12 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Black Hawk and Bremer County Deputies Justified in Officer Involved Death

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2025) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that two Black Hawk County deputies and one Bremer County deputy were legally justified in their use of force on December 15, 2024, that contributed to Willie Earl Washington’s death.

12 Mar 2025

Upcoming Program at the Wapsi River Center

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (March 12, 2025) — On Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10AM, there will be a Paint by Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Join Naturalist Paige at this fun family-friendly event! She will guide you through the creation of a seasonal painting. All skill levels welcome. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity!

12 Mar 2025

Iowa Pork Barbecue Competition Calls on Backyard Grill Masters to Show Their Skills

By Olivia Hanlon

CLIVE, IOWA (March 12, 2025) — Are you the king or queen of backyard barbecue? It’s time to put your skills to the test! Amateur grillers from across Iowa are invited to showcase their talent at the backyard BBQ competition, part of the BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark event this summer in Des Moines.

12 Mar 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Death of Former Iowa House Representative Janet Metcalf

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 12, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement on the death of Janet Metcalf, 89, a former state legislator who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1985 to 2003:

12 Mar 2025

Augustana College Surveying Women on Maternal Health-Care in the Quad Cities

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 12, 2025) — Augustana College’s Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is leading a project to better understand maternal health experiences and outcomes for women in the Quad Cities. 

Women between the ages of 18-45 who have been pregnant within the past two years are invited to take part in the survey.

11 Mar 2025

Award-Winning River Adventure-Stewardship Documentary Film Premieres in Iowa

By Chris Barnard

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 11, 2025) — In its Iowa premiere, the Columbia River Canoe Project follows cousins Robert Lester and 

11 Mar 2025

Augustana College Celebrates "Shades of Beauty" March 16

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2025) — Media are invited to Augustana College’s Shades of Beauty event 1-4PM, March 16, at the Gävle Rooms of the Gerber Center for Student Life.

11 Mar 2025

Rocky Vista University Welcomes Leadership Dixie for Exclusive Campus Tour

By Chris Olson

IVINS, UTAH (March 11, 2025) — Rocky Vista University (RVU) was honored to be a featured stop on Leadership Dixie's Education Day, providing participants an in-depth look at its innovative medical-education programs and commitment to health-care excellence. Leadership Dixie, a prestigious community-education program, has been developing informed and dynamic leaders for Washington County since 1998.

11 Mar 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Cold Case Unit Announces Murder Charge for 1989 Disappearance of Barbara Lenz

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 11, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced an arrest for the murder of Barbara Lenz, who disappeared in 1989. This is the first arrest made in a case that the Iowa Cold Case unit has helped investigate. AG Bird launched the statewide unit in July 2024.

10 Mar 2025

Get Your Green on at The Arts Alley Shamrock Market on March 15

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2025) Downtown Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 15, for its first Shamrock Market.

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