DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Every August, the Iowa State Fairgrounds are the picture-perfect place to capture lifelong memories. Now is your chance to create a special day for an Iowan who goes above and beyond to make their community "photo-worthy." The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation needs your help in finding Iowans from across the state that demonstrate an honest work-ethic, while showing a sense of Iowa pride.

DEKALB, Ill. (June 3, 2019) - Northern Illinois University announces its Spring 2019 Dean's List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students from your area who achieved this honor include:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, Class-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros, have announced that their upcoming home series, scheduled for June 4-6 against the Peoria Chiefs will be moved to Peoria’s Dozer Park due to the high water surrounding Modern Woodmen Park. The ballpark remains unaffected by the flood-waters, but due to the recent flooding across River Drive, there is no unimpeded access for fans, players, and staff.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — The Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors has appointed Kevin W Techau as the new Executive Director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. He was re-elected to the KIB Board in 2017 and served as Vice-Chair in 2018. He was originally elected to the Board in 2005 and served as Chair from 2006-2013.