MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 25, 2026) — Ella Langley has announced an extension of her sold-out The Dandelion Tour, adding 21 new dates to her headline arena run. The newly-announced leg kicks off August 20 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and continues through October 31 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with stops across the country, including landmark performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and two nights at Los Angeles’ famed Greek Theatre.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Think of it as Alternating Currents' afterglow.

The Cultural Trust and its six Legacy Partners invite the region to experience the inaugural Culture Bright Summer Series, an eight-day celebration designed to establish the Quad Cities as the most inclusive creative capital in the Midwest.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Hy-Vee Inc announced today that it will host this year’s Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit on September 9 and 10, 2026, at Hy-Vee corporate headquarters at 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa.

The Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit provides small businesses and entrepreneurs with valuable resources and gives them a chance to pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee category managers.

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA (June 25, 2026) — Team Illinois is off to a fantastic start at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Halfway through the weeklong competition, the delegation’s overall medal count is:

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 25, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative members are encouraged by Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) release of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a discussion draft for the Senate version of the farm bill. This action begins the work needed by the Senate to advance a farm bill before the end of the current Congressional session. The House passed their version in April.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that she has appointed Patrick Tomka as Chief Operating Officer of the Office of the Governor.

Tomka has served as the governor's Senior Tax and Economic Policy Advisor since October 2021 and was instrumental in developing legislation for the governor’s income, unemployment and property tax reform packages in recent years.

He will retain his current policy responsibilities while in his new role.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Explore Dubuque’s dynamic higher education landscape during the sixth annual Dubuque College Visit Week held Monday, August 3, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026.

Clarke University, Emmaus University, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and the University of Dubuque (UD) are once again partnering to offer prospective students in-person campus visits to witness firsthand the transformative educational opportunities available in Dubuque.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois invites families to take a Stay-Cation at Gilda’s Club Davenport! Spend a morning as a family, enjoying brunch, taking a ukulele lesson, and taking pictures with characters visiting from University of Iowa’s Moment of Magic on July 11, 10AM-12PM, at 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport.

Who says you need a plane ticket to have a blast? Join us for a morning of free, family friendly fun!

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum welcomed more than 130 policymakers, industry leaders, business representatives, and stakeholders from across the state on Wednesday for its biennial Energy Dialogue, bringing together a diverse group to discuss the future of Iowa’s power landscape.

DMU students inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Service Fraternity

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