30 Sep 2024

Dominique Orange, Carson Rhodes Try Out for "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon"

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (September 30, 2024) — Only one week remains in the tryouts for the viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion. Iowa State Cyclone football players Dominique Orange and Carson Rhodes are the next-to-last members of the team trying out for the initiative. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is looking for more Iowa State student athletes to join the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) partnership to encourage everyone to eat pork.

30 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Campus Receives Multiple Prestigious Design Awards

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2024) — The new Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences campus, designed by RDG Planning and Design, has been honored with multiple design awards, recognizing its innovative and sustainable approach to health care education.

30 Sep 2024

Visit Quad Cities Announces First-Ever Quad Cities Museum Month

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities is excited to announce 

26 Sep 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Christine Hensley to Iowa Board of Regents

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the appointment of Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents.

26 Sep 2024

Making Her Point: Mylee Hansen Part of Gridiron History for Fighting Scots with PAT

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — When the Monmouth College football team scored its final touchdown in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 52-6 victory over Lawrence University, coach Chad Braun elected not to send out the Midwest Conference's reigning Special Teams Player of the Week, Cody Szelc, to tack on his seventh extra point of the day.

26 Sep 2024

Back from the Dead: Discover Haunted Attractions and More in Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present Back from the Dead October 12-13, 2024, a new event promoting the diverse mix of attractions awaiting discovery downtown during the fall season leading up to Halloween. Free trolley rides will be provided for the public to patronize spooky and not-so-spooky places throughout downtown. Activities include haunted houses and tours, tarot card readings, retail vendor markets and more.

26 Sep 2024

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Des Moines Police Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the July 30, 2024, fatal shooting of Weston Derby by two Des Moines police officers was “legally justified.”

26 Sep 2024

Verde Ribbon-Cutting October 8

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — Verde will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate new ownership on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 12PM. Verde is located at 1507 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.

26 Sep 2024

The Paw Patrol® Unleash Their Superpowers in Nickelodeon and Vstar Entertainment Group’s Brand-New Live Stage Show Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — Nickelodeon and 

26 Sep 2024

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Preferred Home-Ownership Lenders and Realtors

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced the designation of sixteen lenders and two Realtors® as its 2025 Preferred partners. These Preferred partners are dedicated advocates for Iowa home-buyers, equipped with specialized training in IFA's mortgage, down-payment, and closing cost-assistance programs.

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