AMES, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — Family care-giving is a growing responsibility for many Americans.

Nearly 39% of U.S. adults provide care for a family member or friend with a chronic health condition.

While care-giving can be rewarding, it often brings challenges that may affect care-givers' physical health, emotional well-being, and overall life satisfaction.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — The Red, White and Boom! fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15, 2026, and will now take place during the Alternating Currents festival. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30PM and will be launched from two barges on the Mississippi River between Downtown Davenport and Rock Island. The show will be synchronized to music broadcast live on 97X.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — Two Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researchers are helping unravel one of the most intriguing mysteries in human evolution.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an informative workshop to introduce the concept of 3D Areola Restoration Tattooing. In this seminar we discuss who is a good candidate for tattooing, how to prepare for a session, what to expect during a session, financial investment, aftercare, and the consultation process.Join Nikki Murray, the owner and operator of Aligned Beauty and Wellness in Davenport, Iowa.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — German American organist Jens Korndörfer DMus, will perform at the sixth annual John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series at 3PM, Sunday, September 13, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque (UD). The recital is part of the 14th annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series.

DIXON, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — On Saturday, August 15, 10AM, there will be an Archery Basics program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and free hands-on class!

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

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BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — The Quad Cities’ fourth annual community emergency resource fair will take place on Sunday, August 30, 11:30AM–3:30PM, at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Wiley as Interim Head of School for the 2026-2027 academic year.

NEWTON, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — YSS and NASCAR driver Carson Ware have joined forces for the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Iowa (Hy-Vee Perks 250), bringing the organization’s new “Before it Becomes More: Strengthening Iowans Against Opioids” campaign to the national motorsports stage.

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