25 Aug 2026

Iowa Pork Names Sadie Heath Programs and Events Manager

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has welcomed Sadie Heath as its new Programs and Events Manager, bringing a lifelong connection to agriculture and a strong background in agricultural communications, outreach and marketing to the organization.

25 Aug 2026

Life After Des Moines University (DMU): Life of an Anatomist

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health, or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve.

It's a physical therapist helping patients regain balance and confidence after the disorienting effects of dizziness.

25 Aug 2026

Reported Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Exemptions for Oil Companies Could Devastate the Recovering Biodiesel Industry

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board is sounding a warning that reported increases in small refinery exemptions under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard threaten to unwind months of hiring and investment at biodiesel plants across the state, just as producers ramp up to meet the moment on volumes the federal government asked of them.

25 Aug 2026

River Bend Food Bank's Northpark and Southpark Mall Pantries Adjust Hours of Operations

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Effective August 31, 2026, River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark pantries will have new hours. This adjustment will improve the service guests receive, as well as help the River Bend team accommodate the increased need. The new hours, starting on August 31, 2026, will be:

NorthPark (320 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa): Mondays: 2–6PM and Wednesdays: 9AM-1PM

25 Aug 2026

Augustana College’s Engineering Program Earns ABET Accreditation

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Augustana College’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a non-profit, ISO 9001-certified quality-assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials, and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide. The accreditation is effective October 1, 2024.

25 Aug 2026

SAL Community Services Ribbon-Cutting October 22

By Alison Ryley

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting for SAL Community Services October 22, 10AM, at 2101 11th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201.

The new 32,500-square-foot early child-care and education center will meet the growing needs of our community with:

• Twelve bright, modern classrooms to expand enrollment capacity.

24 Aug 2026

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2 Percent for the Third Month

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in July, equal to the rate in May and June and down from a jobless rate of 3.5 percent one year ago. Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in July.

The total number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 54,700 in July from 55,300 in June.

24 Aug 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — A student in Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has been awarded a $10,000 Caring Hearts Scholarship from the CVS Health Foundation.

Bryn Miller was selected for her academic achievements, service activities and dedication to providing care to others.

"Being recognized with such a meaningful scholarship is truly an honor," Miller says.

24 Aug 2026

New MAI/OP Program Prepares Students for Service, Leadership, and Transformation in the Workplace

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 24, 2026) — The University of Dubuque has received official approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer a Master of Arts in industrial and organizational psychology. Launching this fall, the program will prepare students for professional service, leadership, and transformation in the workplace through the study of hiring and selection, training, performance, motivation, work design, organizational development, and consumer behavior.

24 Aug 2026

Personnel at Monmouth College for 2026-27 Include Four Full-Time Faculty

By Barry McNamara

Four new faces, along with the familiar face of bagpiper Orin Weiss ('29), are pictured during new faculty orientation activities earlier this week. From the left are Carissa Murphy ('04), Marco Wiedenhoeft, Lexi Gao, and Rodrigo Dalvit. Murphy will teach accounting, while the other three are part of the School of Engineering, Sciences, and Innovation

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