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In 2022, residents of Scott County received an average of $11,177 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th lowest in Iowa.

Bill aims to improve mental health support for corrections officers

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has reintroduced the Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act, a bill designed to offer mental health support for corrections officers nationwide.

Miller-Meeks supports Trump's American energy dominance push

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who serves as the Chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, expressed her endorsement for President Trump's initiatives aimed at enhancing American energy independence.

Merkley urges restoration of website tracking Trump administration spending

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has urged Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to reinstate a website that lists funds appropriated by Congress and subsequently spent by the Trump Administration.

1 gas station in cities throughout Muscatine County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Muscatine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Retail Trade industry across River Bend Times publication area in 2024

An employer classified under the Retail Trade industry based in the River Bend Times publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Muscatine County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Muscatine County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Scott County in week ending Mar. 15?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Scott County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Scott County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Clinton County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Clinton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Clinton County in week ending Mar. 15

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Clinton County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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River Bend Times area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the River Bend Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cedar County: Residents received $11.12 million per capita from Income Maintenance transfers in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Cedar County, providing an average of $604 per capita to residents.

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Kelsey Joens, former West Liberty High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament