DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2026) — Effective August 31, 2026, River Bend Food Bank’s NorthPark and SouthPark pantries will have new hours. This adjustment will improve the service guests receive, as well as help the River Bend team accommodate the increased need. The new hours, starting on August 31, 2026, will be:

NorthPark (320 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa): Mondays: 2–6PM and Wednesdays: 9AM-1PM

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2026) — Hy-Vee hasannounced that all of its stores across the region will host a Back-to-School Community Food Drive from Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 23, 2026, aimed at providing direct food assistance to local communities as families prepare for the new school year.This initiative comes as hunger reaches critical levels in many of the communities Hy-Vee serves, with approximately one in five children across the nation facing food insecurity.

NEWTON, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — YSS and NASCAR driver Carson Ware have joined forces for the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Iowa (Hy-Vee Perks 250), bringing the organization’s new “Before it Becomes More: Strengthening Iowans Against Opioids” campaign to the national motorsports stage.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 27, 2026) — As the needs of our communities continue to evolve, so does the need for strong, resilient non-profit organizations. Behind every successful program or service are the systems, leadership, and infrastructure that make meaningful impact possible.