16 Oct 2025

Operation Lifesaver Inc Reminds the Public to Stay Off and Stay Away from Tracks and Train While Enjoying Halloween and Fall Festivities

By Jennifer DeAngelis

WASHINGTON DC (October 16, 2025) — Many people enjoy fall activities, from football games to hayrides. Children in particular look forward to collecting treats on Halloween.

16 Oct 2025

Project NOW: Reentry Summit November 13

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2025) — Project NOW is hosting its first Reentry Summit, and you are invited!

Thursday, November 13, 11:30AM-3:30PM: Come spend the afternoon with us exploring ways to reduce stigma, empower returning citizens, and inspire collaboration with other organizations during the necessary work. https://e.givesmart.com/events/L9m/.

RSVP TODAY — only fifty seats left.

16 Oct 2025

Iowa Secretary of State Urges Iowa Voters to Stay Alert When Receiving Election Information Amidst Reported Fraudulent Messages

By Ashley Hunt Esquivel

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate released the following statement regarding an emerging situation in multiple Iowa counties:

 

My office is aware of reports that an individual or group is sending mass texts to Iowa residents impersonating local elected officials and candidates. These messages are not authentic and were not sent by the officials or candidates named.

The reported impersonated messages read:

16 Oct 2025

Five Monmouth College Students Present Their Chemistry Research at American Chemical Society (ACS) Conference in Iowa

By Barry McNamara

On both far sides of the photo are Scott Shaw ('03) and Sreya Roy ('23), who work and study, respectively, at the University of Iowa, where Monmouth chemistry students and faculty attended an ACS conference. Also pictured are, from left, professor Audra Goach, Alayna Earle, Kody Coyne, Jesia Choity, Riley Kalnins, and Ivy Hawkins

16 Oct 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Protect Women’s Sports

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Wednesday, October 15, that she was leading a coalition of eighteen states challenging a Minnesota state law that mandates allowing men to participate in women’s sports.

16 Oct 2025

Muscatine Art Center Celebrates Day of the Dead with Family Activities

By Rachael Mullins

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center invites families to celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) on Saturday, November 1, 1:30-4PM, with an afternoon of free, hands-on activities, artmaking, and bilingual performances that honor this vibrant Mexican tradition. Admission is free of charge, and no registration is required.

16 Oct 2025

Modern Companies Ribbon-Cutting November 13

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Modern Companies will hold a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, November 13, 3PM. The new facility is located at 6105 N Brady St in Davenport, Iowa.

Modern Companies opens new location in the Quad Cities, strengthening regional workforce and industry partnerships.

16 Oct 2025

Scott County Health Department Achieves National Public Health Reaccreditation

By Scott County Health Department

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Scott County Health Department (SCHD) announced its achievement of public health reaccreditation today at a joint meeting of the Scott County Board of Health and Scott County Board of Supervisors.

16 Oct 2025

Wapsi River Center: Zombie Archery October 25

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 1PM, there will be a Zombie Archery program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and FREE Halloween-themed hands-on class.

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

15 Oct 2025

Friendship Manor Open House to Reveal $12.5 Million Renovation

By Adam Hurlburt

Friendship Manor’s recently-completed Emerald Wellness and Therapy Center, an important piece of the retirement community’s “Re-Establishing Friendship” renovation project

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