This year, as many of you have heard or may have experienced firsthand, Iowa has seen a particularly large number of folks who have been adversely affected by this year’s flu virus. In fact, the most recent figures show that so far 43 people have tragically died in Iowa alone because of the flu virus, making this one of the worst flu seasons in years.

Davenport, IA – February 2018 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a Cut the Clutter workshop for those impacted by cancer on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 E. River Drive, Davenport). Dr. Jill Bjerke, Home Transitions Solutions Group, will bring tips to help you create clean, simple spaces, free of clutter and organized just the way YOU want them. She can help you through the downsizing decision-making process and to help you create a safe and secure home.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (01/23/2018)-- Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, today announced the students named to the Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale).

Trent Herman of Muscatine and Kaylie Miller, also of Muscatine.

Rock Island, IL – Saturday, February 3, 2018 marked the 3rd Annual “Soup or Bowls” food drive sponsored by Discounted Furniture in Rock Island. Canned food and other donations were accepted at the Rock Island Hy-Vee located at 2930 18th Avenue, Rock Island. All proceeds benefit Christian Care, homeless men’s shelter in Rock Island and QC Paws, animal care shelter in Moline. All those who donate were entered into a prize drawing.