WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 21, 2026) — All Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations are now administering flu vaccines for the 2026-2027 with no appointment or prescription necessary.

Hy-Vee Pharmacy offers both regular- and high-dose flu shots, which are free with Medicare and most insurance plans. Those who get a flu shot at Hy-Vee can also earn a twenty-cent Fuel Saver reward.

AMES, IOWA (August 20, 2026) — As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity.

Proper timing not only improves flavor and texture, but also encourages many crops to keep producing.

"Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity ensures the best taste and quality," said Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2026) — As families continue to feel the impact of rising costs, local non-profit Soles for Children is preparing to provide free winter essentials to nearly 1,100 children during two community events in September.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is pleased to announce the appointment of TJ Grindle as Executive Director of Student Services.Grindle currently serves as the district’s Coordinator of Special Education, providing district-wide leadership for special education programming, compliance, service delivery, and continuous improvement.