DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is observed each July, and commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. "Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of each individual living with a disability," Smith stated.

TAMPA, FLORIDA (July 6, 2023) — The University of Tampa has honored 2,007 students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.

The following local students were named to the dean's list:

Paige Berst of Bettendorf (52722), a Sophomore majoring in Accounting BS

Aidan Judd of Bettendorf (52722), a Freshman majoring in Entrepreneurship BS

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) seeks artists to create murals during the 2023 Alternating Currents festival. Five artists will be awarded the opportunity to create a mural that embodies the vibrancy of our Quad Cities community during the festival, which takes place August 17–20.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa will host an eclectic gathering of artists, crafters, and makers in a one-day event that will have a fun carnival feel with family-friendly activities, busking street musicians, and artists of all types that is free to attend and open to the public. The event will take place at the 200 block of East Main Street, 10AM-3PM, on Saturday, July 15.