21 Apr 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Tony DiCecco as Commencement Speaker

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce that Tony DiCecco will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2025 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, DiCecco moved to Iowa to pursue an education at Upper Iowa University. After graduating from Upper Iowa University in 1971, he embarked on a teaching and coaching career that lasted over 35 years.

21 Apr 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor, Remembrance of Pope Francis

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment for His Holiness Pope Francis who died on April 21, 2025 at Vatican City. He was 88-years-old.

Gov Reynolds’ order is issued in conjunction with President Trump’s proclamation to lower the United States flag for the same amount of time.

21 Apr 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Applauds Gov Kim Reynolds for Signing Legislative Priority to Heighten Penalties for Assaults on Law Enforcement

By Zach Hoffman

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — On Friday, April 18, Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Attorney General Brenna Bird’s legislative priority that increases penalties for assaults against law enforcement and first responders.

21 Apr 2025

Dana Rae Yannacci Bullock to Receive Honorary Degree from the University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The University of Dubuque will confer upon Dana Rae Yannacci Bullock, a doctor of human letters, honoris causa, in recognition of her leadership and service as the longest serving first lady in UD’s history from 1998 to 2024.

21 Apr 2025

Marshall University Educator Named 2024 Professor of the Year for West Virginia

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 21, 2025) — Marshall University’s Dr Rachael Peckham, a member of the university's Department of English, has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia.

21 Apr 2025

Remembrance Ceremony Honors Individuals Who Give the Ultimate Gift for Medical Education

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will honor 47 individuals, including twelve honored veterans, at this year's Body Donation Remembrance Ceremony. The annual service will take place at 10:30AM, Saturday, May 3, at the Olsen Center at 3200 Grand Ave, invites faculty, staff, students, and body-donor families to remember these individuals who have generously given their bodies to further medical education.

21 Apr 2025

Culver’s Earth Day Fundraiser: 73 Culver’s Restaurants to Partner with Environmental Non-Profit Living Lands and Waters

By Leah Cafarelli

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2025) — For the fifth consecutive year, Culver’s restaurants across the Midwest are rallying behind Living Lands and Waters in celebration of Earth Day. On April 22, guests can make a difference simply by indulging in their favorite Culver’s meal.

21 Apr 2025

Maquoketa Volunteer Receives Support Group Facilitator of the Year Award from Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter

By Doug Bickford,

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Sally Davies of Maquoketa the 2025 Support Group Facilitator of the Year award for her unwavering dedication as a support group leader for Alzheimer’s care-givers in Eastern Iowa.

21 Apr 2025

National Labor Leaders to Conduct Hearing in Davenport on Trump Administration Cuts to Federal Agencies, Workforce

By Mike Gillis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — A group of national labor leaders will join local workers and their representatives for a field hearing in Davenport on Tuesday, April 22, 6-8PM, at the Starlight Ballroom at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Gate 2 Entrance. The hearing is to explore the impacts of the Trump Administration cuts to federal agencies and impacts on the local economy.

21 Apr 2025

Quad Cities Karaoke Championship Revving Up for an Incredible 2025 Season

By Rochelle Arnold

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2025) — There something new and exciting happening in the Quad Cities. It involves singing and it is a lot of fun. That new thing is the Quad Cities Karaoke Championship.

This year will be their third season and this event has been a great addition to the area entertainment scene.

It is bringing in business to bars and venues, while making quite a splash for local talent to showcase their singing chops.

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