MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2025) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are proud to announce a groundbreaking three-year sponsorship agreement with XUSD Blockchain Holdings and its revolutionary X1 Hybrid StableChain Platform. As part of this landmark deal, the Steamwheelers home games will be played on XUSD Field, at Vibrant Arena cementing the partnership’s commitment to innovation both on and off the field.

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.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2025) — Top of the World Ranch will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their expansion on Tuesday, March 11, 3:30PM. They are located at 3333 155th Avenue in Milan, Illinois.

AMES, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — Registration is now open for the majority of sports in the 2025 Summer Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual. This year marks the 39th year the Iowa Games will be held in the Ames area. The Iowa Games team is excited to be able to offer opportunities to compete in over 40 sports this summer.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 28, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after signing Iowa Senate File 418 into law:

“Today, I am signing into law a bill that safeguards the rights of women and girls.

It is common sense to acknowledge the obvious biological differences between men and women. In fact, it is necessary to secure genuine equal protection for women and girls.

WASHINGTON DC (February 28, 2025) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemns President Donald Trump's planned executive order declaring English the official language of the United States.

This unprecedented action directly contradicts the founding principles of our nation. It marginalizes millions of Americans who are contributing to the country's cultural and economic strength.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the January 24, 2025, fatal shooting of Brandon Mitchell by two Des Moines police officers was legally justified.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — This week, the Iowa Environmental Council introduced the new Climate Change and Environmental Health map, a web-based tool highlighting more than 45 different environmental pollutants, climate-change threats, and public health-data points for Iowa communities.

ANKENY, IOWA (February 27, 2025) — Across Iowa, many once-bustling biodiesel plants now sit idle or operate at minimal capacity, casualties of volatile market conditions and federal policy uncertainty. These facilities, which have long fueled Iowa’s agricultural economy and America’s energy needs, face an uncertain future as critical industry policies remain unresolved.

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