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.

UD Diamond, Mercedes Pfab

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Experience the University of Dubuque in fresh and unexpected ways through the creative vision of the Plein Air Painters of Dubuque with “UD Expressions: Plein Air Painters of Dubuque” at the Bisignano Art Gallery on campus.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 12, 2026) — The Museum Studies Graduate Program at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities (WIU-QC) has been awarded a $249,694 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to launch Building Capacity Through Apprenticeship and Microcredentials: An Integrated Workforce Development Model for Museum Professionals.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2026) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced the Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force held its second official meeting today. The eleven-member task force was established by Governor Kim Reynolds to enhance efficiency and safeguard tax-payer dollars within Iowa's Medicaid program.