DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two significant upgrades to her Victim Assistance Section: A Sexual Assault Forensic Response Coordinator and a new interface for an up-to-date prosecutor portal for victim restitution.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences doctoral researcher, Stephanie Cole PhD, recently authored an article on dismemberment trauma titled, "Deciphering Dismemberment Cuts: Statistical Relationships Between Incomplete Kerf Mo

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — The cherished tradition of Mr. Thanksgiving’s 55th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner is back, continuing its mission to make sure no one spends the holiday alone. This year’s meal will be served on Thanksgiving Day, 4-7PM, at Mercado on Fifth, 423 12th Street, Moline.

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CLIVE, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — A Davenport man who won a $100,000 Powerball® prize said the feeling was hard to describe.

“Its surreal,” Larry McFarland Jr said on Monday as he claimed his prize at the lottery’s Cedar Rapids regional office.”

It’s still surreal right no, it’s still unbelievable. A lot of things are going to get cleaned up for me and I’ll be able to catch up on some stuff.”

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star program beginning Wednesday, December 10. The show will run every night through Tuesday, December 16. All shows will start at 7PM. Arrive early for holiday music and light show starting at 6:30. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. The show is free of charge, but seating is limited.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA), an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) have joined forces to maximize the resources of both organizations to drive large-scale economic growth for the Quad Cities region. Colonel Shawn Creamer (US Army, Ret) has been hired as the joint Executive Director.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2025) — For Monmouth College senior Isaac Guadarrama, the path to medicine has always been about more than science, it's about people. Originally a science education major, Guadarrama entered college with a passion for mentoring and guiding others. But as he explored how science could intersect with service, he discovered that biochemistry provided the foundation he needed to pursue his growing interest in medicine.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird is giving Iowans tips for a scam-free holiday season.

RIVERDALE, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — The next quarterly meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, November 20, 3PM, in the City Hall Community Room in Riverdale, Iowa. The Alliance is a forum for timely and educational information on flood prevention, mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain management and is open to the public. The agenda for the November 20 meeting includes:

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DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — River Action is thrilled to announce the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series (QCEFS), returning with an inspiring ocean-themed line-up designed to connect the Quad Cities community with the wonders of our planet’s waters. This season, attendees will experience compelling films, ENVIRO Connect networking opportunities, and reflection speakers to deepen engagement and spark meaningful action.

What to expect this season

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