SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) — Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island invites the public to enjoy a moonlight trail walk followed by refreshments and live music on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (February 6, 2025) — A recent Fordham Institute report analyzes several perceived threats to educational opportunities for students who score well on standardized tests and class grades. It contends these threats come from those who are overly concerned about “equity” and who seek to undermine programs designed for these high-achieving students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds sent the Iowa Attorney General’s office an official complaint against Winneshiek County over the Sheriff’s social-media statements indicating he will not comply with a detainer request from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Iowa AG Brenna Bird today issued the following statement in response:

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that eighteen communities have been awarded a total of more than $8 million in grants to advance water-quality projects. The funding is made available through the Wastewater and Drinking Water Treatment Financial Assistance Program.