17 Sep 2024

Strategies to Help Iowa Employers Improve the Mental Health of Employees

By Dr Ravi Johar

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2024) — A recent survey revealed that 90% of Americans believe the US is in the midst of a mental-health crisis, and one-third of Americans reported they found it difficult to access help.

17 Sep 2024

Over $550,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Non-Profits

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 17, 2024) — Twenty-nine local nonprofits are receiving $550,386

through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program Grants.

17 Sep 2024

Rededication of Stockdale Center to Highlight Monmouth College's Family Weekend, September 20-22

By Barry McNamara

The family of Cassandra Nolasco '26 (center) enjoyed the weekend's festivities last year

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2024) — A rededication of the Stockdale Center will be one of the highlights of Monmouth College's Family Weekend September 20-22, which annually brings to campus the parents, siblings, grandparents and other relatives of current students.

17 Sep 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges EPA to Shut Down California’s Green Fleet Mandate

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2024) — Today, during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to the Biden-Harris EPA, urging it to deny California’s request for a waiver that would allow it to mandate that if a traditional gas-powered truck hauls through the state of California, even one time, the entire fleet become 100% electric.

16 Sep 2024

Thirty-One Facilities Receive Recognition for Post-Acute Care for Stroke Patients

By Chrissy Meyer

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 16, 2024) — Thirty-one facilities across Iowa have received recognition for participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives.

16 Sep 2024

Two More Cyclones Vie for Spot on "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" Roster

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (September 16, 2024) — Iowa State Cyclone football players Stevo Klotz and Xavier Hamilton are attempting to attach their names to the popular “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion. The Iowa Pork Producers Association has been looking for more Iowa State student athletes to join the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) partnership to encourage Iowans to eat more pork products.

16 Sep 2024

Morgan Janes of Rock Island, Illinois ('25), Receives Prestigious Gilman Award for Study Away

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2024) — Morgan Janes ('25), a biology major from Rock Island, Illinois, was awarded a nationally-competitive Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship for study away.

16 Sep 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Hosts Branding Workshop Series to Help Rural Entrepreneurs Grow Their Business

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (September 16, 2024) — Early-bird registration opened today for a  two-part branding workshop by Iowa Farm Bureau to help farmers enhance and grow their direct-to-consumer business on November 13-14 and December 4-5 at West 48 in West Des Moines, Iowa.

13 Sep 2024

Over 400 Des Moines University Students Receive Their First White Coat

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2024) — On, Friday, September 13, local students were among 438 Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences future health-care professionals from five programs to receive their white coat during the university's annual White Coat Ceremony.

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf (52722) — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science In Biomedical Sciences

Gabriela Loiz of Davenport (52807) — Doctor of Physical Therapy

13 Sep 2024

Logan Braun of Rock Island, Illinois, Named University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Resident Assistant

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (September 13, 2024) — Logan Braun, from Rock Island, Illinois, who is studying Legal Studies, has been named a Resident Assistant (RA) at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for the 2024-25 academic year.

RAs are part-time student staff members who live in the residence halls with students, serve as a resource and positive role model, and help build a sense of community by hosting floor events.

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