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Herbert Hoover museum reopens with Lou Henry Hoover as co-equal subject
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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum reopened today in West Branch, Iowa, after its first major renovation since 1992. The redesigned museum uses a $20.3 million overhaul to tell Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover’s lives side by side,…
World Food Prize Foundation brings DialogueNEXT to Nairobi
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Agricultural leaders, ministers and innovators are meeting in Nairobi this week for DialogueNEXT in Africa, a World Food Prize Foundation event focused on agri-tech, regulation and food systems.
Muscatine launches sponsorship push for parks, sports tourism and wellness
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The City of Muscatine has launched its first formal community sponsorship initiative to support parks, recreation, sports tourism, public wellness and economic development.
Wick Buildings CEO launches RATCHET-UP podcast on leadership and culture
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Allan Breidenbach, president of Wick Buildings and an upcoming Forbes Books author, has launched RATCHET-UP, a podcast about the people problems that shape business results.
World Food Prize names 40 top agri-food pioneers for 2026
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The World Food Prize Foundation has named 40 scientists, policymakers, community builders and innovators as its 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
Alexandra Nasharr recognized for museum work in Central Florida
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Alexandra Nasharr, curator and collections specialist with the Osceola County Historical Society, is being recognized for her work preserving Central Florida history through exhibitions, research, and community education.
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.
KeraLink International tops 4 million lives impacted
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KeraLink International says it has now impacted more than 4 million lives through global vision care programs, with nearly 3 million of those reached since January 2025. The milestone underscores the nonprofit’s push to expand access to eye care,…
Shamrock Roofing gains momentum with top growth rankings and new software switch
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Shamrock Roofing and Construction landed on multiple growth lists in 2026, including Kansas City Business Journal’s Fast 50, Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 and Roofing Contractor’s Top 100. The Kansas City-based roofer says a move to Trussi.AI is…
US Ghost Adventures lands six USA TODAY 10Best nominations
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US Ghost Adventures earned six nominations in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Lizzie Borden House named in two categories as public voting opened Aug. 24. The ballot spotlights the company’s ghost tours and historic…
Dr. J. David Holcomb marks 25 years of facial plastic surgery in Sarasota
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Holcomb–Kreithen Plastic Surgery & MedSpa is celebrating Dr. J. David Holcomb’s 25 years practicing in Sarasota, highlighting his work in rhinoplasty, facelift surgery and aesthetic technology.
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…
TMF gives $250,000 to fund rural hospital research in Texas
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TMF Health Quality Institute donated $250,000 to the TORCH Foundation to study how hospital access affects health outcomes in rural Texas.
Comfort Keepers explains the difference between in-home care and home health care in Council Bluffs
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Comfort Keepers of Council Bluffs is outlining how non-medical in-home care differs from clinical home health care as families weigh support options for aging parents.
ENSA’s Uta Paszkowski named 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneer
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Professor Uta Paszkowski, co-director of ENSA and a University of Cambridge plant scientist, has been named a 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation.
Brakes Plus to open new Ardmore store with grand opening event
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Brakes Plus will host a grand opening Saturday, Aug. 22, at its new Ardmore, Oklahoma location, offering discounts, food and giveaways for attendees.
Megan Woods brings back The Truth Tour for 30 fall dates
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Christian music artist Megan Woods is relaunching The Truth Tour this fall with special guest Jeremy Rosado on an expanded 30-city run across the U.S. Tickets go on presale June 29 and on sale July 1 as Woods builds on the momentum of her breakout…
Elevator Co-Warehousing plans St. Louis grand opening Aug. 20
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Elevator Co-Warehousing will mark its St. Louis launch with a free public grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1230 Macklind Ave. The event is designed to showcase the company’s warehouse, office and coworking…
Total Truck Branding tops Chicagoland fleet wrap rankings
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Total Truck Branding says it is the highest-rated fleet branding company in Chicagoland in August 2026, backed by a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 200 verified reviews.
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