DES MOINES, IA (06/13/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald was pleased to reunite John Potash of Sioux City with his lost safe deposit contents on Tuesday at the downtown Sioux City Library. "The box was turned over to the treasurer's office as unclaimed property almost 15 years ago," Fitzgerald said. "I'm very happy to return the contents as part of my ongoing commitment to reunite Iowans with their lost property through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt."

TUSCALOOSA, AL (06/13/2017)-- Margaret Gehlsen of De Witt, IA (52742), was awarded the following from The University of Alabama during ceremonies May 5-7: Bachelor of Science in Education

With a beautiful campus, hundreds of challenging academic programs, expert and world-renowned faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made.

Mississippi River Parkway Commission launches Great River Road biking giveaway Bike the Great River Road Giveaway promotes cycling in 10 states along river

SPRINGFIELD, IL (06/14/2017) (readMedia)-- Approximately 10 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers who served in Afghanistan returned earlier this month and were reunited with their families.

The Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers who were part of the Bilateral Embedded Support Team-Afghanistan (BEST-A18) mobilized in November. These Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan with the Polish Land Forces in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel as members of Operation Resolute Support.