14 Sep 2023

The Raccoon Motel Wants and Needs You

By Sean Moeller

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — The Raccoon Motel could use your help as we move into our third year: Introducing Raccoon Clubs

14 Sep 2023

Kristy Krisher to Open Monmouth Associates Series with September 18 Talk on Galapagos Islands

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) What it's like to live and work on the Galapagos Islands will kick off this year's Monmouth Associates series, a college-community luncheon series featuring Monmouth College speakers.

Kristy Krisher, who serves as Monmouth's associate director of employer relations and internship director, will speak at noon September 21 at Meks on Main, 201 N Main St, Monmouth. The title of her talk is "Adapting to Change in the Galapagos."

14 Sep 2023

Resources, Tips for National Suicide Prevention Month

By Laura Sprague

ADEL, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Despite growing efforts to bring attention to the topic, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10–24 and the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, according to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

14 Sep 2023

Goodwill of the Heartland: Halloween Headquarters Open for Spooky Season

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Get ready to embrace the enchantment of Halloween and support local job seeke

14 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Algona Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 15, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Kevin Cram of the Algona Police Department who was shot and killed in the line of duty on September 13, 2023. Cram was attempting to arrest a suspect when he was killed. Cram was a ten-year veteran of Iowa law enforcement, a husband, and a father. He was 33 years old.

14 Sep 2023

Monmouth College Professor Says US is Closely Watching the Increase of Coups in Africa

By Duane Bonifer

Prior to joining the faculty at Monmouth College, political science professor Michael Nelson was chair of the African Studies Department at Wesleyan College in Connecticut

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — If a government falls in Africa, does it make a sound in the United States?

The answer, said Monmouth College professor of political science Michael Nelson, is a definitive "Yes."

14 Sep 2023

Deputy Attorney General David Faith Appointed District Judge

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday, September 13, Deputy Attorney General David Faith’s appointment as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5A. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:

14 Sep 2023

Attorney General Brenna Bird's Response to Fatal Shooting of Algona Police Officer

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Wednesday evening, Algona police officer Kevin Cram was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:

14 Sep 2023

Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Ithaca College Spring 2023 Dean's List

By Patrick Bohn

ITHACA, NEW YORK (09/14/2023) — Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), has been named to Ithaca College's Spring 2023 Dean's List.

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14 Sep 2023

Join Gilda’s Club for a Ladies’ Night Out

By Lexi Bull

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Calling all Quad Cities Divas! Diamonds & Divas, the popular ladies’ night out event, is back and better than ever, presented by UnityPoint–Trinity. Join Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Thursday, October 5, at Rhythm City Casino and Hotel for a night of laughter, sisterhood, and support for those being impacted by cancer in our community.

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