02 Sep 2026

Pay What You Want Days September 4-6

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — The Quad City Botanical Center is allowing guests to pay what they want for admission to the gardens Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. By giving guests the chance to name their price of admission, we hope to allow every community member a chance to experience all the summer gardens have to offer.

02 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Receives Harry S Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Governor Kim Reynolds was presented with the National Guard Association of the United States’ highest honor during their 148th General Conference & Exhibition in Indianapolis, Indiana. For over four decades, the organization has recognized civilian and military leaders who have made contributions to the defense and the security of the United States with the Harry S Truman Award for Distinguished Service.

02 Sep 2026

Monmouth College Unveils Scots Pledge Full Tuition Program

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth College's new Scots Pledge program will help future generations of students on their path to the same type of personalized liberal-arts education that these graduating members of the Class of 2026 enjoyed

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2026) — Imagine attending Monmouth College and receiving a personalized liberal arts education without having to pay a single dollar in tuition.

02 Sep 2026

Iowa Announces Fifth Consecutive Year of Lowest Possible UI Tax Rates for Employers

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Following the annual review of Iowa’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, Governor Kim Reynolds is announcing that the rates used to tax Iowa employers will be at the lowest-possible level for the fifth straight year.

01 Sep 2026

Veda Gisi of Le Claire, Iowa, Earns Spot on 2026 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Women's Soccer Team

By Angela Kelm

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (September 1, 2026) — Veda Gisi, an education major from Le Claire, Iowa, and graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's soccer team during the 2026 season, which begins September 1.

UW-Whitewater was selected to finish fourth in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in a preseason poll of the conference's head coaches and sports information directors.

01 Sep 2026

Iowa Pork Names Amber Bryant Communications Manager

By Merit Pages

CLIVE, IOWA (September 1, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amber Bryant as Communications Manager. Bryant brings to IPPA deep roots in agriculture, a genuine love for rural communities, and a career built on telling the stories of farmers and the people who work alongside them.

01 Sep 2026

A Routine Visit That Changed Everything: The Impact of Advancing Research — and One Doctor's Instinct

By Denise Lamphier

Two of the few people who knew about Karla Peiffer's (middle) journey with CLL were her son, Vance (left), and husband, Mark, senior vice president and CFO at DMU (right)

01 Sep 2026

Scott County Sheriff's Office: Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries Belmont Rd September 1

By Lt Thomas B Gibbs

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (September 1, 2026) — On September 1, 2026, at approximately 0738 hrs, Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of an injury accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in front of the Pleasant Valley High School located at 604 Belmont Road in Riverdale.

Belmont Road is a four-lane road which runs east/west in front of the high school.

The following agencies responded to assist with this incident:

01 Sep 2026

UAlbany Welcomes Ranya Al Harrak of Bettendorf, Iowa, as Part of Largest Incoming Class in School's History

By Erin L Delaney

ALBANY, NEW YORK (September 1, 2026) -- The University at Albany is welcoming Ranya Al Harrak of Bettendorf for the start of the Fall 2026 semester.

Al Harrak, who is majoring in Business Administration (Intended), is among more than 3,500 students to make up the Class of 2030, making Al Harrak part of the largest first-year class in UAlbany's history.

Approximately 18,000 students are enrolled at the University this year.

01 Sep 2026

Connect with Dairy Leaders at Dairy Strong 2027

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 1, 2026) — Registration is now open for the 2027 Dairy Strong conference, presented by the Voice of Milk. On January 13-14, be part of the conversations and understand the emerging policy and market trends shaping the future of dairy. 

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