14 Oct 2022

Maple Leaf Community Concert Series Continues with Two October 18 Performances by Backtrack

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2022) — Monmouth's 2022-23 Maple Leaf Community Concert Series will continue October 18 with a pair of performances at Monmouth College by Backtrack, a five-person a cappella group based in New York City.

Backtrack will sing at 1:30PM, October 18, in a special matinee performance in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The group will return to the Dahl stage at 7PM, the traditional time for concert series performances.

14 Oct 2022

Princeton, Iowa Opposes Merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern

By Christina McDonough

PRINCETON, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Princeton City Council approves a resolution in opposition to the proposed railroad-merger that would directly impact residents, business, and emergency responses in the river town.

14 Oct 2022

Scott County Candidate Forum Planned for October 15

By Marielle Roth

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 3, 2022) — Come meet your Candidates as a group of three local non-profit organizations will be hosting a series of two Scott County Candidate Forums in 2022.

14 Oct 2022

"Sleek Playing Field" Exhibit Open at Upper Iowa University

By Lynette Brandt

"MLP 1 1, 2022" will be among the featured works exhibited by Ohio artist Sarah Thomas at Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery at Upper Iowa University's Fayette Campus now through November 4. The solo exhibit, titled "Sleek Playing Field," will close with an artist talk and reception at 4:30PM, Friday, November 4

14 Oct 2022

German Fest Downtown Davenport October 14

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — A new event in a newly-created space is coming to downtown Davenport. German Fest will be held 6–10PM, Friday, October 14, 2022, in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square), 119 E 3rd St. The event is co-produced by the German American Heritage Center (GAHC) and Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP).

14 Oct 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Launches Program for Rural Communities to Prevent Opioid Addiction

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced an initiative designed to prevent opioid addiction before it begins. The Billion Pill Pledge program, launched in conjunction with Goldfinch Health, extends education and resources to hospitals and providers in several communities across Iowa.

Deploying evidence-based approaches to pain management around surgery, the Billion Pill Pledge program aims to enact long-term change for Iowa communities.

14 Oct 2022

Luther College Students Address Volunteer Staff Retention at The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa

By Katie Schweinefus

Allison Hasenmiller and Aidan Brook

DECORAH, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Luther College students Aidan Brook ('23) and Allison Hasenmiller ('23) are working with The Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) to identify factors and solutions related to the retention and recruitment of volunteer staff.

13 Oct 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Released the Following Statement Following the REC October Meeting

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement following the October meeting of the Revenue Estimating Conference.

13 Oct 2022

The Afghan Adjustment Act Benefits Afghan SIV Applicants

By Matt Zeller

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2022) — Following the chaotic US military withdrawal from Afghanistan, tens of thousands of US-affiliated and at-risk Afghans have been welcomed into the United States via humanitarian parole. Unlike immigrant visa or refugee programs, humanitarian parole is not a pathway to permanent status; it is a temporary allowance to enter and remain in the United States.

13 Oct 2022

Rep Cheri Bustos: $2.25 Billion from Infrastructure Bill Headed to Illinois for Roads and Bridges

By Heather K Sager

WASHINGTON DC (October 13, 2022) — Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) has announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law to improve roads, bridges, and tunnels across the state. 

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