Lowden America 250 celebration raises support for future Memorial Park improvements
Hundreds gathered in Lowden on June 27 for an America 250 celebration that doubled as a fundraiser for future improvements to Lowden Memorial Park.
Community & Culture
Arts, culture, community organizations, civic events, libraries, museums, recreation, philanthropy, and public participation.
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Poplar Bluff Council Advances Grant Application for Historic Frisco Depot Restoration
Poplar Bluff’s City Council approved moving forward with a Community Development Block Grant application and an agreement tied to restoration of the historic Frisco Depot.
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NEA sets Aug. 7 deadline for organization to coordinate 2027 National Heritage Fellowships
The National Endowment for the Arts is seeking an eligible organization to coordinate the 2027 National Heritage Fellowships, including the ceremony, showcases, videos and participant travel.
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University City shifts National Night Out and back-to-school rally to Aug. 11 after primary election
University City police and the School District of University City will hold their combined National Night Out and Back-to-School Rally on Aug. 11, 2026, after the traditional first-Tuesday date conflicted with Missouri’s primary election.
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IFJ Reports July Press-Freedom Pressure in India, Singapore and Hong Kong
The International Federation of Journalists reported arrests in India, a Singapore libel judgment involving Bloomberg News and the dismissal of five BBC Hong Kong journalists.
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GAO says Defense Department needs clearer communication on military child-care fee assistance
A new Government Accountability Office report says the Defense Department should communicate more clearly with child-care providers participating in its fee-assistance program, which served about 171,000 children in fiscal year 2024.
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Second Harvest Mobile Pantry Scheduled in Wartburg for Morgan County Residents on Aug. 20
A Second Harvest Food Bank mobile pantry is scheduled to provide food-distribution support for Morgan County and Wartburg residents on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.
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Berwyn opens new multi-use Community Field near Baseball Alley
Berwyn, the township and the public health district opened a new multi-use athletic facility at 29th Street and East Avenue on July 12.
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Kettering officials weigh future of recreation-center ice rink
Kettering leaders discussed the recreation-center ice rink at an Aug. 6 workshop, but no closure, restructuring plan or final vote has been confirmed.
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Smithsonian National Zoo schedules three-day EleFest for August 2026
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will hold EleFest Aug. 7–9, 2026, a public program focused on elephants, culture and conservation ahead of World Elephant Day.
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Census releases new national data on household finances, child care and family well-being
The Census Bureau released 2025 Survey of Income and Program Participation data on July 15, followed by new Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey tables on July 23.
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Yucaipa Regional Park to Host August 8 Hot Summer Nights Event
San Bernardino County Regional Parks will host an August 8 evening at Yucaipa Regional Park with family activities, food trucks, a movie and a drone show.
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Jenkintown volunteers organize replacement for borough’s demolished playground
Jenkintown residents planned volunteer construction on parts of a replacement playground at Legacy Park after the borough’s only playground, the Jenkintown Castle, was demolished in April 2026.
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Toledo Jeep Fest brings expected 100,000-plus visitors downtown
Toledo Jeep Fest runs Aug. 6-9, with more than 100,000 visitors expected downtown and a parade, displays, drone show and TARTA service.
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Arlington Museum of Art extends World Cup exhibitions to Aug. 30
Arlington Museum of Art’s four-exhibition soccer program will remain open through Aug. 30, nearly four weeks beyond its original closing date.
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Dubuque Set to Host RAGBRAI Finish for First Time in 16 Years
Dubuque prepared for the July 25 RAGBRAI finish, with 25,000 to 40,000 cyclists expected statewide and city logistics planned for arrivals.
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National nonprofit survey finds widespread financial strain and staffing reductions amid rising demand
A 2026 survey of 380 U.S. nonprofit leaders found widespread concern about burnout and financial stability, with 30% reporting staff reductions.
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New federal data show child care and multigenerational caregiving remain major household pressures
Census and Federal Reserve analyses released in 2026 document the costs of paid child care and the growing prevalence of adults living with both a parent and an adult child.
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Smithsonian’s ‘By the People’ program brings 250th-anniversary history discussions to communities nationwide
The Smithsonian and the Federation of State Humanities Councils are coordinating community-driven programs across 46 states, Washington, D.C., and four U.S. territories through August 2026.
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Millersburg revives village Independence Day celebration as part of 2026 civic programming
Millersburg’s community Independence Day celebration returned July 4, 2026, with a parade, food and family activities after being absent from the village in recent years.
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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka Added to National Register
The City of Palatka announced July 8, 2026, that Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Wheeling Sets Tentative August Start for Gateway Park Construction
Gateway Park, a planned public open-space project at 616 N. Milwaukee Avenue near Wolf Road, is tentatively scheduled for construction in August 2026 and completion in November.