03 Jan 2025

Registration Open at Iowa Farm Bureau’s Acres of Opportunity Conference for Farmers Seeking New Revenue Streams Through Niche Markets

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 3, 2025) — In today’s challenging agricultural economy, both new and seasoned farmers are exploring innovative ways to stay profitable. With high initial investments in land and equipment along with high operational costs, many are turning to niche opportunities that require less land or complement existing family farms.

02 Jan 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues to Protect Affordable Homes for Iowa Families

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 2, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a mandate that will hike home prices, making them too expensive for many Iowa families.

31 Dec 2024

Quad City Botanical Center/Pay What You Want Nights Announced, Thursday, January 2, to Saturday, January 4

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 31, 2024) — We are excited to announce Pay What You Want nights for Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy. Pay What You Want nights are sponsored by The Family Credit Union.

30 Dec 2024

River Action’s Eddy Scholarship Applications Now Open

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 30, 2024) — River Action is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Eddy Scholarships. In partnership with BITCO Insurance Companies, River Action will award three $1,000 scholarships to students demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

30 Dec 2024

New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) Convinces Federal Court to Stop Department of Labor’s Illegal Undermining of Wage and Overtime Exemption

By Joe Martyak

WASHINGTON DC (December 30, 2024) — The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) has persuaded the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas to 

30 Dec 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on the Death of President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 30, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the death of President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr:

27 Dec 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Concludes Des Moines Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 27, 2024) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the November 26, 2024, fatal shooting of Charles Alan Leonard III by two Des Moines police officers was legally justified.

26 Dec 2024

Local Students Named to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Fall 2024 Dean's List

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (December 26, 2024) — The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester:

Rock Island, Illinois (61201): Logan Braun

Moline, Illinois (61265): Hannah Gault

Port Byron, Illinois (61275): Sarah Prigge

Geneseo, Illinois (61254): Carson Rice

Geneseo, Illinois (61254): Charlie Rice

26 Dec 2024

Iowa Pork Congress Coming to Des Moines January 22 and 23

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (December 26, 2024) — The 2025 Iowa Pork Congress, North America’s largest winter swine trade

23 Dec 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges US Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Law-Enforcement Heroes

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 23, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has urged the US Supreme Court to uphold qualified immunity protections for law-enforcement heroes.

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