DES MOINES, IOWA (July 10, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 9, 2026) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will welcome Academy Award-winning actress, author, and advocate Marlee Matlin for a powerful evening exploring accessibility, representation, and the role arts and culture play in building communities where everyone belongs.

TAMPA, FLORIDA (July 8, 2026) — Paige Berst, of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated from the University of Tampa. Berst received a Master of Science in Accounting MS.

The commencement ceremony honored 1,992 undergraduate and graduate candidates and included remarks by President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Ascentra Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.