DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Get ready to make a splash this Halloween season at the YWCA Quad Cities Spooky Swim on Saturday, October 11, 4–8PM.

Dive into an evening filled with ghoulishly good fun, from inflatable games that will test your skills to a pumpkin relay that’s sure to bring on the giggles.

And what’s a spooky celebration without treats?

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Monmouth College has been awarded a highly competitive TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the US Department of Education, totaling $1.3 million over five years. This funding will allow Monmouth to expand its commitment to supporting students who are first-generation, low-income, or have disabilities as they work toward earning their Bachelor's degree.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 2, 2025) — Join us for a spine-tingling stroll through Downtown Davenport on Saturday, October 25, 12-3PM, presented by the Downtown Davenport Partnership. This frightfully fun Halloween event is filled with treats, photo ops, and festive surprises around every corner.