DES MOINES, IOWA (August 28, 2026) — For the first time, Des Moines University Clinic has a psychology intern on its team, providing advanced clinical training while expanding access to mental-health care.

AMES, IOWA (August 28, 2026) — Across the nation, many children have lost their legal relationship with every parent — and are waiting to be adopted by a permanent, safe, loving family. Children enter foster care because of circumstances they did not create (typically related to abuse, neglect, or unsafe living conditions). They may experience separation from siblings, multiple placements, trauma, uncertainty, years in temporary care, and aging out of the foster care system.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 4PM, to celebrate the opening of The Bleu R&B Lounge.

Located at 419 15th St in downtown Moline, The Bleu R&B Lounge is a new thirty-and-up destination created to give the Quad Cities a mature and sophisticated place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 28, 2026) — After several years of significant growth and change, this academic year the University of Dubuque (UD) implemented a recalibrated Office of Academic Affairs structure that will enhance both longstanding and new programs. The recalibration moved UD from one seminary, one college, and seventeen departments to one seminary, two colleges, and five schools.