18 Oct 2022

Iowa’s Absentee-Voting Period Begins Wednesday, October 19

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 18, 2022) — Iowans can begin casting ballots for the 2022 general election on Wednesday, October 19, which is the start of the absentee-voting period. It marks the first day Iowans can vote in person at their county election office and the first day auditors can mail absentee ballots to voters who requested them.

18 Oct 2022

Brittney Rock of Atalissa, Iowa, Named to Mercy College of Health Sciences Dean's List

By Maureen Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2022) — Brittney Rock of Atalissa, Iowa, has been named to the President's List for the Summer 2022 quarter at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade-point average (GPA) at least 3.75, in their most recent quarter, for a minimum of four credit hours.

18 Oct 2022

Courage Ride Raises $65,000 for Sarcoma Research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

By Scott Appleget

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a check for $65,000 to the University of Iowa’s Sarcoma Research Program during an October 13 ceremony at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

18 Oct 2022

Local Students Among Mercy College of Health Sciences Summer Grads

By Maureen Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2022) — Degrees were conferred on the following students by Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Bettendorf, IA

Sarah Mendel, Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science

Davenport, IA

Lexi Coiner, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

17 Oct 2022

Pediatric Moderna Boosters Available This Week; Pfizer Pediatric Boosters TBA

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2022) — The Rock Island County Health Department is offering walk-in Moderna bivalent (Omicron) boosters to everyone six and older starting Tuesday, October 18, during the regular Moderna vaccination clinic. Hours are 9AM-12PM and 1-4PM.

17 Oct 2022

United Ways of Iowa and GreenState Foundation Partner to Commission New ALICE Study

By Deann Cook

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2022) — United Ways of Iowa has announced a three-year partnership with the GreenState Foundation that will commission United Way ALICE Reports for Iowa in both 2023 and 2025.

17 Oct 2022

Local Red Cross Volunteers Help Six People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week

By Brian Williamsen

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2022) — American Red Cross volunteers responded to five home fires in the Quad Cities and West Central Illinois in the past week and provided assistance to six individuals, through supplying them with basic items to meet immediate needs after a fire, and additional support in the form of health and mental-health services and one-on-one support.

17 Oct 2022

Knox College Interpreters Give Asylum Seekers a Voice

By Maeve Reilly

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2022) — Asylum-seekers from Venezuela who arrived in Texas and were sent to Martha's Vineyard seem far removed from Knox College's Galesburg campus. But students minoring in Spanish translation and interpretation became part of the recent top news story.

17 Oct 2022

Scott County Auditor Reminds Voters of Important Dates for the November 8 General Election

By Kerri Tompkins

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 17, 2022) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that there are early voting options available to them, and that the deadline to return absentee ballots is on Election Day. “I want voters to be well informed as voting opportunities begin.”

Early Voting Options

17 Oct 2022

Garron Bowers of Cambridge, Illinois, Among University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Summer 2022 Graduates

By Merit Pages

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (October 17, 2022) — The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in August.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)

Cambridge, IL

Garron Bowers, Bachelor of Science, General Studies Major

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