DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins will hold three community presentations for election questions and answers during the month of October. Both Auditor Tompkins and Elections Supervisor James Martin will be available to review recent changes in Iowa election law and answer questions from the public about how these laws will impact elections in Scott County.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Meet Iowans who face the daily challenges of living DeafBlind and learn about the technology that assists them in Iowa PBS's new documentary. Living DeafBlind in Iowa premieres Monday, October 18, 8PM, on statewide Iowa PBS, 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2021) Join us for a virtual "read-out" of passages from books that have been challenged for their right to remain available to the public. This annual event is co-presented with the Midwest Writing Center in recognition of Banned Books Week, September 26-October 2, 2021, 6-8PM. Join us in celebrating our awesome freedom to read!

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate kicked off his annual drive to register Iowa high-school students to vote on Tuesday through the Carrie Chapman Catt Award initiative. Every school in Iowa that registers at least 90 percent of their eligible students to vote will receive the award, named after the Iowan who was a national leader in the women’s-suffrage movement. Last year, 22 schools won the award.

ATHENS, OHIO (September 28, 2021) — More than 1,900 students graduated with Bachelor's, Master's, or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for summer semester 2021.

Students included:

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2021) — The Quad City Storm has signed defenseman Matt Stoia to a training-camp agreement ahead of the team’s third training camp in franchise history. Stoia, 22, played with FPHL Port Huron and the Evansville Thunderbolts during the 19-20 season; his rookie campaign. Prior to turning pro the Michigan native logged minutes in the OHL, NAHL, and USHL.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2021) — The eighth edition of Monmouth College's FusionFest will literally pay tribute to the classics.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — The Iowa Attorney General’s office today announced that the Crime Victim Assistance Division received $12.76 million from the US Department of Justice to fund victim assistance and victim compensation programs in Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Stop by the Fairmount Library (3000 N Fairmount St) on October 27, 5-7PM, for a Trunk-or-Treat event. Local community organizations, city departments, and library partners will be handing out Halloween goodies. Don't forget to dress up in your costumes!

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