03 Jun 2026

MetroLINK Channel Cat Ribbon-Cutting June 5

By Alison Ryley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — MetroLINK will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, June 5, 10AM, at the Village of East Davenport Channel Cat dock, 2100 E River Dr, to celebrate the completion of a new dock, pedestrian bridge, and landside improvements, and to officially announce the reopening of the dock to passengers.

03 Jun 2026

Local Students Among Illinois Wesleyan University's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Ann Aubry

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2026) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year consisted of 883 students from 29 states and eighteen countries .

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

Dillon Baker of Coal Valley (61240)

Tanner Bauer of Davenport (52803)

Ari Gamble of Illinois City (61256)

03 Jun 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates First Class of Occupational Therapy Students

By Erin Smith

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — At Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' 126th Commencement, the longstanding institution celebrated a first by awarding 22 Doctor of Occupational Therapy degrees.

03 Jun 2026

Five Bettendorf Community School District Transportation Staff Honored with Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) Longevity Service Awards

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — Five current and retired Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) transportation employees are being recognized by the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) for their extraordinary years of service and unwavering dedication to safely transporting students throughout their careers.

03 Jun 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Awards $11.3 Million in Federal Housing Tax Credits to Create Nearly 340 Affordable Rental Homes in Nine Communities

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded more than $11.3 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of 338 affordable rental homes across nine Iowa communities.

The awards will support rental housing developments in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Greenfield, Ottumwa, Perry, Sioux City, Story City, Urbandale, and Washington.

03 Jun 2026

Works by Galesburg Artist and Photographer Rich Ankeney on Display at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2026) — A rare summer art exhibition at Monmouth College features the work of Galesburg artist and photographer Rich Ankeney.

Titled "Improvisations in Light," the exhibition will be on display through July 31 in the Len G Everett Gallery, which is located on the upper level of Hewes Library. A reception for Ankeney will be held at 4:30PM, June 5 as part of Golden Scots Celebration activities on campus.

03 Jun 2026

Putnam Museum Announces 2027 Cultural Journey to Japan

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center is pleased to introduce an extraordinary international travel opportunity for 2027: “Travel to Japan with the Putnam Museum.”

Scheduled for June 17–29, 2027, this immersive thirteen-day journey invites guests to discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes of Japan.

03 Jun 2026

Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, Named to Rhodes College's Spring 2026 Honor Roll

By Merit Pages

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (June 3, 2026) — Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, was named to Rhodes College's Spring 2026 Honor Roll.

03 Jun 2026

State Historical Society of Iowa Announces 2026 Excellence in History Awards

By Jessica Murtaugh

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — During the past year, historians, and historic preservationists continued to make contributions to the study and practice of Iowa history. To honor their efforts, the State Historical Society of Iowa has awarded the following individuals and organizations an Excellence in Iowa History Award, which recognizes outstanding publications, local history initiatives, and major achievements in Iowa history.

Benjamin F Shambaugh Award

03 Jun 2026

Carsyn Kelley of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to University of Evansville Dean's List for Spring 2026 Semester

By Noah Alatza

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (June 3, 2026) — Carsyn Kelley of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the University of Evansville Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Students at UE are named to the Dean's List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean's List, a student must have carried a full academic load of twelve hours or more and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.

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