21 Jul 2025

Iowa Corn Announces Election Results for Board of Directors

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — Today, Iowa Corn announced the Board of Directors election results for the Iowa Corn Growers Association® (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB).

Those elected as ICGA directors will continue to bring grassroots policy issues forward and be the collective voice for over 7,000 corn-farmer members lobbying on agricultural issues at the state and federal level. These individuals include: 

District 1: Mike Ver Steeg*

21 Jul 2025

New Davenport Taco Bell to Celebrate Grand Opening July 23

By Caroline Burns

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2025) Minnesota-based Taco Bell® franchisee 

21 Jul 2025

Celebrating the 60th Birthday of Medicaid/Medicare

By Mindy Smith Pace

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — The Social Justice and Pastoral Care Teams at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities (UUCQC), along with other organizations, are announcing that they are throwing a birthday party for Medicaid and Medicare’s sixtieth birthday July 30. 6-8PM, at UUCQC, 3707 Eastern Avenue, Upstairs Sanctuary.

18 Jul 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Supports Nomination of Julie Callahan as USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (July 18, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk, congratulates Julie Callahan on her nomination by President Donald J Trump to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

Callahan’s nomination comes at a critical time for agriculture as a number of important trade deals are being negotiated.

17 Jul 2025

Knox College Announces Return of KnoxCorps

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2025) — Knox College is relaunching its KnoxCorps program, which focuses on immersive experience and community involvement, both important aspects of the Knox student experience.

This initiative, originally established in 2012 in partnership with the Galesburg Community Foundation, connects Knox students with local non-profit organizations, allowing them to engage in meaningful projects and support community needs.

17 Jul 2025

Des Moines University Professor Presents at National Accreditation Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2025) — Holland Taylor DMSC PA-C, department chair and program director of the Master of Science physician assistant studies program, presented at the 2025 Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 8-12, 2025.

17 Jul 2025

German American Heritage Center Ribbon-Cutting August 7

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2025) — German American Heritage Center will host a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, August 7, 1PM. The Center is located at 712 W 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa.

17 Jul 2025

Arts and Entertainment Lineup Set for Alternating Currents August 14-17 In Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 17, 2025) — For the fifth consecutive year, Downtown Rock Island is hosting Alternating Currents events with a diverse mix of free, all-ages programs Thursday, August 14, through Sunday, August 17, at a variety of public spaces and venues hosted by festival placemaking partner Rock Island Downtown Alliance.

16 Jul 2025

U-Haul Equipment Now Available at State Food Mart

By Sydney Ellis

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 16, 2025) — U-Haul Co of Iowa Inc is pleased to announce that State Food Mart signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Bettendorf community.

State Food Mart at 3715 State St will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies.

16 Jul 2025

Des Moines University Clinic Offers Free Back-to-School Physicals

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic is providing free back-to-school physicals for K-12th graders on Wednesday, July 23, 11AM-7PM, in the Olsen Center at the DMU Clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines. The last registration will be at 6:45PM. These physicals are designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year and fall sports.

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