CLIVE, IOWA (April 18, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) invites Iowans to nominate their favorite restaurant for the 22nd annual Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. This highly-anticipated event allows the public to help decide which establishment serves up the most delectable breaded pork tenderloin sandwich in the state.

WASHINGTON DC (April 18, 2024) — The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) will receive $2.2 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Terminals Program to fund the construction of new terminal areas.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 17, 2024) — Goodwill of the Heartland is extending career development to rural communities thanks to an award funded by the Ascendium Education Group. The grant supports the expansion of the Goodwill Opportunity Accelerator™ program into new postsecondary training pathways aligned with the needs of the local labor market.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2024) — Augustana College announces higher-education leader Dr Lisa Durant-Jones will deliver the commencement address at the college's 164th annual convocation on May 25. She will also be awarded a doctor of humane letters during the ceremony at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2024) On Earth Day, April 22, 2024, River Action will roll out 400 rain barrels to commemorate its four decades of commitment to environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability.

The "River Action Rolls Out the Rain Barrels" event will kick off with a photo opportunity at 8AM, April 22, 2024, at 1235 W 5th Street, Davenport Iowa 52802.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2024) As climate change intensifies, extreme weather — including flooding, droughts, and high temperatures — will affect the quality of life in the Quad Cities, 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2024) — With an enrollment of 2,750 students, Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the south suburbs of Chicago is a behemoth. The Vikings' boys basketball team just won a state championship in Class 4A, the classification for the largest high schools in Illinois.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2024) — A tryptic of plays by Agatha Christie take over the Black Box Theatre stage opening April 26.

Agatha Christie Murder in the Studio comprises three radio plays:

Personal Call sees James Brent haunted by his dead wife when he receives a mysterious telephone call, seemingly from beyond the grave.

COLUMBIA FALLS, MAINE (April 16, 2024) Wreaths Across America (WAA) proudly announces that registration is open for its sixth annual Stem to Stone Races. This year, the event will be held on Saturday, July 27. Both in-person and virtual options are available to participants. For each race registration made, a veteran’s wreath is sponsored, and a hero will be honored on National Wreaths Across America Day — Saturday, December 14, 2024.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (April 16, 2024) More than fifty students and organizations were recognized for their leadership on campus at the 2024 Belmont Student Leadership Awards (BSLA) through the Division for Student Formation Wednesday, April 10.

Representing a wide range of disciplines and interests, BSLA celebrated the contributions students made to the Belmont community.

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