BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — The Quad-City and Engineering Council, or QCESC, held the 60th annual STEM Celebration on February 24, 2022.

The event celebrates and showcases the region's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professionals, educators, and next generation of STEM professionals.

At the event, held during National Engineers Week, 19 scholarships valued at $32,000 were awarded.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on a review of the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department’s (HSEMD) compliance with requirements established by Chapter 34A of the Code of Iowa. Section 34A 7A(5) of the Code requires each county Joint 911Service Board to submit Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) cost and expense data and an audit of that data.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — The Mayors Quad City Young Adult Hiring Fair will be taking place tomorrow, March 2, 12–5PM, at the TaxSlayer Center. The event will introduce high-school and college students to local businesses looking for entry-level and summer employees. Mayors will gather at noon to open the event and will be available for interviews afterward.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (March 1, 2022) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Iowa STEM Teacher Award, sponsored by Kemin Industries.

Northwest Region

Susan Oehlertz

K-12 Technology Integrationist and Computer Science Teacher

Pocahontas Area Community School

Pocahontas, IA

North Central Region

Jamie Pudenz

Agriculture Science Teacher