21 Jul 2026

Hy-Vee Now Offering Online Orders in As Fast As Thirty Minutes

By Tina Potthoff

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Hy-Vee is helping customers save time and make their lives easier by now offering online orders in as fast as thirty minutes.

The new option is available at all Hy-Vee stores and allows online shoppers to choose from in-store pickup with no minimum order, or delivery, in as fast as thirty minutes. In-store pickup is free for Hy-Vee PERKS Plus members, and $4.95 for delivery.

21 Jul 2026

Sinou Damadogbe of Carbon Cliff, Illinois, Named to Ohio University's Spring 2026 Provost's List

By Samantha Pelham

ATHENS, OHIO (July 21, 2026) — Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology student Sinou Damadogbe of Carbon Cliff, Illinois, has been named to OHIO's Spring 2026 Provost's List.

At the end of each semester, Ohio University's undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President's List, Dean's List, or Provost's List.

21 Jul 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Iowa Lottery Administrator

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery.

Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery’s Investigations Bureau Chief and a member of its executive management team since 2022, after more than thirty years in law enforcement with the Des Moines Police Department.

“I’m pleased to appoint Stephen Waymire to lead the Iowa Lottery as its new Administrator,” said Gov Reynolds.

16 Jul 2026

University of Dubuque Announces Fourteenth Annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 16, 2026) — Exuberant country music and dynamic performances are at the heart of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series at the University of Dubuque.

15 Jul 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Announces 2026 Alumni Award Winners Recognizing Leaders in Medicine, Health-Care, and Education

By Denise Lamphier

From left: Elizabeth “Libby” Abbas, John T Pham, Jeffrey Dikis, and Leah Glasgo

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences names its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact.

15 Jul 2026

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Medicaid Fraud-Elimination Task Force Holds Inaugural Meeting

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced the newly-established Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its first official meeting today. Governor Kim Reynolds established by executive order the eleven-member task force to enhance efficiency and safeguard tax-payer dollars within Iowa's Medicaid program.

15 Jul 2026

Midwest Conference Names Academic All-Conference: 109 Knox Student-Athletes Earn Recognition

By Scott Holland

GRINNELL, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — The Midwest Conference announced its 2025-26 Academic All-Conference Team, recognizing 1,708 student-athletes for success in academics and athletics over the past academic year.

15 Jul 2026

Drew Micek of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Mississippi State University's Spring 2026 President's List

By Allison Matthews

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (July 15, 2026) — Drew Micek, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President's List.

Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least twelve semester hours of coursework.

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15 Jul 2026

Department of Justice Loses Two More Cases in Efforts to Collect Voter Data, Bringing Tally to Fifteen Losses, Zero Wins for DOJ

By Merit Pages

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 15, 2026) – On Tuesday, federal judges dismissed two more lawsuits that had been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to gain access to states’ voter rolls, in an attempt to obtain highly sensitive data like drivers’ license and Social Security numbers. This marks fifteen cases in total that have been dismissed, while zero judges have sided with the DOJ.

15 Jul 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Research Identifies New Strategy to Strengthen Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva PhD has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body's T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.

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