27 Jan 2023

African American Museum of Iowa’s Traveling Exhibit to Open at the University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — A high-quality, expo-style traveling version of the exhibit Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools will officially open on the University of Dubuque’s campus with student-guided tours 4-6PM, Friday, February 3, 2023, in the Multicultural Student Center, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

27 Jan 2023

Davenport Public Library Celebrates Black History

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — In partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, The Library is hosting a program “Black History: The Fight For Civil Rights in Davenport” on Thursday, February 2, 6:30PM, Fairmount.

Did you know that Dred Scott lived in the Quad Cities? Learn more about local, historical black citizens from Davenport and the Quad Cities. This program will be presented by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission.

27 Jan 2023

Scott County Board of Supervisors Vacancy

By Kerri Tompkins

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — The Scott County Board of Supervisors Vacancy Committee (Committee) met yesterday and unanimously appointed Davenport resident, Rita Rawson. The Committee included Auditor Kerri Tompkins, Treasurer Tony Knobbe and Recorder Rita Vargas. There was an application process that began on January 5 and concluded on January 24. This process garnered 27 very strong and well-qualified applicants.

27 Jan 2023

Academic “Touches” Make Fighting Scot Teams Big Winners in the Classroom

By Duane Bonifer

Track and field standout Addison Cox was recognized at a home basketball game for being named Monmouth College's Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Helping to congratulate her are President Clarence Wyatt and her track coach, Brian Woodard

27 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement in Response to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — The American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten gave the following statement to Fox Business:

27 Jan 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Announces Second Leadership QC Cohort

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber is pleased to announce sixteen individuals have joined the second cohort of Leadership QC. Leadership QC is a program for experienced community leaders and innovative thinkers who want to enhance their leadership skills. They will meet for a full-day once a month for nine months.

27 Jan 2023

Archway Reading and Lecture Series to Host Poetry Reading with JD Schraffenberger

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — The Archway Reading and Lecture Series at the University of Dubuque will return to in-person events this semester. The series will kick off with a poetry reading and discussion by poet and editor JD Schraffenberger at 4:30PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in the Multicultural Student Center, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center on campus.

The event is free and open to the public. It will include a brief Q&A with Schraffenberger.

27 Jan 2023

Upper Iowa University Recognized by US News and World Report

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — Upper Iowa University's (UIU) online undergraduate programs have once again been ranked by US News and World Report among the top online Bachelor-degree programs nationwide. As part of the recognition, UIU also ranked among the best online programs for veterans.

27 Jan 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins 25-State Lawsuit on New Biden Administration Rule Allowing Asset Managers to Direct Their Clients’ Retirement Money to ESG Investments

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined Utah Attorney General Sean D Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 25-state coalition lawsuit over a US Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of hundreds of millions of Americans.

26 Jan 2023

Iowa Cancer Consortium Releases 2023-2027 Iowa Cancer Plan, Aimed to Address Iowa’s Cancer Burden and Disparities

By Rachel Schramm

IOWA CITY, IOWA (January 26, 2023) — The Iowa Cancer Consortium released the Iowa Cancer Plan (2023-2027), a five-year plan for Iowa’s cancer-control community to address cancer issues in Iowa. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Iowa. Based on data from the Iowa Cancer Registry, in 2023 there are projected to be 22,000 Iowans diagnosed with cancer and 6,300 cancer deaths in Iowa.

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