07 Aug 2024

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center Paint by Nature August 17

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (August 7, 2024) — On Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10AM, there will be a Paint by Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. Come enjoy nature in a creative way at this family-friendly program! Join Naturalist Paige to create a prairie-themed painting with guided step-by-step instructions. All supplies will be provided. The program costs $5/canvas.

07 Aug 2024

Niabi Zoo Sensory Inclusion Day August 12

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 7, 2024) — Join us for our annual Sensory Inclusion Day at Niabi Zoo on August 12, 10AM-3PM, with the last entry at 2PM.

This special event provides a safe and nurturing environment for children and adults with sensory needs, ensuring they can fully enjoy Niabi. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to have inclusive fun with your loved ones!

07 Aug 2024

Upper Iowa University (UIU) Announces "Night of the Peacocks" Homecoming Ball

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 7, 2024) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is thrilled to announce a new twist to its Homecoming Week festivities set for October 7-13 on the Fayette Campus. All are invited to the HOMECOMING BALL "Night of the Peacocks" on Friday, October 11.

06 Aug 2024

The Black Box Theatre Presents Premiere of “The Truth" by Florian Zeller, Adapted by Christopher Hampton

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre located in the heart of downtown Moline will present the US premiere of The Truth by Florian Zeller and adapted by Christopher Hampton.  Described as “a pacy comedy that pictures marriage and male friendship as a maze of deception.

06 Aug 2024

Iowa Environmental Education Week Creates Opportunities for Public to Learn About Climate Change, Health, and Environmental Justice

By Bethany Kohoutek

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2024) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and The Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen Engagement are partnering to present Iowa Environmental Education Week, a dynamic series of events that are open to the public, students, and the environmental community.

Iowa Environmental Education Week is September 23–26, 2024, with engaging events in Des Moines that address urgent environmental issues impacting the entire state.

06 Aug 2024

Illinois Chamber Presents the Bridge Builder Award to House Recipient, Representative Eva-Dina Delgado

By Illinois Chamber of Commerce

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Representative Eva-Dina Delgado for receiving their Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is our newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly. Today's release is the first of four to be issued this week.

06 Aug 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Supports Congress’s Law Demanding TikTok Cut Ties with Chinese Communist Party

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 6, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined a 21-state brief, urging a federal court to uphold Congress’s law that protects American privacy rights by requiring TikTok to cut ties with the Chinese Communist Party or face a national ban.

06 Aug 2024

Local Students among Cedarville University Graduates Spring 2024

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (August 6, 2024) — The following students graduated from Cedarville University in spring 2024 with an undergraduate degree.

Titus Beeler of Leclaire (52753) Bachelor of Science in Finance

Alexandra Sepanski of Bettendorf (52722) Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Std-Missiology

06 Aug 2024

Adult Only Night at Niabi Zoo: Pints for Preservation September 13, 6-10PM

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2024) — Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after-hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will support our recovery from storm damage. Your contribution will help restore the zoo and make it even better for the future.

05 Aug 2024

With Burgeoning Rosters, Monmouth College Music Groups Have Full Semester of Concerts Planned

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2024) — While discussing the outlook for Monmouth College choral ensembles in the coming year, music professor Tim Pahel sounded a bit like a Fighting Scots coach."We only lost six members to graduation and we have around fifteen new members coming in," said Pahel, who directs the Monmouth Chorale and Chamber Choir. "We haven't been over forty members since pre-pandemic.

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