COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2022) — One of Niabi Zoo’s best-known residents, Savanna, a nineteen-year-old female African Lion, was humanely euthanized due to complications caused by breast cancer and progressive kidney failure. Director Lee Jackson stated, “This is never an easy decision. The Zoo’s keeper staff, veterinary team, and managers, in the end, had to consider her welfare and best quality of life.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 8, 2022) — This February, Casey’s is asking its guests and team members to join them and Monster Energy in continuing the fight against food insecurity.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2022) — Before he became a popular Monmouth College lecturer, political campaign consultant and host of the successful Heartland Politics public radio program and podcast, Robin Johnson was a first-generation college student finding his way.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2022) — The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation announces a generous $1 million contribution from Alliant Energy to build a new shelter on the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds.