DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2025) — The Iowa Restaurant Association has opened up nominations for their annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award. This award recognizes forty women in Iowa's hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership, and contributions.

Previous honorees have covered the full spectrum of industry careers — from frontline workers to executives to entrepreneurs and tourism professionals.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 23, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation is welcoming award-winning author Lois Buntz to lead a workshop on the power of women in philanthropy. The free workshop will be held at the Community Foundation on Thursday, July 17, 5:30-6:30PM.

On May 16, 2025, Connor Construction completed the purchase of the White Roofing Co Inc business located in Eldridge, Iowa. Tyler Connor, owner of Connor Construction, located in Dewitt, Iowa will lead the next generation of White Roofing Co's growth and expansion. Rob and Pam White founded White Roofing in 1970.

JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN (May 5, 2025) — Blain’s Farm and Fleet, a trusted Midwest retail destination since 1955, is marking its seventieth anniversary with two-day celebrations you won’t want to miss. The anniversary events will be packed with savings, giveaways, memorable experiences, and appreciation for the customers, associates, and communities who built the brand. The celebrations will occur May 9 and May 10 at the Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine, Geneseo, Moline, and Sterling locations.