06 Oct 2025

Two Des Moines University (DMU) Students Complete Externships in Prestigious Clinical Research Program

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — This summer, Alisa Pairmore and Ethan Kau, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program.

06 Oct 2025

Work by Monmouth College Graduate John Carroll ('07) Featured in Everett Gallery

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) — The latest art exhibit in Monmouth College's Len G Everett Gallery is by a 2007 alumnus of the school — John Carroll of Polo, Illinois.

06 Oct 2025

Quad City Storm Training Camp Schedule

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) — The Quad City Storm begins its seventh season tomorrow when training camp kicks off at the River's Edge ice facility in Davenport.

The schedule for this season’s training camp is as follows:

Tuesday October 7: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Wednesday October 8: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Thursday October 9: 9:30-11:15AM @ River’s Edge — Davenport

Friday October 10: NA

06 Oct 2025

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Students for Enrollment

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were accepted for enrollment for the 2025 summer trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa

Cheyenne Bell of Davenport, Iowa

Ethan Boland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Patrick Byrne of Davenport, Iowa

Maci Cave of Davenport, Iowa

Luke Jensen of Davenport, Iowa

Blake Kellen of Davenport, Iowa

06 Oct 2025

Bettendorf High School Senior Gabriella Wade Recognized as National Merit Commended Student

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

03 Oct 2025

Bev's Yarn Barn Ribbon-Cutting October 28

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2025) — Bev’s Yarn Barn will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, October 28, 11AM, to celebrate their grand opening. The business is located at 323 18th Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

03 Oct 2025

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer.

03 Oct 2025

Finalists for Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest Revealed

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Iowa’s beloved Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is back in the spotlight as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) narrows its annual competition from forty contenders to just five finalists.

03 Oct 2025

Blain’s Farm and Fleet Welcomes Shoppers to Toyland 2025

By Gayla Kirshner

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN (October 3, 2025) — Blain’s Farm and Fleet is excited to announce the opening of Toyland on Saturday, October 18, 7AM, with door-busting deals, surprise giveaways, and a brand-new family experience — indoor trick-or-treating in the afternoon.

03 Oct 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board: EPA Must Fully Reallocate Refinery Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) Exemptions

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley testified at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing on “small refinery exemptions” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). He thanked the agency for proposing high volumes of biomass-based diesel in the next Renewable Volume Obligations, while urging them to fully reallocate all waived gallons.

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