27 Aug 2026

Western Illinois University Alumna Lao Named Director of The Muscatine Art Center

By University Communications

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 27, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) Museum Studies graduate Kelly Lao ('11) has been named the next director of the Muscatine Art Center in Muscatine, Iowa, following a three-month national search.

Lao began her new role on August 3. She succeeds former Muscatine Art Center Director Melanie Alexander, who resigned in April.

27 Aug 2026

Mississippi Valley Blues Fest Returns September 18–19

By Steve Hueser

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 27, 2026) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) will present a line-up of outstanding Blues Artists at the 41st Anniversary Blues Festival — Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, at beautiful LeClaire Park on the Davenport Riverfront. 

“We’re excited to return to historic LeClaire Park”, said MVBS President, John Resch.

25 Aug 2026

Flat Tires, The Dark Tetrad, and Customized Bone Replacements

By Barry McNamara

Faculty member James Godde (on bike) is pictured with the four students he led on a tour of Wisconsin. From the left are Calvin Cotton, Grant Haste, Lennon Klinck and Lexi Serpette

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Steep hills. Dehydration. Uncooperative tents. Cold. Flat tires. Balky gears. The police.

25 Aug 2026

Iowa Pork Names Sadie Heath Programs and Events Manager

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has welcomed Sadie Heath as its new Programs and Events Manager, bringing a lifelong connection to agriculture and a strong background in agricultural communications, outreach and marketing to the organization.

25 Aug 2026

Life After Des Moines University (DMU): Life of an Anatomist

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health, or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve.

It's a physical therapist helping patients regain balance and confidence after the disorienting effects of dizziness.

25 Aug 2026

Reported Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Exemptions for Oil Companies Could Devastate the Recovering Biodiesel Industry

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board is sounding a warning that reported increases in small refinery exemptions under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard threaten to unwind months of hiring and investment at biodiesel plants across the state, just as producers ramp up to meet the moment on volumes the federal government asked of them.

25 Aug 2026

River Bend Food Bank's Northpark and Southpark Mall Pantries Adjust Hours of Operations

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Effective August 31, 2026, River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark pantries will have new hours. This adjustment will improve the service guests receive, as well as help the River Bend team accommodate the increased need. The new hours, starting on August 31, 2026, will be:

NorthPark (320 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa): Mondays: 2–6PM and Wednesdays: 9AM-1PM

25 Aug 2026

Augustana College’s Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Augustana College’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a non-profit, ISO 9001-certified quality-assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials, and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide. The accreditation is effective October 1, 2024.

25 Aug 2026

SAL Community Services Ribbon-Cutting October 22

By Alison Ryley

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting for SAL Community Services October 22, 10AM, at 2101 11th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201.

The new 32,500-square-foot early child-care and education center will meet the growing needs of our community with:

• Twelve bright, modern classrooms to expand enrollment capacity.

24 Aug 2026

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2 Percent for the Third Month

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in July, equal to the rate in May and June and down from a jobless rate of 3.5 percent one year ago. Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in July.

The total number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 54,700 in July from 55,300 in June.

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