ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2024) — Six Augustana College students presented at The Mississippi River Research Consortium, held April 16-18 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Augustana-led presentations included research focused on microplastics in freshwater urban watersheds and land-use factors affecting erosion and entrenchment in the Goose Creek Watershed of Davenport, Iowa.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 9, 2024) — Just in time for farmers market season, the next Monmouth Associates program will focus on the Monmouth College Educational Garden and Farm.

The May 16 luncheon, which will be held at noon at Meks on Main, 201 North Main Street, will be the final meeting of Monmouth Associates for the 2023-24 academic year. The speakers will be faculty members Eric Engstrom, who teaches biology, and Craig Vivian from educational studies.

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2024) — US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has announced the 2024 US Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high-school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

The Iowa scholars include (hometown, scholar, school, location):

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 9, 2024) — River Cities Engineering will host a Ribbon Cutting and 20th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, June 13, 2PM. They are located at 323 Research Parkway, Davenport, Iowa.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 9, 2024) — Belmont University recently released the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Approximately 44% of the University's 7,338 undergraduate students qualified for the spring 2024 Dean's List.

Victoria Cocquit of Geneseo (61254)

Samuel Curry of Rock Island (61201)

Kacie Knary of Moline (61265)

Alisande Rapps of Geneseo (61254)

Eric Raya of Moline (61265)

Ava Rowland of Bettendorf (52722)

WASHINGTON DC (May 9, 2024) — Main Street Alliance (MSA), the national advocacy network for small business owners, is excited to announce the appointment of Richard Trent as its new Executive Director. With a dynamic career spanning fourteen-plus years in community organizing, Trent brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to propel MSA's mission forward.

A Focus on Coalitions

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 9, 2024) — WOW (Wave of Wellness) Aesthetics and Laser/Midwest Medical Clinic will host a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 4, 3PM. They are located at 4613 Progress Dr, Davenport, Iowa.

Midwest Medical Clinic added hair-restoration, a weight-loss clinic and an Infectious Disease division.

Wave of Wellness (WOW) is a medical spa with advanced laser and skin/hair services.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 9, 2024) — Senior Star at Elmore Place, a leading provider of senior-living solutions in Davenport, proudly announces its seventh consecutive certification as a Great Place to Work®. This recognition underscores Senior Star's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of trust, respect, and meaningful contributions among its associates.

From left, students Lauren Anderson and Jalane Tsague join Augustana's Director of Annual Giving Erin Williams at the Rock Island Rotary Club's 50th Annual Awards Luncheon on April 23. The students were recognized as a top scholars and received the Academic Achievement Award

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