21 Jan 2026

Goodwill of the Heartland Partners with ReSupply for Easier Donations

By Brent Watkins

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — Donating to Goodwill of the Heartland is now easier than ever. A new partnership with ReSupply, a veteran-founded logistics company, allows donors to schedule home pick-ups for furniture, clothing, and household items.

ReSupply’s licensed and insured crews handle lifting, disassembly, and transport from any part of the home. Most pick-ups are completed within 24 to 48 hours, providing a fast and convenient way for donors to give.

21 Jan 2026

Iowa Counties Recognized for Leadership in the Pork Industry

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored the commitment and passion of local leaders within the state’s pork industry during the annual Iowa Pork Congress in late January. The event highlighted the achievements of county organizations for their leadership and efforts in advancing pork production and promotion across Iowa.

County Outreach Award Winners

21 Jan 2026

Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) Accepting Applications for 4-Year-Old Preschool Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is now accepting preschool applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 2026, he/she is eligible to participate.

Funding provided by the State of Iowa in support of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program allows us to place children four years of age in local preschool programs.

21 Jan 2026

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grants Over $2 Million

By Megan Wright

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary Hubbell Waterman, will grant over $2 million to 67 area non-profits in 2026 to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

21 Jan 2026

Writing in Nature/Wapsi River Environmental Education Center

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — On Saturday, January 31, 10:37AM, there will be a Writing in Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Focus your mind and find inspiration at the Wapsi River Center.

21 Jan 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic Website Earns Recognition in 2025 Digital Health Awards

By Jody Gifford

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — Des Moines University Clinic's website, dmuclinic.org, has earned a bronze award in the Health Information Resource Center's Digital Health Awards.

The HIRC is a national information clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields.

20 Jan 2026

Dean Frazer Named New President of Iowa Pork Producers Association

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 20, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce that Dean Frazer of Conrad has been named the new President of the Association during the organization’s 2026 Annual Meeting held on January 20 in Des Moines.

20 Jan 2026

Bettendorf Student-Athlete Chase Becker Named to Lone Star Conference (LSC) Commissioner's Honor Roll at Angelo State University

By Merit Pages

SAN ANGELO, TEXAS (January 20, 2026) — Nearly 200 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Chase Becker of Bettendorf, Iowa, have been named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for their academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester.

20 Jan 2026

Over 200 Students Recognized for Fall 2025 Term Honors at Concordia University

By Amy Crawford

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (January 20, 2026) — Gretchen Hoft of Eldridge, Iowa, was one of 267 Concordia University — Nebraska students recently named to the honors list for the Fall 2025 semester.

Students must earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing a minimum of twelve credit hours to be eligible for this list.

About Concordia University, Nebraska

20 Jan 2026

Ryan Peterman Files Fundraising Report, Outraising Secretary of State Paul Pate by Nearly $140,000

By Sam MacFarland

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 20, 2026) — Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State and former Navy helicopter pilot Ryan Peterman officially filed his 2025 fundraising report today, boasting a record-breaking $200,000 total raised. This outpaces incumbent Secretary of State Paul Pate by nearly $140,000, after Pate reported raising just over $60,000.

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