CLIVE, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) announced the 2024 Master Pork Producers at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on January 22 in Des Moines. This prestigious award recognizes individuals and families who excel in pork production, as demonstrated by outstanding production practices, commitment to We Care® principles, and meaningful contributions to their communities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — With tax-filing season soon upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the many resources available that can assist tax-payers with filing their tax return. The Department will begin processing individual income returns at the same time as the IRS on January 27. Iowa tax-payers are required to provide their federal return with their Iowa return. Iowa income tax returns are due on April 30.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Ajay Sharma DO has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic — Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Sharma will bring over two decades of clinical and academic experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave in Des Moines.

ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS (January 27, 2025) — Just over 1,700 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2024 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of twelve credit hours during the semester with a grade-point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.

Local students are included in the recognition.

Johan Gonzalez of Moline (61265) is studying Physics at Lewis University Aviation Science Technology.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts, and Laura Scott have been named to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s board of directors.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2025) A new member of Monmouth College's art faculty is featured in an exhibition that opened earlier this month in the school's Len G Everett Gallery.

UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (January 24, 2025) — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:

Alexis Panther, of Davenport, Iowa, in the BAccy in Accountancy program.

Ellie Samec, of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the BS in Biological Science program.

Snow blanketed the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville the week before spring 2025 classes began. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 8,000 students who study and conduct research across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social-science disciplines

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (January 24, 2025) — Jacob Rapps of Geneseo was named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — Upscale caterer to the Tri-State area, Peppercorn Food Company, offers a Valentine’s Day dining experience, a charcuterie class, and new composed charcuterie boxes for Valentine’s Day gifting.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is spreading the word about National Unclaimed Property Day, celebrated annually on February 1. "This is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their name, the names of those they know and their favorite businesses.

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