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.

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.

Two of the few people who knew about Karla Peiffer's (middle) journey with CLL were her son, Vance (left), and husband, Mark, senior vice president and CFO at DMU (right)

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 1, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming workshop, offered at no charge. When someone passes away, their families are faced with at least 88 decisions and action steps that must be made when planning their final arrangements. Pre-planning your funeral arrangements ahead of time can ease the burden and stresses the family will face at the time, while also ensuring your wishes are followed without uncertainty.

LaSALLE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2026) — Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day ─ like a fire in someone’s home ─ and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 31, 2026) — Goodwill of the Heartland is launching Healthcare Career Connections, a new three-week career exploration program designed to help people discover opportunities in health-care and build a path toward training, employment and long-term career growth.

The program is offered at no cost to participants. The first class begins October 19 in Davenport, with future classes planned for the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Quad Cities areas.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Whether they studied osteopathic medicine, public health, or biomedical sciences at 722 Sixth Avenue, 3200 Grand Avenue or the new campus at 8025 Grand Avenue, graduates of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences share one thing in common: the degrees they earned prepared them to care, to lead and to serve.

It's a physical therapist helping patients regain balance and confidence after the disorienting effects of dizziness.

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.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 18, 2026) — Two Bettendorf Family YMCA employees are being honored by the American Red Cross for using their CPR and AED training to help save the life of a member who suffered a cardiac emergency earlier this year.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Iowa pediatricians have received national recognition for work to improve children’s health across the state, including community outreach efforts that helped provide more than 2,000 vaccinations to Iowa children and families.

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