DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The Vera French Foundation will host a groundbreaking at The Vera French Carol Center to celebrate Carol’s Village Gardens (CVG) on Thursday, September 12, 10AM. This is located at 808 N. Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the US Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The start of the school year brings an increase in traffic around schools, parks, and residential areas during morning and afternoon hours. Children, often excited and eager to get to school, may not always be aware of traffic rules or the potential dangers of the road. Drivers must be especially cautious during this time, as the smallest lapse in attention can lead to serious consequences.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Quad Cities area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 14, at Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois. Registration begins at 8AM, and the two-mile Walk begins at 9:45AM after the Opening Ceremony.

From left: Daniel Christian, Eric Wauson, Sarah Clayton, and Kim Tran

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — For the fourth year in a row, Monmouth College has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. The list recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce four Illinois athletes have been selected to join the Special Olympics USA delegation at the 2025 Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy. These athletes will compete on the world stage from March 8-16, 2025, showcasing their abilities and representing Illinois with pride.

The athletes representing Special Olympics Illinois are:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the first round of awards through the State Disaster Recovery New Housing Grant Program. More than $7.2 million has been awarded to support the construction of 175 single-family and multi-family homes across eleven projects in disaster-impacted communities, including Cherokee, Crescent, Minden, Rock Rapids, Rock Valley, and Spencer.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — Augustana College announces the selection of Irene Karedis Borys to serve as the assistant vice president of marketing and brand communication. Borys, who most recently served as vice president of client experience and integrator for The Childress Agency, started at the college August 19. 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Bark Royale LLC will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Friday, August 23, 3:30PM. They are located at 6972 Competition Court in Bettendorf, Iowa (near TBK Sports Complex, 3rd row of buildings towards the back near the back of Kwik Star).

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