BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 20, 2026) — Applications for the 2026 Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation grants are now open. Organizations serving the Village of Milan, Illinois, can apply for up to $15,000 to support work in areas such as youth development, community development, cultural activities, and the relief of suffering for underprivileged people.

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced the launch of uiuElevate, a new learning platform designed to make professional development, continuing education, and specialized learning opportunities more accessible to individuals and organizations.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed today, August 19, as “Solar Day in Iowa.” To mark the occasion, solar industry leaders and advocates gathered at the Iowa State Fair to recognize the growing role solar energy plays across Iowa during “Solar Day at the Iowa State Fair.”

“Iowa has always been a state that knows how to harness its natural resources, and the sun is no exception,” said Ray Gaesser, Chair of the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — Women won the right to vote on August 26, 1920. Now President Trump’s SAVE Act threatens to disenfranchise millions of Americans if enacted. Women who changed their surnames upon marriage are especially vulnerable.

The Quad Cities National Organization for Women and Progressive Action for the Common Good will rally against the SAVE Act on Wednesday, August 26, 4:30-5:30PM, at Vander Veer Park, Brady Street, Davenport.