MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2025) — The Quad City Storm split results in the home and home weekend series versus the defending Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) champion Evansville Thunderbolts.

On Friday, October 24, at Vibrant Arena, Evansville defeated the Storm five to one, thanks to a pair of goals from forward Scott Kirton and a 31 save performance by goalie Kristian Stead. The lone Storm goal was scored by rookie defenseman, Donte DiPonio.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — For a limited time, the Quad Cities Community Foundation will match — dollar for dollar — any new gift to an endowment fund held at the Community Foundation, up to $500 per household.

A total of $50,000 in donor gifts will be matched.

The match opportunity opens at 8AM on October 28, and will close once all $50,000 in matching funds have been claimed.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — As more people seek assistance in accessing food right now, Hy-Vee is donating a total of $125,000 to help feed local families.

Today, Hy-Vee is donating $100,000 to its Feeding America partner food banks across its region. Food banks and their network of pantries are serving a growing number of people as November approaches. Hy-Vee’s donation will go toward maintaining adequate inventory levels at local food banks to assist families.

FLINT, MICHIGAN (October 28, 2025) — Kettering University welcomed Ashton Nix, of Eldridge, Iowa, to campus during its fall Convocation this October. Held in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, the ceremony brought together 254 new students and their families to mark the official start of their Kettering experience.