12 Nov 2024

Augustana Symphonic Band to Celebrate 150 Years in November

By Nicole Lauer

The Augustana Silver Cornet Band in 1874

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2024) — The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration November 22-24, 2024.

12 Nov 2024

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free Resources to Families Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

By Lauren Livingston

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, and all year round, the Alzheimer’s Association offers free resources to families caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Caring for those living with this disease poses special challenges for family caregivers, and no caregiver should face this disease alone.

12 Nov 2024

Iowa Department of Revenue Announces Enhanced Online Services

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — The Iowa Department of Revenue launched new capabilities to the State's integrated tax and licensing system and customer-facing portal, 

12 Nov 2024

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism on the Rise in October

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — The 

12 Nov 2024

Drake University, Homeward Iowa Partner to Address Family Housing Insecurity in Des Moines Metro

By John Krantz

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — Drake University, in collaboration with Homeward, Polk County’s homelessness planning organization, announced today the release of a comprehensive study on families experiencing homelessness in the Des Moines metro area.

12 Nov 2024

CDC Journal Features Des Moines University and USDA Study on Spread of Prion Diseases Between Animals and Humans

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2024) — A study by Zoe Lambert PhD, an assistant professor at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and a visiting scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture, was recently featured in the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

08 Nov 2024

Augustana College Awarded $1.2 Million Grant for Future Math and Science Teachers

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2024) — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has once again awarded Augustana College a research-and-development grant to help prepare future math and science educators for their teaching careers. The latest grant awards $1.2 million through 2029.

08 Nov 2024

X GOLF QUAD CITIES Ribbon-Cutting November 20

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 8, 2024) — X GOLF QUAD CITIES will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Wednesday, November 20, 11AM. They are located at 2574 Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa.

08 Nov 2024

Libertarian Party of Iowa Endorses Rep Thomas Massie for Secretary of Agriculture

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2024) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) is proud to announce its endorsement of Representative Thomas Massie for Secretary of Agriculture.

His commitment to individual liberty, sustainable farming practices, and the protection of small American farms makes him the ideal candidate for this position.

08 Nov 2024

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Application Deadline of November 20 for Disaster-Impacted Homeowners to Apply to the Disaster-Recovery Housing-Assistance Program

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority has announced the deadline for eligible home-owners to apply for up to $50,000 for the repair or rehabilitation of their disaster-impacted home through the Disaster Recovery Housing Assistance Program (DRHAP) is November 20, 2024.

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