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Iowa Summer Jam 9 returns to Wildwood with two nights of independent music
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Iowa Summer Jam 9 is set for July 11-12 in Wildwood, bringing two days of live performances, awards and multi-genre independent talent to the Midwest.
Goodguys brings Heartland Nationals to Des Moines for July 3-5 show
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is taking over the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines July 3-5 for the 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection.
Iowa DOT adopts SICPA temporary tag system to curb fraud
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Iowa’s Department of Transportation has launched a statewide temporary-tag system with SICPA to make vehicle tags harder to counterfeit and easier for police to verify.
Iowa DOT rolls out secure temporary vehicle tags with SICPA
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Iowa launched a statewide system for secure, verifiable temporary vehicle tags on January 1 in partnership with SICPA. The change is meant to make counterfeiting harder, help officers identify fake or expired tags faster, and reduce safety risks…
La’ James International College and iJAG launch beauty career camp for Iowa students
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La’ James International College and iJAG are teaming up for a five-day summer camp in Fort Dodge, Iowa, that will give high school students hands-on exposure to cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology.
Iowa approves real-time concrete sensors as road delays mount
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Wavelogix is spotlighting how outdated concrete testing can slow road and bridge reopenings as Iowa DOT updates its standards to accept acoustical resonance sensing.
Divergent releases final Rev It Up single 'Out Of Love'
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Iowa rock band Divergent has released “Out Of Love,” the fourth and final single ahead of its new album Rev It Up, due in September.
Levels Family Chiropractic offers $25 July new-patient special in Urbandale
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Levels Family Chiropractic in Urbandale is promoting a $25 new-patient visit for July that includes a consultation, neurological exam and, when needed, full-spine digital X-rays.
The Music Man Foundation adds Curtis Stewart and Steven T. Benson to board
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The Music Man Foundation has named violinist-composer Curtis Stewart and arts finance veteran Steven T. Benson to its Board of Directors.
Morgan Yost recognized for leadership in human services and organizational growth
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Morgan Yost, a human resources management student in Corydon, Iowa, is being recognized for nearly seven years of experience in social services, behavioral health and community support.
Artisun Solar lands top-five U.S. commercial solar ranking
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Artisun Solar was named to Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List, earning No. 4 nationally among commercial solar installers after a 2025 that included more than 8,000 kW installed.
Alexandra Nasharr blends art and museum science in Osceola County
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Alexandra Nasharr, a curator and collections specialist with the Osceola County Historical Society, is using fine arts training and museum studies to preserve Central Florida history.
Paragon Interiors buys All Makes Office Equipment Co
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Paragon Interiors said Tuesday it acquired All Makes Office Equipment Co., expanding the Iowa-based design firm into seven Midwest markets and roughly doubling its size.
RWT and ETS pick Gravitate TMS for fuel carrier operations
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Robertson-Williams Transport and Energy Transport Solutions have selected Gravitate TMS to replace their current transportation management system and unify dispatch, payroll and customer integrations across a multi-state fuel fleet.
Buckeye Power Systems says grid strain makes backup power essential
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Buckeye Power Systems is urging homeowners and businesses to prepare for outages as heat-driven blackouts, hydropower risks at Lake Mead and rising data center demand put new pressure on the U.S. electric grid.
Revology ranks No. 1 on Corridor Business Journal’s fastest-growing list
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Revology was named the Corridor Business Journal’s No. 1 fastest-growing company for 2026, based on 569% revenue growth from 2023 to 2025. The ranking highlights the Iowa City revenue cycle management company’s expansion as healthcare providers…
Danielle Dinville launches Friday Afternoons Co. to make planning more flexible
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Danielle Dinville has launched and is growing Friday Afternoons Co., a stationery brand built around simple planning tools for people dealing with burnout, ADHD and unpredictable schedules.
CodaPet expands in-home pet euthanasia services in Ames
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CodaPet has added a licensed veterinarian in Ames, Iowa, to expand in-home pet euthanasia coverage for families in central Iowa. The service is designed to help pets die at home with loved ones nearby, and starts at $300 in Ames. Why it matters: -…
WCUSD students win national speech and debate honors
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West Covina Unified School District sent 28 students to the NSDA National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, where the district earned a national championship, multiple top-10 finishes and Edgewood Middle School’s third straight School of Excellence…
Rebecca Laffey Phipps debuts memoir about connection and belonging
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Rebecca Laffey Phipps is releasing her debut memoir, ‘Reflections on Life, Love, and Lessons Learned at the Pool,’ with an Amazon launch set for July 9, 2026. The book and upcoming Nebraska and Iowa events center on how relationships, community…
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