14 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Algona Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 15, 2023, in honor and remembrance of Kevin Cram of the Algona Police Department who was shot and killed in the line of duty on September 13, 2023. Cram was attempting to arrest a suspect when he was killed. Cram was a ten-year veteran of Iowa law enforcement, a husband, and a father. He was 33 years old.

14 Sep 2023

Monmouth College Professor Says US is Closely Watching the Increase of Coups in Africa

By Duane Bonifer

Prior to joining the faculty at Monmouth College, political science professor Michael Nelson was chair of the African Studies Department at Wesleyan College in Connecticut

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — If a government falls in Africa, does it make a sound in the United States?

The answer, said Monmouth College professor of political science Michael Nelson, is a definitive "Yes."

14 Sep 2023

Deputy Attorney General David Faith Appointed District Judge

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday, September 13, Deputy Attorney General David Faith’s appointment as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5A. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:

14 Sep 2023

Attorney General Brenna Bird's Response to Fatal Shooting of Algona Police Officer

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Wednesday evening, Algona police officer Kevin Cram was fatally shot and killed in the line of duty. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response:

14 Sep 2023

Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Ithaca College Spring 2023 Dean's List

By Patrick Bohn

ITHACA, NEW YORK (09/14/2023) — Rheanna DeCrow of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), has been named to Ithaca College's Spring 2023 Dean's List.

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14 Sep 2023

Join Gilda’s Club for a Ladies’ Night Out

By Lexi Bull

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — Calling all Quad Cities Divas! Diamonds & Divas, the popular ladies’ night out event, is back and better than ever, presented by UnityPoint–Trinity. Join Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Thursday, October 5, at Rhythm City Casino and Hotel for a night of laughter, sisterhood, and support for those being impacted by cancer in our community.

14 Sep 2023

Wayne Messmer to Perform at Sacred Heart Church in Moline as Father (Saint) Damien

By Suzie Budde

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — Chicago actor Wayne Messmer assumes his critically acclaimed role of Father (Saint) Damien, “the Leper Priest of Molokai,” in the award-winning one-man play, Damien by Aldyth Morris at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church.

13 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints David Faith as District Judge

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of David Faith as a district judge in Judicial Election District 5A.

13 Sep 2023

At Monmouth College's Wiswell-Robeson Lecture, Lurkins Says Agriculture “Central and Integral” to Solutions That Society Seeks to Environmental Challenges

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2023) — During the latter portion of her Wiswell-Robeson Lecture at Monmouth College on September 11, environmental and agricultural public policy consultant Lauren Lurkins shared a glimpse with members of the agriculture community of four major issues on the horizon.

13 Sep 2023

Ellipsis Launches Respite Care Program for Kids and Teens Who Need a Safe Space to Stay

By Makayla Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2023) — Ellipsis has set in motion a much-needed respite program for kids and families in central Iowa. The service provides the help and rest period kids and families need when challenges seem too difficult to conquer on their own. While some of Ellipsis' similar services are court-ordered, respite care is a voluntary program that allows kids and families a chance to take a break before a breaking point is reached.

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