ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2026) — Congrats to Zachary Duke of Port Byron, Illinois, who made Rockford University's Dean's list for Fall 2025

The following full-time (twelve or more credits) students attending Rockford University were named Distinguished Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester, earning at least a 3.75 with no grades below "C" and having completed all requirements for the semester.

Jay Corrales of Rock Island (61201)

Kylie Gehl of Davenport (52804)

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (January 23, 2026) -- More than 4,100 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (January 23, 2026) — More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Christopher Bliss of Park View (52748)

Ivory McMeans of Milan (61264)

Christopher Murie of Davenport (52806)

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2026) — Join us for an evening honoring STEM excellence in the Quad City region! The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) will hold its event February 26, 5-8PM, at The Bend Event Center, 1910 Bend Blvd, East Moline.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — Indivisible Quad Cities and affiliated organizations are encouraging all Quad Citians to show their support for our besieged neighbors to the north this Friday by refraining from shopping, especially at the Minneapolis-based Target Corporation, and contacting their congressional representatives to demand an end to funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Appropriations

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) recognized Iowa’s top pork industry leaders during the Iowa Pork Congress banquet on January 21 in Des Moines, announcing the 2025 Master Pork Producers and additional industry awards.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 22, 2026) — Luana Stoltenberg has announced she is running for Scott County Supervisor, citing a commitment to responsible leadership, fiscal accountability, and open and transparent county government.

“I am excited to join a board that has been doing a wonderful job for Scott County.” Stoltenberg said.

“I believe we can continue building on that strong foundation, while making the county government even more responsive to the people we serve.”

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2026) — Last night, Champaign resident and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney swore in the East Central Illinois AFL-CIO's nine new officers, who affirmed their commitment to advocating for union members and their families. The newly inaugurated leadership emphasized building strong partnerships with community organizations and engaging in political campaigns aimed at improving the lives of working people.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA (January 22, 2026) — Grant Welch, of Moline, Illinois, was named to Point Park University's Fall 2025 Dean's List.

Welch was among more than 1,400 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have a 3.5 GPA.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2026) — On Wednesday, Representative Gary Mohr (R-Bettendorf) voted in support of House File 2104 to provide protections for landowners from eminent-domain abuse, helping it pass through the full Iowa House of Representatives.

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