PELLA, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — Central College has announced that 16 students who studied abroad in the Spring 2019 semester have earned spots on the dean's list.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Kyle Berst of Bettendorf (52722)

Jenna Decker of Geneseo (61254)

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — United Way of the Quad Cities is announcing its new Annual Community Campaign theme — Amplify Quad Cities: The Soundtrack.

CLINTON, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is having a week of literary experiences. On Wednesday, learn why dragons love tacos. On Friday, bring your favorite book to Read a Book Day. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership. And save the date for the new Discovery Center Fundraiser Dinner Event at The Vista Grande on Thursday, September 19.

WASHINGTON DC (August 29, 2019) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed updates to the prior administration’s national standards for the oil and natural-gas industry. The proposal would remove regulatory duplication and saves the industry millions of dollars in compliance-costs each year — while maintaining health and environmental regulations on oil and gas sources that the agency considers appropriate.