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.

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.

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.

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.