31 May 2023

EMC DAM to DSM Running Event Set to Continue Tradition in Des Moines, Iowa

By Michael Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — On Saturday, June 3, runners from across Iowa and around the country will again gather on the Saylorville Dam to take on the annual challenge of running to downtown Des Moines. The tradition, which began in 1980, will welcome nearly 4000 runners from 42 states for this especially unique point-to-point running event.

31 May 2023

Students inducted to Augustana College's Phi Beta Kappa

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2023) — Forty-eight students at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, recently were inducted into the college's Phi Beta Kappa chapter.

This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity, and independence of mind. Members are elected by faculty. Election is less a reward for past success than a recognition of exceptional promise for future growth and achievement.

31 May 2023

Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) Announces Graduates of 2023 Financial Coach Program

By Natalie Mahoney

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF), the philanthropic arm of the Iowa Credit Union League, is proud to announce the graduates of the 2023 ‘People Helping People’ Financial Coach Program. The program, which ran virtually in May, featured fifty attendees from seventeen different credit unions.

31 May 2023

Oak Street Health Announces Plans to Enter Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, and Virginia

By Erica Frank

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2023) — Oak Street Health, a network of value-based primary-care centers for adults on Medicare and the only primary-care provider to carry the AARP name, has announced plans to open centers in Lit

31 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Video Message for ESA Launch

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following video message in response to applications for her landmark Student First Education Savings Account (ESA) program becoming available at 8AM CT.

In the video message, Gov Reynolds says:

“Today marks an important milestone for Iowa’s education system as universal school choice becomes a reality for Iowa families.

31 May 2023

Three Exciting Exhibitions Open this June at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — The Muscatine Art Center is excited to announce the opening of three exhibitions this June. The 47th annual Birds in Art opens on both floors of the Stanley Gallery on June 1 and will be on view through September 10. Artist Philip Laber’s printed works, House of Cards, opens on the second floor of the Musser McColm mansion on June 3 and will remain on view until August 6.

30 May 2023

The Moline Foundation Announces Spring Grant Awards

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2023) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $235,000 in grant funding for 43 area non-profit organizations. The Foundation received applications for capital and program expenses. These grants will help local non-profits expand services, upgrade technology, and offer programming.

30 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Authorizes Iowa National Guard and Department of Public Safety Deployment for Operation Lone Star

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized the deployment of approximately 100 Iowa National Guard troops and thirty Department of Public Safety personnel to help secure the US Southern border.

30 May 2023

Augustana College Announces 2023 Commencement Participants

By Keri Rursch

Sofia Briggs, an applied mathematics major from Fort Collins, Colorado, was the featured student speaker at Augustana College's commencement Saturday, May 27

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2023) — Augustana College recognized 624 participants at the college's 163rd commencement ceremony Saturday, May 27. CNN Hero Nelly Cheboi '(16) delivered the commencement address.

30 May 2023

Cookies and Dreams Introduces Davenport Disaster Relief Box to Support Apartment Collapse Victims

By Steph Sellers-Sheeder

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2023) — In the wake of the tragic apartment collapse that occurred in our beloved hometown of Downtown Davenport this past Sunday, Cookies and Dreams is stepping up to provide support and relief to the affected residents. We are proud to announce the launch of our special edition Davenport Disaster Relief Box, a collection of our favorite Midwest, hometown, homegrown cookie flavors.

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