28 Sep 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Launches Annual Voter-Registration Drives in Iowa High Schools

By Kevin Hall

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.

28 Sep 2021

Local Students Among Ohio University Summer 2021 Graduates

By Jalyn Bolyard

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:

28 Sep 2021

Defenseman Matt Stoia Signed to Quad City Storm Training-Camp Agreement

By Brian Rothenberger

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.

28 Sep 2021

Monmouth College's FusionFest Theatre Festival to Join Forces with Classics Day on October 2

By Duane Bonifer

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

28 Sep 2021

Crime Victim Assistance Division receives $12.76 Million in Federal Funds

By Ashlee Kieler

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.

28 Sep 2021

Upper Iowa University is Revved Up for a “Peacock Pride” Homecoming

By Mike Van Sickle

 

28 Sep 2021

Trunk or Treat at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

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!

28 Sep 2021

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Benefit Night Raises More Than $70,000 for Mission-Aligned Programs and Resources

By Jaimie Miller

DUBUQUE, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — In its twenty-sixth year, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) serves as the hub for credit union philanthropy in Iowa. At this year’s annual ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser, held Thursday, September 16, at the Grand River Conference Center in Dubuque, ICUF raised more than $70,000 in support of their work to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being.

28 Sep 2021

Basic Sign Language for Kids at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 28, 2021) — Kids ages 6-12 are invited to learn the basics of American Sign Language in this 6-week class beginning Tuesday, October 5, 4PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) We will go over fingerspelling, numbers, common greetings, and more. Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/dpl-basicsignlanguage.

27 Sep 2021

With Second Major Education Grant This Year, Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $150,000 to Support Mental Health Services in Mercer County Schools

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 27, 2021) — Jennifer Hamerlinck RN knows better than most the toll that mental-health issues and other social and emotional barriers can take on a student’s ability to succeed. But as the director of the Mercer County Health Department’s Mental Health Action Program (MHAP), she also knows what a difference supporting students with the right resources can make.

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