27 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Harrison County in Response to Severe Winter Weather

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison County in response to severe winter storms that occurred on March 19, 2025.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws. The report concludes that the post violated Iowa Code Chapter 27A, which prohibits state law enforcement from discouraging cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

27 Mar 2025

Candidate Q&A for Illinois Municipal Elections

By Jennifer Walker

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber offered candidates for mayor and alderperson in East Moline, Moline and Rock Island the opportunity to provide answers to business-specific questions. In addition, an overview on the Home Rule Referendum in East Moline is available.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Corn Farmers Gather at the State Capitol to Discuss ‘25 Policy Priorities

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Yesterday, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) members gathered at the State Capitol for the “Iowa Corn Day on the Hill” lobbying event. The delegation included the ICGA Board, county leaders, grassroots members and student FFA members from across the state.

27 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Podiatric Students Achieve 100% Residency Placement for 23rd Consecutive Year

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — For the 23rd consecutive year, Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students retained a 100% residency placement rate on national Match Day. The CPMS Class of 2025 joins an esteemed group of alumni as they enter the health-care workforce.

26 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins President Trump to Celebrate Women’s History Month

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has issued the following statement after celebrating Women’s History Month at the White House with President Trump:

26 Mar 2025

Stone Lecture to Explore Civil Rights and the Jews of Selma, Alabama

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2025) — Dr Amy K Milligan will present the 2025 Stone Lecture in Judaism at Augustana, “Navigating History: Civil Rights and the Jews of Selma, Alabama,” at 7PM, Thursday, April 3, in the Olin Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.

26 Mar 2025

Des Moines University Associate Professor Joins American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators Fellow

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — The National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME), part of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), recently welcomed a new group of fellows in the Teaching and Evaluation category. Maria Barnes PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Nutrition at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named part of this cohort.

26 Mar 2025

From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action

By Helen VanBeck

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2025) — The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) is pleased to announce an upcoming conservation tour in central Illinois on Thursday April 3, 8AM-1PM. This tour is being hosted by McLean County SWCD, Purdue University, NREC, The Nature Conservancy, and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership. The field day will provide a unique perspective on the path of drainage water from the farm through municipal filtration.

26 Mar 2025

2025 Quad Cities Corporate Games Company Divisions Announced

By Cory Kennedy

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 26, 2025) — The Quad Cities Corporate Games (QCCG), a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with Visit Quad Cities and the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department, has announced company divisions for the fifth annual competition.

Thirty-nine companies will compete in three divisions, grouped together by general company size. Points are awarded throughout the competition based on sport/event placing, participation and volunteerism.

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