26 Aug 2024

OUTSafe Program Supports LGBTQ+ Seniors with Statewide Service Provider Training Sessions

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2024) — Growing reports of violence and abuse, coupled with a lifetime of fear of discrimination, have state officials working with service providers to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors every time they reach out for help.

26 Aug 2024

Iowa Finance Authority to Host 2024 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 in Des Moines

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) will host the 2024 HousingIowa Conference September 4-6 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The conference is Iowa’s premier housing event, drawing nearly 1,000 housing professionals for discussions on timely housing topics in Iowa and networking with Iowa housing leaders. The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about housing in Iowa.

26 Aug 2024

Des Moines University (DMU) Students Participate in Summer Trip to Edinburgh

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — This summer, the Department of Global Health at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences piloted a new summer trip, "Critical Issues in Global and Public Health," in Edinburgh, Scotland, with Queen Margaret University.

26 Aug 2024

Core Dermatology Ribbon-Cutting September 26

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — Core Dermatology will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location on Thursday, September 26, 12:15PM. They are located at 1950 E 54th Street in Davenport, Iowa (near Kwik Star and Genesis Radiology).

26 Aug 2024

Collaborative Escape Room One of the Highlights of Monmouth College's SOFIA Projects

By Barry McNamara

"Escapism is good, but we can go too far," warned one SOFIA group, which included returning student Lizzie Durfee ('26), shown here helping a visitor to the August 17 poster presentations

26 Aug 2024

Brews at the Zoo with Pints for Preservation, September 13, 6-10PM

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2024) — Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

Proceeds from the night will support our recovery from storm damage. Your contribution will help restore the zoo and make it even better for the future.

26 Aug 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced Ryan Mulhall will serve as Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network. Mulhall begins his new role with ICN on Friday, August 30, 2024.

26 Aug 2024

QC Public Art Trail Adds Thirty New Sculptures in Collaboration with Quad City Arts

By Lindsey Row

Portal to Metamorphosis, Glory Hartsfield

26 Aug 2024

"Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" Promotion Returns for 2024 Season

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (August 26, 2024) — The viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” promotion by the Iowa Pork Producers Association involving Iowa State Cyclone football players is back for the 2024 season, with more students joining the cast.

26 Aug 2024

Fourth Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — On Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9-11AM, there will be a Monarch Migration Fun Run held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

The Fourth Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run will benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

This self-timed 5K Trail Run will take you through the upland and bottomland forests and the prairies of the Wapsi River Center.

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