15 Jan 2025

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grants $2 Million

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary Hubbell Waterman, will grant over $2 million to 73 area nonprofits in 2025 to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

15 Jan 2025

Last Chance to Register for Des Moines University (DMU)'s Mini Medical School

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — High school and college students interested in exploring careers in health care are encouraged to register for Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' 

15 Jan 2025

Study Shows Iowa Pork Industry is Vital to State's Economy

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — Iowa’s hard-working pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy, as shown by a new study released by the Iowa Pork Producers Association. The data verifies Iowa’s status as the number-one pork-producing state in the nation, providing 33% of the U.S. hog inventory, and creating more than 120,000 jobs.

Providing Jobs, Economic Activity

15 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Delivers 2025 Condition of the State

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2025) — On the evening of January 14, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2025 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address

Governor Kim Reynolds

January 14, 2025 

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

15 Jan 2025

Jonathan Uhl re His Suit against City of Davenport

By Jonathan Uhl

Dear Community of Davenport,

I write to you today not only as a father and husband but as a concerned member of our community who can no longer remain silent in the face of systemic injustice and failure. It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of responsibility that I inform you of a lawsuit that will be filed against the City of Davenport, Iowa.

14 Jan 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Surges Again, Reaches Six-Year High

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 14, 2025) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by 3.4 points in December to 105.1, the second consecutive month above the 51-year average of 98 and the highest reading since October 2018. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, seven increased, two decreased, and one was unchanged. The Uncertainty Index declined twelve points in December to 86.

14 Jan 2025

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $100 Million for Communities to Boost Housing Supply and Lower Housing Costs

By US Department of Housing and Urban Development Press Office

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2025) — The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards $100 million in grants to eighteen winners benefitting communities across the fifteen States to cut red tape, build more homes, and lower the costs of renting and buying a home.

14 Jan 2025

Working Lands Conservation Corps Partners Announce Request for Proposals for Host Organizations

By Candice Abinanti

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2025) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), The Corps Network, and AmeriCorps announced the request for proposals for host organizations for the second cohort of the Working Lands Conservation Corps (WLCC).

This past year, WLCC engaged over 100 corps members, serving 28 organizations in 25 states.

14 Jan 2025

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 14, 2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

13 Jan 2025

554 Wartburg Students Named to Fall Term Dean's List

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (January 13, 2025) — Wartburg College has recognized 554 students who were named to the 2024 Fall Term Dean's List.

Those honored include:

Austin Barta, of Bettendorf.

Gavin Barta, of Bettendorf.

Brooke Bloom, of De Witt.

Delaney Coffman, of Eldridge.

Landon Coleman, of Pleasant Valley.

Brody Condon, of De Witt.

Ryan Doyle, of Bettendorf.

Ty Gardner, of LeClaire.

Reagan Hassel, of LeClaire.

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