DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed today, August 19, as “Solar Day in Iowa.” To mark the occasion, solar industry leaders and advocates gathered at the Iowa State Fair to recognize the growing role solar energy plays across Iowa during “Solar Day at the Iowa State Fair.”

“Iowa has always been a state that knows how to harness its natural resources, and the sun is no exception,” said Ray Gaesser, Chair of the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 19, 2026) — Women won the right to vote on August 26, 1920. Now President Trump’s SAVE Act threatens to disenfranchise millions of Americans if enacted. Women who changed their surnames upon marriage are especially vulnerable.

The Quad Cities National Organization for Women and Progressive Action for the Common Good will rally against the SAVE Act on Wednesday, August 26, 4:30-5:30PM, at Vander Veer Park, Brady Street, Davenport.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 18, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting Thursday, August 27, 10:45AM, for Ghost Chicken's one-year anniversary. Located at 6828 Championship Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa, 52722.Ghost Chicken is a locally-created fast-casual concept focused on fresh, hand-battered chicken, bold flavors, and great guest service.

What makes us unique is the ability for guests to make their meal their own with eleven signature flavor dusts and our house-made Yardbird sauce.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 18, 2026) — Bettendorf High School (BHS) has been recognized as a FAFSA Focused School of Achievement by the Iowa Department of Education Bureau of Iowa College Aid for its outstanding efforts to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Bettendorf High School set a goal of having 55% of its seniors complete the FAFSA. As of August 1, BHS surpassed that goal, reaching an impressive 62% completion rate.