FAYETTE, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — Beginning Fall of 2023, Upper Iowa University's Fayette campus tuition and fees will be reduced from $33,639 to $19,000, and will apply to both in-state and out-of-state students. This new tuition rate will position Upper Iowa as one of the lowest-priced private, non-profit institutions in Iowa. In addition, UIU has also announced a tuition freeze for the 2023-2024 academic year for their online and center locations.

The 2022 ornament features a miniature print of an original painting of the Interstate 74 bridge by artist Brad Bisbey

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — The 2022 edition of the annual Christmas ornament by the Downtown Bettendorf Business Women will be on sale beginning Friday, November 4, in select businesses.

The ornament features a miniature print of an original Brad Bisbey painting of the new Interstate 74 bridge.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — The Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors has appointed Andrew J Frantz as the new Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. He began his duties on November 1, 2022.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2022) — The Vibrant Arena’s annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Wednesday, November 2 at approximately 10:45-11AM. The tree is being donated by the Regency Condo Association in East Moline. Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Almost 200 cancer professionals and advocates came together in Ankeny on October 25 for the annual Iowa Cancer Summit. Among them were the recipients of three awards, given out every year by the Iowa Cancer Consortium to people who have worked to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is adding another layer of protection to Iowa’s electoral process by expanding post-election audits. All 99 counties will be required to conduct a hand count audit of two races following the November 2022 general election. Previously, they audited one race.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinary technician jobs are expected to increase nearly twenty percent in the next five years.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller today announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is enforcing investigations into two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls.

“When states formed the national Anti-Robocall Task Force, we promised to take the fight to anyone who helps these scammers and robocallers. With these investigations, we’re doing just that,” AG Miller said.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that Election Day is around the corner. “It is important to me to get the correct information out and for each voter to know there are still numerous opportunities available to vote before Election Day.”

Where can I vote in person before Election Day?

Tamia Ware and Elizabeth Eckford

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — A new scholarship has been established at Knox College in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine: The Elizabeth Eckford Scholarship for Peace and Justice Studies

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