NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Almost 200 cancer professionals and advocates came together in Ankeny on October 25 for the annual Iowa Cancer Summit. Among them were the recipients of three awards, given out every year by the Iowa Cancer Consortium to people who have worked to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is adding another layer of protection to Iowa’s electoral process by expanding post-election audits. All 99 counties will be required to conduct a hand count audit of two races following the November 2022 general election. Previously, they audited one race.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinary technician jobs are expected to increase nearly twenty percent in the next five years.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller today announced the national Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force is enforcing investigations into two voice service providers over alleged involvement in illegal robocalls.

“When states formed the national Anti-Robocall Task Force, we promised to take the fight to anyone who helps these scammers and robocallers. With these investigations, we’re doing just that,” AG Miller said.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins reminds voters that Election Day is around the corner. “It is important to me to get the correct information out and for each voter to know there are still numerous opportunities available to vote before Election Day.”

Where can I vote in person before Election Day?

Tamia Ware and Elizabeth Eckford

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — A new scholarship has been established at Knox College in honor of the 65th anniversary of the Little Rock Nine: The Elizabeth Eckford Scholarship for Peace and Justice Studies

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — Racism is not limited to the past few centuries, as a guest lecturer will discuss November 10 at Monmouth College.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 1, 2022) Tour some of the iconic downtown structures in Dubuque, go behind the scenes of All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet and the Duke, and enjoy music from Reba McEntire, James Taylor, Josh Groban, Frankie Valli and more during Fall Festival 2022. Taking place November 19-21 and 25-28, this year's event is filled with music, history, drama, Iowa architecture, and more.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2022) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $279,750 in grant-funding for 31 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — The Iowa Hospital Association’s Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation will award sixty post-secondary health-care scholarships of up to $7,000 ($3,500 per year for up to two years) and $1,000 to students enrolling in emergency medical technology/technician certification programs.

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