ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities invites members of the media and community to get a first look at Alan’s House, its new DCFS-licensed youth group home, during a special Open House on Thursday, February 19.

Before officially opening its doors and welcoming residents, YWCA Quad Cities will host an Open House, 4-6PM, at 229 16th Street, Rock Island, IL (YWCA’s former location).

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2026) — We are excited to present our 4th Annual Rooting Out Poverty Conference being held April 9 — please join us at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center.

It’s a day of exploring affordable housing, justice issues, education, health-care, and economics that impact all of us but, particularly low wage earners.

The day-long event features state and regional leaders doing the work to promote human dignity for all.

AMES, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — More than 800 children across Iowa are currently waiting in the foster-care system for a permanent place to call home. To meet this urgent need, Iowans for Adoption, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, launched "The Impact Circle" — a statewide call-to-action inviting every Iowan to play a role in solving the state's foster care adoption crisis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 17, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a multistate settlement with Menard Inc d/b/a Menards, the home improvement retail chain. The settlement resolves claims made in 2020 that the company incorrectly marketed its Menards 11% Rebate Program.