Connor Construction Acquires White Roofing Co Inc

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.

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).

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.

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA (May 1, 2025) — The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its list of 

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2025) — The Iowa Energy Summit, hosted by the Iowa Association for Energy Efficiency (IAEE), will take place October 29-30 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, Iowa. The conference committee is now accepting abstract submissions from companies and individuals to present at the Summit.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 23, 2025) — Following a twelve-day strike at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Ottumwa, members of Teamsters Local 238 have ratified their best-ever collective bargaining agreement at the facility.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — Interstate Power Systems will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their customer appreciation and open house on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10AM. They are located at 8200 North Fairmount Street in Davenport, Iowa.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (April 17, 2025) — Since 2021, twelve states have authorized Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) as universal or near-universal vouchers to cover either tuition at minimally-regulated private schools or pods (mini-schools with children of like-minded parents); or costs associated with homeschooling, from books and online curricula to field trips and ancillary goods and services deemed essential. These ESAs make nearly all students eligible, regardless of family income.

ANKENY, IOWA (April 16, 2025) — Blends of 20% biodiesel (B20) and higher more than doubled in Iowa’s on-road diesel sales last year, growing to 35% in 2024, up from 15% in 2023. That’s according to the latest Retailers Fuel Gallons Annual Report from the Iowa Department of Revenue.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 15, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business-advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the benefits the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to Iowa if made permanent. The report also spotlights that the 282,000+ small businesses in Iowa could face significantly higher taxes if Congress does not make the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction permanent this year.

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