CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA (May 23, 2019) — Local students graduated from Clemson University at spring 2019 commencement ceremonies.

They are:

Cody Blevins of Davenport, who graduated with a Master's Degree in Architecture

Bryanne M. Trice of Rock Island, who graduated with a Master of Science in Graphic Communications

Clemson awared more than 3,600 degrees in the ceremonies at Littlejohn Coliseum.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement on the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a $16-billion aid-package for farmers struggling as a result of the ongoing trade-war:

CLINTON, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is ending May in a great way with these events and activities. Make a special patriotic suncatcher on WOW Wednesday. Then, jump around at Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership. Felix Adler Day, on June 15, is almost here.

WOW Wednesday

GENEVA, ILLINOIS (May 23, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits had one more game to play before returning home to Modern Woodmen Park for the first time since April 28.  The game went extra innings, but the River Bandits prevailed with a 6-3 win in 10 innings over the Kane County Cougars on Thursday night. The Bandits finished their season-long 12-game road trip with an 8-4 record.