DES MOINES, IA (June 6, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for several thousand dollars from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the Central Iowa Region American Red Cross on Thursday. "The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is proud to reunite the American Red Cross $12,300 in lost funds," Fitzgerald said. "This past winter and spring, we have seen one disaster after another across Iowa. The American Red Cross has been there to help Iowans along the way.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2019) — The Scandinavian countries are dropping into Rock Island on Saturday, June 22, at First Lutheran Church's Folk Arts Festival.

The festival will embody culture from the Scandinavian region and other countries from the food, music, art, and traditions.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2019) — Summer can be a harsh time in the Quad Cities for many in our community. As the temperature and heat-indices rise, many members of our community struggle to stay cool. Christian Care is dedicated to helping those who are less-fortunate by opening its doors as an Emergency Cooling Center when temperatures are 90 degrees and above (including heat index). Those needing assistance are welcome between the hours of 8AM-7PM, seven days a week. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — If you've ever wondered how your food makes it to the dinner table, you're in luck. On Friday, August 16, 2019, noon-2PM, you can join Iowa farmers at the Iowa State Fair's dinner table in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion. Five-hundred people — lucky winners — will enjoy sitting around the dinner table with Iowa farmers to ask food-questions like, How do eggs get their color, or, What are organic foods, GMO's, or antibiotics?