DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2023) — Leaders at ImpactLife are preparing for potential changes to eligibility requirements for blood donation after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on donor eligibility in late January. The FDA draft guidance proposes a shift that will create more equitable donor-eligibility standards for prospective blood-donors by using gender-inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (March 14, 2023) — Coe College will host an 

WACO, TEXAS (March 13, 2023) — More than 5,100 Baylor University students have been named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s Academic Honor List, which recognizes Baylor undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME, COLLEGE

Davenport, IA

52803, Sarah Mcvey, Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

52807, Aaron Roehr, Hankamer School of Business

Sherrard, IL

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2023) A continent away, on the other side of the Equator, a major project in astronomy is set to begin, and a Monmouth College professor is involved.

Physics professor Michael Solontoi is co-author of a paper that will help scientists utilize a major new telescope being completed at Chile's Vera C Rubin Observatory that will take what amounts to a "ten-year digital movie of the sky."

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2023) — Illinois’ HB 1533 passed the House committee vote on March 7th which means the practice of declawing cats may soon be outlawed in the state if the bill can pass further legislative hurdles. Veterinarians in Illinois are thrilled about the prospect of this much-needed law to protect cats.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2023) — What should you do now that the NFL season is over? Take up Rugby of course! Quad City Rugby will informally teach you about the game with video and educational materials. Rugby extends beyond the game, instilling great virtues within players including teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, respect, and enjoyment for all. Join us on Monday, March 20, 6PM, at Main for this exciting program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2023) Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.1 percent initially announced in December. Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate decreased to 3.4 percent. Iowa’s December unemployment rate was also revised to 3.0 percent.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2023)  The Iowa Arts Council is encouraging all Iowans involved in building creative communities, including artists, filmmakers, and cultural organizations, to attend its grant information sessions this month.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2023) — This winter, the Rock Island community invites you to be cool and take the plunge for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. Rock Island‘s Polar Plunge will take place at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, Illinois, on Sunday, March 12. Prior to the event starting, registration will begin at 12:30PM, followed by the plunge starting at 2PM.

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