31 Mar 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Researchers Present Forensic Anthropology Findings at National Conference

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences anatomy professor, Heather Garvin PhD, along with postdoctoral researcher Stephanie Cole PhD and DMU students Meghan Gast MSA ('28) and Gloria Eddy MSA ('29), attended the American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference in Baltimore in February 2025.

31 Mar 2025

Monmouth's Order of Omega Chapter Ranks as One Of Top Four among All Colleges

By Barry McNamara

From left, Monmouth students Bronte de Zwart, Maddie Boley, Shannon Smith and Lea Selquist were the Order of Omega chapter's executive leadership team in 2024

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 31, 2025) — Monmouth College's Order of Omega chapter was named one of the top four among all colleges and universities for the 2024 calendar year.

31 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs List of Bills into Law

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2025) — On Friday, March 28, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

28 Mar 2025

RIA Federal Credit Union Marking 90th Anniversary with 90 Acts of Kindness

By Sean Leary

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 28, 2025) — RIA Federal Credit Union is celebrating its ninetieth birthday by giving a gift to the community — ninety acts of kindness, a series of altruistic acts including partnering with charities, donating time and energy to community groups, and taking part in positive activities to help people.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Winneshiek County Sheriff for Violating Sanctuary County Law

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced a lawsuit against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx for violating the state sanctuary county law by discouraging law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

27 Mar 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation: Transformation Grant Seven Years Later

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Awarded to EveryChild in 2018, a Quad Cities Community Foundation Transformation Grant supported the organization’s visionary work and provided momentum for growth. Seven years later, EveryChild is still helping to change the landscape of support for expectant parents in Rock Island County and Scott County. More than 100 safe, happy babies later, EveryChild is showing what real transformation looks like.

27 Mar 2025

Understanding Iowa’s Changing Climate: The Relationship Between Climate and Agriculture

By Iowa Environmental Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — This spring, the Iowa Environmental Council is launching a new four-part webinar series focusing on climate change, resiliency, and disaster preparedness in Iowa. These webinars are free and open to the public, and each will feature an expert guest to dig deeper into the topic. The series kicks off on April 23, 12-1PM, with a conversation about the relationship between climate and agriculture.

27 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Harrison County in Response to Severe Winter Weather

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Harrison County in response to severe winter storms that occurred on March 19, 2025.

27 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Issues Report on Sanctuary County Investigation

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has released her report on Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’s February 4, 2025, Facebook post claiming that he would be a sanctuary sheriff and refuse to enforce immigration laws. The report concludes that the post violated Iowa Code Chapter 27A, which prohibits state law enforcement from discouraging cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

27 Mar 2025

Candidate Q&A for Illinois Municipal Elections

By Jennifer Walker

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber offered candidates for mayor and alderperson in East Moline, Moline and Rock Island the opportunity to provide answers to business-specific questions. In addition, an overview on the Home Rule Referendum in East Moline is available.

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