06 Jan 2022

Rivermont Implements COVID Test-to-Stay Program

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 6, 2022) — There is always a flurry of excitement and activity on the first day back from winter break. There was also anxiety with families traveling and gathering for the holidays this year, but Rivermont's new Test-to-Stay program alleviated those fears.

05 Jan 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Stan Thompson as Executive Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES.

05 Jan 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Awards $210M in Broadband Grants

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 5, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) have announced the latest recipients of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grants Program.

03 Jan 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Welcomes Biden Administration’s Plan to Strengthen Competition in Meat-Packing

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 3, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller welcomes the Biden administration’s plan to increase competition in the meat-packing industry.

“Livestock is vital to Iowa farmers and Iowa’s economy. Fair and robust competition in meat processing benefits livestock producers and consumers,” AG Miller said.

16 Dec 2021

Scott County Jail Bicycle Restoration Program Partners with Friendly House to Support Community Youth

By Janece Hicks

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 16, 2021) — Santa Claus and the holiday season are coming a little early for some children in our community this year…

29 Nov 2021

Niabi Zoo’s Online Auction for African Painted Dogs Starts Today

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (November 29, 2021) — The Niabi Zoos African Painted Dog campaign online auction starts today, November 29! The Niabi Zoo, with the help of our wonderful community of supporters and partners, has assembled an exciting assortment of auction items to bid on.

29 Nov 2021

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 Geneseo Christmas Walk

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (November 29, 2021) — The 2021 Geneseo Christmas Walk will take place Saturday, December 11, 8AM-8PM, in Geneseo, Illinois. This year’s theme is “All of the Lights.” The 2021 theme focuses on spectacular Christmas light displays and was inspired by COVID-19 restrictions that “turned off the lights” on the 2020 Geneseo Christmas Walk, forcing organizers to drastically — but successfully — modify the event.

24 Nov 2021

Bally’s Quad Cities Announces $50,000 Donation to Two Rivers YMCA and Rock Island Public Library

By Jodi Pestka

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2021) — Bally’s Quad Cities announces its $50,000 donation, over a five-year period, to the Two Rivers YMCA and Rock Island Public Library's newest facility.

23 Nov 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Pardons Two Turkeys, Part of Longstanding Thanksgiving Tradition

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 23, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys today at Terrace Hill in Des Moines, continuing a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition celebrating Iowa’s Turkey Industry. Stuffing and Squash will move from The Slinger Farm in Ellsworth to Living History Farms in Urbandale.

23 Nov 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, County Auditors Presenting Catt Award to Valley Lutheran in Cedar Falls, Grundy Center Schools, Monday, November 29

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 23, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will present the 2021 Carrie Chapman Catt Award to Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls and Grundy Center High School on Monday, November 29. The award goes to any school that registers at least 90% of eligible students to vote. Both schools surpassed the mark during the 2020-21 school year.

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