19 May 2023

Total Solutions to Celebrate First Annual National PEO Week May 21-27

By Emily McGovern

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Total Solutions is joining with hundreds of other professional employer organizations (PEOs) around the country in celebrating the inaugural National PEO Week May 21-27, in recognition of the industry’s important contributions to the US economy through its support of small and mid-size businesses.

19 May 2023

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.7 Percent in April Labor Force Participation Increases Again

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers. The total number of Iowans with jobs increased to 1,681,400 in April, up 5,800 from the month before.

In comparison, the US unemployment rate dropped to 3.4 percent in March.

19 May 2023

Cedar Rapids Opera (CRO) Stages Free Juneteenth Productions at Englert Theatre and Cedar Rapids Public Library

By Katie Colletta

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Cedar Rapids Opera presents its third free Juneteenth community event with the public world premiere of Charlie and the Wolf this summer. This charming new opera by Dave Ragland Jr and Mary McCallum explores an imaginary meeting between jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker and classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This charming new opera reminds us we all play with the same notes — just interpret them differently.

18 May 2023

Vibrant Arena at The MARK Celebrates Thirty Years

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 18, 2023) — In May 1993, Vibrant Arena at The MARK opened its doors to a long line of anxious concert-goers for two sold-out performances by Neil Diamond. Some of the biggest acts in the business have played the venue including Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Cher, Van Halen, The Eagles, Elton John, Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews, Metallica, Paul McCartney, and the list goes on.

18 May 2023

Iowa Tech Company TapOnIt Announces Webinar: Texting for Towns and Cities

By Emily Friesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — TapOnIt, a leading text-message marketing and communications platform, is excited to announce its upcoming free webinar, "Texting for Towns and Cities," aimed at educating CVBs (Convention and Visitor Bureaus), Chambers of Commerce, tourist centers, cities, and towns on leveraging text-message marketing to effectively engage their community and attract tourists.

18 May 2023

Alli Ferrari of Rock Island, Illinois, Earns Spot on Missouri Valley College Dean's List

By Scott Queen

MARSHALL, MISSOURI (May 18, 2023) — Alli Ferrari of Rock Island, Illinois, was named to the Missouri Valley College Spring 2023 Dean's List. Ferrari is a nursing major.

Ferrari was among more than 470 students earning a spot on the Dean's List this semester.

To qualify, full-time students must earn a grade-point average of 3.3 or higher.

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18 May 2023

Kwik Star Criterium Donates $1K to The Final Salute

By John Harrington

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — “Each year we select a Veterans organization to receive $1000 just before the Kwik Star Criterium Ford Pro Men's race at 4:20 PM on Memorial Day. The Final Salute is this year's recipient. Lanae Strovers created The Final Salute to bury unclaimed veterans’ cremated remains with full honors,” announces John Harrington of the Quad Cities Bicycle club. “It’s her life’s cause and we want to help her this year.”

18 May 2023

State Treasurer Roby Smith Returns Money from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to Cedar Valley Humane Society

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — A check worth over $7,000 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was presented to Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) by State Treasurer Roby Smith. "I am thrilled to reunite CVHS with this money to help them continue to operate their business and care for animals," said Smith. "I'm a huge animal-lover myself, and knowing this money will help shelter and care for animals gives me great joy!"

18 May 2023

Dylon Ross of Moline, Illinois Among Graduating Class of 2023 at Ripon College

By Jaye Alderson

RIPON, WISCONSIN (May 18, 2023) — Ripon College held its 2023 Commencement Ceremony May 14, 2023, to celebrate its graduating class.

Among the College's graduating class of 2023 was Dylon Ross of Moline, Illinois. Ross majored in Exercise Science — Human Performance.

18 May 2023

University of Dubuque Flight Instructor Named Best in the Nation

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 18, 2023) — Bryan Gutraj JD, a senior flight instructor at the University of Dubuque, has been recognized for his high standard of flight instruction and named the Best Flight Instructor in the Nation, a title given to the top-scoring flight instructor from the 2023 Flight Training Experience Survey conducted by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

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