ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2023) — Persistent problems of housing affordability, access, and security in America will be among the themes explored by Anna Reosti, a research professor at the American Bar Foundation in Chicago, when she presents the Ellwood F. Curtis Family Lecture in Public Affairs at Augustana College on Thursday, May 18.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 10, 2023) — The African American Museum of Iowa in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art announce a call for entries for their upcoming exhibit, “Power and Impact: A Survey of 21st Century Black Visual Arts in Iowa.” “Power and Impact” is a partnership between the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) and will be on display October 28, 2023–March 31, 2024.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 10, 2023) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) will once again hold the annual Blues Fest, September 15-16 on the banks of the Mississippi in beautiful and historic LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa. Following a successful 2022 Blues Fest, “We’re staying put in LeClaire Park,” said MVBS President, Kim Whitaker, “This is our home port, and people love the experience of Blues artists performing here, as do the artists.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2023) — Four Iowa high-school students have been named to the 59th class of US Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for high-school students. The program recognizes up to 161 high-school seniors from across the country for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

Iowa’s US Presidential Scholars are: