DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading sixteen states in a letter to US Congressional leadership, urging the passage of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (“EATS”) Act. The bill prevents California from regulating farmers and ranchers across the country by preserving states’ authority to regulate agriculture within their own borders.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — The University of Dubuque Heritage Center’s 11th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series will be a superlative season sure to inspire audiences of all ages with world-class performances including the Music of Billy Joel and Elton John with Michael Cavanaugh — Homecoming at UD; The Velveteen Rabbit, performed by Virginia Rep; Blood Done Sign My Name featuring Mike Wiley; An Evening with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives;

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (08/09/2023) When Aaron Kimzey (’19) made an official visit to Monmouth College in fall 2014, he was a high school musician with zero knowledge about playing the bagpipes.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — With the new academic year swiftly approaching, Rivermont Collegiate is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to prospective students and families to join our community for the 2023-24 school year. As the countdown to the first day of classes begins, we are excited to announce that applications are still being accepted; however, available spaces are rapidly filling up.

CLIVE, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Special Olympians from across Iowa will receive a unique challenge at the Iowa State Fair. Under the tutelage of Iowa FFA and 4-H members, sixteen Special Olympians will show a pig during the Bacon Buddies® Pig Show on Saturday, August 12, in the Swine Barn.

This is the fourth year for the Bacon Buddies® event at the Iowa State Fair. It is an annual collaboration between the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and Special Olympics Iowa (SOI).

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Iowa State Fairgoers will once again be able to vote for their preferred presidential candidate in the Iowa Secretary of State’s State Fair Straw Poll. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced the return of the unscientific poll, which allows fairgoers to cast a vote for their favorite candidate in the presidential primary as well as their favorite fair food. Ultimately, the straw poll encourages voter registration and participation.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2023) — Human-services leader Nicole Mann has been named Executive Director of EveryChild, an agency that provides child-abuse prevention, education, and treatment programs for children and families. Throughout her career, Mann’s work has been focused on providing services that address the needs of vulnerable children and families in the Quad Cities region.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting an educational workshop offered at NO COST for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, IL, 61265.

From left: Fred Zesiger, Debi Durham, Erin Naylor, and Phillip Naylor

OTTUMWA, IOWA (August 9, 2023) — Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round of the Open 4 Business contest. All five businesses received awards presented by Governor Kim Reynolds and Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber will host its Annual Meeting, Thursday, August 10, 11:45AM-1PM, at Rhythm City Casino Resort (7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport). The event will be presented by IMEG Corp.

The Chamber leadership will share its recent achievements in building a thriving QC community and hear about our vision of future growth.

Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Regional Champion of Change will be announced.

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