WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 3, 2023) — Hy-Vee announces the launch of Hy-Vee Healthy You, a new health and wellness subscription service designed by Hy-Vee dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings, and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. 

The Hy-Vee Healthy You subscription includes the following:

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2023) — Knox College has announced that Nathan Ament has accepted the position of Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission. He will start in his new role at the College on June 1, 2023.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (May 3, 2023) — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Samantha Biermann of Moline (61265) at Western Illinois University

William Duncan Jr.of Long Grove (52756) at Iowa State University

Natalie Jacocks of Geneseo (61254) at Illinois Wesleyan University

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the availability of up to $1.5 million in funding for programs that provide opportunities for high school students to explore their future careers.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — Wondering how you are going to fill your days when you retire from work? Many people dream of staying in bed longer, but local author David Rash proves there is much more to do! David retired over thirteen years ago and has been wondering how he ever had time for work. Between writing a book, attending university, and traveling, David is enjoying his life to the fullest.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023) -- The Augustana Oratorio Society, Augustana Choir, Augustana Choral Artists and Augustana Symphony Orchestra are joining together to perform Maurice Duruflé's "Requiem, Op 9" and other choral works by French, English, and Brazilian composers. Jon Hurty and Ernesto Estigarribia will conduct the performance. The performance is May 7, 3PM, in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023) Two Quad Cities residents with a passion for history connected at a "Cider with Classics" event at Monmouth College last fall. The meeting led to career advice and inspiration for junior Larissa Pothoven (’24), as well a neat professional opportunity.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 2, 2023) — Local QCA writer David Hankins is a winner in the L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and was honored along with eleven other winning writers and twelve winning artists at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California, April 28.  His story, "Death and the Taxman," is illustrated by Sarah Morrison of Malden, Massachusetts who is an Illustrators of the Future winner herself.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2023) — In alignment with our desire for transparency with the community and those who follow our work, Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is proud to announce we have new leadership on our Executive Committee.

As of January 2023, Alexandra Dermody has been serving as President of the organization. Dermody originally came to QCI as an Integrated Voter Engagement Organizer and Census Liaison in 2020. She continues to stay with the organization in her current role.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023) — Thank you for your coverage of the Niabi Zoo 60th Birthday Bash. Unfortunately, this event planned for May 4 has been canceled. Please see the message from the Niabi Zoo Foundation Board below:

We regret to inform you that the Niabi Zoo Foundation has canceled the Niabi Zoo 60th Birthday Bash, the fundraiser featuring Maggie Speaks scheduled for May 4 at the Rust Belt.

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