18 Dec 2024

Quad Cities Community Foundation: Your Guide to Year-End Giving

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — As you consider your year-end giving, think about the profound impact you can have on your community. Your generosity has the power to create lasting change, and a gift in honor of a friend or loved one is a beautiful way to share that impact. With your support, you can help bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most. Every gift you make is personal, meaningful, and always the perfect fit.

18 Dec 2024

Local Students Present Research at Des Moines University (DMU) 2024 Symposium

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Over 100 students Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, presented their research at DMU's 2024 Research Symposium. The annual event highlights groundbreaking student, faculty and community research in health care and biomedical sciences.

18 Dec 2024

Monmouth College Senior Profile: Ganon Greenman

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2024) — Before he officially enrolled, Ganon Greenman of Alpha, Illinois, had a pretty good idea what Monmouth College was all about, thanks to his brothers Ridge Greenman ('19) and Briar Greenman ('22).

And yet, there were still surprises in store for Greenman, who's now halfway through his senior year.

18 Dec 2024

Janette Park of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Husson University Online's President's List

By Sarah Walker Caron

BANGOR, MAINE (December 18, 2024) — Janette Park of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to Husson University Online's President's List for Term 4 of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Park is enrolled in Husson's online Animal-Assisted Therapy — BS Animal Care and Behavior with a Certificate in Animal Training program.

18 Dec 2024

Icestravaganza Fun, Family-Friendly Outdoor Winter Event in Downtown Davenport January 17-19

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will host Icestravaganza January 17-19, 2025, at the Freight House and Beiderbecke Dr in downtown Davenport. The free event, presented by Rubberstamps.net and TBK Bank, features beautiful ice carvings on display all three days and “Art in Ice” is this year’s theme.

18 Dec 2024

Exceptional Student Achievements Highlighted at Des Moines University (DMU) Research Symposium

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences celebrated the exceptional achievements of its student researchers at the 2024 Research Symposium, highlighting innovative work across a range of health-care and scientific disciplines. The event showcased the critical role of student-driven research in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.

18 Dec 2024

Charitable Donation to Living Lands and Waters Supports Mississippi River Institute and Boosts Environmental Education and Job Awareness in Underserved Communities

By Leah Cafarelli

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2024) — A $50,000 charitable contribution was presented to Living Lands and Waters during Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation’s (Bridge Investment) tenth-anniversary celebration at Green Current Solutions, thanks to the facilitation of Brian Hollenback, President and CEO of Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) and Advisory Board member of Southside Community Optimum Revitalization Enterprise (SCORE).

17 Dec 2024

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Iowa Ad Campaign Urges Congress to Protect Small Business Privacy

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Iowa’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced a new advertising campaign across the Hawkeye State and several other states featuring targeted radio and digital ads that urge Congress to pass the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.

The legislation would repeal the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the beneficial ownership information reporting rule.

17 Dec 2024

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) Presents Awards for Veterinary Excellence in Animal Healthcare

By Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2024) — The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) announces its annual award recipients, recognizing Illinois veterinarian and industry professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical practices for companion animals and livestock, and whose actions impact organized veterinary medicine in Illinois.

17 Dec 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Meets with Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Electors for Official Casting of Ballots in 2024 General Election

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds met with Secretary of State Paul Pate and Iowa’s six presidential electors who officially cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. The meeting of electors marks the state’s final step in closing a secure, accurate, and fair general election.

These six electors today unanimously cast their votes for Donald J Trump and JD Vance for President and Vice President.

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