10 Dec 2025

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Reminds Iowans about $5,290 ISave 529 Giveaway

By Jacob Holck

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans they have until December 31 to register for the $5,290 ISave 529 Winter Giveaway.

"There's still time to register and give a child in your life a chance to win a $5,290 contribution," said Treasurer Smith.

10 Dec 2025

Habitat for Humanity Will Dedicate Home Saturday, December 13

By Cassandra Erwin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home #143 this Saturday, December 13.

The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM at 2510 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony. This home was funded by the generous support of the John Deere Foundation as part of a multi-year commitment to affordable housing in the Quad Cities.

10 Dec 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Protect Children from Harmful AI Company Practices

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she has joined a bipartisan letter to OpenAI, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other major artificial intelligence software production and distribution companies demanding more quality control and other safeguards over chatbot products.

09 Dec 2025

Food and Water Watch Unveils Iowa Blueprint for Clean Water

By Phoebe Trotter

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — Today, Food and Water Watch unveiled an 

09 Dec 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board: Market-Driven Policies Key to Long-Term Farm Recovery

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today responded to the Trump administration's announcement of a $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, expressing appreciation for the support while emphasizing that long-term, market-driven policy solutions are essential to helping Iowa's farmers thrive. In the new program, $11 billion will be distributed among farmers who produce twenty commodities, including soybeans.

09 Dec 2025

The Hungry Hobo Ribbon-Cutting December 19

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The Hungry Hobo will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their newest location on Friday, December 19, 4PM. Located at 3459 Forest Grove Drive in Bettendorf, Iowa.

This is their fourth drive-thru location (second in Bettendorf) and third where they are on the same site with Whitey’s!

09 Dec 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 09, 2025) — The 

09 Dec 2025

American Automobile Association (AAA): Christmas Markets Grow in Popularity

By Brynna Knapp

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (December 9, 2025) — The holiday season is upon us, and Minnesotans are seeking memorable, authentic experiences to share with their loved ones. Christmas markets have become one of the most sought-after seasonal experiences for travelers as they offer a blend of tradition with the magic and festivity of the season.

Why Christmas Markets are Special

09 Dec 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Encouraged by USDA Announcement of Farmer Assistance Package

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (December 9, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump yesterday at a roundtable event.

09 Dec 2025

Highly-Anticipated Iowa Independent Film "Jury of Her Peers" Launches “Roadshow Tour” Days After World Premiere Weekend

By Holly Sparkman

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The makers of Jury of Her Peers, a new independent feature film, will hit the road immediately following its World Premiere Weekend in Des Moines.

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