12 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Settlement Against Executive of Alleged Scam Stem Cell Treatment Company

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a settlement with Michael Pavey, an executive of an Omaha-based stem-cell company. The settlement resolves allegations Pavey tricked Iowans by marketing and selling them unproven and dangerous stem-cell treatments.

12 Feb 2025

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s Gutting of Small Business Administration (SBA) Threatens Crisis for Main Street Entrepreneurs

By Team Main Street Alliance

WASHINGTON DC (February 12, 2025) — In an unprecedented and reckless move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, gutted the Small Business Administration (SBA), slashing hundreds of critical staff positions. The move has sparked outrage amongst small-business-owners and Main Street advocates, who warn of the devastating consequences for entrepreneurs who rely on the SBA for capital, disaster relief, and mentorship.

12 Feb 2025

Report Unsuccessfully Attempts to Present a Convincing Fiscal Argument for Voucher Programs

By Michelle Renée Valladares

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (February 12, 2025) — The expansion of voucher programs, which provide tax-payer-financed subsidies for families enrolling students in private schools, has prompted a debate about their fiscal impact. A recent EdChoice report argues that these programs do not negatively affect public school finances and actually save tax-payers substantial sums of money. A new review explains how this argument rings hollow.

12 Feb 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic Expands Custom Arch Support Services to RecPlex

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — People with conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, foot injuries, and other foot and ankle issues now have a new option for custom arch-support care. Custom arch-supports also have the potential to help those with knee, hip, and back pain.

12 Feb 2025

Monmouth College Marketing Students Tackle the Super Bowl Commercials

By Barry McNamara

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Prof Tom Prince was on the local radio station, telling listeners what to expect from the big-game advertisers

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 12, 2025) — Wondering what the best Super Bowl commercial was this year?

It all depends on who you ask.

12 Feb 2025

Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten Announces Retirement

By Denise Hnytka

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — Davenport Fire Chief Mike Carlsten has formally announced his intention to retire from his position with the City of Davenport after 32 years of service.

12 Feb 2025

Happy Joe’s Helps Cupid Out with Heart-Shaped Pizzas

By Jay Brasher

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 27, 2024) — Can you feel the love tonight? 

11 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Conviction Against Human Trafficker of Teenage Girl in Linn County

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that the Attorney General’s office, in coordination with the Linn County Attorney’s office, secured a conviction against Jarod Anderson on Thursday for trafficking a then-seventeen-year-old girl in Linn County.

11 Feb 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Businesses Remain Optimistic, But Uncertainty Rising on Main Street

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 11, 2025) — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell by 2.3 points in January to 102.8. This is the third consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose fourteen points to 100 — the third-highest recorded reading — after two months of decline.

11 Feb 2025

Thomas Welch of Moline, Illinois, Graduated from University of Tampa

By Merit Pages

TAMPA, FLORIDA (February 11, 2025) — Thomas Welch, of Moline, Illinois, graduated from University of Tampa on December 13. Welch received a Bachelor of Science in Finance BS.

The commencement ceremony honored 982 undergraduate and graduate candidates and included remarks by President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, Eric Freundt, professor of biology, and the student challenge speaker.

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