DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The 58th edition of the Quad Cities Criterium is now part of the Illinois Cup series.

For many years, the Illinois Cup has highlighted the best races in Illinois and surrounding areas. This year’s six-race series runs from April through July with races in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Riders win points by competing in each race with winners crowned as the best overall cyclist.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Following the conclusion of the 2025 Iowa legislative session, Farm Bureau members are encouraged by the passage of several policy and budget priorities that are important to agriculture and rural Iowa, including the modernization of the Grain Indemnity Fund and support for animal agriculture.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA (May 15, 2025) — While the senior-living industry faces mounting staffing challenges, one company is setting a new standard, not with gimmicks, but with a culture of genuine connection. Senior Star has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the eighth consecutive year, with a remarkable 98% of associates across the country voluntarily participating in the anonymous survey.

What they said speaks volumes:

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts — and we need your input in the final selection process. Vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at: downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 15, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre presents Fun Home, a musical based on the 2006 graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel. The adaptation features music by Jeanine Tesori with book and lyrics by Lisa Kron. The story is told in vignettes as Bechdel looks back on her life including her discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father, and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to both the Iowa House and Senate passing HF 889, a bill to provide four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave for state employees:

“After working on it for three years, the families first bill is finally headed to my desk,” said Gov Reynolds.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 972, her rural health-care bill that increases residency slots and strengthens maternal health, passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support:

“Access to quality health-care is vital for Iowans in every corner of our state,” Gov Reynolds said.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Coe College is recognizing its highest-performing students of the Spring 2025 term as members of the Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body. Local students who have reached that criteria include:

Regyn Buffington of Coal Valley

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf

Valerie Gutierrez of Davenport

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 14, 2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recognized 160 students with service and leadership awards on Wednesday, May 7. These awards shine light unto the dedication and compassion each student holds to furthering their health-care career through volunteerism and paving the way for the future of medicine and health sciences.

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