14 Feb 2025

Coal Ash Waste from MidAmerican Coal Plants Poses Immediate and Long-term Health Threat to Iowans

By Bethany Kohoutek

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2025) — Analysis from the Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic at Washington University, released today by Sierra Club and the Iowa Environmental Council, highlights how elevated levels of toxins from MidAmerican Energy’s coal-ash waste pose significant health threats to Iowans.

14 Feb 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

By Kanan Kappelman

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2024 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators, and Realtors® who assisted the most home-buyers through IFA programs in 2024.

14 Feb 2025

Next Monmouth Associates on February 20 to Feature College's Educational Studies Department

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2025) — Students majoring in educational studies at Monmouth College are being taught how to teach. Members of that academic department will dive deeper into that process at the next meeting of Monmouth Associates on the college's campus.

14 Feb 2025

Seton Hall University Fall 2024 Dean's List

By Andrew Misura

SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY (February 14, 2025) — Seton Hall University is pleased to announce the following students who qualified for the Fall 2024 Dean's list and to congratulate them for their outstanding academic achievements.

Lucille Lareau of Moline (61265)

Elijah Novak of Bettendorf (52722)

Molly Riley of Davenport (52803)

13 Feb 2025

University of Iowa Health Care Ribbon-Cutting March 11

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 13, 2025) — University of Iowa Health Care will host a ribbon+cutting to celebrate their expansion on Tuesday, March 11, 11AM. They are located at 865 Lincoln Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa.

This expansion of health-care services in the Quad Cities further supports UI Health Care’s long-term goals of supporting access to health-care across the state.

13 Feb 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Buena Vista County

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 13, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Buena Vista County, Iowa effective immediately through March 15, 2025.

13 Feb 2025

Iowa Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees

By Casey Langan

MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 13, 2025) — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Iowa 

12 Feb 2025

University of Tampa Honors Dean's List Students for the Fall 2024 Semester

By Merit Pages

TAMPA, FLORIDA (February 12, 2025) — University of Tampa has honored 2,300 students who were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Paige Berst, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Senior majoring in Accounting BS

Sydney Dolphin, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Junior majoring in Sport Management BS

Nya Tarpein, of Bettendorf (52722), is a Sophomore majoring in Economics BA

12 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Settlement Against Executive of Alleged Scam Stem Cell Treatment Company

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a settlement with Michael Pavey, an executive of an Omaha-based stem-cell company. The settlement resolves allegations Pavey tricked Iowans by marketing and selling them unproven and dangerous stem-cell treatments.

12 Feb 2025

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s Gutting of Small Business Administration (SBA) Threatens Crisis for Main Street Entrepreneurs

By Team Main Street Alliance

WASHINGTON DC (February 12, 2025) — In an unprecedented and reckless move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk, gutted the Small Business Administration (SBA), slashing hundreds of critical staff positions. The move has sparked outrage amongst small-business-owners and Main Street advocates, who warn of the devastating consequences for entrepreneurs who rely on the SBA for capital, disaster relief, and mentorship.

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