15 Oct 2024

One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

By Sharon Karr

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2024) — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until October 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.

15 Oct 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Disaster Proclamation for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Response-Efforts

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds today extended a disaster proclamation to ease restrictions on the transportation of materials and repair crews passing through Iowa en route to Hurric

15 Oct 2024

Rock Island Venue ROZZ-TOX Fighting to Keep Doors Open

By Ese Esan

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 15, 2024) — ROZZ-TOX, a beloved independent space in Rock Island/Quad Cities, needs help to secure the building they have occupied and cared for over the past 13 years. The venue, owned by fundraiser organizer Benjamin Fawks, hosts performances, screenings, workshops and panel discussions. It is also a café and bar.

14 Oct 2024

Hannah Gault of Moline, Illinois, Named to Women's Swimming and Diving Team at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Angela Kelm

WHITEWATER, WI (October 14, 2024) — Hannah Gault from Moline, Illinois, who is studying Elementary-Middle Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women's swimming and diving team for the 2024-25 season.

The Warhawks finished fifth at last year's Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships.

UW-Whitewater is coached by Elise Knoche, who enters her seventh season at the helm of the program.

14 Oct 2024

Iowa Pork Signs Nineteen Cyclones to NIL Deals, Pledges $35,000 to Food Banks

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association agreed to NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals with all nineteen Iowa State University student-athletes that participated in the “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” video try-outs. Each of them is getting paid by Iowa Pork for helping encourage consumers to purchase more ham and bacon, and other pork products.

14 Oct 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Improves Access to Resources that Support Crime Victims

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that the Attorney General’s office has reformed its crime-victim compensation application, transitioning to a paperless system that improves efficiency and security and streamlines the online form.

14 Oct 2024

Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) Annual Meeting Rated Major Success by Attendees, Exhibitors

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — Over 1,200 Iowa health care professionals and volunteers attended the IHA Annual Meeting, October 8-9, at 

14 Oct 2024

Local Enrolled Among Central College Students Who are Learning While Doing Service

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (October 14, 2024) — Pillars of a Central College education are community service and civic engagement. In Fall 2024, Central students participate in a community-engaged learning opportunity to build civic engagement.

Raegan Downing of Muscatine (52761) is helping Pella Public Libray-Geri-Fit Program in Pella, Iowa. Downing is in the Class of 2025.

14 Oct 2024

Quad City Storm Seeks to Torpedo The Peoria Rivermen October 19 at Vibrant Arena

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2024) — The Quad City Storm opens the 2024-2025 season Saturday, October 19, at 7:10PM versus the Peoria Rivermen. This weekend’s game marks the beginning of the Storm’s sixth season in franchise history. Head coach Shayne Toporowski will lead the team in his first game as a head coach in professional hockey.

14 Oct 2024

National Grange Hosts 158th Annual Convention in the Quad Cities, November 12-16

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2024) — The 

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