12 May 2023

The Putnam Museum's Newest Featured Exhibit: JUNKraft

By Jordyn Strange

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2023) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center is excited to welcome Dr Marcus Eriksen and the traveling exhibit JUNKraft. This exhibit examines the issue of global plastic pollution within our oceans. More than 171 trillion pieces of plastic can be found floating on the surface of the ocean. Over 1,200 species worldwide are affected by plastic pollution through ingestion and entanglement.

12 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on President Biden Ending Title 42

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 12, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration ending Title 42 at midnight tonight:

12 May 2023

Make-A-Wish® Iowa, Sólás H20 Come Together in New Partnership

By Laura Sprague

URBANDALE, IOWA (May 12, 2023) — From improving brain function to maximizing physical performance, the benefits of water to the body are numerous.

12 May 2023

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Quad Cities Pride in Memory

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2023) — Quad Cities Pride in Memory started as a project to capture oral histories from local LGBTQ+ seniors, telling their own stories in their own words. The sweep of this history from around 1960 to the present was so compelling that they decided to create panels which display this history and help explain major events during those years.

12 May 2023

GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities Set to Host GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge SUPERHERO 5K, 1 Mile Walk, and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome June 3

By Pam Lynch

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2023) — In an effort to make the world a more accepting place for individuals of all abilities, on June 3, 2023, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities, the local Down syndrome achievement center, is working alongside our network of more than sixty playhouses, throughout the United States and Mexico, to host a GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge event. They will hold their annual SUPERHERO 5K run, 1 Mile walk, and Kids Dash for Down syndrome.

12 May 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Several Bills into Law

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 12, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

11 May 2023

University of Iowa Annual Department of Accounting Award Winners Announced

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (05/11/2023) — Twenty-third students enrolled in the Henry B Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa who received annual awards presented by the Department of Accounting.

11 May 2023

US Food and Drug Administration Issues Final Guidance on Changes to Donor Eligibility; ImpactLife to Adapt Donor Screening Processes to Implement Change in 2023

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2023) — The US Food and Drug Administration has finalized its recommendations on changes to donor eligibility that will have US blood providers move to an individual risk-assessment to determine eligibility for blood donation. Blood establishments in the US may now implement these recommendations by revising donor history questionnaires, data systems, staff training, and procedures.

11 May 2023

Pig Farmers 'Frustrated' By Supreme Court Opinion on Prop 12

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 11, 2023) — On May 11, the US Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a California law that mandates more space for breeding pigs, also called Proposition 12.

11 May 2023

That's What She Said Quad Cities: New Event Coming to the QC

By Jennifer Davis

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2023) — By now, we know you've heard of TED and probably thought a time or two, "Hey, I could do that. I've got a story to tell," but something stopped you. Maybe you didn't have a stage to stand on or the support to surround you as you told your truth and so you kept that story inside, waiting for the day you'd be invited to share who you are with the world.

Well, we've got good news.

Today is that day and YOU'VE been invited.

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