09 Nov 2023

Lou Sandoval Named President and CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 9, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Lou Sandoval as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Sandoval’s appointment as CEO follows a national search led by Koya Partners, the executive recruiting firm focused on mission-driven leadership. As CEO, Sandoval will lead the Chamber in representing the business community to champion policies that support growth across Illinois’ dynamic and diverse economy.

09 Nov 2023

Iowa Women’s Foundation to Hold First Iowa Solutions Summit

By Chad Cooper

CORALVILLE, IOWA (November 9, 2023) — The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is proud to host the 2023 Iowa Solutions Summit on December 6, 2023, 9AM-4:30PM at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Solutions Summit will focus on child-care and feature six break-out sessions led by experts with tangible solutions to address child-care shortages, ranging from school district and business partnerships to wage-enhancement and on-site child-care programs.

09 Nov 2023

Upper Iowa University (UIU) Recognized as "Best for Vets" College

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (November 9, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. UIU ranked sixteenth in the primarily online category.

09 Nov 2023

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort Hosts Iowa Women’s Basketball Star Gabbie Marshall Meet and Greet

By Kara Humphreys

RIVERSIDE, IOWA (November 9, 2023) — Riverside Casino and Golf Resort is hosting a Gabbie Marshall meet-and-greet for guests and fans of all ages on Friday, November 17, 5–7PM, at the main entrance to the casino.

09 Nov 2023

2023 Holiday Season Kicks Off in Downtown Davenport with Christmas Tree Lighting at K-Square

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Downtown Davenport Partnership, City of Davenport, and Quad City Arts are excited to ring in the season with the third annual Christmas Tree Lighting at K-Square, located at 119 E 3rd Street, Friday, November 17, 6:30PM.

08 Nov 2023

Iowa Pork Adds Zach Lovett to "Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon" NIL Initiative with Cyclone Players

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s viral “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing initiative with Iowa State football players is adding another new member: Linebacker Zach Lovett.

08 Nov 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins 23-State Coalition Supporting Mom After School Secretly Transitions Daughter’s Gender

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 23-state coalition supporting a California mother after her school district hid her daughter’s gender-transition from her, clearly violating her parental rights.

08 Nov 2023

Illinois Chamber: Oppose Efforts to Curtail Illinois’ Growing Logistics Industry (HB 2547)

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 8, 2023) — This morning, Clark Kaericher, Illinois Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, testified in the Senate Labor Committee subject matter hearing on HB 2547, the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act."

Kaericher delivered the following remarks to the committee.

08 Nov 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement in Response to Court Filing on Fetal Heartbeat Law

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a brief filed today with the Iowa Supreme Court seeking to uphold the Fetal Heartbeat Law:

08 Nov 2023

Muddy Ruckus Playing Raccoon Motel November 24 in Support of New Album, "Vacationland"

By Raccoon Motel

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 8, 2023) — Rock Island native Ryan Flaherty brings his band Muddy Ruckus home to perform live at Raccoon Motel (315 E 2nd Street, Davenport) on November 24, 7PM, in support of their new album Vacationland.

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