DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced that Hills Bank and Trust Company in Kalona has been named the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of 2024 and Daniel Kuboushek, lender at Citizens Savings Bank in Spillville, has been named Beginning Farmer Loan Officer of the Year. The awards recognize the lending institution and loan officer who assisted the most individuals through the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in 2024.

From left: Kay Pence, Grace Ludwig. Devan Riberdy, and Toby Paone

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — The Scott County Democrats have awarded two Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons scholarships worth $1000 each to Grace Ludwig from Pleasant Valley High School and Devan Riberdy from North High School.

Grace Ludwig of Bettendorf, Iowa, plans to attend New York University and major in marketing and journalism.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2025) — “Broadway on Broadway” is returning to campus on April 12, as the Monmouth College Chorale hosts one of its annual fundraising events.

"Each year, Chorale holds a ‘Broadway on Broadway’ concert, where solos, duets and ensembles from Broadway shows are performed in Dahl Chapel," said Chorale director Tim Pahel.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — On Tuesday, April 8, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House passing HF 782, a bill limiting student access to electronic devices in schools during instructional hours:  

“Digital distractions are at an all-time high, disrupting focus, learning, and productivity in our classrooms,” Gov Reynolds said.