MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — Although her research interests date back roughly 150 years, this year's presenter of Monmouth College's Wiswell-Robeson Lecture will focus on much more recent history — the farm crisis from forty years ago.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Sarah Oldsen as a District Judge in Judicial District 7.

Oldsen, of Camanche, Iowa, serves as Magistrate Judge in the 7th Judicial District. She received her undergraduate degree from Central College and law degree from Western State University College of Law, California.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate Tim Clifton Agency's 25 years in business on Friday, October 16, 2PM. The celebration will be held at 3760 41st St — Suite 8, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — We're excited to share what you'll be sampling at this year's Pints for Preservation!

🍺 Beverage Stations (fifteen stations total)

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health-sciences degrees.

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA (September 2, 2026) — Lionel University, an institution focused on career-driven education in fitness, wellness and human performance, has partnered with Fit Bodies to help qualified fitness and wellness professionals explore international teaching opportunities at resorts and travel destinations around the world.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (September 2, 2026) — AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states, including Nebraska and Iowa.

The service will be available from 6PM, Friday, September 4, through 6AM, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an open house for elected officials and candidates from across Iowa and our eight-county service area in Northwest Illinois, including the Governor and candidates for Governor; Iowa and Illinois Federal and State Senators, Representatives, and candidates.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — WQPT PBS is launching the Keep WQPT Strong: Community Focus-Community Funded Campaign, an initiative focused on building a strong and sustainable future for public television throughout the Quad Cities region. The campaign will welcome new members, encourage current members to increase their ongoing support, and inspire the community to invest in the trusted educational and essential programming WQPT provides every day.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has announced that Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has been selected to serve as one of the bipartisan co-chairs on a NASS committee.

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