MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2023) —

"The purpose of this book is to help start the debate that will determine how this century unfolds." — Michio Kaku, author of the 2011 book Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — Thunderstorms that moved through the ImpactLife service region yesterday afternoon led to widespread power outages and a loss of approximately seventy donations due to blood drive cancellations, missed appointments, and Donor Center locations that needed to close.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber will announce the recipients of two awards during their Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 10, 2023. During the event, one business will be recognized as the Business of the Year and one leader will be honored as the Regional Champion of Change.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith awarded a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to the Heim family of Muscatine. Seventeen-year-old Ashton was randomly drawn as the winner of one of Smith's 529 Day giveaways after his mother registered him. "I understand the importance of saving for higher education, which is why I am honored to provide this boost to Ashton's education savings," said Smith.