WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has received national recognition for the continued growth of its research enterprise with an updated institutional classification from the 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Warm weather is upon us, and we’re celebrating! Join us for a FREE Lemonade Sip N’ Shop in Downtown Davenport on Saturday, May 30, 10AM-5PM. Our downtown businesses are serving up their own take on lemonade along with exclusive specials and deals.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — In an industry long dominated by men, Janelle Langan has spent the last decade building something different.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — The Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Rik Edgar as our Executive Director of the Vibrant Arena at The MARK. Edgar brings a long history of experience in the entertainment field. He has most recently served as the General Manager of the Peoria Civic Center. He has held that position since 2018.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — This summer education program invites the public to learn about the history, ecology, and culture along the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed in the Quad Cities area. Participants can cruise the Mississippi River on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or enjoy a leisurely Riverine Walk as expert guides present topics ranging from information about local river wildlife to stories of early Quad Cities history.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — Join us at 2PM, Wednesday, June 24, to celebrate Blackhawk Bank and Trust’s Recent Expansion of an additional 3,860 sq ft to serve their customers and community at The Valley Center location.

A model of the inner Solar System showing the asteroids discovered by Rubin in light teal. Known asteroids are dark blue. The model shows a total of almost 12,700 asteroids that were discovered with Rubin over the span of 1.6 years: These are the August 2025 locations of the discovered objects

DMU Marketing and Communications team (L to R): Paul Joy, Erin Smith, Denise Lamphier MA, Lindsey Giardino, Nicole Branstad, Lisa Strittmatter, Stephanie Greiner MS, Jordan Bohr, Sarah McCoy, and Kathryn Finney

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 21, 2026) — Belmont University released the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester, with approximately 49% of the University's 6,724 undergraduate students earning the academic recognition.

"The Dean's List recognition reflects a commitment to excellence that is both personal and shared across our community," said Dr David Gregory, provost and executive vice president for academic excellence.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 21, 2026)The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host Evelyn Carter PhD for a discussion of her new book, Was That Racist?: How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in Everyday Life. The event will include a moderated discussion with Rob Cline and is presented by Next Page Books and the African American Museum of Iowa

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