WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health-sciences degrees.

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA (September 2, 2026) — Lionel University, an institution focused on career-driven education in fitness, wellness and human performance, has partnered with Fit Bodies to help qualified fitness and wellness professionals explore international teaching opportunities at resorts and travel destinations around the world.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (September 2, 2026) — AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states, including Nebraska and Iowa.

The service will be available from 6PM, Friday, September 4, through 6AM, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an open house for elected officials and candidates from across Iowa and our eight-county service area in Northwest Illinois, including the Governor and candidates for Governor; Iowa and Illinois Federal and State Senators, Representatives, and candidates.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — WQPT PBS is launching the Keep WQPT Strong: Community Focus-Community Funded Campaign, an initiative focused on building a strong and sustainable future for public television throughout the Quad Cities region. The campaign will welcome new members, encourage current members to increase their ongoing support, and inspire the community to invest in the trusted educational and essential programming WQPT provides every day.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has announced that Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has been selected to serve as one of the bipartisan co-chairs on a NASS committee.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) On September 22, the 67th Honor Flight will leave the Quad Cities International Airport with over eighty veterans on their way to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor. This flight is sponsored by Quad Cities, Clinton, and North Scott Hy-Vee stores.

Of special note will be the six veteran women who served the nation with such grace and honor.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) The Quad City Botanical Center is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Kim Reynolds was presented with the National Guard Association of the United States’ highest honor during their 148th General Conference & Exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana. For over four decades, the organization has recognized civilian and military leaders who have made contributions to the defense and the security of the United States with the Harry S Truman Award for Distinguished Service.

Monmouth College's new Scots Pledge program will help future generations of students on their path to the same type of personalized liberal-arts education that these graduating members of the Class of 2026 enjoyed

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — Imagine attending Monmouth College and receiving a personalized liberal arts education without having to pay a single dollar in tuition.

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