DES MOINES, IOWA (October 14, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird led a twelve-state coalition in a brief stating people trapped in gridlock traffic by pro-Hamas protestors who blocked the highway leading to Chicago’s O’Hare airport should be allowed to continue their lawsuit.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that local elections matter, and it’s time to make a plan to participate in November’s City-School Election.

Iowans can begin casting ballots for the 2025 City-School Election on Wednesday, October 15.

This date marks the first day of Iowa’s absentee period and the first day Iowans can vote in person absentee at their local county election office.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement on the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi from District 16 including parts of West Des Moines, Clive, and Windsor Heights:

“Kevin and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi.

“Claire was an impassioned voice for Central Iowa constituents and advocated on their behalf for several years in the State House.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 2, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Calhoun County, Iowa, effective immediately through November 1, 2025.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 1, 2025) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the August 27, 2025, fatal shooting of Michael Patrick Broyles by officers from the Iowa State Patrol, Council Bluffs Police Department, and Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office was legally justified. 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2025) — Local author Michelle Sprout Murray has September, October, and November book events for Amazing Iowa, published by Reedy Press.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2025) Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high-school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to sixty high-school seniors.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — Join WQPT for a PBS Kids party on Saturday, October 11, at Western Illinois University-QC in Moline, Illinois. This free event features PBS Kids costume characters, games, activities, music, art, and more. Event registration is required.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 28, 2025) — Haven Beauty Collective is proud to announce the launch of a new, community-first business model that centers care, dignity, and accessibility. Beginning August 1, haircuts at this one-chair salon in Uptown Moline, near SouthPark Mall, will be offered through a Pay What You Can pricing structure. No judgment. No explanations required. Just beauty services rooted in empathy, respect, and mutual support.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — WQPT will celebrate our country’s upcoming semi-quincentennial, through a new community initiative, “America 250.”  Throughout the year they will be asking community members "What is your Civic Spark?," and inviting everyone to volunteer with them as they support the mission of other non-profit organizations in our community.

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