IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — ACT, the non-profit learning organization and provider of college and career readiness assessments, has announced the appointment of three new board members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience leading efforts to make education and training after high school more equitable, accessible, and successful for all students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Erik Howe as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C.

Howe, of Polk City, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Polk County Attorney. He received his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and his law degree from Drake University Law School.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) In addition to inducting two new members into its Hall of Achievement, Monmouth College will recognize several other individuals and one family during its Alumni Impact Awards and two other graduates during a ceremony for the Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Hall of Fame.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — The inaugural film for the inaugural Refocus Film Festival is Bones and All, directed by Luca Guadagnino, adapted for the screen by University of Iowa Writers Workshop alum David Kajganich (Suspiria, A Bigger Splash, The Terror) from the novel of the same name written by Camille DeAngelis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum is releasing the findings of a new economic impact study by Goss and Associates.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 5-6PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road Moline, IL 61265.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) — The East Moline Community Fund Committee has approved $18,000 in funding for thirteen area non-profit organizations.

DeWITT, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Statewide, congressional, and local Democratic candidates rallied a large crowd of voters at an afternoon soapbox-style event Sunday, September 25, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in DeWitt. Eleven candidates made their case to voters and pointed out the differences between the two parties’ visions for Iowa.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Prescribed Films is proud to announce Duane Whitaker will join Naomi Grossman and Debbie Rochon as headlining celebrity guests at Halloweenapalooza 2022 taking place October 7-8 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2022) — Accomplished public servant Karen Krueger ('72) of Arlington, Virginia, and high-tech industrialist Hiroyuki Fujita ('92) of Cleveland are the two Monmouth College alumni who will be inducted this year into its Hall of Achievement, the highest honor the College bestows upon its graduates.

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