FAYETTE, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2026 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Annastasia Summers of Eldridge (Iowa)

Misty Albert of Davenport (Iowa)

Elizabeth Burnham of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Lydia Campion of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Taylor Collins of Bettendorf (Iowa)

Abigail DeBlieck of Coal Valley (Illinois)

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Celebrate summer and support unique local bars and restaurants during CITYVIEW’s Summer Stir cocktail party. The event will be held Friday, July 31, in Des Moines’ Historic East Village. This is a casual, early-evening, summer stroll to local bars and venues. Enjoy this experience 5-9PM

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism invites everyone to another exciting Eats 'N' Beats at the District on Saturday, July 18, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E 2nd Street, Rock Falls. Get ready for an evening filled with great food, live rock music, and fun along the riverfront.

Food trucks will begin serving at 5PM and will feature some of your local favorites, including Brito's Grill, T&D BBQ, Kokomo's Shaved Ice, and Main Squeeze.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (July 7, 2026) — Join us at 4PM on Friday, July 17, to celebrate Pebble Creek Golf Club & Ike's Restaurant & Bar's recent renovations with a ribbon-cutting with complimentary cocktails and appetizers. Also, a live band will begin 6PM at 3851 Forest Grove Drive LeClaire, Iowa, 52753.