IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 13, 2024) — Mitchell Winterlin of Iowa City, Iowa, is one of ten students from the University of Iowa (UI) — all hailing from hometowns in Iowa — have been granted a prestigious Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship, which awards the recipient up to $5,000 to study abroad.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2024) — An "exemplary student and innovative leader" from Monmouth College is among the students nationwide recognized as a 2024-25 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.

Kailyn Gore ('26) of Marlton, New Jersey, received the honor after being nominated by Monmouth President Clarence Wyatt.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre will be holding auditions for the US premiere of The Truth, described as a “brilliantly cruel comedy of the hypocrices [sic] which hold society together.”

Written by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton, the production will be presented August 16-31.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2024) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is hiring Iowa residents to support the severe weather recovery efforts.

Positions include Site Inspectors and Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager. The temporary positions are for 120 days and may be extended, in 120-day increments, for a maximum 365-day appointment, based on the needs of the disaster.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2024) — More than 1,700 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Spring 2024. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a full-time student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average for the semester on a 4.0 scale.

Mercedes Rivera of East Moline (61244)

Ashley Johnson of Rock Island (61201)

Joseph McConnell of Geneseo (61254)

Parker DeVenney of Rock Island (61201)

Jonathan Duncan of Bettendorf (52722)

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (June 13, 2024) — Countryside Community Theatre is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical In the Heights, with performances scheduled from June 28 to July 7 at the North Scott Fine Arts Auditorium, 200 S 1st Street, Eldridge, Iowa. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7PM and Sundays at 2PM. Tickets now available at countryside.booktix.com.

LAMONI, IOWA (June 12, 2024) — The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2024 spring term have been announced, and Jessica Kenward of Coal Valley, IL, has been named to the Dean's List.

Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the Dean's List.

LONE TREE, IOWA (June 12, 2024) — Nicholas Gluba, USMC veteran and City Council member from Lone Tree, proudly announces his candidacy for the District 1 US House Seat in Iowa on the Libertarian Party of Iowa ticket. With a background deeply rooted in the local community and a passion for individual liberties, Gluba's campaign aims to bring a fresh perspective to Washington, centered on the needs and values of Iowans.

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 12, 2024) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2024 Spring Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Collin Altensey of Port Byron, IL

Aboubacar Barry of Moline, IL

Taylor Sedam of Milan, IL

Lucero Torres of Davenport, IA

Kirsten Thomas of Geneseo, IL

Eryn Ackerman of Davenport, IA

Camryn Anderson of De Witt, IA

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2024) — The Animal Legal Defense Fund has urged the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate and revoke Subject Enterprise’s carrier license for mishandling animals, resulting in their injury and death. Subject Enterprise is the exclusive transporter of JAKS Puppies, a notorious Iowa “puppy mill” broker owned by Jolyn Noethe and Kimberly Dolphin. Puppy mills are large commercial dog-breeding facilities that mass-produce animals for sale.

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