DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 24, 2019) — The Peoria Chiefs trailed by a pair of runs most of the night, but put up seven runs in the top of the seventh inning to shock the Quad Cities River Bandits by a 9-5 score on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Brandon Benson’s grand slam amidst the rally was the blow that gave Peoria the lead for good.

MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL, MINNESOTA (July 24, 2019) — The following students have been named to the 2019 spring semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, COLLEGE

Bettendorf, IA Amanda M Romano, Senior, College of Biological Sciences Colona, IL Emma Lovett, Junior, College of Sci and Engineering

ESTHERVILLE, IOWA (July 24, 2019) — Valerie Newhouse, President of Iowa Lakes Community College, has released the spring honors list of full-time students (12 credits or more) who have demonstrated academic excellence by earning a grade-point-average of 3.25 (based on a 4.00) or higher. Spring semester students who have achieved a 3.25 grade-point-average or better are recognized by inclusion on the dean's list. Those with a 4.00 (A) average are on the President's list.

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA (July 24, 2019) — Despite a nationwide recall issued in 2015, some 15.4 million vehicles in the United States are still equipped with Takata air bags that pose a potentially deadly risk to drivers and passengers. The recall involves 19 different automakers and more than 150 model and year combinations. AAA is urging drivers to determine if their vehicle is affected by the recall and, if it is, to have the air bag repaired — at no cost — as soon as possible.