DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the June 10, 2026, fatal shooting of Michael Douglas Zurek by a Deputy US Marshal was legally justified.

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (July 14, 2026) — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Fernando Rodriguez Lopez of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laude.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (July 12, 2026) — Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Irene Green to be its new Director of External Relations. She comes to CTC from The O'Shaughnessy at St Catherine University in St Paul, where she has served as Executive Director since 2022.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the following statement in response to news of the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham: 

“Sen Lindsey Graham’s decades-long service in Washington DC is legendary, and he will be greatly missed. I’ll remember him fondly for his big personality and southern charm, but most importantly for his unwavering patriotic spirit,” said Gov Kim Reynolds.

“My prayers are with his family and friends.”