WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — As more people seek assistance in accessing food right now, Hy-Vee is donating a total of $125,000 to help feed local families.

Today, Hy-Vee is donating $100,000 to its Feeding America partner food banks across its region. Food banks and their network of pantries are serving a growing number of people as November approaches. Hy-Vee’s donation will go toward maintaining adequate inventory levels at local food banks to assist families.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird hears frequently from Iowans that they often find it difficult to cancel unwanted or unused subscriptions. These could be anything from online streaming services to regularly-delivered dog food. Subscriptions may be marketed as free to try, but they will often auto-renew unless you cancel.

FLINT, MICHIGAN (October 28, 2025) — Kettering University welcomed Ashton Nix, of Eldridge, Iowa, to campus during its fall Convocation this October. Held in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, the ceremony brought together 254 new students and their families to mark the official start of their Kettering experience.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Passenger Rail Committee, in collaboration with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, continues to advocate for full funding of the long-awaited passenger-rail connection between Chicago and the Quad Cities. During the first week of the Illinois legislative veto session, community leaders traveled to the Capitol to emphasize the importance of this transformational infrastructure project.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (October 23, 2025) — Spooky sights, scary sounds, and costumed strangers are staples of Halloween, but these can create unique challenges for individuals living with dementia. With October 31 approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to family caregivers to help loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses celebrate Halloween in a safe, dementia-friendly manner.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen PT DPT, has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy. Jorgensen will bring a wealth of experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave. at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines.

Aria Nouveau will present the next Maple Leaf Community Concert Series event at 7PM, October 29, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2025) — Up for a good challenge? No less than four concerts are on tap in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium during a ten-day span from October 24 through November 2. Can you attend them all?

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2025) — Rock Island County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (October 23, 2025)  As one of the more than fifty Belmont University orchestra students and members of the student performance group Chorale, Olivia Bastin experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opport

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — As the 2025 City-School Election approaches, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and members of Iowa’s election security team are reinforcing Iowa’s election security with voters. Thanks to numerous safeguards in place to protect the integrity of Iowa elections, Iowa remains a top-ranked state for election administration.

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