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

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.

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.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — On Sunday, December 14, join WQPT PBS at 8PM for their premier airing of I AM disABLEd, a heartwarming documentary that highlights the challenges and triumphs of students with disabilities, and their families, by following the journey of nine youths as they stage the musical Seussical. As these young artists take center stage, the spotlight shines on their abilities and similarities to all of us.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Jordan Marcon has joined the Iowa Hospital Association as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In this role, Marcon will oversee the association’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy to support member hospitals and advance the organization’s mission.

WASHINGTON DC (December 8, 2025) — US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins announced Friday, December 5, announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Friday, December 5, that she led a coalition of eighteen states to push back against IRS overreach and defend Iowan’s first amendment rights.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa, on October 24, 2025:

Moua Chang of Davenport, Iowa

Maiah Hartman of Geneseo, Illinois

Darby Sutherland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Chang, in particular, graduated with a General Science, Bachelor of Science degree.

The following student was named to the 2025 summer trimester Dean's :

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Robert J Loch PhD MBA CNMT, Associate Dean of Clinical and Student Affairs in the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been selected to participate in the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section's Leadership Academy.

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