15 Jul 2026

Department of Justice Loses Two More Cases in Efforts to Collect Voter Data, Bringing Tally to Fifteen Losses, Zero Wins for DOJ

By Merit Pages

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 15, 2026) – On Tuesday, federal judges dismissed two more lawsuits that had been filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to gain access to states’ voter rolls, in an attempt to obtain highly sensitive data like drivers’ license and Social Security numbers. This marks fifteen cases in total that have been dismissed, while zero judges have sided with the DOJ.

15 Jul 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Research Identifies New Strategy to Strengthen Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva PhD has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body's T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.

14 Jul 2026

Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide.

14 Jul 2026

Ribbon-Cutting, The Cultural Trust, August 13

By Alison Ryley

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon cutting Thursday, August 13, 2026, 4PM, for The Cultural Trust's new location at 100 19th Street, Suite 108/109, Rock Island, Illinois, 61201.After years of operating from donated space in Bettendorf, The Cultural Trust is moving into a new home in downtown Rock Island.

14 Jul 2026

Annual Dairy Strong Conference Moves to Lambeau Field in 2027

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (July 14, 2026) — The Voice of Milk today announced its 2027 Dairy Strong conference is set to take place at a new location: Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

It will kick off at the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame on January 13, followed by a full day of programming on January 14.

14 Jul 2026

Schedule for 2026-27 Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Games

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2026) — The Quad City Storm is excited to announce its home schedule for the 2026-2027 SPHL season.

The expanded calendar of thirty home dates features eleven Friday games, thirteen Saturday games, two Sunday games, and games on President’s Day, New Years Eve, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and Thursday, October 22, for the annual Education Day game.

14 Jul 2026

Davenport Fire Department Responds to Residential Fire on West 8th St, July 13

By Jeff VanderWiere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — At approximately 4:57PM on July 13, 2026, the Davenport Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of West 8th Street.

While firefighters were en route, dispatch received additional information that smoke was coming from the upper level of the home.

The first fire crews arrived on scene at 5PM and entered the home to investigate.

14 Jul 2026

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Wapello County Shooting

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the June 10, 2026, fatal shooting of Michael Douglas Zurek by a Deputy US Marshal was legally justified.

14 Jul 2026

Bettendorf Community School District Names John Elkin Interim Superintendent

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education has appointed John Elkin as Interim Superintendent for the 2026–27 school year following Board approval.

Elkin will officially begin serving the district on July 27, 2026.

14 Jul 2026

Fernando Rodriguez of Rock Island, Illinois, Lopez Graduates from Missouri State University

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (July 14, 2026) — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Fernando Rodriguez Lopez of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laude.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

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