12 Dec 2023

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)'s Optimism Index Remains Below the Fifty-Year Average

By Emily Carlson

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2023) — NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the fifty-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but ten points lower than this time last year.

12 Dec 2023

Anonymous Gift Benefits Seventeen Augustana Students

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 12, 2023) — For the third consecutive year, an anonymous donor has made a gift to pay for the outstanding tuition balance for Augustana College students. This year’s gift of $50,000 benefited seventeen Augustana College seniors.

11 Dec 2023

Iowa Bicycle Coalition Kicks Off “Support Your Local Bike Shop” Week

By Sarah Brune

CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is visiting nearly 99 local bike shops across the state this week to celebrate “Support Your Local Bike Shop Week.” The event will highlight local bike shops and their economic and community impact.

11 Dec 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

11 Dec 2023

Des Moines University Clinic — Foot and Ankle Welcomes Kelly John DPM MHA FACFAS DABPM

By Barbara Boose

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — Kelly John DPM MHA FACFAS DABPM, a board-certified podiatric physician and surgeon, has joined the Des Moines University Clinic — Foot and Ankle as a clinician and assistant professor in DMU's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. The clinic is located at 3200 Grand Ave. in Des Moines.

11 Dec 2023

ACT Report: Half of High School Students Already Use AI Tools

By Allie Ciaramella

IOWA CITY, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — Roughly half of high-school students report using popular AI tools, according to a 

08 Dec 2023

$10,000 of Pork Donated to Iowa Food Banks as Need Soars

By Kevin Hall

Holding packages of donated pork are, from left, Linda Schroeder, Remsen; Dean Frazer, Conrad; and Lance Heuser, Manson. All are members of the Iowa Pork Producers Association board of directors

08 Dec 2023

Libertarian Party of Iowa Responds to Approach by Ramaswamy Campaign

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) acknowledges the recent approach by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign, a testament to the growing recognition that the spectrum of American political discourse must encompass diverse perspectives, particularly those centered on individual liberty. As the third-largest party in Iowa, we embrace and encourage the inclusion of varied voices in our democratic process.

08 Dec 2023

Erik Bergren of Geneseo, Illinois, Presents Water-Line Inventory Research to Rock Island City Council

By Nicole Lauer

Augustana College faculty and student researchers at an August 1 canvassing event for the water line inventory project

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2023) — Erik Bergren, an Economics and Public Health major from Geneseo, Illinois (61254), was one of three Augustana College student leaders to present water-line inventory project research at the November 27 Rock Island City Council meeting.

08 Dec 2023

Webinar Looks at Recruiting and Retaining Residents and Fellows

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2023) — The health-care industry is navigating a transformative phase characterized by increasing demands for care amid rampant physician shortages and post-pandemic burdens on provider organizations. To meet this demand, medical groups and health systems must prioritize recruiting and retaining early-career physicians who bring fresh energy and adaptability to their organizations.

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