DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 6, 2026) — Early-childhood education matters, and expanding access to it can be a meaningful investment in long-term student success. Davenport neighborhoods need strong preschool programming, and at-risk children who enter kindergarten deserve access to early learning before the gap becomes harder to close.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 2, 2026) — The City of Davenport filed a joint professional statement regarding notice of settlement concerning David Ezra Sidran’s pending lawsuit against the city, originally set for trial today, July 2, 2026.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has awarded more than $1.1 million in annual federal Housing Tax Credits and $500,000 in State HOME funds to support the redevelopment of the former Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Madison into thirty affordable rental homes for seniors. The tax credit award is expected to generate more than $8.7 million in private equity.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 1, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is continuing its investment in workforce-ready education with the launch of four new academic offerings designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, UIU will introduce Bachelor's degrees in Digital Marketing, Project Management, and Public Health, along with a new Business Analytics emphasis within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.