Mortgage rates have taken a welcome dip in recent weeks, offering a glimmer of relief for homebuyers, homeowners, and anyone watching the housing market forecast. The recent shift is tied directly to a decline in the 10-year Treasury yield and the economic trends influencing it.Mortgage Rates in August 2025: The Latest NumbersThe 10-year Treasury yield, a key benchmark for 30-year mortgage rates, has fallen from 4.7% earlier this year to about 4.25% today. This decline has helped push mortgage rates down
Junior Achievement of the Heartland Welcomes Lysa Hegland as New President & CEOExperienced Local Leader to Guide the Organization’s Vision for Accelerating Economic Opportunity and Mobility for Youth Junior Achievement of the Heartland is proud to announce Lysa Hegland as its new President & CEO, effective Wednesday, August 20. Hegland brings over 25 years of leadership in education, nonprofit development, and community engagement across the Quad City area. She succeeds Dougal Nelson, who has led the
Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois’ premier professional summer theatre, continues its banner season with Disney’s Frozen, onstage August 1 through 17, 2025. Presented by Sterling Federal Bank, this spectacular stage adaptation of the Oscar‑winning film celebrates sisterhood, courage, and the power of love, featuring songs by Kristen Anderson‑Lopez and Robert Lopez and a book by Jennifer Lee. Director and Choreographer Trent Soyster, known for his work on the national tours of Escape to Margaritaville and
Local Employers Invited to Shape the Future of Training in the Region Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) is inviting employers across the region to participate in its newly launched Workforce Development and Training Survey. This effort is a key step in better understanding the real-time needs of local industries and ensuring that EICC continues to deliver responsive, high-quality training solutions for our ever-evolving workforce landscape. As workforce dynamics shift due to advances in technology,
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published the 2025 Q1 Housing Price Index report, and national data show home prices rose 4.0 percent between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. House prices were up 0.7 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. FHFA’s seasonally adjusted monthly index for March was down 0.1 percent from February. Nationally, the U.S. housing market has experienced positive annual appreciation each quarter since the start of 2012. The five-year home
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Law Jones Cremation and Funeral Care, a 3rd generation family-owned business serving northwest Illinois and eastern Iowa since 1962, will break ground on its newest location in Clinton on July 16, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at 1130 13th Ave N. in Clinton, Iowa, hosted in partnership with Grow Clinton. Speakers will include Grow Clinton President & CEO Andy Sokolovich and Law Jones owners Levi Jones and Matthew Jones. Light refreshments will be served. When asked about their expansion
Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer theatre, opens the third musical of the summer season, Waitress, which runs from July 11 through July 27, 2025. Written by Grammy Award-winning singer Sara Bareilles, Waitress is based on the 2007 film of the same name starring Keri Russell.Waitress is an everywoman story of Jenna, a waitress who serves coffee and bakes pies at Joe’s Pie Diner in small-town America. She escapes her disappointing life and loveless marriage by dreaming up elaborate
Clinton Community College is hosting a new art exhibit in the Library Art Gallery from June through August. The exhibit features the artwork of freelance artist Dee Ketelsen, a proud Clinton Community College graduate. Her pieces vary from black and white to colorful. The exhibit includes paintings and multidimensional sculptures. The community is invited to visit the art gallery Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, will host an artist reception on
Henry O. Langrehr of Clinton, Iowa—born November 4, 1924, and passed away April 23, 2025—will be recognized as a Hometown Hero during a special ceremony on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Clinton County Freedom Rock, located along the Mississippi Riverfront next to the Showboat Theatre in Clinton. A local and national hero, Henry served with distinction in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was deeply proud of his family, unwaveringly
Grant applications for the Fall 2025 grant round are available beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Grant applications are on-line and can be found at the Clinton County Development Association’s website at http://www.clintoncountydevelopment.org. The maximum amount that can be requested is $75,000. Fall grants are awarded with the goal of accomplishing economic, civic or community development within Clinton County. The 2025 total allocation for the Fall Grants is $400,000. Applicants may apply for no more
Clinton isn’t just a city with a proud manufacturing legacy—it’s a community actively investing in its future workforce. In an inspiring new video, Grow Clinton showcases how local educators, students, and businesses are coming together to prepare young people for high-demand careers in modern manufacturing. What You’ll See in the Video: • Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from leading local manufacturers • Insightful interviews with industry leaders and passionate employees • Candid conversations
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The Clinton Community College Diversity Team is collaborating with the Gateway History Club, Grow Clinton, 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
Grow Clinton, the nonprofit organization leading economic and community development in the Greater Clinton Region, continues to spearhead progress at the Lincolnway Industrial Rail & Air Park. Strategically located along U.S. Highway 30, the park has rapidly emerged as a hub for industrial growth and private-sector investment, including Atlas Roofing Corporation’s $250 million asphalt shingle plant. Robust infrastructure development has been central to the park’s success. Iowa American Water Company
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
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
