HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (September 16, 2025) — Marshall University has announced a historic $50 million gift from President Brad D Smith and First Lady Alys Smith to advance Marshall for All, a groundbreaking program designed to eliminate student debt.

The milestone gift is the largest bestowed to the university, and is the largest personal contribution made by a sitting university president to their own institution.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 3PM. The facility is located at 1209 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

The open house and ribbon-cutting will showcase the unveiling of a $12.5 million-dollar renovation — new Wellness and Therapy Center, remodeled independent-living apartments, new amenities including new dining room and lounge, and refreshed common areas.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2025) — Join us for a night of river-lovin’ banter and brews at Great River Brewery in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 16, 5-8PM. Learn about River Action events and initiatives and discuss plans and ideas for the future of our Quad Cities riverfront and surrounding communities.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 15, 2025) — The organizations within the Voice of Milk — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association, and Minnesota Milk Producers Association — along with Farmers for Sustainable Food have embarked on a new strategic plan to provide more relevant, reliable, and innovative programs and resources to their members and other stakeholders.