16 Oct 2025

Scott County Health Department Achieves National Public Health Reaccreditation

By Scott County Health Department

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Scott County Health Department (SCHD) announced its achievement of public health reaccreditation today at a joint meeting of the Scott County Board of Health and Scott County Board of Supervisors.

16 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Center: Zombie Archery October 25

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 1PM, there will be a Zombie Archery program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and FREE Halloween-themed hands-on class.

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

15 Oct 2025

Friendship Manor Open House to Reveal $12.5 Million Renovation

By Adam Hurlburt

Friendship Manor’s recently-completed Emerald Wellness and Therapy Center, an important piece of the retirement community’s “Re-Establishing Friendship” renovation project

15 Oct 2025

Media Refuse to Sign Up as Propagandists for Tump's Pentagon

By Kevin Gosztola

WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2025) — Nearly all media organizations refused to sign a censorship policy at the Pentagon that imposes greater control over credentialed reporters and the information that they publish.

14 Oct 2025

American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Announces the Winner of the 2025 Frederic W Ness Book Award

By David Tritelli

WASHINGTON DC (October 14, 2025) — The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced that 

14 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff on October 25 in Honor, Remembrance of Iowa Senator Claire Celsi

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2025) — Earlier today, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff and remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 25, 2025, honoring Iowa Senator Claire Celsi on the day a ceremony will be held to celebrate her life.

14 Oct 2025

Chemistry Professor Audra Goach to Receive Monmouth College's Prestigious Hatch Award

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2025) — Audra Goach is in the news.

The chemistry professor was recently named to chair one of Monmouth College's six new academic schools, the School of Health and Natural Sciences. That, alone, would be the highlight of any given academic year for a professor.

14 Oct 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Stating Pro-Hamas Highway Protestors Broke Law

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird led a twelve-state coalition in a brief stating people trapped in gridlock traffic by pro-Hamas protestors who blocked the highway leading to Chicago’s O’Hare airport should be allowed to continue their lawsuit.

14 Oct 2025

Easterseals Statement on Department of Education Cuts Impacting Students with Disabilities

By Eileen Cunha

WASHINGTON DC (October 14, 2025) — Recent staff cuts at the US Department of Education driven by the government shutdown have dismantled key functions that help ensure that students with disabilities receive a quality education. The entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has been shut down.

14 Oct 2025

Circle of Healing Awards $6,500 Grant to Her Voice Media (Love Girls Magazine)

By Kristen Roberts

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 14, 2025) — The Circle of Healing, a group dedicated to uplifting African-American individuals and communities, is proud to announce Her Voice Media as the recipient of its 2025 $6,500 grant. This award recognizes organizations making a profound impact on the well-being, resilience, and empowerment of marginalized communities, and Her Voice Media exemplifies this mission through its transformative work.

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