DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) — The Iowa Health Education Portal, an innovative online platform, offers students and career changers a streamlined, user-friendly way to explore and pursue nursing education programs in Iowa.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 6, 2025) — On May 7, students across Iowa will join thousands of children nationwide in celebrating Walk Bike Roll to School Day, a fun and active way to kick off the school day. This year, Iowa is leading the way with a record-breaking 120 schools registered to participate, proving that Iowa is serious about safe, healthy, and active transportation for students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first time, nearly four in five Americans would want to know if they had Alzheimer’s disease before it impacted their lives. They also want treatment, even if it comes with risks, as long as it slows the progression of the disease.

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (April 21, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Sally Davies of Maquoketa the 2025 Support Group Facilitator of the Year award for her unwavering dedication as a support group leader for Alzheimer’s care-givers in Eastern Iowa.

PARKER, COLORADO (April 12, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) hosted a dynamic and immersive Mass Casualty Simulation on its Colorado campus, offering students an invaluable hands-on training experience designed to prepare them for high-pressure emergency situations.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 14, 2025) — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Quad Cities area residents to attend their annual Memories in the Making event on Friday, May 2, 5:30–9PM at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Paintings created by locals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the Memories in the Making Art Therapy program will be available to bid on in a silent and live auction.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — As part of a massive multi-state relief effort, the American Red Cross is rushing critical emergency support to thousands of families pummeled by relentless floods and tornadoes across the South and Midwest. This support includes eighteen Iowans who have deployed or soon will deploy. Severe storms, strong winds, tornadoes, and heavy rains have inundated communities leaving a trail of heartbreak with damaged homes, roadways, and critical infrastructure.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — As Tax Day nears, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging families and individuals across the country to take a closer look at their finances. One in nine Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease — that’s nearly seven million Americans across the country and over 62,000 here in Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — Ellipsis, a leading non-profit dedicated to helping kids and families overcome turbulent pasts and build successful futures, has named Kelly Hannan as its next chief executive officer, effective April 28.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2025) — As a companion animal or livestock owner, you trust the health of your animal(s) with college-educated, professionally-trained veterinarians, and certified veterinary technicians to keep them in good health.

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