09 Dec 2025

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Encouraged by USDA Announcement of Farmer Assistance Package

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (December 9, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, appreciates the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, announced by President Trump yesterday at a roundtable event.

09 Dec 2025

Highly-Anticipated Iowa Independent Film "Jury of Her Peers" Launches “Roadshow Tour” Days After World Premiere Weekend

By Holly Sparkman

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The makers of Jury of Her Peers, a new independent feature film, will hit the road immediately following its World Premiere Weekend in Des Moines.

08 Dec 2025

WQPT to Air Locally Produced Film "I AM disABLEd" December 14

By Terry Wilson

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — On Sunday, December 14, join WQPT PBS at 8PM for their premier airing of I AM disABLEd, a heartwarming documentary that highlights the challenges and triumphs of students with disabilities, and their families, by following the journey of nine youths as they stage the musical Seussical. As these young artists take center stage, the spotlight shines on their abilities and similarities to all of us.

08 Dec 2025

Iowa Hospital Association Welcomes Jordan Marcon as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Jordan Marcon has joined the Iowa Hospital Association as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In this role, Marcon will oversee the association’s marketing, communications, and brand strategy to support member hospitals and advance the organization’s mission.

08 Dec 2025

US Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) o Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net

By US Department of Agriculture

WASHINGTON DC (December 8, 2025) — US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L Rollins announced Friday, December 5, announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year.

08 Dec 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Eighteen States in Protecting First Amendment Rights Against IRS Overreach

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Friday, December 5, that she led a coalition of eighteen states to push back against IRS overreach and defend Iowan’s first amendment rights.

08 Dec 2025

Palmer College of Chiropractic Awards Degrees

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa, on October 24, 2025:

Moua Chang of Davenport, Iowa

Maiah Hartman of Geneseo, Illinois

Darby Sutherland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Chang, in particular, graduated with a General Science, Bachelor of Science degree.

The following student was named to the 2025 summer trimester Dean's :

08 Dec 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Leader Chosen to Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Medicine

By Lindsey Giardino

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — Robert J Loch PhD MBA CNMT, Associate Dean of Clinical and Student Affairs in the College of Health Sciences at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been selected to participate in the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technologist Section's Leadership Academy.

08 Dec 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Video: Iowa Small Business Owner Discusses Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, released a new 

08 Dec 2025

Local Modern Woodmen Members Partner with Wreaths Across America

By Hallie Porter

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2025) — Modern Woodmen of America is partnering with Wreaths Across America for a nationwide day of remembrance on December 13, 11AM, at Rock Island Arsenal. A fraternal financial services organization with members across the country, Modern Woodmen is supporting this initiative to honor deceased veterans through a $500,000 contribution toward:

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