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.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 28, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced her top five tips for avoiding online shopping scams. Online shopping scams are reportedly the second most common form of fraud in the United States. Americans lost $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022 alone.

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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 27, 2023) — On December 21, one hour after sunset, at 5:42PM, the public is invited to gather for a memorial service at Zion Lutheran Church, 1216 W 8th St, Davenport, Iowa, to honor those community members that we have lost while experiencing homelessness or who have experienced homelessness in the past. Names will be read, followed by the tolling of a bell.

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).

FAYETTE, IOWA (November 27, 2023) Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its August 2023 graduates.

Brittany Offutt of Davenport, IA

Amanda Powell of Davenport, IA

Stephenie Rumburg of Davenport, IA

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.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 27, 2023) — Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in eleven metropolitan areas and decreased in three for the year ending October 2023, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in thirteen metropolitan areas and decreased in one.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) An idea that started in Iowa has taken roots in Monmouth, and that's thanks to a Monmouth College graduate with a passion for helping her community.

Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) has spearheaded the community's enormously-successful Freezing for Food effort for nearly a quarter century, assisted by an army of volunteers. This year's Freezing for Food will be November 29-December 1 in downtown Monmouth.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) The Black Box Theatre enters their eighth season with two musicals. Auditions will be held on December 10, 1-2:30PM, for Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story, and 3-5PM for Jane Eyre: The Musical. Those auditioning should bring music in your key, photo, résumé, and rehearsal and production conflicts.

The breakdown is:

Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story — Auditions 1-2:30PM

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