GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Knox College will hold a discussion titled Rights for Robots at 6PM, Tuesday, October 7, at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. As artificial intelligence advances and human reliance on AI grows, this event will explore timely questions about AI and rights.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 2, 2025) — Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream is rolling out its first branded food truck to bring the restaurant’s family‑friendly experience to neighborhoods

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (October 2, 2025) — The Dean's List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for twelve or more semester hours and whose grade-point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.

The following local students named to the spring 2025 dean's list at The Citadel:

Colton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa

Peyton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 2, 2025) — Bettendorf Community School District will hold a groundbreaking to celebrate the Middle School New Classroom Wing on Wednesday, October 29, 1:30PM. The groundbreaking will take place at 2030 Middle Rd, Spruce Hills side of building, back of school nearest to Cumberland Square. Park in the 18th Street lot and walk around to Spruce Hills side of building or in Cumberland Square near Spruce Hills and walk across the street.