MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2025) — Two different styles of vocal music will be on tap later this month in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

The Monmouth Chorale and Chamber Choir will present the "home" concert of this year's spring tour at 3PM, March 23, followed by a 7PM, March 25, event featuring the music of the Beach Boys, which is part of the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — The Quad Cities region again ranked in the Top 10 Mississippi River Corridor metros for total number of economic development projects reported Site Selection Magazine.

Total Projects

Tied for N° 6 Quad Cities MSA — thirteen projects

Total Projects Per Capita

N° 10 Muscatine — two projects

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — Iowans and organizations passionate about Iowa’s outdoor activities and natural resources will come together on Thursday, March 20, 7:45AM, at the Iowa State Capitol Rotunda (1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines), to show their support of conservation and protecting spaces for recreation. The celebration will create space for a wide array of partners, people, and ideas to come together in celebration of Iowa’s outdoors.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 18, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House passing a bill to limit cell phone use during instructional time in Iowa schools:  

“With digital distractions at an all-time high, we must ensure Iowa classrooms maintain environments where focus, learning, and productivity can truly thrive," Gov Reynolds said.