DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation on Friday, April 28, for Allamakee and Muscatine Counties, in response to the Mississippi River flooding. The governor's proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for Allamakee and Muscatine Counties.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting an educational workshop offered at no cost for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30-7:30PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse, located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2023) — Central College's 23rd annual Scholarship Dinner April 20 honored donors, students and families who were seated together to share a meal, conversation and program. Over 500 attended the event.

Central boasts more than 235 donors who have established endowed scholarships and 2,180 who contributed to the Journey Scholarship Fund last year.

Carson Albrecht, Class of 2025, from Bettendorf (52722) received the Froelich Scholarship.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 28, 2023) — With a contract expiring July 1 for nearly fifty public-sector workers in Dubuque County, Teamsters Local 120 has spent the last several weeks negotiating a new deal for members. In a blow to these essential workers, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors have proposed a contract that would strip workers’ contracts down and remove critical language about seniority, vacation time, and other benefits.