31 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation to Support Sioux County Students’ Return to School After Severe Flooding

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Sioux County in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 21.

31 Jul 2024

Community Foundation Funding New Bilingual Childcare Option in Moline

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline.

31 Jul 2024

State Treasurer Roby Smith Seeks Iowans' Help Reuniting Lost Purple Heart

By Molly Widen

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing National Purple Heart Day by asking for Iowans' help to reunite a Purple Heart held in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, the State's program for returning lost and unclaimed property. "I don't think I can adequately put into words the magnitude of emotions I felt holding a Purple Heart for the first time," said Smith.

31 Jul 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans of Lottery Scams

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about devastating lottery scams.

Last year, Americans lost nearly $340 million to lottery scams. Lottery scams occur when con artists tell victims that they have won a prize and then convince the victims that they have to make payments to receive it.

31 Jul 2024

Local Students among Simpson College President's List Spring 2024

By Tayte Barense

INDIANOLA, IOWA (July 31, 2024) — Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 167 students made the President's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students named to the President's List achieved a 4.00 grade-point average.

David Lochner of Davenport (52806)

29 Jul 2024

Inaugural National Street Rod Association (NSRA) Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals Arrives August 16-17

By Lindsey Row

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2024) — Hosted by the National Street Rod Association (NSRA), the inaugural 

29 Jul 2024

Young Emerging Writers Celebrate the Release of THE ATLAS Literary Magazine at a Two-Part Event August 15

By Sophia Best

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2024) — The Young Emerging Writers (YEW) Summer Internship Program will host a two-part launch party for the latest issue of the Program’s literary magazine THE ATLAS on Thursday, August 15, at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Avenue, Rock Island.

29 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Commits $5.5M Funding for Iowa Attorney General’s Office to Continue Victim Services as Federal Cuts Loom

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 29, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird have announced that the state will provide $5.5 million in one-time bridge funding to ensure Iowa crime victims continue to have access to critical services such as medical and mental health-care, temporary housing, lost wages, and courtroom advocacy.

25 Jul 2024

High Food Costs Rank as Top Consumer Concern According to New Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index®; Regulations That Lead to Increased Food Costs Concern Eight in Ten

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — As consumers grapple with sky-high prices and inflation, the latest Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index® shows price is easily the most important factor for Iowa grocery-shoppers when determining which meat, poultry and dairy products to purchase.

25 Jul 2024

Line-Up Set for Alternating Currents August 15-18 In Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 25, 2024) — For the second consecutive year, Downtown Bettendorf Organization is hosting Alternating Currents with a mix of music and comedy performances in a variety of downtown venues.

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