IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 7, 2021) — Bridget Joers of Riverdale, Iowa, is one of 22 students and organizations at the University of Iowa honored by the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement for their contributions to the robust collection of student-run organizations on the Iowa campus.

WAVERLY, IOWA (May 7, 2021) — Rachel Green, of DeWitt, Iowa, was one of 17 Wartburg College students honored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association at its annual conference.

Green earned third place in In-Depth/Series for Student TV for "Student Elections."

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 7, 2021) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) will once again present its “Be Downtown” event, 9:30AM-10PM, Saturday, June 5, in downtown Bettendorf. Located in the City of Bettendorf’s parking lot at 15th and State, this free, family-friendly event will feature multiple-bags tournaments with cash prizes, live outdoor music, food and drink vendors, children’s activities, and more.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2021) — Child Abuse Council/AOK Network, The Moline Foundation, Moline Public Library, River Bend Foodbank, and University of Illinois Extension are joining forces to offer a virtual simulation about living in poverty called $1,000 to Spend on May 18, 2021, 1:30-3PM. A follow-up workshop on SocioEconomic Differences will be on June 8, 2021, 1:30-3PM. Attendance at simulation is not required for workshop or vice versa.