16 May 2025

Ride of Silence Aims at Reducing Cycling Fatalities

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will sponsor the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 21. The ride commemorates those who’ve lost their lives or were injured while cycling on public roadways, and also aims to raise awareness among law enforcement, public officials, and the members of the community of the legal presence of cyclists on public roadways, and the need to respect the rights of those riding bicycles.

16 May 2025

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Announces Nearly $14 Million for Affordable Housing in Great Plains Tribal Communities

By US Department of Housing and Urban Development Press Office

WASHINGTON DC (May 16, 2025) — US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced nearly $14 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska to carry out affordable-housing activities in Indian Country.

16 May 2025

Department of Accounting, University of Iowa Henry B Tippie College of Business, Honors Annual Student Award-Winners

By Chris Brewer

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — Thirty students in the Department of Accounting at the University of Iowa Henry B Tippie College of Business were presented annual awards following the 2024-25 academic year.

Hayden Hurt of Davenport, Iowa, received the Faculty Scholars Award, which is presented annually to students who have demonstrated superior academic performance and contributions to the Department of Accounting while completing an undergraduate accounting major.

16 May 2025

American Heart Association to Hold Hands-Only CPR Education at Rock Island Hy-Vee

By LIsa Michel

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — Representatives from the American Heart Association will be providing free CPR education on Tuesday, May 20, 3-5PM, at the Rock Island Hy-Vee (2930 18th Ave, Rock Island).

16 May 2025

Marshall University Launches National Search for Next Athletic Director

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 16, 2025) — Marshall University has officially announced the launch of a national search for its next athletic director, engaging with CarrSports Consulting, a firm with deep expertise in collegiate athletics executive searches, to lead the process. The goal is to identify and appoint a new athletic director within sixty days of launching the search.

16 May 2025

Bacoon Ride Detour Approved Following Bridge Fire in Adel

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

ADEL, IOWA (May 16, 2025) — A key bridge east of Adel on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) was impacted by a fire early in the morning of Monday, May 12. The cause of the fire was three local Adel teens who had built an uncontrolled fire which caught the bridge on fire. Dallas County Sheriff's Office has apprehended and charged the three suspects. According to Dallas County Conservation Director Curt Cable, due to extensive damages, the bridge is currently unusable.

15 May 2025

Rocky Vista University Appoints New Dean of the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine

By Kayla Manning

BILLINGS, MONTANA (May 15, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Dr John Moore, DO MPH FAAFP, has accepted the position of Dean of the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM).

15 May 2025

Dino Days is Back at the Putnam Museum and Science Center

By Jessica Beshears

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will be hosting its annual Dino Days on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

Dino Days is a family-friendly event for dinosaur lovers of all ages. During the event, the Putnam transforms its Lardner Balcony into a “Jurassic-Style Park” for all sorts of fun activities and crafts.

15 May 2025

Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Davenport North High School Senior

By Katelyn Reeder

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Reese Green, a senior at Davenport North High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Davenport resident for excellence in leadership and academics.

15 May 2025

Iowa Hospital Association Introduces Middle, High School Students to High-Demand Health-Care Careers During National Hospital Week

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Iowa Hospital Association, with the Iowa Department of Education, hosted Health Sciences Career Day in Iowa on Wednesday, May 15. Held during National Hospital Week, the live, virtual event focused on building the workforce of the future by making young Iowans aware of six high-demand health care occupations across the state: physician, nurse, radiology technologist, respiratory therapist, lab technologist, and behavioral health-care. 

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