RIPON, WISCONSIN (August 31, 2026) — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal-arts and sciences institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, is expanding its groundbreaking financial aid program for incoming students and this year, the reach is bigger than ever. The Ripon Commitment now matches University of Wisconsin-Madison's tuition and fees for every incoming student, nationwide, no matter where they call home.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Cities, school districts, and health-care professionals in the Iowa Quad Cities are teaming up to launch a campaign focused on the safe use of electric bikes and scooters on sidewalks and trails. The “Ride Safe ‘n Smart” campaign encourages safe speeds, trail etiquette, and education on what devices are allowed on public sidewalks and trails.

Participating organizations include:

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.