06 Oct 2025

Bettendorf High School Senior Gabriella Wade Recognized as National Merit Commended Student

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

03 Oct 2025

Bev's Yarn Barn Ribbon-Cutting October 28

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2025) — Bev’s Yarn Barn will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, October 28, 11AM, to celebrate their grand opening. The business is located at 323 18th Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

03 Oct 2025

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer.

03 Oct 2025

Finalists for Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest Revealed

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Iowa’s beloved Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is back in the spotlight as the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) narrows its annual competition from forty contenders to just five finalists.

03 Oct 2025

Blain’s Farm and Fleet Welcomes Shoppers to Toyland 2025

By Gayla Kirshner

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN (October 3, 2025) — Blain’s Farm and Fleet is excited to announce the opening of Toyland on Saturday, October 18, 7AM, with door-busting deals, surprise giveaways, and a brand-new family experience — indoor trick-or-treating in the afternoon.

03 Oct 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board: EPA Must Fully Reallocate Refinery Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) Exemptions

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Iowa Biodiesel Board Executive Director Grant Kimberley testified at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s public hearing on “small refinery exemptions” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). He thanked the agency for proposing high volumes of biomass-based diesel in the next Renewable Volume Obligations, while urging them to fully reallocate all waived gallons.

03 Oct 2025

Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute, Saturday, October 4; on Sale Friday, August 29

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Get ready to step into the extraordinary world of Taylor Swift with Blank Space, Los Angeles' premier tribute band that redefines what it means to celebrate music's most iconic artist coming to The Rust Belt, Saturday, October 4, 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 29, 10AM.

03 Oct 2025

Discovery Education Hosts Free Futures Fair on November 5 to Help Prepare Students for Career Success

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (October 3, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 5, 2025,

03 Oct 2025

Bettendorf Middle School Hosts “Color Run: The Remix” on October 10

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Bettendorf Middle School (BMS) is bringing color, energy, and community spirit to campus with its second Color Run, happening on Friday, October 10, 2025 during the final hour of the school day.

03 Oct 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Protect Kids from Social Media Harm

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies.

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