LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA (January 13, 2023) — Bailey Petersen, a native of Davenport, Iowa, was recently initiated into the Simpson College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed 646 new initiates from 23 universities during December 2022.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate took his official oath of office for his fourth term on January 13 in the Rotunda of the Iowa Capitol Building. Upon taking his oath of office, Sec Pate has become the second-longest serving Secretary of State in Iowa history.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 13, 2023) - Mya Coene of Moline, Illinois, has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Coene earned a Bachelor of Science in Middle/Secondary Education.

Coene was one of 208 students to graduate from Marquette last semester.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2023) — WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is holding their third on-air/online acution, The Auction is at Your House. The event will air on WQPT January 26, 8-10PM, while bidding starts on-line January 17.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — The Iowa Restaurant Association, which advocates with the state legislature and state agencies on behalf of Iowa’s 6,000+ restaurants and bars, has announced the group’s 2023 legislative priorities. The Association will collaborate on several issues with other industries seeking to address workforce shortages, as well as ways to alleviate a portion of credit card fees charged to businesses that collect state sales tax.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 13, 2023) — The followoing students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, PLAN

Bettendorf, IA

Ethan Kilcoin is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media.

Mallory Lafever is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Davenport, IA

Celia Huber is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2023 Swearing-In Speech today. 

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

 

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, distinguished guests, family, friends, my fellow Iowans:

I’m so honored to be here. I want to start by saying, “Thank you.”

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (January 13, 2023) — Concordia University, Nebraska named 224 students to its honors list for the Fall 2022 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours qualify for the honors list.

Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf, IA earned a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours to qualify for the Fall 2022 honors list.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 13, 2023) Goodwill of the Heartland will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its Davenport Career and Support Services facilities at NorthPark Mall on Thursday, January 26. The event is open to the public and includes facility tours, a community ribbon cutting and light refreshments.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate presented awards on behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking to outstanding community members combating human trafficking across the state on Thursday at the Iowa Capitol Building.

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month which was also presented at the event.

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