DAVENPORT, (September 18, 2024) — On Saturday, September 14, nearly 550 Quad Cities area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Walkers helped raise $85,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2024) — Robert Gallagher, from Bettendorf, Iowa, was one of the 31 students from the Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, class of 2025, inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. The induction ceremony, held on June 4, 2024, also featured a keynote address by retiring faculty member, Paul Volker MD, who was also inducted into the society.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2024) — A recent survey revealed that 90% of Americans believe the US is in the midst of a mental-health crisis, and one-third of Americans reported they found it difficult to access help.

The family of Cassandra Nolasco '26 (center) enjoyed the weekend's festivities last year

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2024) — A rededication of the Stockdale Center will be one of the highlights of Monmouth College's Family Weekend September 20-22, which annually brings to campus the parents, siblings, grandparents and other relatives of current students.