MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2025) — Students majoring in educational studies at Monmouth College are being taught how to teach. Members of that academic department will dive deeper into that process at the next meeting of Monmouth Associates on the college's campus.

SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY (February 14, 2025) — Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

Lucille Lareau of Moline (61265)

Elijah Novak of Bettendorf (52722)

Molly Riley of Davenport (52803)

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 13, 2025) — University of Iowa Health Care will host a ribbon+cutting to celebrate their expansion on Tuesday, March 11, 11AM. They are located at 865 Lincoln Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa.

This expansion of health-care services in the Quad Cities further supports UI Health Care’s long-term goals of supporting access to health-care across the state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 13, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County, Iowa effective immediately through March 15, 2025.

MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 13, 2025) — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Iowa 

TAMPA, FLORIDA (February 12, 2025) — University of Tampa has honored 2,300 students who were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Paige Berst, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Senior majoring in Accounting BS

Sydney Dolphin, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Junior majoring in Sport Management BS

Nya Tarpein, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Sophomore majoring in Economics BA

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a settlement with Michael Pavey, an executive of an Omaha-based stem-cell company. The settlement resolves allegations Pavey tricked Iowans by marketing and selling them unproven and dangerous stem-cell treatments.

WASHINGTON DC (February 12, 2025) — In an unprecedented and reckless move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, gutted the Small Business Administration (SBA), slashing hundreds of critical staff positions. The move has sparked outrage amongst small-business-owners and Main Street advocates, who warn of the devastating consequences for entrepreneurs who rely on the SBA for capital, disaster relief, and mentorship.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (February 12, 2025) — The expansion of voucher programs, which provide tax-payer-financed subsidies for families enrolling students in private schools, has prompted a debate about their fiscal impact. A recent EdChoice report argues that these programs do not negatively affect public school finances and actually save tax-payers substantial sums of money. A new review explains how this argument rings hollow.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — People with conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, foot injuries, and other foot and ankle issues now have a new option for custom arch-support care. Custom arch-supports also have the potential to help those with knee, hip, and back pain.

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