24 Jun 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Emergency Proclamation for Five Counties in Response to Impending Flooding in Western Iowa

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, and Pottawattamie Counties in response to the impending flooding in Western Iowa.

The governor's proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of severe weather and temporarily suspends provisions or allows for the following during the duration of the proclamation:

24 Jun 2024

Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois, Named to Baldwin Wallace University Dean's List

By Susan Walton

BEREA, OHIO (June 24, 2024) — Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois (61264), a graduate of Rockridge High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Thomas C Sutton. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a grade-point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in twelve or more graded hours during the semester.

24 Jun 2024

A Presidential Retrospective: Clarence Wyatt Looks Back on His Decade at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

President Clarence Wyatt and First Lady Lobie Stone make their way up the Wallace Hall sidewalk at the opening of the College's 167th Commencement Exercises on May 19. In the background is one of the Commencement speakers, actress Sigourney Weaver

21 Jun 2024

6,600-Plus Huskers, Including Local Students, Named to Spring Deans' List University of Nebraska-Lincolnat

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (June 21, 2024) — More than 6,600 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans' List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

20 Jun 2024

Dan Wagner Elected as Chairman of the Illinois Chamber Board of Directors

By Darbi Keltner

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Wagner from The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies Inc as its new Board Chairman. Dan was elected to the position during today’s board meeting held at The Inland Real Estate Group in Oak Brook, Illinois.

20 Jun 2024

New Exhibitions on View for the Annual Ice Cream Social on June 30 at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Visitors to this year’s Annual Ice Cream Social are in for a real treat! The Muscatine Art Center is opening the “Fashionably Dressed” exhibition just in time for the free event. “Fashionably Dressed” features work by Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, Auguste Rodin, and other artists recognized around the world.

20 Jun 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Files Appeal to Defend Iowa Immigration Enforcement Law

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has appealed the federal court’s decision to block enforcement of Iowa's immigration law. AG Bird released the following statement:

20 Jun 2024

Autumn Kelly of Davenport, Iowa, Earns Spot on Emmanuel College Spring 2024 Dean's List

By Bryan Mahoney

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (June 20, 2024) — Emmanuel College in Boston has named Autumn Kelly of Davenport to the Dean's List for the Spring 2024 Semester. To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for a sixteen-credit semester.

20 Jun 2024

US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Awards $10 Million to Public Housing Agencies to Protect Residents

By Adrianne Todman

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 20, 2024) — To help keep residents safe in their homes, today, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will award $10 million to 65 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in 32 states across the country to make needed capital improvements in public housing developments that serve to enhance safety and security for residents. Public Housing Authorities in Iowa received over $350,000.

20 Jun 2024

Community Clean-Up Event at New Amôwa Forest Preserve June 27

By Greta Solbrig

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 20, 2024) — River Action is hosting a community clean-up event at the new Amôwa Forest Preserve (19500 Hubbard Rd, East Moline), June 27, 9AM-12PM, to remove invasive honeysuckle. The general public is invited to come show support and learn about how to identify and remove this invasive species.

Materials will be provided! Please wear long pats and appropriate footwear!

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