BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free outdoor event, 11AM-10PM, Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St) — presented by Ascentra Credit Union and the Bettendorf Business Network. This family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, and multiple bags tournaments, with cash prizes, children’s activities, and more.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has led a letter joined by Governor James Pillen of Nebraska and Governor Mike Parson of Missouri urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase volumes of biodiesels in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The letter reads:

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 25, 2023) — DuTrac Community Credit Union’s younger members took to heart the theme of “Unleash the Power of Saving at your Credit Union™” to save $1.7 million and win the 2023 National Youth Saving Challenge™. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) headquartered in Washington, D.C., reported savings of $15.2 million by the nation’s youth during the National Youth Savings Month of April.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 25, 2023) — Auditor of State Rob Sand has released a report on a special investigation of the City of Eldridge located in Scott County. The special investigation was requested by City officials as a result of concerns regarding certain financial transactions processed by the former City Clerk, Denise Benson, and covered the period January 1, 2017 through October 31, 2022.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2023) — Attorney General Brenna Bird joined eighteen other states in a letter opposing President Joe Biden’s efforts to misuse the Fourteenth Amendment to single-handedly and unconstitutionally raise the federal debt ceiling.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 24, 2023) — On Friday, May 26, 2023 local musician Daniel Stratman will be débuting a song entitled "Johnny Loon," inspired by local gangster John Looney. To coincide with the release of the song, Bootleg Hill Honey Meads will be releasing a special bottle of blended barrel-aged mead with the same name. Stratman will be performing for the press at 4:30PM and a regular concert 7-10PM for the public.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2023) — This summer, join WQPT for the Summer of Adventure Tour. WQPT PBS is making guest appearances at libraries throughout the region during early-childhood story-time and at other events throughout the community. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story, and do a fun craft activity.

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (May 24, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, is thrilled to announce that GREASE is scheduled to open the Summer Mainstage Season at TLP on June 1.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 24, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority have announced that three $50,000 grants have been awarded to Calhoun County Public Health, Cass County Board of Health, and Van Buren County Hospital to test an innovative program aimed at decreasing emergency-response times in rural Iowa. The total grant-funding of $150,000 was made available through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.

Mollie Paisley ('22) is pictured on the far right, along with a trio of fellow Monmouth College alumni at HON, including, from left, her 2022 classmates Drake Dietrich and Preston Evans. Also pictured is Shaniah Anderson ('20)

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