DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi from District 16 including parts of West Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights:

“Kevin and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi.

“Claire was an impassioned voice for Central Iowa constituents and advocated on their behalf for several years in the State House.

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — Sport Clips Haircuts launched its 2025 “Help a Hero” scholarship campaign today in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The campaign runs through November 15 and aims to raise $1.35 million to fund the nation’s largest scholarship initiative of its kind for military veterans and service members.

During the promotion, anyone can support the scholarship program by donating during a Sport Clips visit.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Josh Carlson Racing proudly announces that driver Josh Carlson has secured the National Championship title in the SGT class of the Trans Am Series by Pirelli, concluding a dominant season of high-octane competition.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) This summer, Alisa Pairmore and Ethan Kau, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) — The latest art exhibit in Monmouth College's Len G Everett Gallery is by a 2007 alumnus of the school — John Carroll of Polo, Illinois.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) — The Quad City Storm begins its seventh season tomorrow when training camp kicks off at the River's Edge ice facility in Davenport.

The schedule for this season’s training camp is as follows:

Tuesday October 7: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Wednesday October 8: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Thursday October 9: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Friday October 10: NA

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were accepted for enrollment for the 2025 summer trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa

Cheyenne Bell of Davenport, Iowa

Ethan Boland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Patrick Byrne of Davenport, Iowa

Maci Cave of Davenport, Iowa

Luke Jensen of Davenport, Iowa

Blake Kellen of Davenport, Iowa

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2025) — Bev’s Yarn Barn will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, October 28, 11AM, to celebrate their grand opening. The business is located at 323 18th Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer.

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