21 Jul 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds, IEDA Announce $4.65M in Second Round of Destination Iowa Funding for Quality of Life Tourism

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced $4.65 million in grant funding for the following three projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in April, invests in transformational attractions that will bolster the quality of life in Iowa communities, enhance tourism and attract new residents.

21 Jul 2022

Local Students Graduate from Loras College

By Robert Waterbury

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Loras College has announced the names of students who earned a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in 2021-2022.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(s), HIGH SCHOOL (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

Evelyn G D'Antico, Bachelor of Arts, Marketing and Business Administration, Pleasant Valley High School

Eric J Hradek, Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology, Bettendorf High School

Davenport, IA

21 Jul 2022

Trees Forever Hosting Carbon Credit Informational Session

By Debbie Fluegel

MARION, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Trees Forever is hosting an informational session for community leaders to learn about its carbon-crediting program and how carbon credits can be used to generate revenue for their Iowa or Illinois towns. The session will be held Tuesday, August 2, Noon, via a virtual Zoom meeting.

21 Jul 2022

Local Students Graduate from Coe College

By Natalie Milke

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Nearly 300 students received degrees from Coe College this past year. The following local students earned degrees:

Anna Arvanitis of Blue Grass (52726) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Rheise DeTombe of Taylor Ridge (61284) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Exploratory

Heath Henderson of Geneseo (61254) graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration

21 Jul 2022

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Pre-Pandemic Rate of 2.6 Percent in June

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent in June — down from 2.7 percent in May and back to its pre-pandemic level. Iowa establishments added 5,100 jobs in June as the Labor Force Participation Rate also increased to 67.8 percent, up from 67.6 percent last month. The US unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent in June.

21 Jul 2022

Iowa Restaurant Association Seeking Nominations for Restaurateur, Chef, and Employee of the Year; Deadline August 26, 2022

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for the state's top hospitality honors. The annual Celebrating Excellence Awards recognizes the Restauranteur, Chef, Employee, and Philanthropist of the year, along with awards for diversity, sustainability, and pursuit of the American Dream. The public is encouraged to nominate their favorites.

21 Jul 2022

Ramya Banda of Bettendorf, Iowa, Graduates from Adelphi University

By Taylor Damian

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK (July 21, 2022) — Ramya Banda of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), was among more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022.

Banda majored in Biology and earned a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, and Departmental Honors.

20 Jul 2022

Local Students Graduate from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

By Laurie Schlosser

OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN (July 20, 2022) — The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 148th spring commencement — with a pair of ceremonies May 14 — recognized the accomplishments of students from all three of its campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Oshkosh).

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE, DEGREE, MAJOR (if listed)

DeWitt, IA

Emily A. Santeler, College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice - BSN to DNP, FNP, Primary Care

West Liberty, IA

20 Jul 2022

Iowans Create Record Number of New Businesses

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Secretary of State Paul Pate announces Iowans registered the highest number of new business entities in state history during the 2022 fiscal year. 33,331 new businesses registered with the Secretary of State’s Office between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. The mark breaks the previous record of 33,260 set last year.

20 Jul 2022

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Build a Home in Davenport

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2022) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is one of more than 230 Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation as part of its nationwide initiative to help low to moderate income families build and improve their homes across the US.

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities received a $15,000 grant to help build a home in Davenport.

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