DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $11.3 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 338 affordable rental homes across nine Iowa communities.

The awards will support rental housing developments in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Greenfield, Ottumwa, Perry, Sioux City, Story City, Urbandale, and Washington.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has taken final action on the remaining legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Gov Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — On June 1, the 66th Honor Flight will leave the Quad Cities International Airport with over 80 veterans on their way to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor.

Because of construction beginning at the Airport there will be changes.

On the morning of June 1, all veterans should be dropped off at Door 6.  (This is a change from the usual 7.)

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — On Thursday May 28, at approximately 6:37PM, the Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of a collision involving a pick-up truck and a bicyclist.

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is proud to announce the completion of a new flag mural at Veterans Memorial Park Stage, located at 500 5th Avenue in Rock Falls.

A dedication ceremony for the mural was held on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, as part of the community’s observance honoring the men and women who have served our country.

The mural was created by local artist Ozell Taylor of Rock Falls.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2026) — As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, River Bend Food Bank will welcome a fully-loaded semi-truck carrying up to 40,000 pounds of donated food and cleaning supplies on June 3. The donation is part of a collaboration between america250.org and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support families facing food insecurity.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (May 26, 2026) — Fresh off a string of official selections at upcoming film festivals, emerging writer-director Laura Colbert is already generating massive industry chatter with her new short, Black Seeds Continue to Grow. A recent graduate of University of Southern California’s prestigious Cinematic Arts MFA program, Colbert is stepping onto the scene as a director to watch, anchoring her rollout with a heavyweight cast of Hollywood icons.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 18, 2026) — On Monday May 18, at approximately 3:44PM. the Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and pick-up truck.

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