WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — Affordability and accessibility are the top barriers for farmers seeking mental health services, per an American Farm Bureau Federation survey. During May Mental Health Awareness Month, the Iowa Farm Bureau wants to remind farmers support is readily available — and at no cost — through Personal Assistance Services (PAS).

WAVERLY, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — Rachel Green of DeWitt, Iowa, was recognized at the Iowa Broadcast News Association (IBNA)'s annual conference in April.

Green who received third place in Public Affairs.

KWAR is advised by Pam Ohrt and Knight Vision News is advised by Ron Johnson. Lucas Wendland is the broadcast engineer. Wartburg student media is under the guidance of the Wartburg College Department of Journalism and Communication, chaired by Penni Pier.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — Abbi Shekleton

Hometown: Princeton, Iowa

Degree: Master's degree in speech pathology.

What's next: A yearlong clinical fellowship at UnityPoint Health-St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, followed by full-time position there as a speech-language pathologist.

Treatment for a childhood stutter led Abbi Shekleton to her future professional passion.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2024) Chef Joseph Yoon, a world-renowned chef and champion for the potential of insect agriculture, will present the Roys Lecture at Augustana College on Monday, May 13. Attendees will have an opportunity to eat food prepared by Yoon featuring insect ingredients.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2024) — The Simon Wiesenthal Center, through its Illinois Mobile Museum of Tolerance, announced the winners of its 4th annual “Your Voice: Changing the World, One Speech at a Time” contest. The competition, which was open to students between sixth to twelfth grades, challenged participants to craft a three-minute, 450-word essay based on Simon Wiesenthal's statement: “The history of man is the history of crimes, and history can repeat.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2024) — HF 2568 has been signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds in a ceremony at the Iowa Statehouse. The bill was championed by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, AARP Iowa, researchers at the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, and bike shops and clubs across Iowa. It extends critical protections to benefit everyone who uses crosswalks, including all forms of pedestrians, cyclists, and people using any other mobility device or personal conveyance.

The cast of Timber Lake Playhouse's Junie B Jones, The Musical rehearses a number from the show. Junie B Jones, The Musical runs May 7 through May 11, 10AM and 1PM at the Playhouse. Cast from left: Nadia Rawlins, Michael Robert Krebs, Tori Tiernan, Zeb Fulcher, Mikayla Cohen, and Caden Lohr

FOREST CITY, IOWA (May 2, 2024) — Are you as excited as we are for our big day on Saturday, May 4, at the Boman Fine Arts Center 225 John K Hanson Dr, Forest City, Iowa? Are you coming to the Iowa Oscars? We hope so.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2024) — Vibrant designs proposed for two large-scale wall murals in Rock Island’s Arts Alley will be unveiled next week, and the community is invited to participate in the final selection process.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2024) Art has a remarkable ability to bring people together, transform communities, inspire creativity, and foster a sense of identity and pride. Thanks to you, Quad City Arts has been dedicated to creating an art-centric community for over 50 years. 

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