2022 QCESC STEM Award Winners. Left to Right: Sara Somsky — Senior Engineer of the Year; Walter DeDonker — Junior Engineer of the Year; Curt Hammer — STEM Volunteer of the Year; Deb Mathias — Lifetime Achievement Award; Jacob Hunter — STEM Teacher of the Year; and Dr Anshu Singh — Senior Scientist of the Year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the local Fire Chiefs and the State Fire Marshalls Office, has determined that the danger to life and property in Scott County, Iowa, has been reduced enough to remove the Countywide Burn Ban.

In pursuant to Iowa Code 100.40(1) (1995), Scott County’s Burn Ban has been lifted effective 11/06/2022 at 08:00 am for all of Scott County, Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — Providers today face an era of change unlike any before. Shifting requirements and fiscal uncertainty can create a chaotic atmosphere for professionals and providers. During times like these, strong leaders with innovative and focused decision-making abilities are required. The Physician Business Leadership Certification program is designed to give physicians the tools to become successful leaders in today’s complex health care environment.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — On November 9, 2022, QC Area Public Safety Agencies will implement the final pieces of an interoperable, digital public safety radio system. The QC P-25 Radio System provides a new communications platform for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical-services agencies in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — This concert rich with royalty begins with Duke Ellington’s jazz and gospel-influenced Three Black Kings. QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman will captivate with the rich and haunting cello soliloquies of Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo, the final work of his Jewish Cycle. The King of Rock and Roll’s signature sound is alive and well in Michael Daugherty’s Dead Elvis featuring QCSO principal bassoonist Benjamin Coelho.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — On November 3, ELPC, IEC, and Sierra Club filed an objection to MidAmerican’s attempt to hide studies of its electricity-generating facilities from public view.

WATERLOO, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will launch its Online Silent Auction on Monday, November 7, 6AM.

The SSNHA auction is a perfect way to kick off the holiday shopping season. Bid on artwork, unique packages, and heritage area travel experiences. Featured auction items include:

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — Des Moines Metro Opera added a new American work to the operatic canon with the world premiere of A Thousand Acres during its 2022 season. Iowa PBS will present the broadcast premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents A Thousand Acres on Friday, November 18, 8:30PM, bringing this exclusive presentation to Iowans statewide.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 3, 2022) — Goodwill of the Heartland works with military veterans and their families throughout the year to make sure they have the goods and services to thrive in local communities. This year, the organization wants to do even more in conjunction with Veterans Day, November 11, to honor our veterans’ service and sacrifice.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 3, 2022) — Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, and Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars are the first four hospitals to announce participation in the Billion Pill Pledge program, supported by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

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