IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — Thirty students in the Department of Accounting at the University of Iowa Henry B Tippie College of Business were presented annual awards following the 2024-25 academic year.

Hayden Hurt of Davenport, Iowa, received the Faculty Scholars Award, which is presented annually to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance and contributions to the Department of Accounting while completing an undergraduate accounting major.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — Representatives from the American Heart Association will be providing free CPR education on Tuesday, May 20, 3-5PM, at the Rock Island Hy-Vee (2930 18th Ave, Rock Island).

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 16, 2025) — Marshall University has officially announced the launch of a national search for its next athletic director, engaging with CarrSports Consulting, a firm with deep expertise in collegiate athletics executive searches, to lead the process. The goal is to identify and appoint a new athletic director within sixty days of launching the search.

ADEL, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — A key bridge east of Adel on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) was impacted by a fire early in the morning of Monday, May 12. The cause of the fire was three local Adel teens who had built an uncontrolled fire which caught the bridge on fire. Dallas County Sheriff's Office has apprehended and charged the three suspects. According to Dallas County Conservation Director Curt Cable, due to extensive damages, the bridge is currently unusable.

BILLINGS, MONTANA (May 15, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Dr John Moore, DO MPH FAAFP, has accepted the position of Dean of the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will be hosting its annual Dino Days on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

Dino Days is a family-friendly event for dinosaur lovers of all ages. During the event, the Putnam transforms its Lardner Balcony into a “Jurassic-Style Park” for all sorts of fun activities and crafts.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Reese Green, a senior at Davenport North High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Davenport resident for excellence in leadership and academics.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Iowa Hospital Association, with the Iowa Department of Education, hosted Health Sciences Career Day in Iowa on Wednesday, May 15. Held during National Hospital Week, the live, virtual event focused on building the workforce of the future by making young Iowans aware of six high-demand health care occupations across the state: physician, nurse, radiology technologist, respiratory therapist, lab technologist, and behavioral health-care. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Bix Museum is excited to announce their timeline for moving to their new home located in the City Square Building at 112 W 2nd St, Davenport, Iowa, and plans to make their organization a long-term fixture of downtown Davenport. The Bix Museum will be closing their doors in the Redstone building June 6th to begin deconstructing the exhibits.

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