15 Jun 2026

DuTrac Community Credit Union Ribbon-Cutting June 26

By Alison Ryley

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — DuTrac Community Credit Union will host a ribbon-cutting on June 26, 11AM, to celebrate eighty years!

15 Jun 2026

Summer Stir Returns to Downtown Des Moines Friday, June 26

By Cyote Williams

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — Celebrate summer and support unique local bars and restaurants during CITYVIEW’s Summer Stir traveling cocktail party. The event will be held Friday, June 26 in downtown Des Moines. This is a casual, early-evening summer stroll to local bars and venues 5-9PM.

10 Jun 2026

Sick Summer Returns to Rock Falls for Third Consecutive Year Monday, June 15, in Rock Falls

By Merit Pages

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2026) — Sick the Magazine is coming through Rock Falls on Monday, June 15, and Rock Falls is having a mini-block party downtown to welcome them for a third year in a row!

03 Jun 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Awards $11.3 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Create Nearly 340 Affordable Rental Homes in Nine Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $11.3 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 338 affordable rental homes across nine Iowa communities.

The awards will support rental housing developments in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Greenfield, Ottumwa, Perry, Sioux City, Story City, Urbandale, and Washington.

02 Jun 2026

Mark Twain Fly-Up Day, Wednesday, June 3, 1:15-1:50PM

By Celeste Miller
02 Jun 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Acts on Final Bills of 2026 Legislative Session

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has taken final action on the remaining legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Gov Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

28 May 2026

Changes Announced for the Next Quad Cities Honor Flight

By Stephen Garrington

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — On June 1, the 66th Honor Flight will leave the Quad Cities International Airport with over 80 veterans on their way to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor.

Because of construction beginning at the Airport there will be changes.

On the morning of June 1, all veterans should be dropped off at Door 6.  (This is a change from the usual 7.)

28 May 2026

Scott County Sheriff's Office: Pick-Up Truck vs Bicyclist Collision

By Lt Chad Weipert

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — On Thursday May 28, at approximately 6:37PM, the Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of a collision involving a pick-up truck and a bicyclist.

27 May 2026

Rock Falls Tourism Announces New Flag Mural at Veterans Park

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is proud to announce the completion of a new flag mural at Veterans Memorial Park Stage, located at 500 5th Avenue in Rock Falls.

A dedication ceremony for the mural was held on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, as part of the community’s observance honoring the men and women who have served our country.

The mural was created by local artist Ozell Taylor of Rock Falls.

27 May 2026

Community Foundation of Cedar County Awards Ceremony June 11

By Maria Olsen

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