Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for five Iowa counties after May 15 severe weather, activating individual grants and disaster case advocacy.
- Governor of Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff from sunrise to noon on May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day, honoring four Iowans killed in action.
- Rock Island - Milan School District 41
Counselors Michelle Schneckloth and Val Matson earn 2026 RAMP designation, highlighting Rock Island-Milan schools’ data-driven support for scholar success.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine Public Works will test and maintain two primary flood gates May 27, temporarily closing sections of East 2nd Street and Mississippi Drive to traffic.
- City of Muscatine
Musco Sports Center announces expanded summer hours, a Memorial Day closure, and a June 3 "Dinos at the Dome" program with Musser Public Library.
- Black Hawk College
Marine veteran Thomas Servantes Mayo found support at Black Hawk College, building confidence, using his GI Bill and interning in law enforcement to reach his goals.
- Black Hawk College
Art student Ryker O’Neil credits Black Hawk College with helping him grow creatively and prepare for transfer to UIUC and a future career in art and media.
Art student Ryker O’Neil credits Black Hawk College with helping him grow creatively and prepare for transfer to UIUC and a future career in art and media.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will operate on a four-day summer schedule June 1–July 31, 2026, with detailed campus office hours and evening class access.
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St. Ambrose University nursing seniors joined local agencies in a large-scale disaster simulation to practice triage, surge response, and interprofessional teamwork.
Muscatine K–12 students ride MuscaBus for free May 29–Aug. 24, 2026, with real-time transit tracking to reach parks, libraries, jobs and summer programs.
Muscatine launches summer with the Aquatic Center opening, splash pads, and the Melon City Criterium Memorial Day race at Weed Park, plus safety and traffic details.
Following a national search, Chris M. Snoddy was appointed vice president for student services at Black Hawk College, beginning his new role on July 1, 2026.
EICC will hold tuition flat for 2026–27, helping students manage rising costs as many report struggling with monthly expenses and limited emergency savings.
- Governor of Iowa
Gov. Reynolds signed SF 2472, a property tax bill projected to save Iowa homeowners $4.2 billion over six years, along with a series of additional policy bills.
- City of Muscatine
Most City of Muscatine offices and services will close or adjust schedules for Memorial Day on May 25, 2026, including solid waste, MuscaBus, library, and art center.
- City of Muscatine
Musser Public Library will reduce hours, services, and some programs starting July 1, 2026, following a $104,000 funding cut from city and county sources.
- Department of Transportation
Northbound I-35 between NE 36th Street and Iowa 210 will close overnight May 21-22 for barrier removal, with a marked detour and temporary rest area closure.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges names three finalists for vice chancellor of academic affairs and invites campus and community members to virtual Zoom forums.
- neiowacc
Northeast Iowa Community College honored 2025-26 graduates at Calmar and Peosta commencements, featuring student speakers and keynote addresses by local leaders.
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MMSD’s Freedom Schools summer program at Lori Mann Carey Elementary serves rising third to fifth graders from mid-June through July with literacy and leadership focus.
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Superintendent Joe Gothard urges Wisconsin lawmakers to replace failed Assembly Bill 1 with flexible, long-term funding for public and special education.
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MMSD invites families, students, staff and community members to “Building for the Future” sessions to learn about and discuss school boundary and enrollment plans.
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all Iowa flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, May 15, 2026, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation temporarily suspending Iowa hours-of-service rules to ease transportation and access to diesel, gasoline, ethanol and biodiesel.
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Madison Metropolitan School District names new principals and assistant principals for 2026–27 at Huegel Elementary, Whitehorse Middle and Vel Phillips Memorial.