Congratulating Barb Ickes on Her Retirement

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Mr. SORENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a journalist who, through hard work and determination, brought the news to the people of Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Barb Ickes has been in newspaper storytelling for more than 30 years. She has broken countless news stories, exposed corruption, and helped Quad-City Times readers through record floods, tough economic times, and monumental political events.

She helped us navigate crossing the Mississippi River with her ``bridge beat'' and took us to her ``off-limits places.'' Barb has seen it all, and she has shared it with our community.

As Barb retires from her position as managing editor with the Quad- City Times, we recognize her accomplishments and the legacy that she leaves for the next generation of news reporters.

I am honored to wish her the best as she turns the page to her next chapter.

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