22 Oct 2025

Hy-Vee to Host Kids Club Halloween Scavenger Hunt and Trick or Treating Saturday, October 25

By Zach Tecklenburg

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2025) — Little ghouls and goblins will soon be roaming the aisles of your local Hy-Vee, but there’s no need to be frightened. The newly-launched Hy-Vee Kids Club is hosting its first event, a Halloween trick or treat scavenger hunt.

22 Oct 2025

TBK Bank Sports Complex Announces Inside the Lines Training Center — The Premier Destination for Baseball and Softball Training

By John Pieritz

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — TBK Bank Sports Complex is proud to announce the launch of Inside the Lines Training Center, now open in the former EL1 space. The new facility establishes itself as the premier home for baseball and softball training in the region.

22 Oct 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) Announces Winter Lesson and Reservation Schedule

By James Mitchell

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) volunteer instructors Mary Wrynn (left) and Caroline Piccolo (right) with their student Liana (center) at Windham Mountain Club

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (October 22, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) has announced its schedule and lesson request dates for the upcoming 2025-26 winter ski and snowboard season.

22 Oct 2025

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins Announces Plan for American Ranchers and Consumers

By US Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2025) — US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jr, and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced a suite of actions to strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American rancher’s critical role in the national security of the United States.

22 Oct 2025

Local Author Danielle Scott Launches Heartwarming Children’s Book “Max the Great”

By Merit Pages

PORT BYRON, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2025) — Author Danielle Scott has officially released her début early-reader children’s book, Max the Great, published by Pegasus Publishers under the Nightingale Books imprint. Now available through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Walmart, Max the Great is a humorous story that celebrates the unbreakable bond between humans and their furry companions.

21 Oct 2025

'More Than a College — a Home": Monmouth's Homecoming Weekend a Big Success

By Barry McNamara

Homecoming royalty included, from left, Bronte de Zwart, Payton Crims, and Joey Twardowski. Not pictured is Zoe Nizzia

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2025) — With themes of women in science, the value of Greek life, and Monmouth College being a welcoming home, the school welcomed home alumni young and old for another successful and memorable Homecoming weekend.

21 Oct 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Declines in September

By Leah C Payne

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — The 

21 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: The Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt October 25

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

21 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Final Report from Iowa DOGE Task Force

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has shared her initial response to the final report and recommendations from the Iowa DOGE Task Force at a press conference where she was joined by chair Emily Schmitt. The report was submitted to the governor on September 29, 2025.

21 Oct 2025

Join the Fun at the Bettendorf Color Run November 2

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Are you, your students, or your family looking for a fun and colorful activity? Join the Bettendorf High School Student Council for the Bettendorf Color Run on November 2, 11AM — an exciting event for all ages!

This event is designed to be non-competitive and full of fun, perfect for families, friends, and students who just want to enjoy a great day together.

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