05 Dec 2023

Gilda's Club to Host 25th Annual Lighting of The Blessing Tree at Be the Light Park

By Lexi Bull

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.

04 Dec 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Welcome Iowans to Christmas at Terrace Hill on December 17

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds invite Iowans and their families to join them for Christmas at Terrace Hill on Sunday, December 17, 1-3PM.

04 Dec 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Calls on Media Outlets to Stop Paying Journalists Tied to Terrorist Organizations

By Alyssa Brouillet

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.

04 Dec 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Hosts 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Ann Mincks, and Students

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds hosted the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year, Ann Mincks, and her students to honor her work improving literacy outcomes. Mincks is an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher at Hoover High School in Des Moines. The award recognizes her work utilizing evidence-based literacy practices to improve literacy and support students in achieving their highest reading level possible.

04 Dec 2023

NASCAR Cup Series Race Named Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol

By Rachel Zumbach

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will showcase the performance of ethanol at the fastest short-track on the planet, which is surrounded by corn fields.

04 Dec 2023

Elected Officials to Tour Arrowhead Youth and Family Services

By Drue Mielke

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 4, 2023) — State Representative Gregg Johnson, State Senator Mike Halpin, and Congressman Eric Sorensen’s District Director Elle Peoples will visit and tour Arrowhead Ranch on Thursday, December 7, 1PM.

Also attending will be Coal Valley Mayor Mike Bartels, Sheriff Darren Hart, States Attorney Dora Villarreal, Public Defender Hany Khoury, Rock Island County Board Chairman Richard Brunk, and 708 Mental Health Board Chair Pat Moreno.

04 Dec 2023

Volunteers for the First LEGO League Events in the Quad Cities Area December 9, 10, 16, and 17

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — Looking for a way to have fun and support local students?

We have numerous volunteer openings on December 9 and 10 at the Putnam Museum, as well as on December 16 and 17 at the John Deere World Headquarters.

These events will support the Quad Cities first LEGO League qualifying events.

04 Dec 2023

Vote for Iowa Farm Bureau’s Next ‘Grow Your Future’ Award-Winner

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2023) — The decision of who will compete for the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Grow Your Future Award and its $7,500 grand prize is now in the public’s hands.

01 Dec 2023

Illinois Veterinary Professionals Recognized for Excellence in Animal Health-Care

By Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (December 1, 2023) — The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) presented its annual awards before membership at its recently held convention. The awards recognize Illinois veterinarian professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical practices for companion animals and livestock, and whose actions impact organized veterinary medicine in Illinois.

01 Dec 2023

Augustana Staff, Alumni Named to Most Influential List

By Nicole Lauer

Honorees, pictured from left to right, President Emeritus Steve Bahls, Heidi Huiskamp Collins (’85), Melissa Pepper (’09), Haley DeGreve (’20), Dr Sangeetha Rayapati, and Kai Swanson (’86)

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 1, 2023) — Three Augustana College staff members and three alumni were named to the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal’s Most Influential list.

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