MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (January 10, 2024) — Late Monday night, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and the union member bargaining team for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa reached a tentative agreement (TA) on a historic first contract for the 430 workers who voted in 2022 to form their union. Monday was the 37th bargaining session between the two sides and the final session lasted nearly fourteen hours, ending at 1AM.

The 1997 movie Wag the Dog is on Monmouth College political science lecturer Robin Johnson's list for his "Film and Politics" class this semester

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2024) — A Monmouth College political-science class will be back by popular demand this semester.

For the second time, the department's Robin Johnson will teach "Film and Politics," a course that examines both the politics of moviemaking and politics in the movies.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 10, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber is pleased to see Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ continued commitment to creating a pro-growth, pro-business environment. Our economy is growing and Iowa is regularly rated as a high-opportunity state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2024) — Last night, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address

Gov Kim Reynolds

January 9, 2024

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2024) — Moline native Braden Frazelle was sworn in as an Augustana police officer January 3.

Friends and family gathered at Augustana’s Hamann Concert Hall in Bergendoff Hall for the swearing in by Vice President and Dean of Student Life Dr Wes Brooks. Dr Brooks commended Frazelle for his contributions to keeping Augustana a safe home away from home for students from all over the world. 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (January 9, 2024) — The following students have been named to the fall 2023 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Mia Hou from Rock Island

Michael Kintigh from Eldridge

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2024) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Jenna Boggs of Moline (61265)

Hattie Hagedorn of Long Grove (52756)

Thomas Robinson of Geneseo (61254)

Kierra Ruff of Geneseo (61284)

Mikaylee Ruff of Geneseo (61254)

Madison Zeck of Milan (61264)

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2024 Robert D Blue Scholarship is open for applications. Applicants must be a current senior or former graduate of any Iowa high school who plans to attend a college or university within the state. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a decision by the Eighth Circuit that upheld the constitutionality of Iowa’s 2019 and 2021 trespass laws:

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