DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 28, 2022) — On Thursday, December 1, 6PM, at Fairmount, and Monday, December 12, 6PM, at Main, the Library will host Interfaith Focus, a series of two panel discussions with Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Rev Elaine Calbeck, and Dr Lisa Killinger on the considerable amount of common ground between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Join our panel discussion featuring leaders from each of the three Abrahamic faiths to explore commonalities and differences.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 22, 2022) — The National State Auditors Association (NSAA) has awarded the Iowa Auditor of State Office its highest rating following an external peer review for the period October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

“This rating is no small feat,” said Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand. “I want to congratulate everyone in the Auditor’s Office and thank them for their hard work and commitment to Iowa tax-payers.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 21, 2022) — For the eighth year running, The Des Moines Turkey Trot will welcome runners from across the country for a Thanksgiving morning 5K, 5 Mile, and Tot Trot run in the heart of downtown. Nearly 5,000 runners from 37 states are expected to attend this year’s event which has been named one of the “Top Trot’s in the Country” by Runner’s World Magazine.

ELGIN, ILLINOIS (November 21, 2022) — The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) will make a $5,000 donation to the family of East Moline Police Officer William Lind, who was severely injured on October 24 during an encounter with a violent suspect.

WASHINGTON DC (November 21, 2022) — Iowa ranks twelfth in overall prosperity according to 

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2022) — Auditor of State Rob Sand today released a report on the State University of Iowa (University of Iowa), Iowa City, Iowa for the year ended June 30, 2021. The University of Iowa previously released its annual financial report for the year ended June 30, 2021.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30PM, at Eastern.

Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover how podcasts are now a popular tool for learning, personal growth, and fun entertainment.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 14, 2022) — Efforts are underway to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws in response to several fatal crashes in which drivers were found to be using their phones while driving. A campaign called Drive Safe Iowa has launched a petition to collect names of supporters to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — On November 9, 2022, QC Area Public Safety Agencies will implement the final pieces of an interoperable, digital public safety radio system. The QC P-25 Radio System provides a new communications platform for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical-services agencies in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — On November 3, ELPC, IEC, and Sierra Club filed an objection to MidAmerican’s attempt to hide studies of its electricity-generating facilities from public view.

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