MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2025) Audra Goach is in the news.

The chemistry professor was recently named to chair one of Monmouth College's six new academic schools, the School of Health and Natural Sciences. That, alone, would be the highlight of any given academic year for a professor.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird led a twelve-state coalition in a brief stating people trapped in gridlock traffic by pro-Hamas protestors who blocked the highway leading to Chicago’s O’Hare airport should be allowed to continue their lawsuit.

WASHINGTON DC (October 14, 2025) — Recent staff cuts at the US Department of Education driven by the government shutdown have dismantled key functions that help ensure that students with disabilities receive a quality education. The entire Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has been shut down.

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 14, 2025) — The Circle of Healing, a group dedicated to uplifting African-American individuals and communities, is proud to announce Her Voice Media as the recipient of its 2025 $6,500 grant. This award recognizes organizations making a profound impact on the well-being, resilience, and empowerment of marginalized communities, and Her Voice Media exemplifies this mission through its transformative work.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 14, 2025) — Just in time for Halloween, The64.com is launching the scariest tournament of the year: America’s Best Haunted Destination, where fans vote for the creepiest site in the nation. This first-of-its-kind bone-chilling bracket begins October 16 and runs until November 2.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Iowa banks continue to see sophisticated fraud impacting business customers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm.

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2025) — Get ready for a fun filled evening of TRIVIA! Join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Manny's on Main Street in Savanna.

Start gathering your team of six and choose a cool team name.

Registration begins at 4PM, with the contest kicking off at 5PM. It's just $10.00 per person ($60) per team.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — The Waste Commission of Scott County, Linwood Mining and Minerals, and Waga Energy will hold a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, November 19, 1PM. The event will take place at the Scott Area Landfill, 11555 110th Avenue (County Road Y-48, Buffalo).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — The Quad City Times Plus 60 Club will host Trivia Night on Friday, November 7, at the Columbus Club in Davenport. Doors will open at 6PM, and the trivia contest will begin at 6:30PM.

All proceeds from the event will go toward community grants provided each year by the Plus 60 Club to non-profit organizations that provide services and assistance to senior citizens in the Quad Cities area.

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