WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2024) — Members of Iowa’s largest general farm organization gathered at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines this week to celebrate the achievements of 100 county Farm Bureaus, young farmer award-winners and receive expert insight on key topics and issues shaping agriculture today.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 11, 2024) — We hope this message finds you well! As part of our ongoing efforts to shape a policy agenda that truly reflects the needs of individuals across Illinois, we’re conducting a survey for people with arrest and conviction records.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for the person.

DAVENPORT​​, IOWA​​ (December 10, 2024) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has joined with more than twenty-five organizations in a statewide campaign to advocate for a full hands-free driving law in the Iowa legislature. The End Distracted Driving Coalition, announced yesterday, is supported by organizations in various sectors representing law enforcement, healthcare, labor, business, transportation, insurance, and state agencies.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2024) — The Professional Pickleball Association is proud to bring the inaugural season of the PPA Tour Challenger Series Powered by JOOLA to the Quad Cities in August of 2025 for the Quad Cities PPA Challenger Powered by JOOLA.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2024) — Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Vibrant Arena, May 10-11, 2025. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Moline for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, after 34 months of remaining below the fifty-year average of 98. This is the highest reading since June 2021. Of the 10 Optimism Index components, nine increased, none decreased, and one was unchanged. Following last month’s record high of 110, the Uncertainty Index declined twelve points in November to 98.

LENEXA, KANSAS (December 10, 2024) — The US Department of the Army and its contractor, American Ordnance LLC, will pay $39,311 in civil penalties to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Army owns the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Iowa, while American Ordnance operates the plant.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 10, 2024) — On Saturday, December 14, 3-6PM, free horse-drawn wagon rides will be offered on E 2nd St, in downtown Davenport courtesy of the Downtown Davenport Partnership. Pick-up and drop-off will be at Bechtel Park, located at the intersection of 2nd St and Iowa St.

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