DES MOINES, IOWA (January 30, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is joining the National Unclaimed Property Day celebration on February 1. "Returning money to rightful owners and heirs is what Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is all about," said Smith. "National Unclaimed Property Day is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their unclaimed treasure. Scott County residents have more than $24.9 million waiting to be claimed in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt!"

The late Marilyn Johnston, a 1948 Monmouth College alumna, donated 780-acre farm in Mercer County, Illinois, worth nearly $12 million to support the College's endowment

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2024) — Monmouth College has received a gift valued at nearly $12 million, the second-largest donation in the College's 171-year history.

INDIANOLA, IOWA (January 30, 2024) — Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced that 165 students made the President's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Students named to the President's List achieved a 4.00 grade-point average.

Layla Muhammad of Davenport, IA (52806)

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2024) — On Monday, February 12, dozens of Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across the state will gather at the Iowa State Capitol to ask their state legislators to support two important priorities that will improve Alzheimer’s and dementia early-detection, diagnosis, and care for individuals living with the disease and their families in all Iowa communities.