ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2023) — Shop a variety of houseplants, plants from our greenhouse, and items from featured plant consignors. Most plants will sell between $8-$25, with some plants at lower or higher price points. Over 130 varieties of houseplants will be available.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa and Grow with Google have teamed up to bring you a learning experience to help you grow your business online and in person. This workshop experience is for business owners, entrepreneurs or someone who is interested in starting a business. Building a brand online, how to optimize a website, and an introduction to Google Analytics are among the topics that will be covered.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — The Mississippi River is more than 2,300 miles long, meandering from northern Minnesota, through the Midwest and Southeast, before discharging in the Gulf of Mexico. Across that distance, the river runs east to west in only one place, a short span right at the center of the Quad Cities region.

In other words, the Quad Cities is comfortable moving in an unexpected direction.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2023) — To celebrate College Savings Month, State Treasurer Roby Smith is partnering with The Iowa Children's Museum on Saturday, September 9, to share the benefits of saving with College Savings Iowa. "Joining The Iowa Children's Museum for the day is the perfect opportunity to connect with families about the importance of saving for future education expenses," Smith said.