28 Apr 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds, Senate Republicans Release Joint Statement on Budget Compromise for FY 2026

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans are announcing a compromise for an overall budget of $9.417 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. These targets include the education funding agreement from earlier in session.

28 Apr 2025

Gregg Hancock State Farm Ribbon-Cutting May 21

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Gregg Hancock State Farm will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new location on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1PM.

The new office is located at 6798 Friendship Path in Bettendorf, IA (near TBK Bank Sports Complex).

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and valued members of our Quad Cities community,

25 Apr 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs List of Bills into Law

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

SF 574: A bill for an act relating to retention of fees for public improvement contracts.

25 Apr 2025

Monmouth Engineering Majors Jonah Faulk, Noelle Hutton Design Extraordinary Senior Project

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — When senior engineering majors Noelle Faulk of Elmhurst, Illinois, and Jonah Hutton of Bluffs, Illinois, began their journey into renewable energy, they had no idea their vision would one day power a room on campus and possibly inspire the next wave of sustainability projects at Monmouth College.

25 Apr 2025

Kyra Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, Participates in Twelfth-Annual Academic Excellence Celebration at McKendree University

By Tina Napper

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — Kyra Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, participated in McKendree University's twelfth annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 24.

25 Apr 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Charge for New WOTUS Rule that Protects Iowa Farmers and Landowners

By Zach Hoffman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Bird today co-led a letter asking the Trump Administration’s EPA to issue a new “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) rule that gives States control over their land and protects Iowa farmers, landowners, and builders from federal overreach.

25 Apr 2025

Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly Awards $12,000 from the Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Alyssa Goodstein

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — On March 27, 2025, Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly announced the distribution of $12,000 to 21 recipients of the 2025 Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was open to affiliate union members and their immediate family who plan to enroll in higher education, vocational trade schools, or apprentice programs.

25 Apr 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register to Protect Executive Privilege

By Merit Pages

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register to protect the use of executive privilege for all Iowa governors past, present, and future.

25 Apr 2025

Honoring our Military and Raising Awareness on Substance Use

By Jody Boulay

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — As Memorial Day approaches, Americans nationwide prepare to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Ceremonies will be held, flags will be flown at half-staff, and families will gather to pay tribute. But amid the solemnity and gratitude lies a quieter, often overlooked truth. Many of our heroes return home not to peace but to a new battlefield, one waged within.

25 Apr 2025

Bettendorf High School Names Jennifer Shay as Head Coach of Girls Basketball Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Bettendorf High School Activities Director, Zach Shay, is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer Shay as the new Head Coach of the Bettendorf Girls Basketball program.

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