DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2022)  The Iowa Environmental Council has released a report calling on state agencies to take action after nearly ten years without progress under the state’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS).

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 29, 2022) — The first 275 direct-care workers (DCWs) and Iowa family caregivers to register will be able to attend free of charge the Iowa CareGivers’ Conference, “Winners at Caregiving, Come on Down,” October 10-11, at the FFA Enrichment Center on the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus in Ankeny, Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 29, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be holding a Medicare 101 session at Fairmount on Thursday, September 1, 2PM.

Open enrollment season is upon us.  Join our educational presentation as we tackle the following topics:

• What does Medicare cover?

• How much can I expect to pay?

• When and where should I apply?

• What are my options?

• What if I'm still working?

Coffee and light snacks provided.

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2022) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional theatre of northwest Illinois, will welcome Ted Lange to direct their fall opener, Hank Williams: Lost Highway. “When one of our actors suggested Ted to direct the show, I immediately reached out to him,” said Dan Danielowski, TLP Executive Director. “We talked a few times, Ted’s schedule allowed him to do the show, and the rest — as they say — is history.”

New Monmouth College hires Michelle Iselin, Amanda Cleland, Joshua Gentzke and Justin Swearinger are pictured on a recent tour of campus. Iselin is the math and quantitative success manager. Cleland and Gentzke are teaching business and economics and religious studies, respectively. Swearinger is the new director of instrumental activities

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 26, 2022) — The internships, networking, and community at Coe College and in Cedar Rapids continue to attract a diverse and motivated group of students. The possibilities are appealing for those who seek not only a rigorous academic experience, but opportunities outside the classroom that will enhance their education and provide a professional head start. The incoming Coe College class of 2026 is the latest to see this great promise.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2022) — The cost of nearly everything might be increasing because of rising inflation rates, but one place remains unaffected — Monmouth College's regular-season home athletic events.

Once again, this school year, all home regular-season Fighting Scots athletic events are free and open to the public. The College's free-admission policy has been in place for more than a decade.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2022) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce announces its popular Cruise the Canal golf cart tours of the Hennepin Canal for 2022. The Cruise the Canal tours allow tourists in our area to enjoy one of Illinois’ State Parks and a second chance to experience the tours surrounded by fall foliage.

Monmouth College student Michael Andal ('26) explains how his group built an eight-bit computer from scratch during this year's SOFIA program

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2022) As the spring semester wound down last April, Monmouth College formally dedicated its Champion Miller Center for Student Equity, Inclusion and Community.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 26, 2022) — The Department of Management Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is proud to announce expanded scalable security services for educational institutions and non-profit organizations in Iowa. The OCIO listened to feedback from customers to create a special rate for schools, school districts, and non-profits. This rate makes it easier for schools to utilize the state-of-the-art cybersecurity services offered by the OCIO.

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