12 May 2025

Four Wartburg Students Receive Excellence Awards at 67th Art Directors Association of Iowa (ADAI) Exhibition

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Four Wartburg College students' creations were recognized at the Art Directors Association of Iowa's 67th annual Design Exhibition in Des Moines at the beginning of April.

12 May 2025

Bryce William Collins of Eldridge, Iowa, Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (May 12, 2025) — Bryce William Collins of Eldridge, Iowa, earned a Master of Science in Cloud Computing Systems from University of Maryland Global Campus in winter 2025.

Collins was one of nearly 900 students who earned degrees from UMGC in the winter 2025 term.

12 May 2025

Iowa Schools Set Record for Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025

By Merit Pages

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Iowa schools just made history! Over 130 schools across the state participated in Walk Bike Roll to School Day 2025, making it one of the biggest statewide celebrations of active transportation we’ve ever seen. From the smallest rural schools to bustling city campuses, students, teachers, families, and community members came together to celebrate healthy habits and safer routes to school.

12 May 2025

Colleen Kenney of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, Presents at Midwestern Psychological Association Conference

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Colleen Kenney of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, is one of 24 Central College psychology students and recent alumni who presented research at the annual Midwestern Psychological Association, April 9-12, in Chicago. Kenney, a Class of 2026 Psychology major, presented “Does the Career of a Child Medical Abuse Perpetrator Impact Perceptions of the Crime's Severity?”

12 May 2025

QC Craft Beer Week Returns May 23–30, 2025, Featuring Special-Edition QC Ale Trail Ale at Bent River

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2025) — The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft-beer scene during QC Craft Beer Week, returning May 23–30, 2025.

09 May 2025

Monmouth College's 168th Commencement Exercises to Be Held May 18

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2025) — Featuring an address by one of the most recognizable non-singing voices in country music, Monmouth College will hold its 168th Annual Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 18.

09 May 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation for Ease of Access to Transportation Fuels

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions for transportation of and access to motor fuels.

09 May 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Celebrates Win Defending English-Only Voter Registration Forms

By Zach Hoffman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement regarding the Iowa Supreme Court decision on non-English voter registration forms:

“Our win in the Iowa Supreme Court affirms that English is the official language for Iowa’s elections,” AG Bird said.

09 May 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) Opens Summer Season with Warriors in Motion® Road Cycling

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (May 9, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will kick off its action-packed summer programming next week with its three-day Warriors in Motion® Road Cycling Program, scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, through Thursday, May 15.

09 May 2025

Forage to Fork: Spring Edition

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (May 9, 2025) — On Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9AM, there will be a Forage to Fork: Spring Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come learn about the many wild edibles in your own neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. We will take a hike outdoors to identify and forage some of the spring wild edibles available during this time.

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