DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2024) — The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Businesses) Small Business Optimism Index rose by 0.3 points in September to 91.5. This is the 33rd consecutive month below the fifty-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose eleven points to 103, the highest reading recorded. Fifty-one percent of owners reported capital outlays in the last six months, down five points from August.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 8, 2024) — Augustana College is a 2024 INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award-winner. This marks the college's fifth time earning this national recognition, highlighting Augustana's continued commitment to creating a thriving diverse campus community.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2024) — With only four weeks left until the upcoming election, the Azubuike African American Council for The Arts is proud to mark its tenth anniversary with a timely and crucial screening of the award-winning documentary One Person, One Vote? by renowned filmmaker Maximina Juson.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2024) — On the first anniversary of the barbaric October 7 terror attack on Israel, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reaffirms her commitment to standing with Israel and against terrorism.