CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is visiting nearly 99 local bike shops across the state this week to celebrate “Support Your Local Bike Shop Week.” The event will highlight local bike shops and their economic and community impact.

​​​​​DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 5, 2023) — Area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world: God loves you, and you’re not forgotten!

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2023) — The Blessing Tree tradition continues for the 25th year and will have a new location where it will shine brightly for all. The Blessing Tree is a tradition in which people can sponsor a light, bow, or ornament in memory of, in celebration of, or in gratitude for, a special person in their life. This visual embodiment of hope will be held at Be the Light Park, on State St, between 10th and 12th Streets in downtown Bettendorf.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 24, 2023) — An idea that started in Iowa has taken roots in Monmouth, and that's thanks to a Monmouth College graduate with a passion for helping her community.

Vanessa Treat Wetterling ('96) has spearheaded the community's enormously-successful Freezing for Food effort for nearly a quarter century, assisted by an army of volunteers. This year's Freezing for Food will be November 29-December 1 in downtown Monmouth.