24 Jul 2024

Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, Named to the University of Hartford's President's List

By Matt Besterman

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (July 24, 2024) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, has been named to the President's List for the Spring 2024 semester.

23 Jul 2024

Iowa Environmental Council Launches ‘Iowa Water Watchdogs’ Awareness Campaign

By Alicia Vasto

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — This summer, the Iowa Environmental Council announced its newest education and awareness campaign, “Iowa Water Watchdogs.” The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the risks of cyanotoxin poisoning in dogs that come into contact with harmful algae blooms in Iowa’s natural waterways.

23 Jul 2024

“Gold Medal” Review for Monmouth College's First Ancient Olympics Workshop for US Teachers

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth art professor Janis Wunderlich, who specializes in ceramics, lent a hand to the proceedings, which included making the pottery piece (also pictured)

23 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds, Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge USDA to Adjust Disaster Programs, Improve Assistance to Farmers

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds, together with Iowa’s entire congressional delegation, today sent a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging him and th

23 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds, Iowa Congressional Delegation Urge USDA to Adjust Disaster Programs, Improve Assistance to Farmers

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds, together with Iowa’s entire congressional delegation, today sent a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, urgin

23 Jul 2024

XPAC Ribbon-Cutting August 5

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MILAN, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2024) — XPAC will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their partnership with Genesis Health System on Monday, August 5, 11AM.  They are located at 525 10th Avenue East, Milan, Illinois.

23 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement as Fetal Heartbeat Law is Set to Go into Effect

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds today issued the following statement after the Iowa Supreme Court overruled and denied Planned Parenthood’s petition for a rehearing. The case was returned to District Court where the injunction against the fetal heartbeat bill will be lifted, making it law on Monday, July 29, 2024.

“Today is a victory for life. There is nothing more sacred and no cause more worthy than protecting innocent unborn lives.

23 Jul 2024

Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Announced

By Jan Lockhart

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2024) — Four local educators are included in the group of 79 teachers across the state participating in the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. This program provides teachers the opportunity to work at a vast array of local workplaces to gain STEM-related work experiences that can be applied in the classroom.

22 Jul 2024

Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) Announces Its Second Annual Fundraising Banquet “The Power and Beauty of Transformation”

By Hannah Griggs

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 22, 2024) — Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is proud to announce its second annual Fundraising Banquet titled "The Power and Beauty of Transformation” on Sunday, August 25, at the Rhythm City Casino. Guests are welcome to partake in a cocktail hour commencing at 5:30 PM, with the main program beginning at 6:30PM. Please visit qcinterfaith.org to purchase tickets. Spanish translation will be available.

22 Jul 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Extension of Disaster Proclamations Related to June Severe Storms

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 22, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued an extension for previously issued proclamations that allow state resources to be used to respond to and recover from severe weather. This also includes the targeted suspension of specific regulatory requirements in affected counties. The new proclamation is effective immediately and is set to expire on August 17, 2024, unless otherwise specified. The extension includes the following proclamations:

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