DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — New Orleans band, Sweet Magnolia, has been pushing the genre boundaries of original music in New Orleans for a few years now with their sassy and fun combination of soul-pop and New Orleans brass.

In the last year, they’ve become known for their infectiously fun songs and building a warm connection with their audiences through lots of crowd participation.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — Julie Rice LMHC joined Des Moines University Clinic — Behavioral Health as a licensed therapist. She will provide individual and group therapy to clients ages eighteen and up. Her experience includes helping people in outpatient mental-health settings, using a range of approaches to teach coping skills and support change — such as talk therapy, problem-solving strategies, and techniques to manage thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Pending approval by the Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education, Dr Lorry Wilson has been selected as the District’s next Executive Director of Student Services. Dr Wilson will begin her new role on July 1, 2026.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2026) — Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Spring Semester 2026 Dean's List.

Campbell Brock of Port Byron was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Brock is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at MSOE.

Arianna Vesey of Bettendorf was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Vesey is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at MSOE.