WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2026) — This April, more than 100 Hy-Vee stores across the Midwest are helping customers live healthier lives by offering A1C screenings at a reduced price.

Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will administer the A1C tests. Purchase one for $15 or two for $20 to share with a family member or save for later. Testing normally costs $45 per person.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (March 31, 2026) — Mount Mercy University is building for the future, announcing an important leadership update to advance its Catholic and Mercy mission while strengthening its strategic combination with St Ambrose University.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 30, 2026) — An eclectic display of artwork created by students in the University of Dubuque’s Department of Digital Art and Design can be viewed at the Bisignano Art Gallery on campus.

An annual spring exhibit, “The EDGE Show” is free and open to the public Wednesday, March 25, 2026, through Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the art gallery inside Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — Midwest Technical Institute will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 12PM, to celebrate their recent expansion. 

The facility is located at 3620 Avenue of the Cities in Moline.

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a trade school that offers hands-on training in a variety of skilled trades programs, including welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, trucking, and cosmetology.