DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2023) — The Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance hosted a reception Tuesday, February 14, at the state capitol to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of Iowa’s Smoke Free Air Act.

The measure was signed into law in 2008, prohibiting smoking in places of employment to protect employees and the general public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. The Smokefree Air Act helped reduce the smoking rate for Iowa adults from 21.5% in 2007 to 14.6% in 2021.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 15, 2023) — As more than two million Illinois students strive for success both in and out of the classroom this spring, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is helping to ensure that tooth decay doesn’t get in the way of them learning and performing at their best.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 10, 2023) — 3,800 nurses and other healthcare professionals at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics who are members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa expressed frustration and anger as representatives of the Iowa Board of Regents refused to bargain Monday morning. The Union has filed a Prohibited Practice Complaint (PPC) alleging the Board of Regents are failing to fulfill their duty to bargain in good faith.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2023) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities continues the legacy and laughter of Gilda Radner as we celebrate her message of hope at the upcoming Live from QC. . . It’s Saturday Nite! Gala presented by Genesis Cancer Care Institute. Held on April Fool’s Day, we are thrilled to feature comedic entertainment: James “Murr” Murray, Impractical Joker, who brings a blend of stand-up and hidden camera comedy to his shows.