hands of the Duke of Wellington, bringing an end to the Napoleonic era of European history. In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte seized control of the French government in a matter…
A new entertainment venue called OMAGINE is aiming to light up Waterloo with LED mini golf, pool, arcade games and immersive lounge seating when it opens its doors on December 1. The family-friendly spot is planned for 3010 North 240th Street, bringing a…
Harry Houdini, a century after his death, continues to captivate. A rare essay by the escape artist has been published, shedding light on his early influences. A recent book revisits questions about the cause and date of his death. Houdini,…
November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. In Alaska, a family carries on a tradition of harvesting salmonberries even after…
Multiple generations of Black civil rights activists have gathered at Xavier University to honor Freedom Riders who completed a disrupted bus journey from Washington D.C. to New Orleans. The original trip in 1961 was halted when a segregationist mob attacked their buses…
- The $7.5 million facility is a new affordable housing development that will provide a much-needed permanent housing option for adults with developmental disabilities, with opening anticipated in early 2028 - Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please…
After a brief bidding war, the manuscript map that helped divide the United States into North and South, free and slave states, sold for $950,000. Lauren Brunk of Brunk Auctions in Asheville, North Carolina, said Thursday that 45 bidders battled for just…
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Some collections start with a plan. Cammie Pohl’s started with three boxes of spoons from her great-grandmother—and a family connection that stayed with her. Her great-grandmother had collected spoons connected to major events and places, including the…
Eastern Iowa is full of opportunities to view works of visual art by creators past and present. Here are some of the exhibits on display now, along with a few coming up in the near future. This work called “Spiral…
Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2026. There are 69 days left in the year. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - Football playoff match-ups announced for 8-player through…
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