13 Aug 2026

Bipartisan Majorities in Iowa Favor More Federal Support for Childcare, Universal Preschool, Paid Family Leave, and Higher Child Tax Credit

By Jonathan Casaverde

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND (August 13, 2026) — As the cost of raising a child continues to be a major concern, a new survey in Iowa and its most competitive congressional districts – the first, second, and third — reveal extensive bipartisan common ground in support of wide-ranging federal assistance for families.

Large majorities of both Democrats and Republicans in all competitive states and districts surveyed favor:

13 Aug 2026

Experience the Legendary Sound of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash with The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute”

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Relive the magic of perhaps the greatest country music supergroup of all time with Willie, Waylon, and Johnny Cash as The Highwaymen Live “A Musical Tribute,” presented by the Dubuque Arts Council, at 7:30PM, Saturday, September 19, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus.

13 Aug 2026

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): Major Win for Small Businesses as Trump Administration Finalizes Rule on Beneficial Ownership Reporting

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business-advocacy organization, released the following statement in support of the US Department of Treasury’s 

13 Aug 2026

Libertarian Party of Iowa Selects Jake Heard and Chuck Aldrich to Fill Ballot Vacancies

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa has selected Jake Heard as its candidate for US House of Representatives in Iowa’s Third Congressional District and Charlie “Chuck” Aldrich (below) as the new Libertarian candidate for lieutenant governor on Nicholas Gluba’s gubernatorial ticket.

13 Aug 2026

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns Service Award from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences champions community service, as evidenced by over 10,500 hours of volunteerism given by its students this academic year.

Jacob Parker of Bettendorf, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine student, earned a DMU Student Service Award.

13 Aug 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Family Event: River Bandits

By Nora Bosslet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois invites families impacted by cancer to a River Bandit’s Game!

13 Aug 2026

Fall Field Day to be Held at Iowa State University Southeast Research Farm September 10

By Becky King

AMES, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — Farmers, ag retailers, crop advisors, and conservation professionals can explore current Iowa State University research on cropping systems, nitrate loss, cover crops, and a potential alternative biomass crop — miscanthus — at the upcoming Fall Field Day at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on September 10, 1:30-4PM.

13 Aug 2026

Davenport Police Department Earns Eighth National Accreditation

By Davenport Police Department Media Group

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2026) — The Davenport Police Department earned its eighth award for Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) at the organization’s conference in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

12 Aug 2026

Rate — Devontae Brooks Ribbon-Cutting October 10

By Alison Ryley

Le CLAIRE, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Rate - Devontae Brooks will host a ribbon-cutting and open house starting at 4PM, Thursday, October 10, 2026.

Devontae Brooks, a loan officer with Rate, brings over sixteen years of mortgage experience and a client-first approach that has helped more than 1,000 families achieve homeownership.

He approaches every client relationship with care, trust, and a commitment to long-term success.

12 Aug 2026

Iowa Pediatricians Earn National Recognition for Child Health Work

By Josie Sylte

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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