BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 16, 2026) — United Way Quad Cities' work to align neighborhood resources with student needs inside local schools has been featured in a new national case study by Communities In Schools (CIS), the country's leading evidence-based drop-out-prevention and student-support organization.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Well over 2,000 fans were in attendance at April Zorn Memorial Stadium for Monmouth College's first home football game of the season September 5, and organizers are hoping for a similar turn-out when the college hosts Community Day activities for the Fighting Scots' next home game on September 26.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2026) — A classroom volunteer doesn’t need to be a teacher. They don’t need a degree in education. And they certainly don’t need to have all the answers. They just need to be willing to spend a little time with a group of students and share what they know.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its March and May 2026 graduates.

Carly Addington of Davenport (IA)

Courtney Davison of Walcott (IA)

Jesus Gonzalez-Hayes of Bettendorf (IA)

Brittany Gravert of Davenport (IA)

Erica Henderson of Davenport (IA)

Lily Jefford of De Witt (IA)

Ofelia Leza of Muscatine (IA)

Annie McMahon of Davenport (IA)

Jadyn Mowder of Bettendorf (IA)