26 Sep 2024

Illinois Joining Forces Military and Veterans Night Out Offers Connection and Community

By Meredith Krantz

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) announced a Military and Veterans Night Out at Rock Island Arsenal on Friday, September 27, 5-8PM. Located on a 946-acre military-base island in the Mississippi River, this event serves as a unique opportunity for Illinois veterans, military members, and their families to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

26 Sep 2024

New Minority Business Summit Announced, Taking Applications

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORD, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber announces a new Minority Business Summit being held 8:30AM-3:30PM, October 29, 2024, at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport. This free event, presented by Wells Fargo, is designed to empower minority entrepreneurs and business owners.

25 Sep 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans of Pig-Butchering Scams

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued a warning to Iowans about “pig-butchering” scams.

25 Sep 2024

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Summer 2024 President's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 25, 2024) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

25 Sep 2024

“Pride and Prejudice” to Open Monmouth College's Theatre Season September 27-29

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 25, 2024) — The curtain will open on Monmouth College's 2024-25 theatre season September 27-29 when theatre professor Todd Quick directs an adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in Wells Theater.

25 Sep 2024

Des Moines University Researchers Uncover Potential Link Between THC and Weight Loss

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — Researchers at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences have discovered how variations in gut microbiome caused by delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, more commonly referred to as THC, can predict significant weight-loss in obese mice.

25 Sep 2024

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health for All” at Community Walk

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health-care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

25 Sep 2024

New Post-COVID Study Finds High School GPA is Becoming a Less Reliable Indicator for First-Year College GPA

By Allie Ciaramella

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — A 

25 Sep 2024

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County Closing September 28, Clay and Sioux Counties Reducing Hours

By Carmen G Rodriguez

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 25, 2024) — The Scott County Disaster Recovery Center, located at 3506 N Harrison St, Davenport, Iowa, will close permanently on September 28, 6PM. The Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux Counties will be open 9:30AM–5:30PM, Monday through Saturday, beginning September 30.

They are located at:

Clay County

Spencer City Hall

City Council Chambers

101 W Fifth St

25 Sep 2024

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Summer 2024 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 25, 2024) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2024 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

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