WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2025) — More than 400 new health professionals graduated on May 30, 2025, with degrees from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences at the university's 125th Commencement Ceremony.

Ethan Filby of East Moline, IL (61244) completed a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Kassandra L. Crow of Walcott, IA (52773) completed a Master of Health Care Administration degree.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — This summer, foodies of the Quad Cities can enjoy a trip back in time to ’60s coastal Italy at the enchanting new pop-up restaurant, Café San Lorenzo. Set in The Half Nelson’s patio space, Café San Lorenzo will offer an authentic alfresco dining experience right in the heart of downtown Davenport’s Motor Row.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will unveil a major placemaking enhancement to the Emerson Place alley featuring decorative lighting and permanent steel archways, knitting the neighborhood together and recognizing its historic roots as Motor Row and Bucktown.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (May 29, 2025) — Buena Vista University (BVU) congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025. Local students who graduated include:

Collin Smith of Muscatine graduated with a Master of Science in Education in counseling (professional school counseling track).

Brooke Rich of Milan graduated with a Master of Education in teacher leadership, curriculum, and instruction (effective teaching and instructional leadership track).