MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2026) — The Roman numerals are starting to add up for Classics Day at Monmouth College.

Led by professor Bob Simmons, who brought the event with him from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro when he joined Monmouth's faculty in 2014, the college's classics department will put on Classics Day VII, 1-3PM, October 3, in the quad area north of the Center for Science and Business. The rain site is the adjacent Huff Athletic Center.

AMES, IOWA (September 24, 2026) — Abby Boysen has accepted the position of regional director with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Clinton, Muscatine, and Scott counties. She begins the position October 1. As regional director, she will provide administrative leadership to county extension office staff and guidance to county extension councils.

Boysen has been serving as the regional director for Benton, Cedar, and Jones counties since 2024.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 24, 2026) — Safer Foundation’s Quad Cities team continues to expand its reach across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, connecting youth, adults, and families with education, workforce development, mentorship, employment services, resource connections, and individualized support designed to help people move toward greater stability.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2:30PM, to celebrate the opening of Candle Witch Company (1421 5th Avenue, Moline).

Located in downtown Moline, Candle Witch Company is a new candle and gift shop owned by mother-daughter duo Dani Jones and Hannah Rosenbaum. Jones originally started the business years ago in Kentucky.