WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 28, 2023) — Members of the osteopathic medicine Class of 2024 in the Des Moines University (DMU) College of Osteopathic Medicine achieved the highest pass-rate among all osteopathic medical schools nationwide on the Level 1 exam of the COMLEX-USA national board exams, which is taken by all future osteopathic physicians. The DMU class attained a 98.6% pass rate, which was a full eight percentage points above the national average.

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (November 27, 2023) — On Saturday, November 4, Concordia's programming team ended their competitive programming season with the North Central North America Regional. This regional contest is part of the International Collegiate Programming Competition (ICPC), where thousands of universities from around the world strive to solve as many programming problems as possible, as fast as possible.

Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf, Iowa, competed as part of the contest.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 27, 2023) — Iowans are shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars to treat their drinking water and pay for treatment of life-threatening health-care issues caused by nitrate pollution from concentrated animal-feeding operations (CAFOs) in the state, according to a new report published by the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 27, 2023) Friendship Manor will announce the details of a $12.5 million improvement plan to its Rock Island retirement community during a press conference at 10AM, Thursday, November 30. This massive improvement project includes extensive renovations, a new, state-of-the-art rehab and therapy center, new and expanded dining options, the addition of two dedicated end of life suites, and much more.