JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — Earlier today, the Make America Healthy Again Commission released its long-awaited report, which denigrates the safety of key pesticides used by corn growers and other farmers. In response, the Iowa Corn Growers Association released the following statement:

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 23, 2025) — Please join us at the Rock Island Public Library Foundation’s Food for Thought fundraiser on June 12 at Hauberg’s Carriage House. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres prepared by local chefs, complimentary beer, and cash bar. Bid on silent auction items, try our mystery coffee/tea pull, and catch up with your fellow library lovers!

If you haven't been to the Hauberg Carriage House, you are in for a treat!

Tickets- $50

Thursday, June 12

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — Coe College is proud to recognize the graduates of the Class of 2025. The graduating Kohawks demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were leaders in research and community service; and completed thousands of internship hours with local, national and international organizations.

Local graduates include:

Addie Menke of LeClaire, majoring in Biology and Neuroscience

Faith Resnick of Bettendorf, majoring in Nursing

MONROE, LOUISIANA (May 23, 2025) — Samuel Skarich, a Business Administration major from Davenport, Iowa, was named to the University of Louisiana Monroe's Spring 2025 President's List.

Eligibility for the President's List requires full-time enrollment (minimum of twelve semester hours completed) and the list is calculated based on the following GPA hours and term GPA: an undergraduate student is required to earn at least a 3.9 grade-point average.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (May 23, 2025) — Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2025 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Selah DeVore of Bettendorf (52722)

Paige Johnson of Davenport (52807)

Elisa Schmitt of Geneseo (61254)

Hannah Stortz of Eldridge (52748)

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 22, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Iowa understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction and what’s at stake if Congress fails to make it permanent.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — Buena Vista University (BVU) congratulates more than 545 students who were named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester.

Jess Daigle of Coal Valley

Kameron Evans of Muscatine

Ashley Grady of Muscatine

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DIXON, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10AM, there will be an Archery Basics program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and free hands-on class. You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2025) — Join us on May 31 for a magical day full of Fantastic Tails!

Your favorite fairy tale and superhero characters are swinging by Niabi Zoo for an enchanting adventure.

May 31, 2025 | 10AM-4PM

Event Details:

Capture memories with characters 10:30AM–12:30PM

See over 600 animals from around the world, including our adorable prairie dogs: 

PELLA, IOWA (May 21, 2025) — Central College students were recognized during the annual Scholarship Dinner for scholarships earned and applied to the 2024-25 academic year.

Brayden Alger of Davenport (52806) received the Journey Scholarship Fund and Noel Cover Scholarship. Alger is a member of the Class of 2028.

Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807) received The Little — Marshall Scholarship. Beldock is a member of the Class of 2025.

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