BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 4, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is excited to present its annual Parade of Bands concert, bringing together fourth- through twelfth-grade band students for an incredible evening of music and celebration. This special event will take place in the Bettendorf High School gym and highlights the musical growth and talent of our student musicians as they progress through the district’s outstanding band program.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — The Iowa Sports Foundation is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Iowa Senior Games presented by Edencrest.

Taking place on June 4-8, the Iowa Senior Games (ISG) are an Olympic-style sports festival for Iowans who are at least fifty years of age. The ISG offers opportunities to compete in thirty sports and skills contests with nearly 100 events.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI), a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), announced the departure of State Curator Leo Landis, who has served the organization with distinction as both State Curator and Museum Curator.

WAVERLY, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — Robert Matera has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Matera, of Davenport, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional-education courses in their field.