AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — The Iowa women’s wrestling team made history as the first Power Five university to establish a varsity team, producing national champions, and All-Americans in its inaugural season, and FloSports was there to cover it every step of the way.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025)  Bettendorf Middle School is proud to announce it has been selected as Iowa’s first middle school to receive a Brain Health Retreat Room, launching in the 2026–27 school year.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry, not Scary Halloween Festivities. Our many generous local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities.

Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours | 10AM-3PM

Zoo Admission Hours | 10AM-5PM, Last entry @ 4PM

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Iowa reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the US. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were named to the 2025 spring trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Jacob Acosta of Davenport, Iowa

Alexis Baumgarn of Davenport, Iowa

Dominick Carone of Davenport, Iowa

Austin Erickson of Davenport, Iowa

Benjamin Gilks of Davenport, Iowa

Kara Helscher of Davenport, Iowa

Kylie Howell of Blue Grass, Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi from District 16 including parts of West Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights:

“Kevin and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi.

“Claire was an impassioned voice for Central Iowa constituents and advocated on their behalf for several years in the State House.

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — Sport Clips Haircuts launched its 2025 “Help a Hero” scholarship campaign today in partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). The campaign runs through November 15 and aims to raise $1.35 million to fund the nation’s largest scholarship initiative of its kind for military veterans and service members.

During the promotion, anyone can support the scholarship program by donating during a Sport Clips visit.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Josh Carlson Racing proudly announces that driver Josh Carlson has secured the National Championship title in the SGT class of the Trans Am Series by Pirelli, concluding a dominant season of high-octane competition.

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.

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.

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