From left: Dr Lena Mae Johnson, Dr Staci Kinzebach, and Dr Rachel Majewski

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (September 23, 2026) — Lon Glazier of Davenport, Iowa, was named to the Dean's List for the summer 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.

To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — A study by a Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences researcher sought to answer this question: What happens to children when states increase their e-cigarette taxes?

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) You are invited to our second annual Reentry Summit on Friday, October 23, 11:30AM-4PM.

Come have lunch with us at Western Illinois University in Moline while we discuss prison education programs, learn about a fifty-million-dollar program to house those getting out of prison, as well as a home building program for those incarcerated.

"Because we know our students well, we can spot opportunities that fit them," said Monmouth Professor Chris Fasano

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — Among the nearly 100 regional colleges in the Midwest, Monmouth College provides the second-best value, according to this year's rankings by US News and World Report, which were announced today. The college was also ranked N° 15 in the Midwest among "Top Private Colleges."

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — AKWAABA QC is set to host its Third Annual Fundraising Gala, a significant event aimed at supporting the organization's mission to welcome and integrate immigrants, refugees, migrants, and asylum-seekers into the Quad Cities community. While the event is often referred to as a "fashion show fundraiser gala," the available information primarily highlights it as a fundraising gala with elements of cultural celebration and entertainment.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — New Student Orientation isn't just a week to get Knox College’s new students familiar with campus and college life. It’s also a way to help new faces get familiar with their new town, Galesburg, and help local businesses get familiar with Knox students. Knox’s Explore and Engage event divided students into groups for a walking tour of downtown.

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — Western Illinois University continues to earn recognition for its academic excellence and commitment to student success in the 2027 US News and World Report Best Colleges rankings.

WIU earned recognition in two categories on US News and World Report's 2027 Best Colleges badge-eligible list, including Regional Universities in the Midwest and Top Public Schools (N° 20 — tied) — Regional Universities in the Midwest.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — Sierra Club has released its sixth annual 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2026) — On Tuesday, October 6, Augustana’s River Readings series will celebrate Banned Books Week with Steven Pico’s lecture “UNCENSORED,” about his success against book-banning, the importance of non-violent activism, and the state of Freedom of Expression in the USA today. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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