DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The University of Dubuque will confer upon Dana Rae Yannacci Bullock, a doctor of human letters, honoris causa, in recognition of her leadership and service as the longest serving first lady in UD’s history from 1998 to 2024.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 21, 2025) — Marshall University’s Dr Rachael Peckham, a member of the university's Department of English, has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will honor 47 individuals, including twelve honored veterans, at this year's Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service will take place at 10:30AM, Saturday, May 3, at the Olsen Center at 3200 Grand Ave, invites faculty, staff, students, and body-donor families to remember these individuals who have generously given their bodies to further medical education.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2025) — For the fifth consecutive year, Culver’s restaurants across the Midwest are rallying behind Living Lands and Waters in celebration of Earth Day. On April 22, guests can make a difference simply by indulging in their favorite Culver’s meal.

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Sally Davies of Maquoketa the 2025 Support Group Facilitator of the Year award for her unwavering dedication as a support group leader for Alzheimer’s care-givers in Eastern Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — A group of national labor leaders will join local workers and their representatives for a field hearing in Davenport on Tuesday, April 22, 6-8PM, at the Starlight Ballroom at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Gate 2 Entrance. The hearing is to explore the impacts of the Trump Administration cuts to federal agencies and impacts on the local economy.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2025) — There something new and exciting happening in the Quad Cities. It involves singing and it is a lot of fun. That new thing is the Quad Cities Karaoke Championship.

This year will be their third season and this event has been a great addition to the area entertainment scene.

It is bringing in business to bars and venues, while making quite a splash for local talent to showcase their singing chops.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Freight House Farmers Market is thrilled to announce the grand opening weekend of its highly-anticipated outdoor market season. Located along the riverfront in downtown Davenport, the Freight House Farmers Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport) has long been revered as the ultimate destination for locally sourced produce, artisanal crafts, and delectable culinary delights. The weekend lasts May 3 (8AM-1PM/ 2PM indoors) and May 4 (10AM-2PM).

PARKER, COLORADO (April 12, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) hosted a dynamic and immersive Mass Casualty Simulation on its Colorado campus, offering students an invaluable hands-on training experience designed to prepare them for high-pressure emergency situations.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

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