WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences appoints Beth Culross PhD RN GCNS-BC CHSE as the inaugural director of its new Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand. Culross, a nationally-recognized expert in simulation-based education and health-care training, will lead the development and operations of the simulation center, currently under construction and slated to open in late Fall 2025.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — Pulse Counseling and Wellness Center PLLC will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their one-year anniversary on Thursday, February 20, 12PM. They are located at 1465 41st Street, Suite 6, in Moline, Illinois (off of 12th Avenue and 41st Street near Youth Hope, Little Caesars Pizza, Ming Wah Chinese Restaurant, and Washington Elementary School).

CLIVE, IOWA (January 21, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is thrilled to announce Chef Jessica Baldus as the winner of the 38th and final Taste event! Chef Jessica captivated the crowd with her exquisite Mangalitsa Estates pork tenderloin fillet, earning her the top honor and a $5,000 prize.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is hosting a virtual community forum on January 30, 11AM, to discuss and hear from rural Iowans about their experience with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care and support in their local communities.