MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — The Friends of the Japanese Garden and Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are offering a new event on Saturday, May 17, 1:30-4:30PM. “For the Love of the Garden” is the perfect afternoon escape for the entire family. Garden and flower lovers, live music fans, art enthusiasts, families with kids, and those shopping for unique gifts will all find something to appreciate at this special event.

PELLA, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — Anna Dennis was one of 42 Central College students inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.Dennis, Class of 2027, is from Davenport.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — On Tuesday, May 6, President Donald Trump announced Chief Deputy Attorney General Leif Olson’s nomination to serve as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa. Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2025) — Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, and it still reigns as the busiest restaurant day of the year. With demand rising for both dine-in and takeout, now is the time to finalize plans.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 6, 2025) — On May 7, students across Iowa will join thousands of children nationwide in celebrating Walk Bike Roll to School Day, a fun and active way to kick off the school day. This year, Iowa is leading the way with a record-breaking 120 schools registered to participate, proving that Iowa is serious about safe, healthy, and active transportation for students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

HF 532: A bill for an act enacting the dietician licensure compact.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2025) — The Quad City Storm finalized its protected list for the 2025-2026 SPHL season. The protected list is composed of thirteen players that ended the 2024-2025 season on the Quad City Storm roster. These players are ineligible for recruitment or signing by other SPHL teams.

Forwards:

Leif Mattson

Weiland Parrish

Brandon Stojcevski

Savva Smirnov

Devin Sanders

Reid Perepeluk

Cole Golka (veteran)

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — The Junior League of the Quad Cities is proud to announce the launch of The Period Project, an initiative aimed at addressing period poverty by providing free menstrual hygiene products to local schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the region.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 5, 2025) — The Quad Cities community is invited to participate in Bike to Work Week, taking place from May 12 to May 18. All the Quad Cities, in partnership with the Quad Cities Bicycle Club (QCBC), are encouraging commuters to swap their cars for bicycles - promoting a healthier lifestyle, a greener future, and more livable communities for the region.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 5, 2025) — The Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking to crown its 61st Cookout Contest “Grand Champion” on Tuesday, August 12, at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

The event, held annually on the Grand Concourse during Farm Bureau Day at the fair, features up to sixty backyard chefs vying for the champion title and cash prizes. Contest categories include pork, beef, turkey, lamb, poultry, and a youth division for ages thirteen to seventeen.

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