Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, celebrated its cherished tradition with their annual Mother’s Day Tea on Thursday, May 8th. The event brought together residents, families, and staff for an afternoon of elegance and appreciation.The ladies donned beautiful hats and delicate corsages, adding charm and a festive touch to the occasion. Guests were treated to dazzling decadent desserts, tea, refreshments, and heartfelt conversations in a warm, vintage-inspired atmosphere. The event
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is offering a high-impact workforce training opportunity in the form of a 40-hour Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing (NDT) course, designed to prepare technicians, inspectors, and industry professionals with hands-on skills in a growing and critical field. The course will take place June 9–13, 2025, at the Blong Technology Center in Davenport. Participants will gain practical experience using ultrasonic testing equipment to detect flaws in materials without causing
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Receives Gold Award from Sirva for Outstanding Service Performance DAVENPORT, IA – Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has been awarded the Gold Award by Sirva, a global leader in relocation and moving services. This prestigious recognition honors suppliers who have exceeded service level agreement (SLA) targets and are dedicated to providing our customers with high levels of service. The Gold Award was presented at Sirva U in Phoenix, Arizona April 15, 2025, and is a testament to
The River City Municipal Band will begin its 37th summer season with rehearsals starting this Monday, May 5. Band rehearsals will be once a week on Mondays through July 21, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Clinton Middle School band room. All area musicians are invited to come join the band -- all ages and abilities are welcome and there are no auditions. Simply bring your instrument and show up. An exterior door to the band room is visible from the parking lot. The band is conducted by Patrick Brooks,
Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS and Bush Construction are proud to invite members of the media to the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Iowa Mutual Lofts, a redevelopment project that breathes new life into the historic Iowa Mutual Insurance Company building in downtown DeWitt. Join us as we unveil 53 modern apartment units thoughtfully designed within this iconic structure, blending contemporary comforts with historical charm. This event marks an exciting milestone in the revitalization of DeWitt's
The Land Trends and Value Survey, presented by the Iowa Farm and Land Chapter #2 REALTORS Land Institute, reported a 1.0% decrease in cropland values on a statewide average for the September 2024 to March 2025 time period. This is following the March 2024 to September 2024 time period that showed a 5.0% decrease, giving us a year-over-year decrease of 6.0% for the state of Iowa. After a period of rapidly increasing values, the tillable land market has entered into a sideways trend. Pastureland (down 0.3%)
The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently presented its 100-year milestone award to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. Liz Summy, FACHE, AHA Regional Executive, presented the award to Robert Wethal, Chief Nursing Officer, and Sue Meade, VP of Professional and Support Services. The award recognizes MercyOne for 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. While the AHA was founded in 1898, the first year of admitting institutional members was 1919. MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is
Veteran hospital administrator Michelle Posten has been named MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Posten had been serving as interim COO in Dubuque since Kay Takes retired at the end of December 2024. “I am honored to join MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and contribute to its outstanding, high-quality care legacy. I look forward to working with the talented team here to build on its strong foundation and advance its commitment to being the most trusted health
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has once again been ranked as the largest independent real estate company in Iowa for 2024, according to the RealTrends 500 report. The annual report ranks the top 500 real estate firms in the United States based on residential transaction sides and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranked 123rd nationally based on 4,181 transactions closed. RealTrends 500 ranks companies on residential transactions only. When farm and land, and commercial transactions are included, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
MercyOne will hold a state-wide Walk-In hiring event on Wednesday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. for all open positions at seven locations. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for the job seeker and employer to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and receive an on-the-spot conditional offer during the event. MercyOne Human Resources representatives will be on hand to meet with and conduct
DuTrac Community Credit Union is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Diaper Drive, dedicated to addressing diaper insecurity among families in need. Running throughout May, the drive aims to collect 7,500 diapers across all DuTrac branch locations to support families through distribution partnerships with United Way Dubuque Area Tri-States and Hiney Helpers of the Quad Cities. “We are excited to partner again with DuTrac for their annual Diaper Drive. These resources are incredibly valuable to our local
Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the "People's Pope, " he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church. At MercyOne, we admire his immense global influence, all while remaining rooted in humility. His focus on the less fortunate and caring for the marginalized exemplifies our Mission. As we reflect on his remarkable legacy, let us remind ourselves of our Mission and
A MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center radiation therapist recently received the Unsung Champion award from Dubuque’s Women's Leadership Network. Marcie Robbins has been a radiation therapist at the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center for 4 1/2 years. Her colleague, Samantha Redmond, nominated her for her “compassion and care in treating patients with radiation.” “I am truly honored to receive the Women of Achievement Award. This recognition means so much to me, and I sincerely want to thank Samatha Redmond
The annual Clinton Community College High School Fine Arts Day was held April 10 with 63 art entries from three area high schools being exhibited. The event includes exhibiting student artwork in addition to awards presented for first and second place in four categories. The judges were all artists who have exhibited in the CCC Art Gallery, and all are members of either the Clinton or the CCC community. Categories include painting, drawing, graphic arts and mixed media. Clinton Community College is one
&##127881; Congratulations to Payton Whalen! Payton is 9 years old and from Clinton, Iowa, and we’re so excited to announce that her design was selected as the official button for the 2025 Clinton 4th of July Festival! Our board loved her patriotic theme and bright, bold colors—a perfect way to commemorate this year’s celebration! Way to go, Payton! We can’t wait to show off your amazing artwork on buttons and shirts this July 4th!
The Junior Achievement of the Heartland Board of Directors has announced the upcoming retirement of President & CEO Dougal Nelson, effective September 30, 2025. Nelson departs with an astonishing record of achievement and impact, capping off a remarkable nine-year tenure at the organization. Dougal’s journey with Junior Achievement of the Heartland began in 2001 as a volunteer. His passion for the mission and unwavering commitment to youth education led to his appointment as President & CEO in 2018.
The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Clinton Historical Society and City of Clinton to offer bus tours highlighting our community’s heritage. Clinton Community College, located at 1000 Lincoln Blvd in Clinton, is one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. The community bus tours are free and will be 9 – 11:30 a.m. starting at Clinton Community College. A 30 minute presentation will be held in the CCC Auditorium before departing on the tour. Registrations will be
Junior Achievement of the Heartland seeks volunteers to engage K-12 students in learning essential skills for the workplace and beyond. The organization is looking for community members, parents, retired educators, corporate partners, and others to step into classrooms and deliver JA lessons in Clinton and Whiteside Counties. Junior Achievement's mission is centered on inspiring and preparing young people for success. This inspiration is driven by dedicated community volunteers who not only teach JA
