WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY (July 21, 2026) — Savannah Ives of Rock Island, Illinois, has been named to Spring 2026 Dean's List at Campbellsville University

The Dean's List honors full-time undergraduate students who have achieved outstanding academic success during the fall or spring semester. Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher are recognized for their academic accomplishments and dedication to excellence.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Ryan Kehm as a District Judge in Judicial District 2B.

Kehm, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is an Attorney at Crimmins and Kehm Law Firm. He received his undergraduate degree from Creighton University and law degree from Creighton University School of Law.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Dailey and Vincent will perform music that speaks to faith, family, hope, and the journey they have walked together with A Beautiful Life Tour at 7:30PM, Saturday, August 15, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. (University of Dubuque affiliates: Faculty, staff, alumni, veterans, and active military members receive a $5 discount.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — As thousands of runners, spectators, and visitors arrive in Downtown Davenport for the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), in collaboration with community partners, will present a full lineup of free events and activities throughout the weekend.

Terra Stephens ('27), whose research was on Alzheimer's plaque disruptors, gestures to one of his slides during his July 15 presentation

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — As non-profit organizations continue to navigate funding uncertainty, workforce challenges, and growing community needs, OneTable QC is bringing nationally-recognized leadership and burn-out researchers to the Quad Cities for a timely conversation on sustaining the people behind the mission.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Hy-Vee is helping customers save time and make their lives easier by now offering online orders in as fast as thirty minutes.

The new option is available at all Hy-Vee stores and allows online shoppers to choose from in-store pickup with no minimum order, or delivery, in as fast as thirty minutes. In-store pickup is free for Hy-Vee PERKS Plus members, and $4.95 for delivery.

ATHENS, OHIO (July 21, 2026) — Ohio University Russ College of Engineering and Technology student Sinou Damadogbe of Carbon Cliff, Illinois, has been named to OHIO's Spring 2026 Provost's List.

At the end of each semester, Ohio University's undergraduate students are evaluated based on their semester GPA and hours to determine placement on the President's List, Dean's List, or Provost's List.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery.

Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery’s Investigations Bureau Chief and a member of its executive management team since 2022, after more than thirty years in law enforcement with the Des Moines Police Department.

“I’m pleased to appoint Stephen Waymire to lead the Iowa Lottery as its new Administrator,” said Gov Reynolds.

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