DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2021) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors have announced the award of a total of more than $9 million in grants to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local housing initiatives. The grant awards are made available through the Local Housing Trust Fund program and are expected to assist more than 2,100 families.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 1, 2021) — The career of Monmouth College graduate Robin Ottenad Galloway is a testament to the power of liberal-arts degree. A three-decade veteran of the ice-cream industry, Galloway has also worked in the oil and automotive industries.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2021) — A brand-new event, Pints for Tots, hosted by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club Bikes for Tykes Committee and Crawford Brew Works Company’s Culture of Care Series, will be held December 2, 9, and 16, 6:-8:PM, on the Mezzanine at Crawford Brew Works, 3569 Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf. Open to kids of all ages.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2021) — Crafted QC will be hosting its indie arts festival, Crafty Cat (formerly known as OMG Beckyfest), Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM and Saturday, December 11, 10 AM-4 PM, in the Great Hall of the RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport, Iowa. This shopping event features over 100 vendors from the QC and all over the Midwest selling unique, handcrafted items and vintage finds.