02 Aug 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Preparing for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt's Fall Publication of Names

By Russ Trimble

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is preparing to launch the upcoming Great Iowa Treasure Hunt fall publication list containing the most recent names of past and present Iowans with unclaimed property waiting for them in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "Having unclaimed funds is more common than you might think," said Treasurer Smith.

25 Jul 2023

Botanical Center Announces New Trending Garden, Sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and the Jaycees of the Quad Cities

By Paige Underwood

Pictured left to right in photo: Kate Mapes (Gardens and Special Projects, QCBC), David Chanez (President, Davenport Jaycee Foundation), Kelsey Watson (President, Jaycees of the Quad Cities), Ryan Wille (Executive Director, QCBC), Kennedy Blaesius (Horticulturist, QCBC)

20 Jul 2023

First Community Trust NA Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer

By Jessica Maldonado

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 20, 2023) — First Community Trust NA (FCT), a nationally-chartered trust and wealth-management company headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Claypool as its new Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2023. Formed with the client in mind, FCT provides financial services to several credit unions across Iowa and western Illinois.

20 Jul 2023

Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rises Once Again in June, Unemployment Rate Unchanged

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 20, 2023) — Iowa’s labor-force participation rate increased once again in June to 68.7 percent, up from 68.5 percent in May. This was the fourth consecutive monthly increase as 4,900 new workers joined the state’s labor force.

At the same time, Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent. The US unemployment rate decreased to 3.6 percent in June. The number of total unemployed Iowans remained level from May to June.

18 Jul 2023

Downtown Davenport Partnership Reflects on Successes and Challenges of Past Year; Looks Ahead to Future Progress

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated accomplishments of fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) during its annual meeting on July 18, calling attention to recently completed projects, future investments, new infrastructure, businesses grants, as well as turning the corner after the 324 Main disaster and managing spring flooding.

13 Jul 2023

Technical Assistance Grants Available in Iowa for USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program

By Cecilia Lynch

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2023) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the

12 Jul 2023

Forbes Ranks Ascentra on America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions List for State of Iowa

By Barry Shaw

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 12, 2023) — Ascentra Credit Union has been named one of Iowa’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2023 by Forbes Magazine.

12 Jul 2023

New Members Appointed to the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council

By Emily Koss

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 12, 2023) — Six new members were recently appointed to the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (Iowa DD Council) by Governor Kim Reynolds. The new members, who will serve three-year terms, are dedicated to making Iowa more inclusive for individuals with disabilities.

New Iowa DD Council members:

Emma Bouza | Hawarden, IA — Family Advocate

Nathan Kirstein | Des Moines, IA — Disability Rights Iowa

07 Jul 2023

Walmart Leads Back-to-School Season with Budget Friendly Supplies

By Farah Abu Zaid

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Walmart is announcing in-store and online enhancements just in time for the back-to-school season for customers in Davenport. This year, the retailer has made price investments to help fight inflation on the top items for teachers, implemented changes in stores to ensure back-to-school shopping is more inclusive for customers with disabilities and rolled out several ways for customers to support their teachers and schools throughout the school year.

07 Jul 2023

Brian Dennis Named Interim Head of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Brian Dennis believes every Iowan has the capacity and the ability to work — those with disabilities may just need a little help to achieve it.

“Employment is possible for every person, but that journey will look different for everyone,” Dennis said. “The best way to assist someone on that journey is to provide as much support as possible.”

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