ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 11, 2019) — The popular art and music event is back for its third year in the gardens and more family activities have been added for 2019.

Local and regional artists including jewelers, photographers, painters, woodworkers, fabric artists, and others who are inspired by nature to create will exhibit and sell their art pieces at this outdoor show. Many price points are offered for original works for art for the home and garden.

WASHINGTON DC (July 11, 2019) — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Marcia L Fudge of Ohio sent a letter Thursday to Naomi Earp, current Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the US Department of Agriculture, on issues related to socially-disadvantaged farmers. The letter urges Earp, who awaits Senate confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, to address USDA’s past, present, and future relationship with black farmers and

GOSHEN, INDIANA (July 11, 2019) — Goshen College recently recognized 202 undergraduate students for excellence in academics on the spring 2019 Dean's List. Anna McVay, a sophomore Sustainability Studies major from Geneseo, Illinois, was recognized for academic excellence on the fall semester Dean's List at Goshen College. McVay is a graduate of Geneseo Central School.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its May 2019 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

Davenport, IA — DeAnna Axtell, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Mgmt;

Davenport, IA — Ashley Bomar, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin;

Leclaire, IA — Kristy Carr, Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education;

Coal Valley, IL — Amanda Gould, Master of Education degree in ESL Emphasis;