DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2022) — Iowa Workforce Development has been awarded $2.9 million from the US Department of Labor to make targeted improvements to several high-use services connected to unemployment insurance. The money will fund enhancements that will ultimately eliminate additional barriers, reduce backlogs, and improve the overall timeliness of unemployment payments.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) Although outstanding talks by Monmouth College faculty never went away during the pandemic, the school's Great Lecture Series did, but it will return this fall, starting September 3.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (August 31, 2022) — A special one-night-only performance will feature a cast of local talent performing alongside Gary Sandy of WKRP in Cincinnati fame! Written by Max Allan Collins, Encore for Murder follows private eye Mike Hammer, a character originally created by Mickey Spillane and further developed by Collins.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2022) — Hospital leaders will gather to share, learn, and celebrate at the 2022 Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) Annual Meeting scheduled October 4-5, at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. The annual meeting will offer valuable insights into renewing administrative and clinical values. The two-day agenda will feature industry speakers, innovative case studies, and opportunities to network and share ideas with colleagues.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2022) — Immerse yourself in song and dance with a lively, interactive performance from Son Monarcas, Friday, September 23, 12PM. This event will be held at the Moline Public Library as part of Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series. Registration is not required.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2022) — The Iowa Restaurant Association today released its 2022 40 “Women to Watch” in Hospitality List. The honorees hail from nearly every segment and function in the industry-from purveyors and entrepreneurs, to chefs and business development professionals.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 30, 2022) — Be among the first to watch PBS KIDS' new program, Rosie's Rules, at our PJ Party! On September 30, 6PM, at the Maytag Auditorium, Iowa PBS will host a pajama party themed premiere event with fun for the whole family.

This new series follows Rosie Fuentes, an inquisitive and hilarious five-year-old girl just starting to learn about the "wow-mazing" world beyond her family walls. She is ready to learn it all. . . by figuring it out herself!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 30, 2022) — Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is pleased to officially welcome Sonya J Williams PhD, as the District’s eighth Chancellor. Dr Williams’ duties begin this week as she assumes leadership of the college following the retirement of Dr Don Doucette.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 30, 2022) — Ascentra Credit Union is pleased to announce that Beth Grabin has joined their Senior Management Team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). She brings to the position 22 years of finance and accounting experience through positions held with organizations throughout Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa.

Shyneeta Rush with her nephew, Mykale, on an ImpactLife donor bus

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