Rochelle rejects data center, CYFS talks about foster care, Galena seeks ‘Legacy of Pride’ nominees: Northern Illinois Dailies for 5-5-26
The Rochelle City Council takes a stand against data centers, the Center for Youth and Family Solutions talks fostering in Galesburg, and the Galena Public Library seeks nominees for “Celebrating a Legacy of Pride.” It’s MainStream MultiMedia’s first-ever Northern Illinois Dailies, for 5-5-26.
Community picnic in Muscatine, call for Camp Quest sign-ups, Doggy Drag Show winner: Iowa City Cedar Rapids Area Dailies for 5-7-26
This Saturday’s Community Picnic by the Muscatine County LGBTQIA+ Coalition, the winner of Iowa City Pride’s Doggy Drag Show, and registration for this summer’s humanistic Camp Quest North are in the first-ever Iowa City Cedar Rapids Area Dailies, for 5-7-26.
Tails and Trails mental health walk, Mini-Ball workshop, ISU workers settle strike: Central Illinois Dailies for 5-12-26
Coming up: the Tails and Trails Mental Health Awareness Walk in Altamont, and the Mini-Ball Workshop by Central Illinois Friends. Also, Illinois State University workers settle their strike. It’s Central Illinois Dailies for 5-12-26.
Justice Choir for the earth tonight, Tuesday book club explores faith, low-cost animal clinic Friday: Quad Cities Dailies for 4-26-26
The Justice Choir of the Midwest focuses on the earth tonight, the Quad Cities Animal Welfare Clinic’s low-cost mobile pet clinic is coming, and the Examen book club explores faith and doubt. It’s Quad Cities Dailies for 4-26-26.
Iowa Juneteenth essay contest, Glow Walk for humane society, ‘spayghetti’ dinner for Noah’s Hope: Iowa Dailies for 4-22-26
Teens have until Friday to turn in their essay for a Juneteenth contest, Sioux City has a chance to support Noah’s Hope with “Spayghetti & No Balls,” and the Glow Walk helps the Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa. It’s Iowa Dailies for 4-22-26.
ANALYSIS: ‘David Hogg effect’ hits Iowa with Democratic primary contests of Peters v Croken in Davenport, Smith v Gaines in Des Moines
Adam Peters in Davenport and Cody Smith in Des Moines WERE Democrats primarying Democrats and examples of the “David Hogg effect” hitting Iowa. Smith’s incumbent opponent, Ruth Ann Gaines, has since announced she will retire rather than seek re-election.
The Latest Bulletin
The Bulletin for May 23 to June 4, 2026, is out! Key topics: data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots. Plus, a new Youth/Teens Events Section, and all the other good things: Animal Welfare Needs, Volunteer Needs, Spirituality Events, Bar/Adults Only Events, and events for all parts of Illinois and Iowa, divided by region. Enjoy!
Rockford’s LGBTQ+ resource fair, new bill would protect homeless camps, poll shows ‘yes’ to data center rules: Illinois Dailies for 4-18-26
Rockford area residents have a chance to explore LGBTQ+ resources, a new poll shows data center rules are favored by Illinoisans, and a bill proposes to protect “life-sustaining” homeless camps. It’s Illinois Dailies for 4-18-26.
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Women’s tackle football, roller derby take Iowa spotlight April 18, 25
Women’s tackle football and roller derby teams in Iowa have a busy two weekends, with seven big match-ups coming April 18 and 25. Featured: the Ames Roller Derby Association, Capital City Crushers, Cedar Raptors, Cedar Valley Roller Derby, Des Moines Derby Brats, Iowa Phoenix, Old Capitol City Roller Derby, and Quad City Rollers.
