DES MOINES, IOWA (January 6, 2026) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2025. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 6, 2026) — As daylight fades and temperatures drop, millions of Americans experience a dip in mood and motivation known as the winter blues. Nelson Chiropractic is helping the community stay healthy and happy through natural, holistic remedies that address both body and mind.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 6, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

MOLINE, ILL INOIS (January 5, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will celebrate its tenth season with a series of area premieres. Co-founder and artistic director Lora Adams said, “It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since David Miller and I opened the doors to The Black Box Theatre, but here we are.”

The new season includes:

BATON ROUGE, LOUISANA (January 5, 2026) — Brandon Ogle of Bettendorf, Iowa, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The University of Texas at Arlington.

ANGOLA, INDIANA (January 5, 2026) — Hoang Nguyen Truong of Davenport completed requirements for a degree from Trine University at the end of the Fall 2025 semester.

Truong earned a degree in Master of Science in Engineering Management at Trine.

Join the conversation, #TrineU.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 5, 2026) — Dave & Buster’s Davenport will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Monday, January 19, 10AM.  The new facility is located at 5248 Elmore Ave in Davenport, Iowa (same complex as Style Encore, ALDI, Kobe Sushi & Hibachi).

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 5, 2026) — Before a single Iowa National Guard member is sent to Venezuela, Congress must debate and vote. That's not a political position — it's the Constitution.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2026) — A new name marks a decade of impact and a renewed mission-driven commitment to prepare students for a diverse and changing world.

After ten years of growth in strengthening campus connection and building students’ intercultural skills, Augustana College will evolve its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Office of the Vice President for Culture and Connection beginning in 2026.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 5, 2026) Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State Ryan Peterman announced today raising over $200,000 in 2025 — already surpassing the total amount Sec of State Paul Pate raised during his entire 2022 campaign. Based on available campaign finance records, no previous Iowa Secretary of State candidate in history has raised more in the year before the election.

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