DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to HF 972, her rural health-care bill that increases residency slots and strengthens maternal health, passing both the House and Senate with bipartisan support:

“Access to quality health-care is vital for Iowans in every corner of our state,” Gov Reynolds said.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Coe College is recognizing its highest-performing students of the Spring 2025 term as members of the Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body. Local students who have reached that criteria include:

Regyn Buffington of Coal Valley

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf

Valerie Gutierrez of Davenport

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 14, 2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recognized 160 students with service and leadership awards on Wednesday, May 7. These awards shine light unto the dedication and compassion each student holds to furthering their health-care career through volunteerism and paving the way for the future of medicine and health sciences.

ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (May 14, 2025) — Gage Hugart of Port Byron, Illinois, is announced as a Spring 2025 Distinguished Scholar at Rockford University. Full-time (twelve or more credits) students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below "C" and completed all requirements for the semester are named Distinguished Scholars.

PELLA, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.

Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807) earned a Bachelors degree majoring in Kinesiology .

Lucas Crawford of Eldridge (52748) earned a Bachelors degree summa cum laude majoring in Economics .

Aiden Doe of Bettendorf (52722) earned a Bachelors degree cum laude majoring in English .

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on both the Iowa House and Senate passing SF 607, a bill to simplify and decrease unemployment taxes on businesses:

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 13, 2025) The Bettendorf Community School District is proud to host its Annual Future Ready Week from May 19 to May 23 across all school buildings. This week-long celebration is designed to inspire and support students as they explore future career pathways and post-secondary opportunities.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 13, 2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

CLIVE, IOWA (May 13, 2025) — County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.

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