02 Feb 2026

Honoring Iowa’s Donor Heroes: Iowa Donor Network 2025 Impact Report

By Kristen Hoffman

WEST LIBERTY, IOWA (February 2, 2026) — Iowa Donor Network (IDN) is honored to reflect on the extraordinary impact of organ and tissue donation in 2025. This year was one of continued generosity and hope. The selflessness of Iowa’s donor heroes continues to impact lives, bringing comfort and healing to families and recipients across the state and beyond.

02 Feb 2026

Chicago Dance Crash to Lead Knox Dance Residency

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — The Knox College dance program is pleased to announce the upcoming dance residency with professional company Chicago Dance Crash. The theme of this residency project is Community Healing through the Arts.

02 Feb 2026

Commemorating Black History Month with the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI)

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 2, 2026) This February, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host special programming in honor of Black History Month.

Throughout the month visitors can enjoy a pop-up exhibit made possible by the NAACP of Cedar Rapids.

02 Feb 2026

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) Approves Three-Year Contract for Prairie Meadows Mixed Meet

By Jon Moss

ALTOONA, IOWA (February 2, 2026) — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved a new three-year racing contract on January 15 between Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (IA HBPA) and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA).

02 Feb 2026

Millions Appropriated for Rock Island Arsenal in Defense Appropriations Bill

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Earlier this month, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill which funds the Department of War for the current year (October 1, 2025 — September 30, 2026). The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) worked hard to advocate for Rock Island Arsenal needs with our bi-state congressional d

02 Feb 2026

Four School Counselors — All Monmouth Alumni — Sing Praises of Their Alma Mater

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Celebrated February 2-6, National School Counseling Week's theme is "School Counselors Amplify Student Success," highlighting their role in academic, career, and social/emotional development.

02 Feb 2026

Iowa Pork Producers Association Announces 2026 Regional Conferences

By Olivia Hanlon

CLIVE, IOWA (February 2, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the 2026 Iowa Pork Regional Conferences, a series of one-day educational events designed to deliver timely research, practical tools, and industry insights directly to pork producers and stakeholders across Iowa.

02 Feb 2026

Top Women Wrestlers Bring Strength and Skill to the QC D3 National Invite

By Kayla Morath CTA

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — The Quad Cities will welcome elite collegiate athletes from across the nation for the QC D3 National Invite. This event is set for February 6-7, 2026, at the Carver Center on the campus of Augustana College in Rock Island. The two-day national invitational brings together top NCAA Division III women's wrestling programs, showcasing their strength, skill, and competitive spirit in one of the fastest-growing sports in collegiate athletics.

02 Feb 2026

Hy-Vee Introduces Dietitian Dishes, New Line of Medically-Tailored Meals

By Zach Tecklenburg

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (February 2, 2026) — To help support customers throughout their health journey, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians have introduced a new line of frozen medically-tailored meals called Dietitian Dishes.

29 Jan 2026

Upper Iowa University Partners with Happy Teacher Professional Development to Offer Master of Education Degree for $10,000

By Grace Markley

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 29, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) recently partnered with Happy Teacher Professional Development to offer an affordable pathway for educators to earn their Master of Education degree. The specialized package allows students to use twelve graduate credits earned through Happy Teacher’s program for elective credit toward an MEd at Upper Iowa University.

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