CLIVE, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — Iowa elementary-school students will have the chance to learn about life on a pig farm through a virtual visit on Thursday, October 26. The Iowa Pork Producers Association is working with the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation (IALF) to host a "Learning with Pigs Farmchat®." Students can join IALF's Education Program Coordinator Alex Osborn virtually as she tours the Benton County pig farm of Todd and Denise Wiley.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — In honor of International Credit Union (ICU) Day being celebrated on October 19 around the globe, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring today as “Credit Union Day” in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced new grant awards for Iowa’s community colleges that will help expand the use of modernized infrastructure needed for programs that help individuals obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The new grants come as part of the state’s collective effort over the past two years to expand training opportunities and widen pathways to Iowa’s high-demand jobs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — The Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. This innovative partnership will bring enhanced management services to IRHA, leveraging the expertise of Drake University's renowned faculty, staff, and students.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2023) — An artist whose work confronts "the most pressing issues of contemporary life" will be on Monmouth College's campus October 24 to discuss his current exhibition in the Len G Everett Gallery in Hewes Library.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — Buena Vista University (BVU) is proud to announce that its Master of Education in Special Education program has been named one of the Best Master’s in Special Education Online Programs of 2023 by Forbes.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSE (October 18, 2023) – This year on his headlining arena tour, country music superstar Blake Shelton brought out the bar stools and the big hits. . . and the party is just getting started! Shelton announced today that the second leg of his Back to The Honky Tonk Tour presented by Kubota will launch in February 2024.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — The LeClaire library is happy to announce a new recurring program to be held at the library: Senior Activities and Socializing, featuring refreshments, good conversation, and guest speakers on a variety of topics. This new group comes courtesy of new LeClaire resident Donna Andruch. Below is an introduction from Andruch herself.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 18, 2023) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters they can begin casting their ballot today at the Scott County Auditor’s Office on the first floor. In addition, there will be other early voting opportunities before the November 7 Election Day. “I encourage voters to make a plan to vote so your voice is heard,” said Tompkins.

Early Voting Options:

Scott County Auditor’s Office

Newly-elected trustees, left to right, include Leslee S Hager (’93), Darrell Owens (’90), Dr Brigit E Ray (’07), Daryl Roser (’91), Matthew Stoodley (’97), and the Rev Lamont Anthony Wells

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2023) — Augustana College announces the election of six members of the college’s Board of Trustees. The new trustees were elected October 6 during the college’s fall trustee meeting and will serve a term of four years.

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