DES MOINES, IOWA (December 5, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to register for the College Savings Iowa Year-End Giveaway before it ends December 31, 2023. "If you know a child and want to start their education savings or give their existing savings a boost, register to win one of two $5,290 College Savings Iowa account contributions at iowa529contest.com," Sec Smith said.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 5, 2023) — The date and time of the upcoming Black Box Theatre Auditions have changed. Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb story will be December 9, 1-2:30PM, at the theatre.

Auditions for Jane Eyre: The Musical are December 10 and are held at City View Celebrations, 701 12th Street, Moline, on December 10, 3-5PM

Those auditioning should bring music in your key, photo, résumé, and rehearsal and production conflicts.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2023) — The Blessing Tree tradition continues for the 25th year and will have a new location where it will shine brightly for all. The Blessing Tree is a tradition in which people can sponsor a light, bow, or ornament in memory of, in celebration of, or in gratitude for, a special person in their life. This visual embodiment of hope will be held at Be the Light Park, on State St, between 10th and 12th Streets in downtown Bettendorf.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of fourteen states in a letter demanding that big news media make sure that they are not paying journalists with ties to terrorist organizations like Hamas.